ΔΔ:Licence for the Establishment and Operation of Creative Employment Centers for Children and Individuals with Disabilities (KDAP-AMEA)

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• Basic information
• Application
• What you will need
• Requirements
• Fees
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At a glance

Points of service

Points of Single Contact (ΚΕΠ – EKE), Regions

Digital provision points

• EUGO portal (information only)

Remote Points of service

myKEPlive (information only)

Number of required documents

8 to 10

Fees

Provided without cost

Deadline of completion

2 months

Description

The procedure concerns the issuance of a licence for the establishment and operation of Creative Employment Centers for Children and Individuals with Disabilities (KDAP-AMEA) and is addressed to interested citizens, businesses, legal entities, who meet the appropriate requirements.

Basic information

Competent body

MINISTRY OF SOCIAL COHESION AND THE FAMILY

Authority/Public body’s Unit responsible for the institutional framework of the procedure

Provided to

Self-employed, Educational services enterprises

Related links

Last update

16/10/2026

Application

Application Type

Application / Solemn Declaration

Submission by:

Submitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)

Submitted by:

Legal entities, Persons

Title

Submission of Application – Solemn declaration of the applicant (the Natural or Legal person, either for-profit or non-profit) expression of interest and basic characteristics of the KDAP-MEA, especially in terms of the maximum number of guests, stating the details of the person legally responsible, the name of the Center, the seat, and the specific purpose of the Unit.

What you will need

Means of authentication, identification and signature

Identification document, Identification with TAXISnet codes

Print

Requirements

Fees

Related

See also

Commencement of Operation and Attribution of Tax Registration Number to Service Providers, Legal Entities (without Establishment)

Means of redress or appeal:

Judicial redress

Rules concerning a lack of reply from the competent authority and the legal consequences for the use:

Tacit approval

In case no response has been provided before the above deadline, it is considered that the application of the interested party has been implicitly accepted (tacit approval) and the license has been issued, according to par. 4 of article 14 of Law 3844/2010 (GG 63/A/2010). The applicant, in the aforementioned case of tacit approval, may request a relevant certificate from the administrative authority responsible for issuing the act, in accordance with paragraph 4 of article 10 of 3230/2004 (Government Gazette 44/A/2004).

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Output & Results

Output

Administrative Act, Decision, Document Production

Steps

Digital steps

Other information

Official title

Licence for the Establishment and Operation of Creative Employment Centers for Children with Disabilities (KDAP-MEA)

Languages supported

Greek, English

Ways of provision

Establishment

Legislation

Categories

Τype of procedure

Establishment Licenses, Operating Licenses

Trigger

Applied for

Trigger (submission method)

Application (digital), Application (handwritten)

Life events

Licences and compliance

Type

Outgoing

End of Process

Ιndefinite

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   Identification document, Identification with TAXISnet codes
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   EU-GO
   Supporting document

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1 Company law Business formation (individual, corporate)

• For company establishment see the link below

Link https://www.gov.gr/en/ipiresies/epikheirematike-drasterioteta/enarxe-kai-luse-epikheireses/sustase-epikheireses

No No

2 Possession of passwords to enter software The applicant shall have a TAXISnet username and password.

Link https://www.gov.gr/en/arxes/anexartete-arkhe-demosion-esodon-aade/anexartete-arkhe-demosion-esodon-aade/elektronike-eggraphe-diakheirise-kodikon-taxisnet

No No

3 Administrative Appointment of a Person in Charge (Manager)

No No

4 Conditions for non-commission of criminal offenses The Person in Charge must not have been irrevocably convicted of any felony or any of the misdemeanors of theft, embezzlement, fraud, extortion, forgery, defamation, counterfeiting and intentional bodily harm, breach of a drug law or of a crime against the mores and have not been deprived of his civil rights as a result of a sentence for any criminal act.

No No

5 Ownership The applicant must own or rent the building of the KDAP-ΑMEA

No No

6 Administrative The applicant must prove that the KDAP-ΑMEA building has been conceded to him/her

No No

7 Building The Center must have at least the following spaces:

• a. Multipurpose room.

