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Best child care & education franchises by the FDD numbers
The 15 child care & education franchises that clear both bars a buyer should demand: they disclose Item 19 earnings, and their franchised-outlet closure rate beats the category median (FDD Item 20). Ranked by closure rate — lowest first. Every figure is read from the brand's most recent FDD — not marketing copy.
| # | Franchise | Closure rate | Investment | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Club Z! · Item 19 ✓ | 0% | $40,975 – $57,425 | Medium |
| 2 | Hsid · Item 19 ✓ | 0% | $115,700 – $584,700 | Low |
| 3 | ICODE | iCode School · Item 19 ✓ | 0% | $301,425 – $432,925 | Medium |
| 4 | Kidcreate | Kidcreate Studio · Item 19 ✓ | 0% | $118,990 – $330,895 | Low |
| 5 | Legends · Item 19 ✓ | 0% | $37,000 – $76,000 | Medium |
| 6 | Little School of Music | Once Upon a Tune, LLC Little School of Music · Item 19 ✓ | 0% | $335,443 – $440,318 | Medium |
| 7 | Montessori Kids Universe · Item 19 ✓ | 0% | $562,218 – $1,139,058 | Medium |
| 8 | Nutty Scientists · Item 19 ✓ | 0% | $45,500 – $53,800 | Low |
| 9 | One River School · Item 19 ✓ | 0% | $179,500 – $568,100 | Medium |
| 10 | School of Rock · Item 19 ✓ | 0% | $441,000 – $593,900 | Low |
| 11 | Sos · Item 19 ✓ | 0% | $315,000 – $842,700 | Medium |
| 12 | Tumbles · Item 19 ✓ | 0% | — | Low |
| 13 | Tutu School · Item 19 ✓ | 0% | $103,900 – $178,300 | Low |
| 14 | Twinkle Star Dance · Item 19 ✓ | 0% | $111,635 – $174,935 | Low |
| 15 | Valhallan · Item 19 ✓ | 0% | $82,950 – $329,850 | Medium |
Ranked from FDDs filed with state franchise registries. Figures are as disclosed by each franchisor; “best” reflects the single metric above, not an overall recommendation. Tap any brand for the full cost, earnings, litigation and benchmark breakdown.
This page ranks one number. The report on a single brand gives you the actual Item 19 earnings, every fee line, the litigation detail, outlet churn, and where each figure lands against child services & education peers — plus the questions to put to the franchisor before you sign.