Kiddie Academy Franchise News

Entrepreneurs Looking Beyond the Cookie Cutter Franchise Model
BALTIMORE, MD--(Marketwire - May 22, 2012) - Pursuing a franchise concept can be attractive for a variety of reasons: proven business model, layers of support and resources in place to achieve success. Entrepreneurs were once after a consistent formula -- the cookie cutter franchise. However, today's franchisees want the satisfaction of integrating their personal opinion or style into the development and future of their business.
Flexibility in franchising isn't new, says Sue Hilger, vice president of franchise development for Kiddie Academy, an educational child care franchise organization. "Flexibility used to mean the opportunity to own a business and have a better work-life balance...

New Infographic Examines the Industry, Trends and What's to Come
BALTIMORE, MD--(Marketwire - May 1, 2012) - To celebrate their 20 years in franchising, Kiddie Academy created an infographic that examines the growth of the educational child care industry, the factors that influence the need for their services and trends to watch.
The child care industry is consistently growing as the number of working parents increases, along with their preference for higher-quality child care focused on education and early childhood development. As a result, this business is on a rapid rise, as more and more parents opt for the superior services of a child care learning center over a conventional preschool.
Some factors influencing the industry include:

More than 11 million children under the age of 5 are in some form of child care every week
58% of those children are in a center or full time preschool
The most important factors when choosing a child care are: 1...

Tips From Child Care Experts Help Parents Focus the Search for the Right Program
 BALTIMORE, MD--(Marketwire - Apr 24, 2012) - With school and after-school activities still in full swing, it's easy for parents to postpone thinking about summer camp programs for their children. But Claire Haas, vice president of education for Kiddie Academy, an educationally focused child care provider, says parents should act now to select and register their children, before popular camp programs fill up.
Haas suggests that parents begin their summer camp search by identifying key factors like schedules, interests, aptitudes and friends. She offers the following tips to help narrow down the choices:

Keep your needs in mind. Extended hours are important to busy two-working-parent families...

Educational Child Care Company Recognized by Opportunity World Magazine
BALTIMORE, MD--(Marketwire - Feb 28, 2012) - Kiddie Academy, an educational child care company, was recently named by Opportunity World Magazine as one of the Hottest 125 Franchises for 2012. Kiddie Academy was the only child care franchise to be included in the list.
"Being on this list is third-party validation that Kiddie Academy is a sound, prosperous business venture. We have seen tremendous growth over the years, not only as a company but within the child care industry, and expect to continue down that same path," said Greg Helwig, president and COO of Kiddie Academy.
The magazine's franchise advisory panel reviewed thousands of franchises and developed the list based on such key aspects as financial stability, company history, client satisfaction and attitude of current franchise owners...

Child Care Franchise Company Reports Amazing Success for 2011
BALTIMORE, MD--(Marketwire - Feb 14, 2012) - In 2011, Kiddie Academy, an educational child care franchise, saw continued growth in sales, development and openings despite the lingering effects of the recession. The company reported 13 openings, 71 academies in the development stage and over 25 preliminary agreements signed, making it a banner year.
Their 2011 fiscal year, which runs from October 2010 - September 2011, broke a number of records at Kiddie Academy -- more grand openings, signed franchise agreements and signed preliminary agreements occurred over that 12 month period than the average of the past five years.
"Our growth during 2011 demonstrates that those interested in our industry see the value of our business -- a demand for high quality, educational child care in communities -- and see that Kiddie Academy has a successful, proven business model," said Greg Helwig, president of Kiddie Academy...

Baltimore-Based Franchisor Receives Preferred Financing Options
BALTIMORE, MD--(Marketwire - Nov 1, 2011) - Kiddie Academy Domestic Franchising is pleased to announce its continued small business financing relationship with TD Bank, America's Most Convenient Bank®.
Over the last ten years, Kiddie Academy has obtained $20 million in U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) loans with a zero-default rate. This stellar track record has helped Kiddie Academy obtain new TD Bank financing with a favorable loan term and interest rate.
"We are excited about this new relationship and believe it is a testament to our processes and our franchise system. We've been working with TD Bank for many years and have been pleased with the loan packages and service they've been able to provide to our franchisees," said Susan Wise, CFO and COO for Kiddie Academy...