The room must have an area of at least forty-five (45) sq.m., in order to serve a maximum of fifteen (15) people, i.e. the ratio of three (3) sq.m. per person must be maintained at least . The number of people working in the room at the same time, regardless of its area, cannot exceed twenty-five (25) people. The multi-purpose room or rooms must, based on the above proportion, simultaneously cover all of the beneficiaries of each shift. The lighting of the room must be 300 LUX, and its equipment must include:

• • aa. Gym mat.
  • bb. Walking parallel.
  • gg. Wooden wall barbell.
  • dd. Stationary bike.
  • ee. Gym equipment.
• The above minimum equipment provided for the multipurpose room does not imply a limitation of the creative employment of the beneficiaries in physical exercise and physical education activities.
• b. Occupational therapy room.

The occupational therapy area of twenty (20) sq.m. at least includes two (2) activity development therapy tables with appropriate seats for the users and the therapist. It also includes a library and cabinets for educational and recreational material, depending on the creative employment activities practiced.

• c. Specialized Personnel Office

This space must be equipped with a desk, cabinets, bookcases and a conference chair.

• d. Rest/Relaxation Area.

In this area, there are at least two (2) beds or a bunk bed per fifteen guests of each shift and a wardrobe for storing the users personal belongings. Guests with visual and/or motor disabilities are required to be placed in single beds and not in bunk beds.

• e. Meal Preparation Area.

In the meal preparation area, quick meals are prepared and catering meal portions are stored, if provided. There is a refrigerator of fourteen (14) feet or more, a preparation bench measuring 1.30 x 0.60m, a sink, storage cabinets for kitchen utensils and a kitchen appliance with at least two hobs and an oven with a corresponding power supply. In this space, the creative employment of beneficiaries is allowed by engaging in related activities.

• f. Special service and storage area.

Wheelchairs are stored within the structure but not in the multi-purpose and occupational therapy rooms and, if possible, in a special space for this purpose. For electric wheelchairs, the possibility of charging their batteries must be provided.

• g. Sanitary areas.

For every fifteen (15) people, there is one (1) WC with a vestibule for people with disabilities, as specified in detail in the design instructions "Designing for All" of the Office of Studies for People with Disabilities of the Ministry of Environment and Energy, and one W.C. of a conventional type.

• Since the Center has a swimming pool, the provisions of the ministerial decision under reference D12c/ΓΠ45568/1356/9.11.2020 (Β΄ 5114) apply accordingly.

No No

8 Urban planning The Building Permit must indicate the use of the building or space for which the permit is requested or, in any case, the use indicated on the buildings identity, in accordance with article 5 of Law 4067/2012 (A 79).

• The Center must be accessible, ensuring the accessibility of the people served with motor, sensory or other disabilities.
• Accessibility is defined as both horizontal and vertical access to the buildings from the street (entrances, elevator), as well as the ease of autonomous movement and use of the interior and exterior spaces of the Center, especially the sanitary areas, as well as orientation and escape in emergencies. The entrances to the Center building and the elevators must allow the entry and movement of people using wheelchairs in accordance with article 26 of Law 4067/2012 (A 79), as amended by Law 4759/2020 (A245), while in general the accessibility specifications provided for in the applicable legislation must be met.

No No

9 Administrative A registered title deed or lease agreement for the property where the Center to be licensed is to be housed, legally submitted to the information system of the Independent Authority of Public Revenue, which expressly provides for the exclusive contractual use of the leased property to be the operation of the KDAP-AMEA. The lease agreement may provide that its validity is subject to the suspensive condition of the issuance of an operating license for the property to be leased.

• A legal concession or legal decision to grant the property where the Center will be housed, which expressly provides for the exclusive use of the leased property to be the operation of the K.D.A.P.A.me.A.. The concession or decision to grant it may provide that their validity is subject to the suspensive condition of the issuance of an operating license for the KDAP-AMEA for the property to be granted.
• Certificate of main use of the area referred to in paragraph 8 of article 107 of

law 4495/2017, as well as a certificate from the competent Building Service that the said use is not prohibited by more specific provisions applicable to the specific property or the area of the property.

• Two complete sets of drawings from the file of the administrative act in question (building permit, approval of small-scale construction works, subordination, etc.), in which the areas are depicted in accordance with the provisions of articles 7, 8 and 9, accompanied by a technical report from a competent engineer.
• Certificate of Static Adequacy, in accordance with the provisions of the ministerial decision under reference D17a/141/3/ΦΝ 275/15.12.1999 "Approval of the Greek Anti-Seismic Regulation" (B 2184).
• Fire protection certificate from the competent Fire Department for the operation of the Center, in accordance with the specific provisions of Presidential Decree 41/2018 (A’ 80).

