Since its founding in 1970 in Missouri, Creative World School has established itself as a trusted leader in early childhood education. Now based in Bonita Springs, Florida, the franchise has grown into a nationwide network committed to fostering a love for learning in young children.
Creative World School serves a broad age range—from infants and toddlers to preschoolers and school-age kids—by offering developmentally appropriate programs rooted in curiosity-driven education. Each classroom environment is tailored to stimulate imagination and critical thinking.
At the heart of every Creative World School is the Exploratorium™, a unique, interactive learning space that encourages exploration, creativity, and hands-on discovery. This signature feature sets the school apart and reinforces its innovative approach to early education.
In 2000, the company began franchising, providing business-minded individuals with an opportunity to contribute to the growth and enrichment of future generations through quality education.
Here's what you would need to invest if you were to start this franchise. These costs are provided by the franchisor in the Franchise Disclosure Document.
Creative World School provides comprehensive training programs for its franchisees to ensure successful school operations. The Franchisor offers several types of training:
Creative World School does offer a form of territory protection to its franchisees through what it terms an exclusive "Market Area." This designated Market Area typically includes the approved site for the school and a surrounding five-mile radius.
As long as the franchisee remains in compliance with the Franchise Agreement, the franchisor agrees not to open or authorize another Creative World School within this area. However, the franchise does not grant absolute exclusivity beyond this Market Area.
The franchisor retains the right to establish or franchise additional schools outside this boundary, even in close proximity, and these may indirectly compete with the franchisee's location. Additionally, there are no restrictions on accepting or soliciting customers outside of any franchisee’s designated territory.
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