The questions below are answers to some of the most frequently asked questions regarding our Franchising Program. Please note the offering of a Franchise is only made through our Uniform Franchise Offering Circular (UFOC). A list of all fees and expenses are contained in the UFOC. Please refer to the Franchising Process section for more details of how a franchise is offered.

Do I need previous childcare experience to become a Franchisee? Not necessarily. You do have to have a true love of children and a desire to be personally involved in the day-to-day operations of your center.

What qualities do you I need to a successful Franchisee? The following are qualities we look for in a potential Franchisee:
• Prior successful business experience
• Excellent customer service skills
• Commitment to personal involvement
   in the operations of your center
• Ability to successfully manage a budget
• Ability to multitask
• An acceptable Criminal Background with
   no felonies, whether related to children or not,
   or misdemeanors involving children
• An acceptable credit history with sufficient liquid
   assets to invest

How soon can I expect for my center to be open once I have been accepted as a Franchise? There are many variables that can affect the time line for when a Franchise Center will be open. However, we estimate that time to be within 12 - 15 months.

Am I assigned a protected territory? Yes. Upon payment of your entire Franchise Fee, we will provide you with an exclusive territory, the size of which will depend, among other factors, on the size, demographics and density of the population you propose to serve.

What is the initial franchise fee and royalty fees? The initial franchise fee is $35,000; royalties are 6% of gross monthly sales. The UFOC describes all fees in detail.

What is the total investment? The estimated initial investment including building construction costs but excluding the cost of leasing or purchasing the land, ranges from $1,957,500 to $2,776,200. The UFOC describes all fees in detail.

Do I receive assistance with selection of a site for a center? Yes. We provide franchisees with the criteria to be used in selecting a site location and provide limited on-site evaluation.

Do I receive guidance on purchasing equipment? Yes. You will be provided with specifications regarding all equipment

What type of training can I expect as a Franchisee? Franchisees and their Center Director are provided with 3-4 weeks of initial training. The cost of this initial training is included in your franchise fee. The Franchisee pays their own costs and those of their designated managers for transportation, meal and hotel accommodations.

What assistance will I receive in opening my center? An executive management member is assigned to the franchisee center and will be on-site to assist with the initial opening of the center.

Will I receive on-going support and guidance once my center is open? Yes, you will receive operating manuals that cover many aspects of your center's operation. A member of our executive management team will also contact you by phone, as well as, visit periodically to offer consult and offer advice. A member of our executive management team will always be available to you either by phone or email to answer any questions you may have.