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Childcare & Early Learning franchises in Australia

5 Childcare & Early Learning systems on file (3 with published fees). Category medians (Q2 2026 Fee Index, n=34): 6.0% royalty, 2.0% marketing levy, $55,000 initial fee, from $300,000 all-in.

Lowest entry

Explore & Develop

From $500,000 all-in.

Largest network

Montessori Academy Franchise Group

60 units across Australia.

Explore & Develop

Childcare & Early Learning25 unitsFixed-fee model
$500K–$5Mtotal investment
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Moombaki Early Learning

Childcare & Early Learning3 unitsFixed-fee model
$762K–$1.1Mtotal investment
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Montessori Academy Franchise Group

Childcare & Early Learning60 unitsFixed-fee model
$1.8M–$4.9Mtotal investment
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Mother Duck Childcare

Childcare & Early Learning2 unitsOn the ACCC Register
Not publishedtotal investment
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The Kindergarten

Childcare & Early LearningOn the ACCC Register
Not publishedtotal investment
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Frequently asked questions

How much does a Childcare & Early Learning franchise cost in Australia?

Childcare & Early Learning franchises start from around $300,000 all-in, with a median initial fee of $55,000 and a 6.0% royalty (Q2 2026 Fee Index, n=34). Always confirm the all-in figure, including working capital, in the disclosure document.

How many Childcare & Early Learning franchises are there in Australia?

5 Childcare & Early Learning franchise systems are on file at FranchiseScope, 3 of them with published fees. The largest by network is Montessori Academy Franchise Group with 60 units.

Which Childcare & Early Learning franchise has an open territory near me?

Systems currently recruiting show their open states in the list above. Use our location reports to see which areas have the least childcare & early learning competition before you enquire.

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