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Ducklings Early Learning Centers Franchise

A Independent brand

Total Investment
$936,900- $2,464,500
Cash Investment
$200,000- $300,00
Minimum Net Worth
$1,000,000
Franchised Units
18

About Ducklings Early Learning Centers Franchise

Ducklings Early Learning Centers is a boutique early education franchise focused on delivering exceptional care, school readiness, and a warm, community-centered experience for children ages six weeks through Pre-K. Our business model combines a strong operational structure with a high-touch, relationship-driven culture, giving franchise owners a stable foundation and families a level of quality and consistency they can trust. Our proprietary Here We Grow? curriculum anchors the classroom experience with engaging weekly themes that support cognitive, social-emotional, and creative development. We operate in a high-demand, resilient industry driven by dual-income households, rising early education standards, and a nationwide shortage of quality childcare. Our target audience includes parents ages 25?45 in family-dense, middle- to upper-income communities who expect a professional, secure, and enriching environment for their children. They are drawn to Ducklings because we offer the personal warmth of a neighborhood school with the professionalism and systems of an established brand. Ducklings stands out through its balance of heart and structure. Our brand is known for strong licensing compliance, consistent enrollment growth, a joyful culture, and well-run schools that feel calm, organized, and welcoming. Franchisees gain access to experienced corporate support, robust training, and proven operational tools that make ownership manageable and scalable. For families, for owners, and for the communities we serve, Ducklings delivers a trusted, high-quality early learning experience that genuinely makes a difference

Child Related
Education

Inside Ducklings Early Learning Centers Franchise

Established
1994
First Unit Franchised
2019
Franchised Units
18
Company Owned Units
4
States Registered In
MD, VA, NY
Cash Investment
$200,000- $300,00
Total Investment
$936,900- $2,464,500
Minimum Net Worth
$1,000,000
Single Unit Franchise Fee
$55,000
Royalty
6%
Ad
1%
Average Number of Employees
28
Item 19
Yes
Home-Based
No
B2B
No
Master Franchise Opportunities
No
Veteran Discount
no
Financial Assistance Provided
Yes
Site Selection Assistance
Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance
Yes
Recruiting Assistance
Yes
Cooperative Advertising
Category
Child Related, Education

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