KidsPark Childcare vs LeafSpring School Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of KidsPark Childcare vs LeafSpring School including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
	KidsPark Childcare Franchise	LeafSpring School Franchise
Investment	$293,250 - $516,500	$3,546,150 - $6,473,700
Franchise Fee	$30,000	$87,500
Royalty Fee	5%	6%
Advertising Fee	$250 a month	-
Year Founded	1988	1988
Year Franchised	2005	2018
Term Of Agreement	-	-
Term Of Agreement	-	-
Renewal Fee	-	-
Business Experience Requirements
	KidsPark Childcare Franchise	LeafSpring School Franchise
Experience	We seek franchisees with demonstrated marketing and management skills, and good communication. Childcare experience is not required. Ideal candidates locate their protected territory in urban areas and are committed to moving forward within 90 days from point of contact.	-
Financing Options
	KidsPark Childcare Franchise	LeafSpring School Franchise
	In-House/3rd Party	In-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees	-/-	-/Yes
Start-up Costs	-/Yes	-/Yes
Equipment	-/-	-/Yes
Inventory	-/-	-/Yes
Receivables	-/-	-/-
Payroll	-/-	-/-
Training & Support
	KidsPark Childcare Franchise	LeafSpring School Franchise
Training	Pre-opening - we provide detailed Play-by-Play center creation training and support, 1-week hands-on center management and program implementation for you and your Director, and 2-days on-site training. On-going, we provide bi-monthly group webinars, bi-monthly individual check-ins, annual on-site training and an annual Franchise Forum for all owners and directors. All our manuals and resources are available from our on-line library. On-The-Job Training: 30 hours Classroom Training: 30 hours Additional Training: Via webinar, by phone	On-The-Job Training: 20 hours Classroom Training: 60 hours
Support	Purchasing Co-ops Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Site Selection Proprietary Software Franchisee Intranet Platform	Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Site Selection Franchisee Intranet Platform
Marketing	Co-op Advertising Ad Templates National Media Regional Advertising Social media SEO Website development Email marketing Loyalty program/app	Ad Templates National Media Social media SEO Website development Email marketing
Operations	Number of Employees Required to Run: 10 - 15	Number of Employees Required to Run: 65
Expansion Plans
	KidsPark Childcare Franchise	LeafSpring School Franchise
US Expansion	Yes	Yes
Canada Expansion	-	-
International Expansion	-	Yes

Company Overviews

About KidsPark Childcare

We envision KidsPark centers in cities across the United States. If you are looking for an entrepreneurial opportunity to contribute a needed service to your community and are considering an overall investment between $166,000 and $340,000, take a close look at KidsPark. As a KidsPark owner, you will share a reputation for quality, a proven method of operation and an innovative program. Learn about our opportunity by reading our virtual brochure.

About LeafSpring School

WHAT’S IN A NAME?

A lot, it turns out. Especially when a company has spent decades building trust, creating value, and forging meaningful relationships in the community it serves. And yet, our name was chosen back in 1989, when Rainbow Station was nothing more than a seed of potential. A possibility. Now, many years and many schools later, Rainbow Station’s strong foundation has supported the growth and expansion of our Richmond, Virginia company into an international leadership preschool, with facilities located across the U.S. and overseas.

WHY THE NAME CHANGE?

As we’ve expanded, countless schools in the early childhood education industry have begun using the name “Rainbow.” Our mission, our values and our curriculum have set us apart from these other schools for decades, but the name Rainbow Station is not the differentiator it once was. As attached as we are to our name, it was time to change. In January 2018, Rainbow Station began changing its name to LeafSpring School

WHY LEAFSPRING?

In a nod to the train imagery that was the foundation for our brand, a leaf spring helps stabilize a train’s engine as it moves along the tracks. It is our mission to ensure that our schools continue to be that same stabilizing force in the life of every child that walks through our doors. Our new LeafSpring School logo was designed to embody the enthusiasm, energy, and creativity that makes our schools unique.

WHERE DO WE GO FROM HERE?

At LeafSpring School, we recognize the importance of giving our students roots, while at the same time providing them with the springboard they need to reach their own individual potential in the world. Thank you, as always, for trusting us with your most precious gifts. We are so excited to see what grows from here. Come join us and ride the train to success.

Veteran Incentives  25% off franchise fee