Kiddie Academy® ensures that those who start a child care business with us feel supported every step of the way.
Explore Our Five Steps to Franchise Ownership
1. Connect With Us
2. Discover Our Approach
3. Orientation Day
4. Launch Your Kiddie Academy
5. Grand Opening!
Explore Our Five Steps to Franchise Ownership
1. Connect With Us
Communication is our specialty. Our dedicated team takes a customized approach to ensure you feel fully supported. We help you better understand the Kiddie Academy opportunity by meeting with you one-on-one to answer your questions and walk you through the no-obligation discovery process to learn more.
2. Discover Our Approach
Through our in-depth discovery process, we’ll guide you through our support model, Franchise Disclosure Document, and give you access to educational webinars that provide more information about the development process. We’ll ensure you learn everything you need to know – from financing to daily operations at your Academy.
3. Orientation Day
On Orientation Day, you’ll head to our corporate headquarters in Abingdon, Maryland to meet with our leadership team, discuss our culture and support model, and visit our flagship Academy. This is a unique opportunity to receive additional one-on-one support and guidance from our dedicated staff both during and after Orientation Day.
4. Launch Your Kiddie Academy
Launching your Academy can take as little as 18 months depending on your individual Academy, during which you’ll go through several important steps with the full support of our dedicated corporate team.
5. Grand Opening!
Welcome the community to your brand-new Academy with a Grand Opening celebration. This is the beginning of your rewarding and wonderful future.
As of last calendar year, ending on December 31, 2024:
*The Average Gross Profit is Gross Revenue minus labor, occupancy, and other miscellaneous expenses. Please see Item 19 of the 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document or contact us for more details.
The ideal site is waiting. We’ll help you find it.
We’ll help you find the lending solution that's right for you by leveraging our long-standing relationships with lenders.
Take your Academy from blueprint to reality.
Preparing you to achieve your goals.
Local, customized support with the power of a national brand.
Our experienced team provides innovative and easy-to-use solutions
Expert advice before, during, and after your Academy opens.
Leveraging our sophisticated tools and research, coupled with years of experience, we’ll work with you to determine an ideal site for your Academy.
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Each of our Franchisees has a different story, but they’re all united by a passion for owning their own business and being hands-on within a collaborative community.
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Learn more about what makes franchising with us so fulfilling. Start your Kiddie Academy franchise journey by reaching out to us today.
Or call: (800) 554-3343
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3415 Box Hill Corporate Center Dr.
Abingdon, Maryland 21009
(800) 554-3343
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