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Childcare and Kindergarten License in Thailand

Childcare License with SiamConsult
Childcare and Kindergarten License with SiamConsult

Childcare & Kindergarten License with SiamConsult

Starting a daycare, preschool, or early childhood center in Thailand?

To operate legally, you’ll need a specific Childcare or Kindergarten License, not just a general education permit. The process includes strict requirements for facility safety, health, teacher qualifications, and ongoing compliance.

This license is issued by the Ministry of Education, with close coordination from local health and social welfare offices. It ensures your center meets national standards for child-to-teacher ratios, safe environments, emergency procedures, and approved curricula for early childhood development.

Pros & Cons of Childcare Licensing in Thailand

  • Pros:
    • Full legal operation and parent confidence
    • Clear safety and hygiene standards for children
    • Access to recognized insurance and partnerships
    • Easier staff recruitment and retention with a licensed facility
  • Cons:
    • Detailed and sometimes lengthy approval process
    • Strict, ongoing compliance and regular inspections
    • Higher startup costs due to safety upgrades and qualified staff requirements

How SiamConsult Helps You Build Trust and Compliance

SiamConsult helps you create a childcare business that parents can truly trust.
We manage the entire licensing process—from facility registration and inspection readiness to verifying staff credentials and planning safe, welcoming spaces. If an obstacle arises, we solve it, so you can focus on nurturing children.

Our Childcare License Services

  • Facility layout and operational planning to meet child safety and health regulations
  • Staff credential review and compliance with early childhood education standards
  • Assistance with the Ministry of Education and municipal-level approval processes

Need ongoing support in southern Thailand?
We help with company registration and daily operations in KrabiAo NangKoh LantaPhi Phi IslandPhang Nga, and Phuket.

What Every New Childcare Center Should Know

  • Licensing covers strict rules on child safety, staff qualifications, and health standards
  • Ongoing inspections and compliance are required for continued operation
  • For official rules and updates, visit the Ministry of Education Thailand

Whether you’re opening a bilingual preschool, Montessori daycare, or nature-based center, SiamConsult ensures you’re compliant, so parents can trust and children can thrive.

Planning to open a childcare center?
Contact SiamConsult for full licensing support and true peace of mind.

Step-by-Step: How SiamConsult Gets Your Childcare or Kindergarten Licensed

1. Personal Consultation & Expat Roadmap

Your journey begins with a private, straightforward chat—either online or in person. SiamConsult explains exactly how Thai childcare licensing works for expats and international owners. We clarify the process for company formation, business structure, and which regulations matter most for your project.

2. Company Setup, Ownership, and Work Permits

If you’re a foreigner, we set up your Thai company—making sure it’s structured for full compliance with the Ministry of Education and Thai law. SiamConsult arranges the right shareholder mix and objects (activities), and assists with opening your bank account and tax ID. Need to be on-site? We help secure work permits and business visas for directors, teachers, or international consultants, making sure you’re legal from day one.

3. Facility Design & Registration

We guide you through every detail of facility planning: safe classrooms, secure outdoor spaces, clean kitchens, and child-friendly bathrooms. SiamConsult prepares layout diagrams and advises on hygiene and safety—making sure your premises will pass every inspection.

4. Teacher Credentials & Compliance Documentation

SiamConsult reviews all staff and teacher qualifications to meet Thai early education standards. We help you document experience, diplomas, and health checks for both Thai and foreign staff, and create your official child-to-teacher ratio lists for application.

5. Full Application Preparation & Ministry Submission

We gather all paperwork: floor plans, fire safety procedures, curriculum outlines, and every required Ministry form—translated and properly formatted. SiamConsult submits your complete license application to the Ministry of Education and coordinates with local health and welfare offices.

6. Inspection Preparation & Official Visits

Before your facility inspection, we prepare a checklist and do a “mock inspection” with your team. SiamConsult attends the inspection, answers official questions, and assists with any corrections or follow-ups.

7. License Issuance & Public Announcements

Once approved, we collect your Childcare or Kindergarten License and help you share the news with parents and the local community—building trust from the very first day. SiamConsult also provides English and Thai documentation for families.

8. Ongoing Support: Renewals, Compliance & Growth

SiamConsult keeps you fully supported after opening. We handle annual renewals, help with compliance audits, and provide ongoing business services—accounting, payroll, and visa extensions—so you’re never left alone as rules evolve.

Want to open a trusted international childcare center in Thailand?
Contact SiamConsult for tailored guidance, expat-friendly licensing, and true peace of mind.