Own A Kool Kidz

The number one incentive for joining the Kool Kidz childcare franchise is minimising risk. The childcare industry in Australia is highly regulated and requires a deep level of understanding in order for an operator to be granted with service approval. Kool Kidz childcare has over 25 years of experience in the childcare in Melbourne, and have never had a childcare service fail to achieve a license from the Department of Education and Training. All Kool Kidz daycare services are designed with efficiency in mind, and above all else, achieving the best outcomes possible for children. In addition to this level of assurance, franchisees will benefit from the goodwill that will come with being a part of a recognizable brand with an established reputation in Victoria. Becoming a part of the Kool Kidz early learning family also provides franchise partners with unique networking and learning opportunities that would otherwise not be available to them.

In order to claim childcare subsidy (CCS) from the government, you need to be an Australian citizen. Without revenue from CCS, the profitability of your Kool Kidz childcare would be severely hampered.

The investment to own a childcare centre is largely determined by the licensed capacity of the service that you are purchasing. For example, for 130 licensed places the minimum investment is approximately $1.5 million, for 168 licensed places the minimum investment is approximately $1.9 million. 

Yes, all prices provided by Kool Kidz childcare at the time of signing the franchise agreement are estimates only. The prices provided are based on the most recent services we have fitted out. If your service is 2 years away from opening, you will need to be aware and consider the potential impact of inflation on the prices that you have been provided.

It is possible to crowd-fund the initial investment. However, it is important to note that Kool Kidz will only have a contractual relationship with the franchise partner. For example, if you have secured funds from family and friends, they will be considered as silent investors. They will have no control or influence over the operation of the Kool Kidz childcare service. It is also important to note that Kool Kidz has seen franchise partners achieve 50% finance in the past from major banks, and this is an avenue that we encourage franchise partners to explore.

You do not need any formal qualifications in order to be granted Approved Provider status, however, it is a Kool Kidz’s expectation that Franchise Partners are at least working towards a Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care within the first two years of operating your service.

Kool Kidz invests a lot of time and resources into assessing a potential Kool Kidz site. All Kool Kidz childcare for sale go through a comprehensive site analysis, demographic study, and overall business feasibility study prior to making any commitments.

All Kool Kidz business for sale are typically at least 12 months away from operating, and as far as 24 months away. Kool Kidz prefers Franchise Partners to get involved earlier in the process as it allows more time for achieving government approvals as well as completing training that is necessary prior to opening your service.

Yes, a Kool Kidz license can only be granted when a license agreement is signed. There is a very extensive process prior to signing, including lots of discussing and exchanging of information. Kool Kidz strongly advises Approved Providers to seek independent legal advice to ensure a full and comprehensive understanding of all their obligations and responsibilities.

The Licensor company Hortis & Associates Pty Ltd  will be responsible for the head lease and will enter into a sub-lease arrangement with the Franchise Partner.

Our License Agreements mirror our Lease Agreements which typically run for a minimum of 15 years, as well as the subsequent options on the lease.

Franchise Partners are obligated under the Licensing Agreement to spend a minimum of 38 hours per week in their business at the premises to ensure high quality. However, the reality of running your own business is that there may be additional hours required. Once your business is out of the  establishment/development phase, typically after 12 months, solid service routines backed with well-trained educators will allow your contact hours to become more flexible and annual leave may also become a possibility.

Kool Kidz businesses can be sold at any time. However, to ensure continuity for educators and families, any potential Approved Provider must be approved by the Kool Kidz Licensor.

Once you have been confirmed as an Approved Provider, you will be required to attend training at our Central Support location. Approved Providers will have access to Kool Kidz operations manuals and attend focused training sessions covering the Approved Provider role and service operation.

Kool Kidz Central Support delivers bespoke support and guidance based on the needs of the Franchise Partner. Support is typically quite involved and frequent in the first 6-12 months of operation, and then can be scaled back according to the needs of the Franchise Partner. Kool Kidz Central Support Staff are continually conducting policy reviews and updates, as well as delivering trainings to educators and dedicating time to innovation in the curriculum and pedagogy space. On an ongoing basis, Kool Kidz Central Support Staff are always available to assist and advise on any operational queries.

Yes, part of your responsibility when entering into the Kool Kidz License Agreement is to adhere to all prescribed policies and procedures when operating your service.

Each Kool Kidz business comes with its own exclusive trade territory. It is our policy to protect Approved Providers from a potential oversupply of childcare and Kindergarten places, however, we cannot guarantee other competition is not introduced from other operators.

It is Kool Kidz policy not to promote multi-ownership of services as it will only stretch resources and ultimately compromise quality. It is a Kool Kidz cornerstone value that each service is privately owned and operated by a licensee

Kool Kidz businesses can be sold at any time. However, to ensure continuity for educators and families as well as protection of the wider brand, any potential purchaser must be approved by the Kool Kidz Franchisor.

Further down this page, you can fill out a Kool Kidz Franchise  online enquiry form. You will then be contacted by our recruitment partner; Geoff McDonnell from Business Essentials. Geoff will ask you a few questions to determine whether it is possible for you to become a Kool Kidz Franchise partner. If successful, you will then undergo an interview process with the Kool Kidz Franchisor Phillip Hortis.