Franchisor's Processes Stay Strong as Others Struggle to Get Loans BALTIMORE, MD--(Marketwire - Aug 18, 2011) - Financing and small business loans are once again top of mind for franchisors as the credit crunch continues to impact many industries. Some franchisors are struggling to put additional resources in place to assist franchisees with finding loans, as pointed in out in a recent Wall Street Journal article. However, for Baltimore-based franchisor Kiddie Academy, the processes they've had in place stood strong against the financial crisis.

While other franchisors may have struggled to find financing and keep locations opening, Kiddie Academy was able to slightly adjust their model to help secure loans at a more local level...

July 15, 2011 // Franchising.com // Instilling a strong sense of right and wrong in children is just as important as teaching them how to read and write. This plays a role in their interaction with other children and how they will behave in social and classroom settings. Even with an emphasis on character building, recent news stories confirm many children continue to get picked on and bullied by their peers.

"Bullying is often about power and control of another person," says Leslie Coleman, director of training for Kiddie Academy, a national child care and education franchisor. "If you allow your child to have some control by giving him or her choices, it will help lessen their desire to seek control or power by manipulating another child...

Planning Successful and Stress-Free Activities for Your Children July 15, 2011 // Franchising.com // Setting up time for your child to play with their peers is important at any age. Not only are play dates a chance for your little ones to have fun; they can also provide educational opportunities and encourage the development of important social skills.

"Whether you plan a trip to a local children's museum, a get-together in the park or a game in your backyard, play dates help children improve communication skills, practice problem solving and learn to share with others," says Claire Hass, vice president of education for Kiddie Academy, a national child care and education franchisor.

To help ensure your child's play dates are a success, Hass recommends the following tips: Have an objective: The key to a successful play date is to have an objective that is simple and manageable, such visiting a local point of interest or simply active play at a park...

Education Franchise, Kiddie Academy, Experiencing Continuous Growth Despite Economic Downturn
October 31, 2008 // Franchising.com // BALTIMORE, - While some U.S. franchise businesses suffer due to current economic conditions, the child care industry continues to thrive. Kiddie Academy, the nation's third largest child care franchisor, has experienced steady growth during the past decade as more families are moving toward duel-income households with the need for dependable child care.

According to a study by the National Child Care Association, by 2010, nearly 85 percent of the workforce will consist of parents, and the number of working women will exceed men. Additionally, the same study estimates that the private-sector child care industry generates an estimated $60 billion in annual revenue, and that figure has been growing at a rate of approximately 10 percent since 1999...

Child care learning company announces information on another new site to open in Miami-Dade Miami-Dade , Florida (Grassroots Newswire) September 23, 2008 -- Kiddie Academy®, a leading national provider of comprehensive education-based child care programs will be coming soon to the Miami-Dade area. In preparation for the opening, Angie and Rafael Monreal recently signed an agreement to begin site selection for another new Kiddie Academy® facility.

"We are looking forward to providing our unique services to both parents and children in our community," said Monreal. "This is a very exciting time for us. We anticipate being able to assist local children in developing the confidence and self-esteem necessary to meet the challenges of tomorrow...

Child care learning company announces information on another new site to open in King County

King County, Washington (Grassroots Newswire) September 17, 2008 -- Kiddie Academy(R), a leading national provider of comprehensive education-based child care programs will be coming soon to the King County area. In preparation for the opening, Vincent Chong and Vivian Lee recently signed an agreement to begin site selection for another new Kiddie Academy(R) facility.

"We are looking forward to providing our unique services to both parents and children in our community," said Chong and Lee. "This is a very exciting time for us. We anticipate being able to assist local children in developing the confidence and self-esteem necessary to meet the challenges of tomorrow...

Child care learning company announces information on another new site to open in Miami-Dade County

Miami-Dade County, Florida (Grassroots Newswire) 9/5/2008 -- Kiddie Academy®, a leading national provider of comprehensive education-based child care programs will be coming soon to the Miami-Dade County area. In preparation for the opening, Gabriel and Christina Fernandez recently signed an agreement to begin site selection for another new Kiddie Academy® facility.

"We are looking forward to providing our unique services to both parents and children in our community," said Fernandez. "This is a very exciting time for us. We anticipate being able to assist local children in developing the confidence and self-esteem necessary to meet the challenges of tomorrow...

