Kiddie Academy Educational Child Care
| Company type | Franchise |
|---|---|
| Industry | Early childhood education |
| Founded | 1981 |
| Founder | Pauline Miller, George Miller |
| Headquarters | Abingdon, Maryland , United States |
Area served | United States (33 states and the District of Columbia) |
| Products | Early learning centers, child care services |
Kiddie Academy Educational Child Care represents a franchised network of early learning centers in the United States, boasting more than 300 locations distributed across 33 states and the District of Columbia. Its corporate headquarters are situated in Abingdon, Maryland.
History
Established in 1981 by Pauline Miller and George Miller in Baltimore County, Maryland, Kiddie Academy has grown into a prominent entity within the early childhood education sector.
Curriculum
Numerous Academies have earned national accreditation from the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), demonstrating compliance with stringent educational and operational criteria.
Franchising and growth
Operating under a franchise framework, Kiddie Academy's centers are independently owned and operated by experienced professionals. The inaugural franchise agreement was executed in 1993, with geographic expansion beyond Maryland commencing in 1996. By December 2017, the organization celebrated the launch of its 200th franchise located in Vancouver, Washington. As of late 2018, the network comprised over 210 academies across 29 states plus the District of Columbia, with expectations to surpass 250 sites by the close of 2019.
Within Maryland, there are currently 16 active academies positioned in strategic locations including Abingdon, Ellicott City, and Gaithersburg.
The company has garnered accolades for its business development and market impact, appearing consecutively on Entrepreneur's Franchise 500 list from 2017 through 2019. Additionally, Franchise Times recognized Kiddie Academy among its Top 200+ franchises in 2018 and featured it on the Fast & Serious list highlighting rapidly expanding franchise systems.
Awards & Recognitions
- Forbes Best Franchises to Buy, 2019
- Entrepreneur Magazine’s Top Growth Franchise, September 2020
- Franchise Times Top 200+, October 2020
- Baltimore Business Journal Top Private Company, August 2020
- Entrepreneur Magazine Franchise 500, January 2021
- Entrepreneur Magazine Fastest-Growing Franchise, February 2020
- Franchise Gator Top 100 Franchises of 2020, February 2020
- Entrepreneur Magazine The Hottest Industries Today, August 2020
- Entrepreneur Magazine Top Franchises for Veterans, 2020
- Franchise Gator Fastest Growing Franchises, 2020
- Franchise Direct Top 100 Global Franchises, January 2021
- Franchise Times Fast & Serious list, January 2021