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Montessori Kids Universe Franchise FDD, Costs & Fees (2025)

Montessori Kids Universe offers early childhood education based on Montessori principles, fostering independence, creativity, and academic growth in a nurturing environment.

Montessori Kids Universe (MKU) is a premier international family of early childhood preschools serving infants through kindergarten. Founded over 30 years ago, MKU integrates authentic Montessori pedagogy with its proprietary DaVinci Kids enrichment curriculum. Its mission is to nurture, inspire, and educate children while fostering a lifelong love of learning.

The franchise began offering opportunities to individuals passionate about early childhood education, providing comprehensive support from site selection to grand opening and beyond.

Franchisees benefit from MKU's established curriculum and business model, which combines the Montessori Method—a child-centered educational approach developed by Dr. Maria Montessori—with Reggio Emilia-inspired techniques and the unique DaVinci Kids curriculum.

What sets MKU apart is its commitment to delivering excellence through a time-tested educational model that emphasizes individuality, creativity, and independent learning.

Initial investment

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.

Type of Expenditure Amount
Franchise Fee $64,500
Architect/Space Planner $10,000 – $50,000
Build Out and Leasehold Improvements $200,000 – $550,000
Playground Design, Surfacing, Equipment, and Fencing $95,000 – $150,000
Furniture, Fixtures, Décor, and Montessori Materials for 3 Classrooms $87,000 – $150,000
Office Furniture and Equipment $2,000 – $4,000
Signage $5,000 – $15,000
Computers and Tablets $5,000
Internal Camera System $6,500 – $9,000
New Owner Training $0
Montessori Teacher Training $750
Staff Uniforms $700 – $1,500
Rent / Security Deposit $15,000 – $30,000
Pre-Opening Marketing Campaign $2,000 – $2,500
ProCare Management Software, License, and Training $129
Childcare Aware CRM System $179
Montessori Compass Record Keeping and Assessment Software $35 – $100
Utility Deposits $250 – $500
Insurance $1,500 – $2,000
Payroll Service $75 – $150
Legal and Accounting $1,500 – $3,500
Permits and Licenses $100 – $250
Additional Funds and Working Capital $65,000 – $100,000
Grand Totals $562,218 – $1,139,058
Type of Expenditure Amount
Franchise Fee $64,500
Architect/Space Planner $10,000 – $50,000
Build Out and Leasehold Improvements $200,000 – $550,000
Playground Design, Surfacing, Equipment, and Fencing $95,000 – $150,000
Furniture, Fixtures, Décor, and Montessori Materials for 3 Classrooms $87,000 – $150,000
Office Furniture and Equipment $2,000 – $4,000
Signage $5,000 – $15,000
Computers and Tablets $5,000
Internal Camera System $6,500 – $9,000
New Owner Training $0
Montessori Teacher Training $750
Staff Uniforms $700 – $1,500
Rent / Security Deposit $15,000 – $30,000
Pre-Opening Marketing Campaign $2,000 – $2,500
ProCare Management Software, License, and Training $129
Childcare Aware CRM System $179
Montessori Compass Record Keeping and Assessment Software $35 – $100
Utility Deposits $250 – $500
Insurance $1,500 – $2,000
Payroll Service $75 – $150
Legal and Accounting $1,500 – $3,500
Permits and Licenses $100 – $250
Additional Funds and Working Capital $65,000 – $100,000
Grand Totals $562,218 – $1,139,058

Franchise Disclosure Document

KEY FRANCHISE STATS

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Started franchising
2013
Franchisees

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19
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58%
58%
Franchise fee

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$64,500
Investment

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$562,000 - $1,139,000
Revenue (AUV)

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Undisclosed
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$1,169,000

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n.a.
n.a.
Operating Profit

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18.0%

Home based

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No
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No
Passive investment

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Yes
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Training

Montessori Kids Universe provides a structured training program to its franchisees:

  1. Initial New Owner Training
    This training is mandatory for franchise owners, the Head of School, and one additional team member. It includes virtual sessions or in-person sessions at the franchisor’s headquarters. The program covers education services and the administration of the franchised business. Franchisees are responsible for their travel, lodging, and meal expenses during training.
  2. New Core Staff Training
    Core staff may be required to undergo additional training after the school opening. This training is tailored to operational needs, and franchisees are responsible for related fees and expenses.
  3. On-Going Training
    Webinars are offered periodically on relevant topics, with some being mandatory. These webinars are free, but franchisees bear the cost of participation.
  4. Teacher Training
    All classroom teachers must either be Montessori-trained or enroll in approved training programs. Lead teachers are required to complete the training through the MKU Training Institute, LLC. The franchisee is responsible for associated fees, travel, and other expenses.

Territory Protection

Montessori Kids Universe offers franchisees a protected territory, defined as a three-mile radius around the school location or a population of 75,000 people, whichever is less. Within this protected territory, neither the franchisor nor its affiliates will open or allow the operation of another Montessori Kids Universe school.

However, the protected territory may overlap with another school’s radius, and the territorial rights remain unaffected by sales volume or market penetration.

Despite this protection, the franchise agreement does not grant exclusive territory rights. The franchisor, affiliates, and other franchisees can still advertise, solicit, and draw students from any location, including within the protected territory.

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