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The Business
SourcesThe franchisor offers Kiddie Academy franchises for educational child care businesses that provide services for children between the ages of six weeks and 12 years using the Kiddie Academy System and Marks.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 10 · Item 1 · View Source
Read More About The Business
The first Kiddie Academy Educational Child Care center opened in 1981, and franchises have been awarded since 1992.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 9 · Item 1 · View Source
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We offer Kiddie Academy franchises for educational child care businesses that provide services for children between the ages of six weeks and 12 years using the Kiddie Academy System and Marks.
Source NotesThe first Kiddie Academy Educational Child Care center opened in 1981, and franchises have been awarded since 1992.
What It Costs
SourcesWhere Your Startup Money Goes
| Cost | Disclosed Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Start-Up Marketing and Advertising Expenses | $45,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 30 Start - Up Marketing and Advertising Expenses (Note 16) $45,000 |
Line items are shown as disclosed. Some costs overlap or apply to different formats; do not add them together without reviewing the source.
SourcesKey Franchise Fees
- Marketing & Advertising
- Brand Building Fund 2% of Gross Revenues
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Fees And Payment Terms
| Fee | Disclosed Terms | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Administrative Fee from Transferee | Administrative Fee from Transferee $25,000 to $50,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 24 |
| Replacement of Manuals | $500 per volume replaced if replaced in hard copy by Franchisor. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 26 |
| Additional Director Training | We reserve the right to charge a fee, currently $2,500, for each additional Director attending the training program (in a given year) provided at our corporate office. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 25 |
| Annual Franchisee Conference | $ 2,000 fee if You do not attend at least once every other year | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 26 |
| Royalties | Royalties 7% of Gross Revenues | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 22 |
| Brand Building Fund | Brand Building Fund 2% of Gross Revenues | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 22 |
| Late Charge on Late Payments | Up to 10% of amount of each late payment | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 26 |
| Interest on Late Payments | Maximum rate allowed by law (or, in the absence of such a rate, 1.5% per month) | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 25 |
| Fees/Interest for Failure to Repair Academy | Repair costs plus 15% our total aggregate expenses if we incur an administrative fee | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 25 |
Some fees apply only to a specific event or service. These are not all monthly expenses.
SourcesFranchisor Financing
SourcesYou are responsible for making your own financing arrangements and the franchisor does not offer direct or indirect financing.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 34 · Item 10 · View Source
Read The Disclosed Requirements
Kiddie Academy Franchisees may be eligible for expedited and streamlined Small Business Administration (SBA) loan processing through the SBA’s Franchise Registry Program (FRANdata).
2026 FDD · PDF Page 34 · Item 10 · View Source
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You are responsible for making your own financing arrangements and we do not offer direct or indirect financing.
Source NotesKiddie Academy Franchisees may be eligible for expedited and streamlined Small Business Administration (SBA) loan processing through the SBA’s Franchise Registry Program (FRANdata).
The Franchise Network
SourcesReported At Year-End 2024
| Year | Franchised At Year-End | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 326 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 80 · Item 20 |
| 2024 | 344 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 80 · Item 20 |
These are reported outlet counts, not available territories or a measure of profitability. A dash means a count is not available in this record.
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Inside The FDD
SourcesPlain-language summaries of the available FDD information. Each summary links to its source, with original excerpts available to review.
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01The Business And Its Ownership
The franchisor offers Kiddie Academy franchises for educational child care businesses that provide services for children between the ages of six weeks and 12 years using the Kiddie Academy System and Marks.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 10 · Item 1 · View Source
The first Kiddie Academy Educational Child Care center opened in 1981, and franchises have been awarded since 1992.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 9 · Item 1 · View Source
Read Source Excerpts
We offer Kiddie Academy franchises for educational child care businesses that provide services for children between the ages of six weeks and 12 years using the Kiddie Academy System and Marks.
Source NotesThe first Kiddie Academy Educational Child Care center opened in 1981, and franchises have been awarded since 1992.
04Bankruptcy Disclosure
This FDD reports no bankruptcy matters that require disclosure under Item 4.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 · Item 4 · View Source
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Source NotesNo bankruptcy information is required to be disclosed in this Item.
08Suppliers And Required Purchases
You must purchase ProCare software from ProCare Software, LLC.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 30 · Item 8 · View Source
You must purchase Academy Link software from Teaching Strategies, LLC.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 30 · Item 8 · View Source
You must purchase services to configure Meraki Equipment and Software, which you purchase for your Academy, from Continental Resources, Inc.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 30 · Item 8 · View Source
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You must purchase ProCare software from ProCare Software, LLC.
You must purchase Academy Link software from Teaching Strategies, LLC.
Source NotesYou must purchase services to configure Meraki Equipment and Software, which you purchase for your Academy, from Continental Resources, Inc.
10Financing Offered By The Franchisor
You are responsible for making your own financing arrangements and the franchisor does not offer direct or indirect financing.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 34 · Item 10 · View Source
Kiddie Academy Franchisees may be eligible for expedited and streamlined Small Business Administration (SBA) loan processing through the SBA’s Franchise Registry Program (FRANdata).
2026 FDD · PDF Page 34 · Item 10 · View Source
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You are responsible for making your own financing arrangements and we do not offer direct or indirect financing.
Source NotesKiddie Academy Franchisees may be eligible for expedited and streamlined Small Business Administration (SBA) loan processing through the SBA’s Franchise Registry Program (FRANdata).
17Renewal, Transfer And Ending The Agreement
You may renew your Franchise for additional terms of 10 years each if You meet certain of the franchisor’s requirements.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 65 · Item 17 · View Source
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Source NotesYou may renew your Franchise for additional terms of 10 years each if You meet certain of our requirements.
20Franchise Locations
At the end of 2024, the FDD reports 344 franchised locations. These are reported locations, not a count of territories available to buy.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 80 · Item 20 · View Source
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Source NotesFranchised 2024 326 344 18
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