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"Just when the caterpillar thought the world was over, it became a butterfly." ~ Anonymous

Franchise Category: Child Related



Absolute Best Care Nanny Agency


I am overjoyed with my decision to join the Absolute Best Care family. I have found it truly rewarding to become a business owner and to have such a personal impact on the lives of our clients and care specialists. ABC, through their leadership and guidance, has allowed me to feel even more successful both personally and professionally." - S.Fass, Syosset, NY   Website



Aerus


Aerus has been providing families with solutions to help create a healthy home living environment for over 80 years. Positioned for explosive growth, Aerus has franchised over 500 locations in the past 4 years. We have plans to open another 100 locations over the next 24 months. We are looking for entrepreneurs who want to realize their potential in this rapidly expanding multi-billion dollar healthy home industry.   Website



Amazinflates


Amazinflates has established a reputation for being friendly, reliable, on time and professional. Parents recognize our name and they feel confident in knowing that we always strive to provide our clients with the highest level of customer service in the industry.   Website



Andy's Parties


Competition among parents of small children seems to intensify every year. Which child gets the best grades? Which children will be accepted to the exclusive private school? Which child wears the nicest clothing? Which child is the next great sport star?   Website



Baby Boot Camp


Baby Boot Camp provides safe, effective and comprehensive fitness programming, together with supporting wellness, nutritional and fitness content, to pregnant women and newly post-partum women who wish to exercise in a supportive group environment. The company's stroller fitness programming is suitable for mothers with children aged from 6 weeks up to 4 years old. The company has heavily invested in state of the art web systems to automate many business management processes on behalf of franchisees, in addition to providing a centralized payment processing service and online maintenance of member contracts. The company has multi-year exclusive partnerships with Kelty, Powerbar Pria, due maternity, SPRI and KINeSYS. Many of these partners distribute the company's marketing materials with their own product distribution to our target market audience.  Website



Baby Power


BabyPower Forever-Kids is today's most progressive and developmentally appropriate exercise and musical parent/child play program. BabyPower has operated successfully in Company owned centers throughout the Northeastern US for over 20 years. The program has been designed to build confidence and promote child development, communication and parent/child bonding. BabyPower introduces children to new playmates and the their most valuable playmates of all: THEIR PARENTS! That is because all BabyPower classes are parent-child interactive. So, when student achieves a breakthrough in sensory awareness, balance or language skills, the parent will actually see it happen!   Website



Batter Up Kids Culinary Centers


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Bounce Party


Bounce Party Entertainment Center has created a unique program and facility to cater to the private party needs of all ages. Bounce Party is an Incredible Inflatable Experience.   Website



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Children's Orchard


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Children's Technology Workshop


Children's Technology Workshop gives children an opportunity to explore, invent and create doing engineering and science, robotics, animation, video game creation, video production and chroma key special effects, digital art and digital story telling. Franchisees can offer summer and seasonal day camps, after-school Workshop Clubs, in-school Academic supplementary education, and birthday parties and special events to children age 4-14 (pre-K to Grade 8). A home-administered business opportunity.  Website



College Nannies & Tutors


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CompuChild - Kids Computer Classes


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CompuQuest for Kids


CompuQuest provides the COMPUTERS, CURRICULA, EDUCATIONAL SOFTWARE, and TEACHERS ON-SITE at Preschool, Day Care, Learning Centers, Private and Public Schools, Churches, and other locations where Quality Computer Education Programs are beneficial.   Website



Computer Tots


COMPUTERTOTS offers instruction for children ages three to five, conducted at childcare centers, preschools and in community centers. Its core purpose is to help build academic readiness skills in language arts, math, science, art and music, plus introduce children to problem-solving and computer operations through educator designed lesson plans and hands-on activities.  Website



Creative World School


Creative World School now offers our unique vision of childcare to the franchise investor. A Creative World Franchise is a unique and rewarding opportunity. As a Creative World franchisee you gain the rich experience of working with young children and owning your own business. Dedicating yourself to the childcare profession is not only a sound financial investment but an investment in our most valuable asset children.   Website



Drama Kids International


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Educational Outfitters


Educational Outfitters -- A leading provider of high quality school uniforms, embroidery services, corporate wear and promotional products.   Website



First Cut 4 Kids


According to Entrepreneur Magazine, child-focused businesses are one of the top four opportunities in 2005. Over the last few years, the children's retail and services sector of franchising has started to really take off with a boom, making First Cut an out-of-this-world opportunity!   Website



FitWize 4 Kids


Now is the time to take control of your future and become part of one of the fastest growing franchise trends in the Unites States. A Health Club just for Kids!   Website



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Goddard Schools


Recently named #1 Childcare Franchise in the United States, by Entrepreneur magazine, for the fifth consecutive year January 2006 and one of the Top 50 Worldwide Up and Comers, by Franchise Times. Goddard Systems, Inc. (GSI) is expanding The Goddard School network throughout the United States. Headquartered in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, GSI currently licenses 200+ franchised schools in 32 states.   Website



