Kiddie Academy Franchise FDD, Costs & Fees (2024)
KEY FRANCHISE STATS
All you need to know about this franchise in a snapshot
Initial franchise fee
$145,000
Investment required
$405,000 - $7,255,000
Kiddie Academy: Shaping the Future of Educational Childcare
Kiddie Academy is a well-established franchise specializing in educational childcare, providing a blend of academic and social enrichment for children. The company was founded in 1981, beginning its journey in Baltimore, Maryland.
Over the years, Kiddie Academy has grown significantly, with its corporate headquarters now located in Abingdon, Maryland. The franchise began offering opportunities to entrepreneurs in 1992, allowing others to share in its mission of nurturing and educating children.
Kiddie Academy centers offer a range of programs for children from six weeks to 12 years old, emphasizing a curriculum that supports a child’s cognitive, social, and emotional development.
The franchise is known for its commitment to delivering high-quality childcare services, distinguishing itself from competitors through a research-based approach and a focus on community engagement. This approach not only supports children’s growth but also positions Kiddie Academy as a trusted partner for parents seeking more than just a daycare.
Initial investment
Here's what you would need to invest if you were to start this franchise. These costs are provided by the franchisor in the Franchise Disclosure Document.
Kiddie Academy offers 2 types of franchises:
| Type of Franchise | Initial Investment |
| Kiddie Academy® Franchise (if you are leasing your Kiddie Academy facility) | $405,000 - $1,055,000 |
| Kiddie Academy® Franchise (if you are purchasing your Kiddie Academy facility) | $4,415,000 - $7,255,000 |
We are summarizing below the main costs associated with opening a Kiddie Academy® Franchise (if you are purchasing your Kiddie Academy facility).
For more information on the various types of franchises and its costs, refer to the Franchise Disclosure Document (Item 7).
Purchased Kiddie Academy® Franchise
| Type of Expenditure | Amount |
| Total Initial Fee | $65,000 - $145,000 |
| Real Estate Acquisition, Construction Costs, and Construction | $3,785,000 - $5,730,000 |
| Professional Fees, Loan Fees and Soft Costs | $205,000 - $500,000 |
| Kitchen Equipment and Supplies | $20,000 - $40,000 |
| Supplies/Equipment for Inside of Academy, Playground, and Online Training Component | $95,000 - $225,000 |
| Outdoor Fixed Playground Equipment | $100,000 - $255,000 |
| Computer Hardware and Software and Classroom Technology | $25,000 - $65,000 |
| Office and Lobby Furniture, Office Equipment and Supplies, and Telephone System | $10,000 - $30,000 |
| Indoor and Outdoor Signage | $20,000 - $40,000 |
| Travel and Living Expenses while Training and Plan Review | $3,000 - $5,000 |
| Transportation Vehicles and Equipment | $0 - $5,000 |
| Insurance and Utility Deposits | $4,000 - $10,000 |
| Business Licenses | $3,000 - $5,000 |
| Start-Up Marketing and Advertising Expenses | $35,000 |
| Additional Funds/Working Capital – 3 months after opening | $45,000 - $165,000 |
| TOTAL | $4,415,000 - $7,255,000 |
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Training
Kiddie Academy provides a comprehensive training program for its franchisees, designed to ensure they are well-prepared to operate a successful educational childcare center. The training consists of 128.5 hours and is delivered through a mix of self-paced e-learning and in-person, instructor-led sessions at the Kiddie Academy corporate headquarters in Abingdon, Maryland.
The training program includes several key components:
- Self-Paced E-Learning: Franchisees begin their training with interactive e-learning modules available through the Kiddie Academy University (KAU) training portal. These modules cover various aspects of operating a Kiddie Academy, including curriculum implementation, operational procedures, and business management techniques.
- In-Person Training: Franchisees attend a two-part, on-site training at Kiddie Academy's corporate office. This part of the training is hands-on and experiential, allowing franchisees to apply what they’ve learned in a real-world setting. They also receive instruction on the day-to-day management and operational principles specific to the Kiddie Academy system.
- On-Site Support: Just before or during the initial week of operations, a franchise business consultant from Kiddie Academy provides on-site support at the franchisee’s location. This support includes comprehensive training tailored to the specific needs of the new academy, ensuring that the franchisee and their staff are ready to deliver high-quality childcare from day one.
- Ongoing Training: Kiddie Academy also offers ongoing training programs, refresher courses, seminars, and additional educational opportunities throughout the term of the franchise agreement. These are designed to keep franchisees up-to-date with the latest best practices and innovations in the childcare industry.
Territory Protection
Kiddie Academy franchisees are offered territory protection, which is designed to ensure that their business operates within a specific geographic area without direct competition from another Kiddie Academy franchise.
The protected territory is typically determined based on the population density within a one-mile radius of the franchise location. If the population within this area is less than 125,000 people, the franchisee is granted an exclusive territory where no other Kiddie Academy can be established.
