Business Opportunities

Guidance for Nursery Setup

How it all started

The Little Pandas team have between them over 20 years of working in the childcare sector. With two nurseries in place the Nursery Franchise and Consultancy programme has now been set up to aid and assist other individuals who may be looking to enter into the market or add to existing portfolios

The experience we have is built on the real life experience of organically setting up Little Pandas ELC.

Who we are

  • Thinking of investing in a childcare nursery business but not sure where to start?
  • Already working in childcare and looking at opening a day nursery?
  • Currently in a management role and looking at being your own boss?
  • Looking to generate a healthy income stream whilst looking after your own children?
  • Looking for a low risk, high income generating investment?

We'll help and support you through the following

  • Guidance in finding suitable premises
  • Help with lease acquisition
  • The licences you need to run and operate a childcare business in Dubai
  • Preparation for Ministry inspections
  • Advertising and marketing your nursery
  • Equipping your nursery
  • Accounting and Operations Manual
  • Guidance on your business plan
  • Health, safety and risk assessment
  • Full consultation of the EYFS and statutory framework including admissions, policies and procedures
  • Devise structured ethos for running and maintaining a nursery
  • Bespoke in-house training on the EYFS, planning, development and understanding of the Early Years
  • Training on using award winning Nursery Management software for everyday childcare management issues including financial forecasting throughout the year
  • Full knowledge-based guidance on regulations and legislation to comply with UAE law


Call the Little Pandas ELC CONSULTANCY team today for help and support in starting your own day nursery business. Contact Number : +971-554431228

We will guide you through the maze with our ten point plan

  • Researching the childcare market and assessing the need for a nursery in your area
  • Guidance in finding suitable premises
  • Help with lease acquisition
  • Understanding children’s needs
  • The licences you need to run and operate a childcare business
  • Recruiting and training childminders and childcare staff
  • Advertising and marketing your nursery
  • Equipping your nursery
  • Safe play to protect the children and your staff
  • Accounting and Operations Manual
  • Nursery admission policies, admission fees and discounts
  • Opening hours
  • Guidance on your business plan
  • Health and safety and employment law

Consultancy and mentoring service

Our partners will be able to assist you in many other aspects of running your business, including:

Our professional and tailored Consultancy service is committed to ensuring that you get as much support that is needed throughout your consultancy period with Little Pandas ELC. With our proven business model, experience and support you can be part of our increasingly popular Little Pandas ELC concept. By adopting our best practice and advice you will make sound commercial decisions that allow you to set-up your own nursery without costly mistakes.