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Gymboree


For nearly 30 years, Gymboree's carefully crafted programs have been helping parents and children to grow young minds. We are committed to the continued building of our world-class franchise system. We also continually develop our classes and program content to incorporate cutting edge learning and fitness activities. Help to grow young minds and your future with a Gymboree franchise.   Website



Helen O'Grady Drama Academy


The Helen O'Grady Drama Academy is the only organization of its kind in the UK and had its origins in Australia 25 years ago. In 1979, Helen O'Grady, a trained teacher, drama teacher and actress, hired a hall in a Perth suburb and commenced after school drama classes for children. Her aims were to provide a self-development through drama programme for children, to encourage: Enthusiasm, energy and a positive approach to life Ongoing confidence Self esteem Skill in verbal communication Effective social interaction   Website



Jacadi


Jacadi offers a complete line of clothing and shoes for boys and girls sizes infant thru 12 years. If you are expecting, you will love the baby gift registry as Jacadi has a complete line of nursery furnishings, crib bedding, towels, bibs and stroller. Our free gift wrap service always makes your baby gifts look extra special.   Website



Jump 'n Play Children's Gym


Jump 'n Play Gym focuses on families with children in the developmental years -birth to age 5. This is the single most rapid period of development in a human life. Child development experts have proven that children learn through play.   Website



JumpBunch Children's Sports & Fitness


If you enjoy and care about teaching children, this could be a rewarding business opportunity for you. In addition to child care organizations and private schools, you can contract to offer through fitness clubs and as a healthy-themed birthday party alternative. There's even a line of children's sportswear that provides an added revenue stream.   Website



Jumping J-Jays Castles & Slides


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JW Tumbles Children's Gym


Imagine having a job where having FUN is the most important objective, where performance evaluations are done by 4 year olds, where you can positively impact the lives of children everyday.   Website



Kickin' Flips Mobile Fitness


If you want to have fun owning a business with the potential for growth, if you want to achieve your potential, and if you want to make a positive difference in the lives of young children, Kickin' Flips is the opportunity you've been looking for!   Website



Kid to Kid


Every year, the average child in America outgrows nearly $1,000 worth of clothes, toys, and equipment. Although many of these items are still in good condition, parents must replace them with expensive new ones. With more than 40 million children under the age of 13 in the nation today, the need for quality children's products at affordable prices is steadily growing.   Website



KID-FIT Fitness


KID-FIT is a licensed curriculum that teaches children ages 2-5 the basics of healthy lifestyle habits. Through an age appropriate physical fitness class, KID-FIT teaches sports skills, gymnastics, dance, rhythm, and creative movement while enhancing muscular strength, endurance, heart health and flexibility. Children use fun equipment like scarves, bean bags, hoops and balls while learning about different parts of their bodies. At the end of one year, children will have learned a clear set of goals for each body system. Plus, why it's important to exercise daily and eat healthy. More importantly, KID-FIT kids associate exercise with fun - an exciting first step in helping children enjoy long and healthy lives while decreasing their risk for obesity, diabetes, heart disease and stroke.   Website



Kids 'N' Clay


Since 1988, Pottery Studio has provided an ideal environment for children to explore their creativity while learning the craft of ceramics.   Website



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Kinderdance


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Language Workshop for Children


Demand for early language education is growing. With so much potential The Language Workshop for Children's (LWFC's) proven approach is attracting teachers and businesspeople. Experience the benefits of owning your own children's language program. Side-step the many years, financial risks, and significant investment needed to build your own method, earn a reputation, and develop curriculum, vocabulary-rich songs, and workbooks families expect every session.   Website



LiceSquad Inc


The LiceSquad Inc. is Canada's leading pesticide free head lice eradication service. Low start up costs and a proven home based business model makes this franchise a winner. Ideal for those in the nursing, hairdressing and child care fields. Our clients include schools, families, camps and other childcare organizations. You can have a meaningful career helping others with the flexibility and benefits of a home-based business. Master and Regional franchises available. We don't do a LOUSY job!  Website



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My Gym Children's Fitness Center


Thank you for your interest in the My Gym Children's Fitness Center opportunity. Since the early 1980's there has been tremendous growth in the children's fitness industry and we at My Gym are proud to be the leader in our field.   Website



Nanny Poppinz


Nanny Poppinz is a premier childcare referral agency that finds the right individual for each unique family. Whether the need is full-time or part-time, permanent or temporary, live-in or outside care, we connect families with childcare professionals who uphold the highest standards. We also provide corporations with On-Site childcare or Employee Emergency childcare.   Website



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Once Upon A Child


Once Upon A Child is the nation's largest chain of children's resale stores in North America with more than 200 stores across the United States and Canada! Our stores carry high quality, brand name children's apparel, toys, furniture, equipment and more. We provide parents with a unique, creative and economical solution to their growing child's needs - a solution that makes great sense for their kids and even more cents for their budget!   Website



P3 Party Place Children's Daycare & Preschool


P3 Party Place is an hourly Drop-In activity center for children ages 2-12 where parents can drop-off their child on an as needed basis. P3 Party Place offers a safe, fun and creative place to play while providing daycare, pre-school, recreation facilities, and enrichment activities for children. Open days, nights, and Saturdays, we have fun things to do and toys for all ages.   Website



Parties by Terrye


Parties by Terrye is owned and operated by Terrye and Robert Grosshandler and based in Owings Mills, Maryland just outside of Baltimore. For this husband and wife team, the party began in 1983 when Terrye introduced an entirely hands-on approach to entertaining at children's birthday parties. They built their business on the philosophy that with kids taking an active part, party entertainment had the potential to be fun and, at the same time, meaningful as a growing tool.   Website



Party Land, Inc.


