Private early childhood centres in Dubai can now extend structured education into family homes under two newly introduced services from the Knowledge and Human Development Authority, designed to maintain learning continuity when government-mandated distance learning periods are in effect.
The KHDA’s CLHL Hubs service allows nurseries to organise small supervised groups of up to eight children from different families in approved home settings, staffed by centre personnel. The second service, CLHL Educators, deploys a KHDA-registered teacher — assigned by the centre — to deliver one-on-one or sibling-only sessions at a child’s home. Both services apply exclusively to children aged six and below, and neither can be offered outside officially mandated distance learning periods.
Centres operating either service are bound by a seven-point compliance framework covering licensing approval, risk assessments, parent agreements, child protection policies, staff records, supervision and monitoring, and insurance coverage. The authority made clear that responsibility for quality and safety standards remains with the centres regardless of where the learning takes place.
“The introduction of the CLHL Hubs and CLHL Educators services reflect our commitment to ensuring children continue learning in all circumstances through a flexible and future-ready system, without compromising on quality or care,” said Dr Amna Almaazmi, CEO of Growth and Human Development at KHDA. “This gives families more choice and confidence, while ensuring children receive a safe and well-rounded learning experience.”
KHDA said its guidelines for both services are anchored on three priorities: sustaining learning continuity, protecting child wellbeing, and strengthening family trust. The authority framed the initiative as part of a broader effort to make Dubai’s early education system more resilient to disruptions.
