We are often asked by child care owners and individuals wishing to purchase or start a child care business, “how much does it cost to buy a child care franchise”? In the table below, we have compiled information on twenty child care franchises. This information was obtained from websites and franchise marketing materials. Should you be interested in a particular child care franchise, contact their franchising department for complete information and franchisee requirements.

FranchiseInitial InvestmentLiquid Cash RequirementInitial Franchise FeeRoyalty FeeAdvertising FeeWebsite Link
Adventure Kids Playcare$344,250 – $589,000$100,000$29,5005%2% Website
All About Kids$2,677,500 – $3,372,500$25,000$50,0005% Website
Building Kidz School$148,000 – $380,000$100,000 – $250,000$50,0007%1% Website
Children’s Lighthouse$635,500 – $4,511,000$300,000 – $500,000$70,0007%$250/mo Website
Creative World$2,435,300 – $5,206,000$400,000 – $550,000$60,0007%1% Website
Discovery Point$263,411 – $3,406,261$500,000$75,0006%$1,800/mo Website
Genius Kids$239,900 – $619,500$250,000$50,0006%1% Website
Goddard Systems$619,000 – $760,000$150,000$135,0007%4% Website
Ivybrook Academy$297,000 – $470,000$100,000$50,0006%1% Website
Kiddie Academy$459,300 – $4,281,000$200,000 – $550,000$135,0007%2% Website
KLA Schools$511,500 – $2,111,250$200,000$70,0006%1.5% Website
LeafSpring School$3,546,150 – $6,473,700$750,000 – $1,500,000$87,500 6% Website
Legacy Academy$2,824,600 – $5,610,500$250,000$75,0005%1%Website
Lightbridge Academy$525,728 – $728,635$200,000$60,0007%2% Website
London Day School$253,850 – $365,975$100,000$50,0006.5%1% Website
Montessori Kids Universe$301,535$125,000 – $150,000$56,0006% Website
Park Place Children’s Center$2,783,000 – $4,537,500$420,000 – $680,000$120,0006 – 7%1% Website
Pinnacle Montessori$3,189,625 – $5,298,375$125,000 – $700,000$60,0006%1% Website
Primrose Schools$716,680 – $5,829,078$480,562 – $699,489$75,000 7%2% Website
The Learning Experience$493,549 – $3,585,549$150,000$60,0007%1% Website