Kiddie Academy

Excited to share this recent article in Forbes Business Council bylined by our President, Joshua Frick

Kiddie Academy® Educational Child Care is now open in Mansfield-Arlington, TX!     Please join us in congratulating owners Poornima Dhanaraj and Gopal Rangaswamy along with their partners, Aruna Muthusamy and Hari Namasivayam on the opening of Kiddie Academy of Mansfield-Arlington. Poornima has dedicated 14 years to working in early childhood education and is eager to extend her influence.  As the co-founder of a non-profit focused on STEM and life skills, Hari’s dedication to education has inspired him to join this venture. Together with their partners, they look forward to preparing children for both school and life.  Kiddie Academy of Mansfield-Arlington features a multi-purpose room, ZONO disinfecting machine, a basketball court and a soccer field. 

Our Vice President of Education, Joy Turner shares ideas for how to have a fun family game night at home with your children in this article from Today's Parent. https://lnkd.in/ea4VNfMr 

Kiddie Academy® Educational Child Care is now open Arvada, CO!     Please join us in congratulating owners, Avani and Brian Halusan, on the opening of Kiddie Academy of Arvada. They are thrilled to be opening their first location in the Denver market. “I am overjoyed to bring educational child care to my community,” said Avani. “My desire is to help children unlock their potential so that they can make meaningful contributions in their lives and live their dreams!” The new Academy will feature a tricycle track community. 

If you’re looking for a career change that will fit seamlessly into your role of being a parent, you might want to consider becoming a Kiddie Academy® franchise owner. In our latest blog post, we outline the reasons taking the path of entrepreneurship with Kiddie Academy can positively impact not just you, but your whole family. Check it out here: https://lnkd.in/ekkD8NJN

With a few months left in 2024, it’s a great time to reflect on the success Kiddie Academy® has experienced thus far.  To date, we’ve signed 52 new franchise agreements in addition to the 341 Academies currently operating in 39 states and the District of Columbia. These new agreements and the 75+ locations in various stages of development will keep the momentum and expansion of the Kiddie Academy brand going for years to come. We’re also proud to keep receiving recognition in key industry rankings We’ve been listed in Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500 for more than 20 consecutive years, and we were recently placed #30 on their inaugural ranking of Top Franchises for Multi-Unit Owners (based on best incentives, systems, and opportunities for multi-unit ownership). We’re especially proud of that ranking as multi-unit ownership is a testament to the satisfaction experienced by our Franchisees, underscored by the fact that 20 of the 52 new agreements signed this year are with Franchisees who were awarded an opportunity to enter into multi-unit agreements.     “I look forward to seeing the Kiddie Academy brand experience more triumph in 2024 and beyond,” said Broc Silberzahn, Vice President of Franchise Development. “We are always in search of individuals with an entrepreneurial spirit and a passion for education, children, family, and community who want to be part of our journey.”     If you or someone you know would like to take advantage of this unique and rewarding opportunity here at Kiddie Academy and learn more about our growing franchise community, please don’t hesitate to reach out.  

Working parents are clocking an extra unpaid workday every week, balancing both their jobs and their homelife responsibilities, according to a new survey by Talker Research on behalf of Kiddie Academy. Parents often average 17 hours of labor a day, combining their jobs and at-home responsibilities. From managing a household to the demands of a career, these parents juggle multiple roles beyond their regular working hours. These survey results came at the same time the Surgeon General released its warning that parental stress is an “urgent public health issue”. It draws on data from the American Psychological Association and other sources to build a case that parents are facing more stress than at perhaps any other time in recent history.  Read more about our survey in this article from Newsweek. 👇 https://lnkd.in/e9C9CiQX

We couldn't agree more with our Chief Marketing Officer, Nicole Salla, CFE, MS 👏

Kiddie Academy® Educational Child Care is now open in Oak Park, IL     Please join us in congratulating owners Katie Moore and Olga Glikis on the opening of their new Academy.  With the opening of Kiddie Academy of Oak Park, they have expanded their number of open Academies to three, including Kiddie Academy of Darien and Kiddie Academy of Bolingbrook. Katie helps to oversee the daily operations at all their locations and is passionate about recruiting nurturing educators to deliver the Life Essentials® curriculum to its full potential. Olga will be the onsite operator and franchisee at Kiddie Academy of Oak Park, bringing 20 years of early childhood education experience. The new Academy will feature a separate STEM & Art classroom as well as an indoor gym. 

The Midwest is booming with opportunities for child care entrepreneurs! With cities like Kansas City, Detroit, Minneapolis, Omaha, and Fargo experiencing rapid growth, the demand for high-quality early childhood education is higher than ever. As young families move into these cities, "child care deserts" may appear, creating a critical need for reliable and consistent care. For entrepreneurs passionate about helping children and families, now is the time to explore opening a child care franchise in these fast-growing areas. Check out this insightful article from Kiddie Academy Chief Development Officer, Jeff Brazier, on why the Midwest is the next big thing for child care franchises 👇  https://lnkd.in/ecz3qE28