Want to Know How to Start an Early Childhood Education Franchise?

Over the past decade, America has increasingly become a nation of dual-income working couples. Many young parents within this category, unsatisfied with the status quo of education offered in their local communities, are seeking out better, quality-education options for their younger children.

Maple Bear, a globally-recognized early childhood education franchise with over 500 locations around the world, has now entered the US market – there are 3 Maple Bear Early Learning Centers currently serving families in Arizona and Texas – with plans to open many more locations throughout the country over the next 5 years.

Has the interest in how to start and operate an early childhood education franchise kept up with the need for better education?

Yes, with the increased parental demand for quality education for their children as young as 6 months, interest from individuals about how to start an early childhood education franchise has also grown. 

What has accounted for the interest in business owners learning how to start and operate an early childhood education franchise?

If you’re a parent, you already know the answer to this question. Parents will do just about anything within their means to ensure their children have the opportunity for a great education.

Education franchises are often considered to be recession- resilient for this same reason. Parents will prioritize the needs of their kids over less important needs or want to continue to invest in their children’s education. 

Additionally, many education franchise owners have found this business model, while having the potential for steady, long-term revenue and profitability, also provides a way to make a positive impact on their community.

Are you interested in learning more about becoming an owner of a Maple Bear early childhood development franchise?

Keep reading, and at any point in this early part of your discovery process, we invite you to contact us to learn more details about how Maple Bear can guide you on how to start an early childhood education franchise. Just complete the short form here, and someone will contact you soon.

Why Maple Bear? What makes Maple Bear a unique early childhood education franchise opportunity?

You might be wondering if “education” and “franchise” make for a good partnership. That’s a reasonable question, and this article will provide more on the benefits of Maple Bear’s early childhood development franchise model later. 

First, anyone interested in how to start a Maple Bear early childhood education franchise would first want to know the following about Maple Bear Early Learning Centers:

• The Maple Bear USA program focuses on Infant Care, starting at 6 weeks of age, Toddler, Preschool and Junior Kindergarten.

• Maple Bear Early Learning Centers place heavy emphasis on the emotional and social development of children, which are critical components to overall learning.
  
• The three pillars of the Maple Bear Canadian education are critical to the overall success of our program. They are: (1) the consistent and systematic application of the Canadian education methodology based on experimentation, discovery and problem solving; (2) the educational program itself, which meets all standards set by the Department of Education as well as national and global regulations; and (3) In-school training and support of the academic leadership and teachers.
  
• Maple Bear offers a Spanish language program that competes well against other programs

Truly, Maple Bear Early Learning Centers are an early childhood education business that offers both a unique and proven learning environment for the student as well as a unique business opportunity for the owner.

What are some of the benefits and rewards of starting and owning a Maple Bear early childhood education franchise?

The importance of early childhood education for our children is obvious. An owner of our early childhood development franchise can feel confident in their contribution to the development of the next generation.

Maple’s Bear’s unique methods – approachable, creative, and immersive – shape the development of our young students’ problem solving and critical thinking skills.

Children who attend early childhood education programs are more likely to graduate high school on time, without being held back a grade according to the Harvard Graduate School of Education. (link here: https://www.ffyf.org/new-harvard-study-reveals-lasting-benefits-quality-early-childhood-education/)

Alongside the benefits to children, parents also see rewards when children participate in educational opportunities at an early age. With increasingly reliable childcare options, parents are free to establish a dual-income household, thereby providing additional income for the family.

Still want to learn more about how to start an early childhood education business?

Back to whether or not “franchise” and “education” make good partners – at Maple Bear, we say “yes.” As someone interested in the early childhood education business model, your franchise ownership means going into business for yourself, but not by yourself. Our team is here to educate, train and support you from start to finish.

How will Maple Bear walk me through the process of becoming an early childhood education franchise owner?

Let’s get started!

• A Maple Bear Early Learning Center owner does not need a background in education. Just bring your desire to own a meaningful business, an entrepreneurial spirit, and a passion for the Maple Bear philosophy.

• After completing an introductory call, undergoing candidate qualifications, reviewing our Franchise Disclosure Document, meeting with other Maple Bear franchisees, meeting our team on Discovery Day, and signing your agreement, our team will just be getting started in the many ways that we will support you as you learn more about how to start your early childhood education franchise.
  
• Prior to opening, our team will assist you with site identification; layout, design and construction support;  initial owner training covering all policies and procedures, curriculum, and operations; personnel training; opening assistance; and marketing assistance.
  
• Once you’ve opened, you and your Maple Bear Early Learning Center team will receive annual training, keeping you up-to-date with the latest in Canadian education standards and advancements; a Virtual Academic Director to work with you and your educators; marketing support; quality assurance assessments to ensure on-site safety equipment, programs and facilities.
  

Support from the Maple Bear Global Schools Academic Team

As you learn more and more about what it means to be an owner of a Maple Bear early childhood development business, the relationship you and your team build with your Maple Bear Global Schools Academic Team.

This Academic team, which relies on the 200+ Maple Bear faculty members, will be your conduit to help keep your Early Learning Center at the forefront with the Canadian high education standards, which are the cornerstone of the Maple Bear curriculum while meeting the local government requirements.

I’m ready to talk about ownership of my own early childhood education franchise

We applaud your spirit, you’re wanting to make a difference, at a time when early childhood education in the US is at its greatest need. 

This unique opportunity is one that could prove lucrative for you, and we look forward to meeting you to tell you more about how to start your Maple Bear early childhood education franchise. Contact us today.