Childcare & Early Learning franchise costs and fees
Across the 3 Childcare & Early Learning franchise systems that publish an all-in establishment cost, the median is $762,000–$4,900,000. Fewer than 5 systems publish an initial fee, royalty or marketing levy, so check each system’s disclosure document for those.
Q3 2026 Fee Index. Medians of franchisor-published fees and ACCC Register establishment costs, captured July to August 2026. All categories · Methodology
Every Childcare & Early Learning system on file
3 of 5 systems publish an all-in cost. Royalty and levy are a percentage of gross sales; “Not published” means the franchisor hasn’t made the figure public.
| Brand | All-in cost | Initial fee | Royalty | Marketing levy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Explore & Develop | $500K–$5M | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| Moombaki Early Learning | $762K–$1.1M | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| Montessori Academy Franchise Group | $1.8M–$4.9M | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| Mother Duck Childcare | Not published | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| The Kindergarten | Not published | Not published | Not published | Not published |
Disclaimer: This information is based on material published by the relevant franchisor on the Franchise Disclosure Register. This information does not negate the need to undertake necessary due diligence including seeking independent professional advice if considering entering into a franchise agreement.