Franchisee FAQ's

Why should I start a preschool?

Top reasons to start a preschool:
 
Not impacted by business cycles (recession proof).
A growing market - Awareness for quality preschool education is growing.
Safe Investment - All cash business, No credit.
No stress of unsold inventory & wastages.
Early break even & speedy returns.
Incremental revenue with increase in admissions.
Low real estate cost - prime commercial location not required.
Convenient work timings (9.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m.).
Holidays as per your child’s holidays.
A positive work environment.
Recognition in the society as you are in one of the noble professions.
 
I don’t have any previous experience in running the preschool. How would you assist me to run it?
We will provide you all the necessary steps required to run Childhood Play School successfully.

 
Can I start Childhood Play School any where I want?
The availability of franchise in a specific geographic location must be discussed and checked with the Childhood franchising team.

 
Do you specify the territory for each of your franchisee?
Preschool is a neighborhood concept and generally a preschool’s feeding zone is limited to 2.5 to 3 km of range. No other Childhood Play School will be started in the radius of three kilometer (by road).

 
How much space is required to start a Childhood Play School?
You should have a minimum of 1500 sq feet on the ground floor with an open play area to match in a residential location. Independent access, attached wash rooms and good ventilation are the other mandatory requirements. As a general rule bigger the area better are the chances of getting the Childhood franchise.

 
How soon can the school be in operation once I have been accepted as a Franchise?
The school can be operational within 60 working days.

 
Where is the Franchisee training done?
The training is conducted on the site as well as at the Corporate Office.

 
How much does it cost to start a Childhood Play School franchise center?
Typically a new Childhood Play School franchise center will cost you around Rs.4,00,000/- to Rs.7,00,000/-. This cost would include the cost of ambience, equipment and start up franchisee fees etc.

 
What are the types of fees involved in the Franchise?
  •   Non Refundable Franchise Fee at the time of signing the Franchise Agreement..

  •   On a continuing basis, you will also be required to pay a Royalty from your monthly collection.

 
What is the franchisee fee payable to become a Childhood Play School franchisee?
To become a Childhood Play School franchisee one has to pay a non refundable franchise fee of Rs.2,00,000/- to Rs.2,50,000/- depending on the location. The franchise fee amount does not include any kind of tax. Taxes extra as per the government policy and subject to change.

 
What is the franchise agreement period? Is the agreement renewable?
The Childhood franchise agreement period is of five academic years. Yes, you can renew the agreement by paying the franchise renewal fee.

 
What will be the renewal charges after ending the franchise term?
The Childhood franchisee has to pay just 25% of the current franchise fee charged at that time for renewal of the agreement. The franchise renewal fee amount does not include any kind of tax.

 
How much royalty amount franchise has to pay every month?
The franchisee has to pay 15% amount of the monthly gross collection to the franchisor as a royalty.

 
What is the likely payback period of capital for a unit franchise?
You start recovering the invested capital from the second operational year.

 
How much money will I make?
Profitability varies depending upon a number of factors, including location, occupancy and operating costs and the ability of the franchisee to manage and control the business.

 
Do you provide supplies such as books, uniforms, equipments for the school?
Yes, to maintain the uniformity, standard and quality we will provide you with books, worksheets, curriculum, study materials, uniforms and equipment etc.

 
I currently own a preschool. Is it possible to convert it into a Childhood Play School?
Yes. You are welcome to join us and convert your existing preschool into a Childhood Play School. Before converting your existing preschool, it should be upgraded to the standard of Childhood Play School.

 
How do I proceed from here?
You can either submit the filled Franchise Enquiry form or call us directly. We will get in touch with you shortly.