No No

10 Geographical The buildings of each Center must be located in areas within the city or settlement plan, or at a distance less than or equal to one kilometer from the city or settlement limits if they are served by regular transportation.

• In any case, they must not be more than fifty (50) kilometers from a State Hospital or Health Center.

No No

11 Labour

• The Center and for each operating shift employs specialized personnel who are graduates of Higher Educational Institutions (HEIs) and Higher Technological Educational Institutions (ATEIs) in Greece or holders of equivalent qualifications from foreign educational institutions in the following specialties:
  • a. Physical Education (HEIs),
  • b. Social Work (Social Worker, graduate of HEIs or HEIs or TEIs) with a license to practice. If no interest is expressed by a candidate Social Worker, a Psychologist (HEIs), Sociologist (HEIs) or graduates of Social Policy or Social Administration are hired.
  • c. Occupational Therapy (University, Technical Institute or Technical Institute), with a license to practice,
  • d. Caregivers-Accompanists for the Disabled (DE),
  • e. Mobility, Orientation and Daily Living Skills Trainers (AEI) in the case of registered guests with visual impairment.
  • The Center may also employ personnel from other scientific specialties, depending on the needs of the beneficiaries, such as Special Educators, Physiotherapists with a license to practice, Speech Therapists with a license to practice and Nurses.
• In addition to the above personnel, the following may be hired:
  • a. Technical Trainers (DE and graduates of OAED Schools of corresponding specialties with three years of experience in the subject).
  • b. Special support staff, Social Caregivers or Welfare Supervisors or graduates of Secondary Education or IEK or graduates of compulsory education with corresponding training and/or experience in the provision of social care in disability issues.
  • c. Additionally, specialists for creative employment (graduates of HEIs, ATEI or DE with certified knowledge and proven experience in subjects, such as music, theater, and visual arts).
• The number of employed staff and their specialties are determined by the institution depending on the number of beneficiaries registered in the structure and the type of their disability. The ratio of staff to registered beneficiaries is at least one employee per five (5) beneficiaries.
• Regardless of the capacity of the structure and the beneficiaries registered in it, at least four members of staff of par. 1 and 2 are mandatorily employed in each shift, one of whom has the status of par. b of par. 1. If the registered beneficiaries exceed twenty (20) but fall short of twenty-five (25), five (5) employees are allocated, and the proportion of staff to registered beneficiaries is calculated accordingly, when they exceed twenty-five (25). ¾ of the staff members are hired as specialized scientific personnel.
• The presence of staff is mandatory throughout the structures working hours.».

No No

12 Of Spatial Planning The building of the KDAP- AMEA. and in the case of KDAP-AMEA that also have outdoor, unroofed areas, the boundaries of the outdoor area must be at least:

• a) one hundred and fifty (150) meters from aa) areas that

have been defined in the relevant urban planning as areas for hosting low and medium-disturbance productive activities in accordance with article 8 of Presidential Decree 59/2018 (A’ 114) or as areas of non-disturbing industry - crafts in accordance with article 5 of Presidential Decree of 23.2/6.3.1987 (D’ 166), bb) individual warehouses of medium nuisance, individual craft and industrial facilities of medium nuisance,

• • gg) hospitals,

• b) three hundred (300) meters from aa) areas that have been designated in the relevant urban planning as areas hosting high nuisance activities in accordance with article 11 of Presidential Decree 59/2018 (A’ 114) or as areas of nuisance industry - craft in accordance with article 6 of Presidential Decree of 23.2/6.3.1987 (D’ 166), bb) isolated warehouses of high nuisance and isolated artisanal and industrial installations of high nuisance, cc) areas for the treatment, storage and disposal of solid waste and areas for the treatment, disposal of solid toxic waste, dd) areas for the treatment and disposal of sewage (biological treatment), ee) casinos,

• c) two hundred meters (200) from brothels,
• d) distance from liquid and gaseous fuel stations at least equal to the distance specified in the relevant legislation for the establishment and operation of these stations from KDAP -AMEA and if such distance is not expressly provided for, from social welfare buildings.

