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The Great Migration to Better Early Education

Parents are on a quest for award-winning, private pre-school education, and our franchise exceeds expectations. Since our founder, Shy Mudakavi launched our first Silicon Valley play-based center in 2005, we have grown organically to over 30 sites in the United States and overseas. Parents flock to Safari Kid because we build nurturing, whole child approach programs based on years of early childhood brain development research. In this over $60 billion childcare industry¹, we’ve had over 35,000 kids go through our exceptional programs, and our demand is so high Safari Kid moved to a franchise model in 2011. We give the same dedication to our franchise partners’ healthy growth as we do to our children.

We provide a substantial number of tools for our Safari Kid family to create personalized, premium learning centers that follow our intensive operations guidance and comprehensive curriculum schedule. A magical blend of qualities makes Safari Kid unique among early educators. We have sophistication without stuffiness, whimsy without weakness, and strength without pushiness. Over 19 million children require early childhood care, and we’re committed to further innovation by taking a whole child approach and focusing on the five domains of development; physical, emotional, social, cognitive, and language/literacy. As awareness of our progressive curriculum and mission spreads, our brand strengthens. Driven by a dynamic team of educators and visionaries, we invite you to be part of this rewarding endeavor and take this exciting journey with Safari Kid.

Our Wild Benefits

Recession Resilient
With more than 15 years of experience, our proven business model can weather economic change.
Growing Industry
Global early childhood education market is expected to reach $676.7 trillion by 20302.
Healthy Environment
Welcome to a bright, natural & fun space with organic furniture and toxin-free toys.
Scalable Business
Your franchise can flourish with our diverse & progressive programs.
Multiple Revenue Streams
You may offer baby, toddler, or pre-K care, after-school programs, and summer camp.
Flexibility of Time
You gain control of your work/life balance & work only on the weekdays.

Curriculum & Programs
Lesson Plans & Assessments
Human Resources
Recruitment, Payroll, & Benefits
Center Operations
Staff Planning, Compliance, Quality Management
P & L Management
Business Planning & Coaching
Training & Professional Development
In-Person & Virtual Ongoing Training Across All Functions
Sales & Marketing
Ongoing Training & Support equips franchisees with the necessary tools to effectively market and maintain a steady flow of enrollments.
Family Management
Pre & Post Enrollment Family Communication & Management
Revenue Management
Automated Billing & Collections

Operations
and
Technology

Journey into Our Jungle of Knowledge

Safari Kid has built a mission to help the future with our evolved educational philosophy in high-quality, world-class early learning environments. We believe in creating responsible global citizens and understand that partnerships between parents, children, teachers, and the community will help maximize every child’s potential.

Our curriculum comprises the best components of Montessori, Reggio Emilia, Waldorf, and play-based educational philosophies. Acknowledging every child is different and that no single method can reach every individual, we’ve embraced eclectic learning. We founded our proprietary program with the guidance of early childhood developmental specialists, and our wish is to empower children to discover, imagine, create, question, learn and grow.

35,000+ Safari Kid Graduates to Date
40+ Open Sites
3 Countries Globally
$676.7 B Industry Revenue Expected by 20302

Whole Child Development

Physical
Develop fine and gross motor skills, i.e. balance, strength & coordination, and learning through all of the senses.
Emotional
Foster self-regulation, self-awareness, & the ability to express & manage feelings in a healthy way.
Language
Nurture communication skills, including listening, speaking, phonics, and early writing skills.
Health & Care
Understanding and awareness of mental health & personal care through activities such as mindfulness & deep breathing.
Social
Support relationship building skills such as cooperation, empathy, sharing, and conflict resolution, through group activities and guided social interactions.
Cognitive
Stimulates memory & new learning, problem-solving, creative thinking, early numeracy and science exploration-based learning activities.

“B” is for Billion

Invest in an industry expected to reach $676.7 Billion by 2030.

150k Liquid Capital³

750k Net Worth³

$207,100 – $1,174,000 Initial Investment Range³

Outfitted for
Franchise Success

We nurture hearts and minds.

Beyond our engaging curriculum, we offer operation manuals, interactive role-based training experiences, plus exemplary support for all the critical aspects of running your franchise business. We’re with you through every step, from SBA loan guidance and business plan to site selection and beyond. There are many moving parts– from zoning, licensing, and data analytics that we can assist you in understanding. Our support for our Safari Kid family is exceptional, and we’re happy to talk to you more about it.

The ideal personality of a potential franchise owner would be someone with a positive attitude and natural leadership, who loves children, is an excellent communicator, and a proficient problem solver. Understanding the value of early education, most candidates will have degrees, if not graduate diplomas. Owner-operated centers are optimum, but semi-absentee or absentee investors have also been successful.

Steps to Ownership

Embark on an enriching path to becoming a Safari Kid franchise owner with seven clear steps that pave the way to your success in early childhood education. From your initial inquiry to your launch, each phase is meticulously designed, ensuring you receive our full support as you join a community at the forefront of developmental excellence.

1

Introduction & Application
2

Understand the Business Model
3

FDD & Territory Review
4

Discovery Day Event
5

Validation Calls
6

Award Franchise
7

Start Your Safari Adventure

Insight from Current Owners

“Being associated with Safari Kid for two and a half years has provided me with a chance to be a person who could make a difference in a child’s life. Ms. Shy and Mr. Deepak are two wonderful people to work with. They have a well-framed and structured program which guides us in our everyday activities. The Safari Kid leadership team is extremely experienced and supportive.”
- Sandhya Menon, Franchise Owner since 2015

The Great Migration to Better Early Education

Outfitted for Franchise Success

Steps to Ownership

Outfitted for
Franchise Success