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Party Time Palace


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Pigtails & Crewcuts


The traditional children's hairstyles of Pigtails & Crewcuts are making a fresh comeback - in the form of a 'cutting edge' hair boutique that makes getting a haircut a fun and entertaining experience for children.   Website



Rainbow Station


You may have visited all of the "child care centers", the "Child Development Centers", and you know that there has to be something better. You are searching for a quality early education franchise and you are not alone. Millions of parents are, too. Despite the fact that the number of facilities has more than doubled since 1977, the concept of quality early education is still in its infancy.   Website



Romp N' Roll


Romp n' Roll is packed with exciting new ways for children to learn. When kids come to Romp n' Roll, they get to stretch their minds by exercising their bodies and imaginations.   Website



Sharkey's Cuts for Kids


At Sharkey's Cuts for Kids, we know that kids and parents want something different with their haircut experience. So we provide it all: a superior haircut with warm, experienced stylists in a meticulously clean place filled with fun! Children can sit in a Harley Davidson Motorcycle, Barbie Car, Big Red Jeep, and Sparkling Silver Mercedes while watching their favorite DVD'S and videotapes. Older kids will love the chance to play Playstation 2, X-box, and Gamecube games and watch some of their favorite sporting events or music concerts through Direct TV, while getting their haircut! And if you should be waiting for your haircut or just want to have fun, come visit our mini arcade full of children's rides, video games, and pinball machines, or shop for some great toys, gifts, or party favors!   Website



SpanishFUN Preschool Spanish Activities


Make a difference in the lives of young children, while taking control of your career and finances. SpanishFUN provides children with the educational activities they need to be successful with their future education. SpanishFUN is a home-managed, low-overhead, set your own schedule business. It is not necessary to be fluent in Spanish or to have any 2nd language experience. Our rewarding franchise provides a unique and affordable business opportunity for you while providing a valuable educational service to preschool and younger school age children.   Website



Stork Vision


As founders of Stork Vision, it is our pleasure to offer you a one of a kind opportunity to own your own Stork Vision Imaging Center. As Mothers ourselves, we understand how special it is to enjoy time with our family and have meaningful careers. Owning your own Stork Vision encourages this choice of lifestyle.   Website



STRETCH-N-GROW INTERNATIONAL


Stretch-n-Grow is a comprehensive fitness program for kids. We are committed to helping educators and parents establish a foundation of exercise and proper nutrition at an early age, before habits gel. The Stretch-n-Grow program teaches children the fundamentals of a healthy lifestyle. With weekly emphasis on exercise and good food choices, our extensive curriculum covers virtually every wellness issue...self-esteem, safety, hygiene, and environmental issues are just a few examples of our discussion topics. Classes are taught at child care centers by Stretch-n-Grow coaches who make exercising, "EXERciting!!" Since 1992, over four-hundred thousand children across the United States, Canada, England, Ireland, Hong Kong, New Zealand and Australia have participated in the Stretch-n-Grow Fitness Program!!   Website



Swing Set Planet


Swing Set Planet offers a comprehensive franchise opportunity complete with everything needed to display and sell over 30 models of highly popular swing sets, provide fabulous family friendly birthday parties and offer daily Pay-2-Play admissions.   Website



The Little Gym


The success of The Little Gym programs are a direct reflection of founder Robin Wes' pioneering spirit and genuine love for children. Robin opened the first The Little Gym in 1976; his concept was revolutionary. He created a program that would not only help children develop physically, but also intellectually, emotionally and socially. Robin's program was strictly non-competitive, focusing on creating fun, positive experiences. The idea was to give children the confidence they needed for a lifetime of success.   Website



Thinkertots Children's Education


Studies show that effective cognitive and social stimulation during a child's first four years reap lifelong benefits. Thinkertots classes use carefully selected activities to provide children with this stimulation and to help lay the foundation for their later success. Our warm, nurturing atmosphere creates an environment of encouragement and support. Small, age-appropriate classes address the challenges unique to a child's age and stage of growth. As children perform one activity at a time they learn to follow directions and cooperate with one another. Come Join Us...   Website



Toddlearn Parent Child Education


We are the most unique program in the children's industry as we combine preschool, gym, play and parent networking components all into one program. The best part about it is that we are teaching parents how to play and interact with their children in a meaningful way while providing wonderful learning and bonding experiences."   Website



Young Rembrandts


Since 1988, Young Rembrandts has been experiencing steady growth and continual success. We offer the premier instructional drawing program for three to 12 year-olds. Our art education methodology focuses on fostering children's overall brain development.   Website



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