No No

1 Articles of Association of the Legal person Legal documents from legal entities

Articles of Association of the Legal person

Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)

Submitted by: Legal entities

Document submitted under requirements: Yes

Document’s requirement: Company law

No 9338

2 Certificate of appointment of a Person in Charge of the Legal Person Certificate

Certificate of appointment of a Person in Charge of the Legal Person

Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)

Submitted by: Legal entities

Document submitted under requirements: Yes

Document’s requirement: Company law

No 9703

3 Criminal Record Certificate of the person in charge, in the name of which the Establishment and Operation License will be issued, stating that he/she has not been irrevocably convicted of any felony or any of the misdemeanors of theft, embezzlement, fraud, extortion, counterfeiting, defamation, forgery and intentional bodily harm, breach of drug law or a crime against the mores and has not been deprived of his/her civil rights due to a sentence for any criminal offense. Criminal Record Copy for General Use

Criminal Record Certificate of the person in charge, in the name of which the Establishment and Operation License will be issued, stating that he/she has not been irrevocably convicted of any felony or any of the misdemeanors of theft, embezzlement, fraud, extortion, counterfeiting, defamation, forgery and intentional bodily harm, breach of drug law or a crime against the mores and has not been deprived of his/her civil rights due to a sentence for any criminal offense.

Relevant link: https://www.gov.gr/en/ipiresies/dikaiosune/poiniko-metroo/antigrapho-poinikou-metroou

Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)

Submitted by: Legal entities, Persons

Relevant Procedure: Copy of Criminal Record

Document submitted under requirements: No

No 4750

4 Solemn declaration of Law 1599/2016 that he/she has not been placed under prohibition or judicial perception Solemn Declaration

Solemn declaration of Law 1599/2016 that he/she has not been placed under prohibition or judicial perception

Relevant link: https://www.gov.gr/en/ipiresies/polites-kai-kathemerinoteta/psephiaka-eggrapha-gov-gr/ekdose-upeuthunes-deloses

Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)

Submitted by: Legal entities, Persons

Relevant Procedure: Solemn declaration and electronic solemn declaration

Document submitted under requirements: No

No 7320

5 Lease Agreement approved by the competent Tax Office, in case of renting the building of the Center. Private Agreement

Lease Agreement approved by the competent Tax Office, in case of renting the building of the Center.

Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)

Submitted by: Legal entities, Persons

Document submitted under requirements: No

No 8972

6 Concession, or the decision to concede the premises that will house the Center Rule

Concession, or the decision to concede the premises that will house the Center

Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)

Submitted by: Legal entities, Persons

Document submitted under requirements: No

No 1127

7 Drawings (2 complete sets), where the spaces will be characterized according to their use in the KDAP-MEA (3 complete sets when a new-use permit is required) and technical report of a competent engineer in duplicate Drawings / studies by an engineer / architect

Drawings (2 complete sets), where the spaces will be characterized according to their use in the KDAP-MEA (3 complete sets when a new-use permit is required) and technical report of a competent engineer in duplicate

Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)

Submitted by: Legal entities, Persons

Document submitted under requirements: No

No 5768

8 Building Permit, or other certificate or attestation of legality of an existing building from the competent Urban Planning Office, in case of modification or extension of the existing building. Official document

Building Permit, or other certificate or attestation of legality of an existing building from the competent Urban Planning Office, in case of modification or extension of the existing building.

Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)

Submitted by: Legal entities, Persons

Document submitted under requirements: No

No 6440

9 Certificate of the Fire Department Certificate

Certificate of the Fire Department

Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)

Submitted by: Legal entities, Persons

Document submitted under requirements: No

No 9703

10 Solemn declaration of Law 1599/1986 of the Legal Person about: A. the adequacy of water supply, electricity, telephone connection, heating, sewerage of the areas where children will work and B. the number of children that will be hosted, the opening hours, the classes that will operate, the services provided and the Internal Regulations of the Center. Solemn Declaration

Solemn declaration of Law 1599/1986 of the Legal Person about: A. the adequacy of water supply, electricity, telephone connection, heating, sewerage of the areas where children will work and B. the number of children that will be hosted, the opening hours, the classes that will operate, the services provided and the Internal Regulations of the Center.

Relevant link: https://www.gov.gr/en/ipiresies/polites-kai-kathemerinoteta/psephiaka-eggrapha-gov-gr/ekdose-upeuthunes-deloses

Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)

Submitted by: Legal entities, Persons

Relevant Procedure: Solemn declaration and electronic solemn declaration

Document submitted under requirements: No

No 7320

Joint Ministerial Decision 523 2024 4279 Β

Description Amendment of Joint Ministerial Decision ref. G.P.D11 oik./31930/25.5.2021, “Conditions for issuing a licence and operating specifications for Creative Activity Centres for Children and Persons with Disabilities” (Series II, 2240).

