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Child Services & Education · 150 Brands
How much does it cost to open an early childhood education franchise? Costs vary widely by format, from under $100K for mobile tutoring, enrichment, and test-prep concepts you can run lean to $500K or more for a preschool franchise or learning center that needs classrooms, playground space, and staff. Browse FDDs across tutoring, STEM, early education, childcare, and swim-school brands to compare education franchise opportunities on the numbers that matter. Your first fork is space: a mobile or in-home tutoring model with almost no build-out, or a bricks-and-mortar preschool with classrooms, staff, and licensing. Compare each brand's start-up cost, royalty, and Item 19 revenue in the table below against the model you want to run.
Franchises
150
Avg Investment
$372K–$1047K
Avg Royalty
7.4%
Item 19
73%
Search, filter, and compare every child services & education franchise we've analyzed. Select up to four to compare side by side.
| Brand | Item 19 | Fee | Investment | Royalty | Units | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Hours of FreedomChild Services & Education· Est. 2025 | Disclosed | $40K | $466K - $893K | 6% | 2 | |
| Scooter's JungleChild Services & Education· Est. 2015 | None | $45K | — | 1% | 3 | |
| Afficient AcademyChild Services & Education· Est. 2016 | None | $1K | $47K - $142K | 22% | 10 | |
| My City AllstarsChild Services & Education· Est. 2013 | None | $55K | $114K - $265K | 7% | 2 | |
| Amazing AthletesChild Services & Education· Est. 2018 | Disclosed | $50K | $75K - $101K | 8% | 169 | |
| Bach to RockChild Services & Education· Est. 2011 | Disclosed | $50K | $259K - $574K | 7% | 50 | |
| Apex LeadershipChild Services & Education | Disclosed | $50K | $94K - $143K | 8% | 119 | |
| Aqua-Tots Swim SchoolChild Services & Education· Est. 2007 | Disclosed | $50K | $1.6M - $2.9M | 6% | 138 | |
| Athletes HqChild Services & Education· Est. 2022 | Disclosed | $25K | $179K - $346K | — | 2 | |
| Brain BalanceChild Services & Education· Est. 2007 | Disclosed | $45K | $222K - $504K | 8% | 73 | |
| Bricks 4 KidzChild Services & Education· Est. 2013 | Disclosed | $16K | $43K - $183K | 7% | 135 | |
| Best BrainsChild Services & Education· Est. 2011 | None | $15K | $30K - $134K | 14% | 201 | |
| Best in Class Education CenterChild Services & Education· Est. 2023 | Disclosed | $45K | $85K - $146K | 6–12% | 36 | |
| Big Air Trampoline ParkChild Services & Education· Est. 2009 | Disclosed | $60K | $2.5M - $4.6M | 6% | 20 | |
| Big Blue Swim SchoolChild Services & Education· Est. 2018 | None | $40K | $1.9M - $3.5M | 6% | 52 | |
| Singers CompanyChild Services & Education· Est. 2011 | None | $12K | $5K - $32K | 10% | 57 | |
| Board & Brush Creative StudioChild Services & Education· Est. 2016 | Disclosed | $25K | $75K - $100K | 6% | 193 | |
| British Swim SchoolChild Services & Education· Est. 2019 | Disclosed | $60K | $95K - $176K | 10% | 289 | |
| Brooklyn Robot FoundryChild Services & Education· Est. 2021 | Disclosed | $40K | $103K | 7% | 15 | |
| Building Kidz SchoolChild Services & Education· Est. 2015 | Disclosed | $60K | $327K - $1.5M | 7% | 46 | |
| Children's Art ClassesChild Services & Education· Est. 2019 | Disclosed | $60K | $149K - $294K | 8.25% | 36 |
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State-by-state child services & education franchise opportunities — regulatory framework, top brands, and investment ranges for buyers in each state.
It depends on the model. Mobile tutoring, enrichment, and test-prep concepts can start under $100K, while a preschool franchise or learning center that needs classrooms and staff often runs $250K to $500K or more. Each FDD's Item 7 breaks down the full initial investment.
The category covers tutoring and STEM programs, early childhood education and preschool brands, childcare centers, swim schools, and enrichment concepts. Compare each brand's investment range, franchise fee, royalty rate, and Item 19 data in the table above to match a model to your budget and background.
Most education and childcare franchises are built for an owner-operator who manages the business while trained instructors deliver the programs, so a teaching credential is not always required. Franchisor training and support are detailed in FDD Items 11 and 15, and licensing requirements vary by state.
Education and childcare franchise royalties typically range from about 5% to 10% of gross revenue, sometimes with an added marketing fee. Item 6 of each FDD lists the exact ongoing fee structure for that brand.
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