Kiddie Academy

Kiddie Academy®

The leader in child care education, Kiddie Academy® has been in business for more than 30 years and is based just north of Baltimore (Maryland).

• 200+ academies in 27 states
• Average facility size:   9,300 sq ft
• Average student capacity:  150
• Established in 1981; began franchising 1992
• Family owned company - Child care is our one and only business.

Start With Your Own Academy ... Or Operate Multiple Units

We begin with training at our headquarters in Maryland. You and your Academy Director will receive

• Life Essentials® – our proprietary system that encompasses educational practices, character education, technology, and health and fitness
• "Ready-to-use" marketing, operations and financial tools that can be implemented with relative ease
• A designated Franchise Business Consultant to provide all the advice you need every step of the way.

Our goal is to help you open and operate your Kiddie Academy® franchise quickly, comfortably and confidently. Our team knows the educational childcare business. We'll help you set up your own Kiddie Academy … or help you open multiple Academies.

Achieve your personal and professional goals while providing a valuable service to the families in your community. Make a difference in their lives and yours.

Why franchise with Kiddie Academy®?

• Flexibility – The Monday through Friday schedule (no nights, no weekends!) will allow you to make work-life balance a reality.
• Control – Enjoy independence and career fulfillment, as you take total control of your future.
• Growing Demand –With increasing numbers of dual income families and single parents, the demand for high quality, education-based care is exploding.
• Business Support – You’ll benefit from a comprehensive, proven business model and ongoing support with Kiddie Academy … from financing and site selection to enrolling students.
• Reputation – Established in 1981, Kiddie Academy® has a 30 year track record of success.
• Real Estate Options – Own or lease the real estate - with our support after you decide what’s best for you.

The financial aspects of owning a Kiddie Academy® franchise

• Average revenue of $1,519,466*
• Average Gross Profit of $401,048*
• There is a minimum requirement of $200K liquidity and $550K net worth.
• Third party financing options with access to SBA financing

Kiddie Academy® for Veterans

Kiddie Academy® participates in the International Franchise Association VetFran Program. For American citizens currently serving in or honorably discharged from the U.S. military, we will reduce the initial license fee by $25,000.

Achieve your personal and professional goals while providing a valuable service to the families in your community. Make a difference in their lives and yours.

*Based on information reported by 120 franchised academies which had been open at least 24 full months for the calendar year ending December 31, 2017. The average gross profit shown is after deducting labor, occupancy (rent) and other miscellaneous expenses from gross revenue. Additional details for these numbers are included in our Franchise Disclosure Document. 53 academies (44%) of the 120 mature academies reported operating at or above the average revenue amount. 46 academies (38%) of the 120 mature academies reported operating at or above the average gross profit.