Children Franchises
Little Crumpets
Little Crumpets is a home based business model that has been proven to be a successful career for…
Minimum Investment: £2,200
How Much Does a Childcare Franchise Cost?
Typical minimum investment around £11,623 — ranging from £2,200 to £200,000 across 10 UK childcare opportunities.
From
£2,200
minimum investment
Typical
£11,623
median across 10 brands
Up to
£200,000
established models
Choice
10
opportunities
Cheapest Childcare franchises
Children Franchises
Mess Around
Our clubs, events and workshops, run by our wonderful, dedicated franchise leaders throughout the UK, are multi-sensory, larger-than-life,…
Minimum Investment: £3,000
Children Franchises
Little City
Little City aims to offer a unique experience many children wouldn’t normally have. Group sizes are limited each…
Minimum Investment: £5,995
Children Franchises
Mini Athletics
We take what children love to do the most (running super fast, jumping high and throwing far) and…
Minimum Investment: £7,000
Children Franchises
Fun Fest for Children
Fun Fest for Children offers a range of different childcare and children’s services franchise systems
Minimum Investment: £9,995
Children Franchises
Kids Collective
Kids Collective, in operation since 2003, provide award-winning childcare for children between the ages of 3-11 years. They…
Minimum Investment: £13,250
Children Franchises
Little Dreams Consulting
We are a multi-award-winning family and wellness consultancy franchise. Proudly accredited by the British Franchise Association, we have…
Minimum Investment: £15,500
Children Franchises
Banana Moon Day Nursery
Parents and kids alike adore the concept, and franchisees have the chance to create a sizable and prosperous…
Minimum Investment: £60,000
Children Franchises
Monkey Puzzle Day Nurseries
Following its launch in 2005, Monkey Puzzle Day Nurseries has made excellent progress. Original nurseries in Hertfordshire served…
Minimum Investment: £90,000
Children Franchises
Evolution Childcare
Evolution Childcare deliver high quality early years childcare and education in the UK and Middle East. We offer…
Minimum Investment: £200,000
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Take the franchise finderWhat goes into the cost of a childcare franchise?
The headline figure is the minimum investment — the realistic total you need to get up and running. It is usually made up of several parts:
- Franchise fee — a one-off licence fee paid to the franchisor for the brand, training and the right to operate. It is only part of the total cost.
- Set-up & equipment — vehicles, tools, stock, fit-out, technology or a unit — whatever the model needs to start trading.
- Working capital — money to cover the first few months of running costs before the business is cash-flow positive.
Across the childcare opportunities listed on FindMyFranchise, the minimum investment starts from £2,200, with a typical figure around £11,623 and the most established models reaching about £200,000.
Ongoing fees are separate from the start-up cost — most franchises charge a management service fee (royalty) on turnover and sometimes a marketing levy. Always check the figures in the franchise prospectus before committing.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a childcare franchise cost?
Childcare franchises on FindMyFranchise need a minimum investment from £2,200, with a typical figure around £11,623 and up to £200,000 for the most established brands. The franchise fee is only part of this — the total also covers set-up, equipment and working capital.
What is the cheapest childcare franchise?
The lowest-investment childcare franchise currently listed is Little Crumpets, from £2,200. Browse the full list below, ordered cheapest first.
What's included in the franchise cost?
The minimum investment typically covers the one-off franchise (licence) fee, the equipment or set-up needed to start trading, and working capital for the first few months. Ongoing management service fees (royalties) and marketing levies are charged separately on turnover.
