Franchising with Us

Becoming a Kiddie Academy® Franchise Owner puts you at the center of a dedicated community of entrepreneurs. Build a legacy for your family by franchising with us.

Start a business. Leave a legacy.

Owning a Kiddie Academy franchise is an investment in yourself and your community. It gives you the opportunity to have a positive impact not only on the families you serve but also on future generations. 

National Brand Strength

The Kiddie Academy brand is privately-owned and nationally recognized for high-quality educational child care and industry leading franchise support.

A Legacy of Learning

Proven Educational Approach

Strong Growth

Nationally Recognized

National Brand Strength

The Kiddie Academy brand is privately-owned and nationally recognized for high-quality educational child care and industry leading franchise support.

A Legacy of Learning

A Legacy of Learning

The Kiddie Academy system has been preparing children for life for more than 40 years. We are an established brand leader that is consistently growing and innovating to meet the evolving needs of families across the country.

Our History

Proven Educational Approach

Proven Educational Approach

Our proprietary Life Essentials® curriculum gives our Franchise Owners a competitive advantage. Exclusive to the Kiddie Academy brand, the curriculum focuses on six key outcomes that prepare children for life: Character, Confidence, Curiosity, Connection, Critical Thinking, and Creative Expression.

Approach to Education

Strong Growth

Strong Growth

With more than 345 Academy locations operating in 39 states and DC, and more than 75 locations in various stages of development, we’re growing strategically and responsibly.

Available Markets

Nationally Recognized

Nationally Recognized

Kiddie Academy has received top recognition across the educational child care and franchise industries due to our consistent financial strength, dedication to brand excellence, and sustainable growth.

Awards and Recognition

Financial Strength

The Kiddie Academy franchise business model has a long history of delivering solid returns on investment.

Life-Changing Potential

A Thriving Industry

Financial Strength

The Kiddie Academy franchise business model has a long history of delivering solid returns on investment.

Life-Changing Potential

Life-Changing Potential

Our Franchise Owners are building long-term success for generations to come. In 2023, Kiddie Academy franchise locations that have been open at least 24 months on average reported $2,077,526 in annual gross revenue and $506,272 in gross profit.*

*Based on Academies which had been open for 24 months or more as of the end of the 2024 calendar year. The Average Gross Profit is the Gross Revenue minus labor, occupancy, and other miscellaneous expenses.

Steps to Ownership

A Thriving Industry

A Thriving Industry

The child care market size has increased year after year, surpassing $60.44 billion in 2022 and expected to hit approximately $91.2 billion by 2032. This continued growth, which has a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of 4.20%* is a true testament for the industry’s resilience.

*Source: U.S. Child Care Market Size, Share, Growth, Trends, Report 2023-2032

The Child Care Industry

Culture

The Kiddie Academy culture is built on our shared values: Integrity, Relationships, Responsibility, Curiosity, Passion, and Impact. We are committed to supporting you and your family, now and in the future.

Work-Life Harmony

Compassionate and Experienced Leadership

Culture

The Kiddie Academy culture is built on our shared values: Integrity, Relationships, Responsibility, Curiosity, Passion, and Impact. We are committed to supporting you and your family, now and in the future.

Work-Life Harmony

Work-Life Harmony

When you become a Kiddie Academy Franchise Owner, you gain freedom and access to:

  • Fulfillment: You will be providing a valuable service for families in your community while achieving your personal and professional goals
  • Independence: Overseeing your own business allows you to be in control of your career and future
  • Confidence and Leadership: Build your business and cultivate new relationships in your community with the support of a proven leader in the industry
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Compassionate and Experienced Leadership

Compassionate and Experienced Leadership

Our long-tenured Real Estate, Finance, Construction, Operations, and Education teams are dedicated to helping you achieve your goals.

Meet Our Leadership

Making a Positive Impact

We have a responsibility to give back to the communities we serve. Our Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) program is built on the values that guide us to build a brighter future for children and families.

Give Back Locally

Corporate Commitment

Success with Purpose

Making a Positive Impact

We have a responsibility to give back to the communities we serve. Our Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) program is built on the values that guide us to build a brighter future for children and families.

Give Back Locally

Give Back Locally

Our Franchise Owners are consistently recognized for supporting their local communities by engaging their students and families in making a charitable impact.

In Action

Corporate Commitment

Corporate Commitment

Making an impact is the heart of what we do.

  • 1. Kiddie Academy proudly partners with Family Promise to support their mission to solve the crisis of family homelessness nationwide
  • 2. The Kiddie Academy Community Fund provides tax-free financial assistance to educators and staff across the Kiddie Academy system who are facing unforeseen challenges
  • 3. We provide turnkey ways for Academies to expand their social responsibility efforts, thus expanding their impact
About Our Partnership

Success with Purpose

Success with Purpose

A socially responsible franchise business your community, attracts top talent, fosters loyal customers, and promotes a sustainable future. At Kiddie Academy, you can align your purpose with your success.

Social Responsibility

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