Legal references https://api.et.gr/apiFEK/2/2024/4279/pdf

Joint Ministerial Decision Γ.Π.Δ11 οικ.60761 2022 3509 Β

Description Amendment of Joint Ministerial Decision ref. G.P.D11 oik./31930/25.05.2021, “Conditions for issuing an operating licence and operating specifications for Creative Activity Centres for Children and Persons with Disabilities” (Series II, 2240).

Legal references https://api.et.gr/apiFEK/2/2022/3509/pdf

Joint Ministerial Decision Γ.Π.Δ11 οικ./31930 2021 2240 Β

Description Conditions for issuing an operating license and operating specifications for Creative Activity Centers for Children and People with Disabilities (KDAP-AMEA)

Legal references https://api.et.gr/apiFEK/2/2021/2240/pdf

Law 2 4756 2020 235 Β

Description 1. Creative Activity Centres for Children and Persons with Disabilities (ΚΔΑΠ-ΑΜΕΑ) are social welfare facilities in which children and adults with disabilities engage in creative activities during the day and for the hours that meet the needs of the

Legal references https://api.et.gr/apiLAW/1/2020/4756/pdf

1 Start of procedure

No No

0 0

2 Receipt of Application - Solemn Declaration (by the natural or legal person, for-profit or non-profit) expressing interest and basic characteristics of the KDAP-MEA

Responsible for Implementation Competent Office

Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

Description The interested party submits the required supporting documents - forms to the Directorate's Protocol Office.

Yes No

P1D P1D

1

3 Electronic submission of application and supporting documents

Responsible for Implementation Software

Μethod of Implementation Software action

Yes No

PT15M PT15M

1

4 Registration of application - Completeness check of supporting documents

Responsible for Implementation Competent Department

Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

Description The Protocol Office employee checks the completeness of the supporting documents - forms.

No No

P1D P1D

5 Assignment - Forwarding of file

Responsible for Implementation Competent Employee

Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

Description The Protocol Office employee assigns/forwards the supporting documents - documents to the Department.

No No

P1D P1D

6 Check of correctness of supporting documents

Responsible for Implementation Competent Department

Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

Description The Department employee checks the supporting documents - documents for correctness. The Department employee informs the interested party if any of the supporting documents - forms must be corrected / resubmitted.

No No

P2D P1D

7 Forwarding of file to the Suitability Committee

Responsible for Implementation Competent Department

Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

Description The Department employee forwards the file to the Suitability Committee of Joint Ministerial Decision No. D27/oik. 16952/707/30-5-2013 (Government Gazette 1327/2013, Series B).

No No

P1D P1D

8 On-site inspection

Responsible for Implementation Collective body

Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

Description The Suitability Committee conducts an on-site inspection to verify that the premises and facilities meet the terms and conditions. The Suitability Committee drafts and submits a relevant report to the Department.

No No

P15D P8D

9 Drafting of recommendation for granting an Establishment and Operation Licence

Responsible for Implementation Competent Department

Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

Description The Department employee drafts a recommendation for the issuance of an establishment and operation licence and forwards it together with the file to the Head of Department.

No No

P2D P1D

10 Signing of recommendation by Head of Department

Responsible for Implementation Competent Department

Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

Description The Head of Department signs the recommendation and forwards it to the Head of Directorate.

No No

P1D P1D

11 Signing of recommendation by the Director

Responsible for Implementation Competent Director

Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

Description The Head of Directorate signs the recommendation and forwards it to the Head of General Directorate.

No No

P1D P1D

12 Signing of recommendation by the General Director

Responsible for Implementation Competent General Director

Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

Description The Head of General Directorate signs the recommendation and forwards it to the Deputy Regional Governor.

No No

P1D P1D

13 Signature of licence by the Deputy Regional Governor

Responsible for Implementation Other

Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

Description The Deputy Regional Governor signs the Establishment Licence and returns it to the Department.

No No

P10D P8D

14 Notification of interested party

Responsible for Implementation Competent Department

Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

Description The Department informs the interested party to receive the establishment/operation licence.

No Yes

P1D P1D

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