Accreditation Gives Company International Recognition, Parents Peace of Mind

Abingdon, MD, January 09, 2008 --(PR.com)-- When entrusting the care of your child to someone else, one craves some form of assurance that their child is in good hands. Kiddie Academy® has long provided wary parents with a sterling reputation and unparalleled programs; and, as of November 20, 2007, the company can add CITA accreditation – and being one of the first educational preschools in the country to receive it – to its already extensive list of accomplishments.

"CITA accreditation is an internationally recognized sign of quality and to have achieved this sets us even further apart from our competition," said William Endres, chief operations officer for Kiddie Academy®...

Montgomery or Chester County, Pennsylvania (Grassroots Newswire) September 14, 2007 -- Kiddie Academy®, a leading national provider of comprehensive education-based child care programs will be coming soon to the Montgomery or Chester County area. In preparation for the opening, Ricardo and Leyser Luna recently signed an agreement to begin site selection for another new Kiddie Academy® facility.

"We are looking forward to providing our unique services to both parents and children in our community," said Luna. "This is a very exciting time for us. We anticipate being able to assist local children in developing the confidence and self-esteem necessary to meet the challenges of tomorrow."

Kiddie Academy® operates and franchises education-based child care learning centers throughout the United States...

Phoenix, Arizona (Grassroots Newswire) September 18, 2007 -- Kiddie Academy®, a leading national provider of comprehensive education-based child care programs will be coming soon to the Phoenix area. In preparation for the opening, Leah and Michael Bailey and Barbara and Chet Stockton recently signed an agreement to begin site selection for another new Kiddie Academy® facility.

"We are looking forward to providing our unique services to both parents and children in our community," said Bailey and Stockton. "This is a very exciting time for us. We anticipate being able to assist local children in developing the confidence and self-esteem necessary to meet the challenges of tomorrow."

Kiddie Academy® operates and franchises education-based child care learning centers throughout the United States...

Orlando, Florida (Grassroots Newswire) August 28, 2007 -- Kiddie Academy®, a leading national provider of comprehensive education-based child care programs will be coming soon to the Orlando area. In preparation for the opening, Carlos and Melisa Gonzales and Ediberto and Yvette Marquez recently signed an agreement to begin site selection for another new Kiddie Academy® facility.

"We are looking forward to providing our unique services to both parents and children in our community," said Gonzales and Marquez. "This is a very exciting time for us. We anticipate being able to assist local children in developing the confidence and self-esteem necessary to meet the challenges of tomorrow."

Kiddie Academy® operates and franchises education-based child care learning centers throughout the United States...

Sugar Land, Texas (Grassroots Newswire) August 16, 2007 -- Kiddie Academy®, a leading national provider of comprehensive education-based child care programs will be coming soon to the Sugar Land area. In preparation for the opening, Kofo Babalola and Tayo Dada recently signed an agreement to begin site selection for another new Kiddie Academy® facility.

"We are looking forward to providing our unique services to both parents and children in our community," said Babalola and Dada. "This is a very exciting time for us. We anticipate being able to assist local children in developing the confidence and self-esteem necessary to meet the challenges of tomorrow."

Kiddie Academy® operates and franchises education-based child care learning centers throughout the United States...

Alameda or Santa Clara County, California (Grassroots Newswire) August 2, 2007 -- Kiddie Academy®, a leading national provider of comprehensive education-based child care programs will be coming soon to the Alameda or Santa Clara County area. In preparation for the opening, Masudur Khan, Shahana Khan, Kamrul Hasan, and Sanjida Hassan recently signed an agreement to begin site selection for another new Kiddie Academy® facility.



"We are looking forward to providing our unique services to both parents and children in our community," said Khan and Hasan. "This is a very exciting time for us. We anticipate being able to assist local children in developing the confidence and self-esteem necessary to meet the challenges of tomorrow...

Ascension Parish, Louisiana (Grassroots Newswire) July 16, 2007 -- Kiddie Academy®, a leading national provider of comprehensive education-based child care programs will be coming soon to the Ascension Parish area. In preparation for the opening, Peggy and Gregg Gautreau recently signed an agreement to begin site selection for another new Kiddie Academy® facility.

"We are looking forward to providing our unique services to both parents and children in our community," said Gautreau. "This is a very exciting time for us. We anticipate being able to assist local children in developing the confidence and self-esteem necessary to meet the challenges of tomorrow."

Kiddie Academy® operates and franchises education-based child care learning centers throughout the United States...