KIDDIE ACADEMY EDUCATIONAL CHILD CARE
Kiddie Academy franchises operate specially designed early childhood learning and child care facilities offering education-based programs for children between six weeks and 12 years of age, utilizing the proprietary Life Essentials® Curriculum that emphasizes intellectual, social, physical, and emotional development through play-based learning. The business model involves franchising the Kiddie Academy System, which includes distinctive designs, proprietary software, training, marketing, and operational procedures, with franchisees required to lease or purchase facilities, obtain licenses, and maintain accreditation. The target market is parents seeking high-quality, year-round educational child care services.
Franchise Costs
7% royalty + 2% Brand Building Fund
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
Data Based On: 301 Academies that had reported results as of December 31, 2024, consisting of 280 Mature Academies and 21 Ramping Academies. This information has not been audited or verified.
* Financial performance data is provided for 301 Academies (280 Mature Academies and 21 Ramping Academies). The average and median figures for Gross Revenue and Gross Profit are taken from the 'MATURE ACADEMIES' table, which represents 280 Mature Academies. Gross Profit is explicitly defined as Gross Revenue minus Labor, Occupancy, and Miscellaneous Expenses, and the provided average values for these components align with the reported Average Gross Profit. The 'average_net_profit' is set to the 'average_gross_profit' as the Gross Profit figure already reflects revenue minus listed operating expenses, and no further operating expenses were specified to calculate a distinct net profit. The 'revenue_top_quartile' and 'revenue_bottom_quartile' are taken from the average values of the 'Top Quarter By Gross Profit' and 'Bottom Quarter By Gross Profit' tables, respectively, both representing segments of the Mature Academies. 'best_guess_profit_low' and 'best_guess_profit_high' were determined by finding the minimum and maximum Gross Profit values from the individual Academy performance data provided for Locations 1-175 across pages 4-10.
Extracted Item 19 Section
How KIDDIE ACADEMY EDUCATIONAL CHILD CARE Compares
Key Insights
- #2 largest franchise system in Early Childhood Education
- Lower than average SBA loan default rate in Early Childhood Education
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
KIDDIE ACADEMY EDUCATIONAL CHILD CARE Current | $405K – $915K | $150K | 7.0% | 344 |
| THE LEARNING EXPERIENCE ACADEMY OF EARLY EDUCATION | $781K – $1.5M | $60K | 7.0% | 411 |
| Jovie | $124K – $193K | $50K | 5.0% | 165 |
| CHILDRENS LIGHTHOUSE SCHOOLS | $1.1M – $1.5M | $85K | 7.0% | 69 |
| Lightbridge Academy | $1.1M – $3.1M | $40K | 7.0% | 55 |
| Ivybrook Academy | $541K – $870K | $50K | 7.0% | 40 |
Early Childhood Education Average 17 franchises | $868K – $2.3M | $76K | 6.6% | – |
* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 17 Early Childhood Education franchises by location count.
Locations & Growth
Outlet Growth Over Time
Total outlets at end of each year
Geographic Distribution (2024)
Outlets by state across the United States
+25 more states
SBA Loan History
Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for KIDDIE ACADEMY EDUCATIONAL CHILD CARE franchisees (2010 – 2025)
Loans by Year
SBA 7(a) loan activity over time
* Data sourced from SBA 7(a) FOIA loan records. Default rate calculated from charged-off loans.
Franchisee Contacts
431 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.
| Name | SBA Loan |
|---|---|
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
431 Contacts Available
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Due Diligence
Litigation (Item 3)
Primarily franchise agreement defaults (relocation fees, reporting, lease compliance), post-termination trademark infringement and breach of contract, with counterclaims for inadequate support and negligent misrepresentation.
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
System Health (Item 20)
Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year
Frequently Asked Questions
The total initial investment to open a KIDDIE ACADEMY EDUCATIONAL CHILD CARE franchise ranges from $405,000 to $915,000. This includes a franchise fee of $150,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 7.0% of gross sales.
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