Canada Daycare Franchise

Welcome Entrepreneurs! Thank you for your interest in our franchise program and congratulations on taking your first step towards becoming a Tiny Hoppers franchisee.

Become a Leader in Early Childhood Education with
Tiny Hoppers

Join a proven, award-winning franchise dedicated to inspiring young minds and empowering entrepreneurs.

Choosing the Right Fit for Business Success

As experienced business owners, we understand that one of the most important keys to success is selecting a business within an industry that aligns with your personal interests, strengths, and financial goals. Becoming a business owner can be incredibly empowering—offering flexibility, a sense of accomplishment, and the potential for financial rewards. At Tiny Hoppers, we take this seriously.

A Proven Model and Award-Winning Brand

Tiny Hoppers spent more than a decade perfecting its business and educational programming model before expanding beyond our hometown of Ottawa. Today, we are growing rapidly with new centres across Canada and internationally. Our success has been recognized consistently, with every Tiny Hoppers location winning prestigious awards in their respective cities.

Franchise Opportunity

At Tiny Hoppers we recognize the growing need for unique educational programs that shape the minds of young children.

Franchisee

Our journey with Tiny Hoppers started in 2021 as we secured a daycare location during COVID and was looking for a franchisor for guidance venturing into Early Childhood Education. Tiny Hopper’s bright colors and teaching philosophy appealed to us. Like any new venture, there were challenges along the way with permitting and construction. Tiny Hoppers’ proven specifications allowed us to setup our daycare facility to comply and surpass licensing and city regulations. Leveraging a franchise with 30 locations across Canada, we are able to open our facility with healthy enrollment and achieved full enrollment within a year of opening. Our most rewarding aspects was seeing the positive impact on children and their families. As our daycare grew, so did our reputation in the community. Parents appreciated our emergent curriculum and our nurturing environment, helping children develop essential social skills and a love of learning while playing.

Master Franchisee

This is the opportunity to purchase exclusive rights to an entire province of your choice as a Master Franchisee. The Master franchisee will be responsible to open the first franchise, build credibility and then sell sub franchises throughout their market. Master franchisees generate revenue through the operation of the first corporate franchise, the selling of sub franchises and collection of royalties. The growth potential is incredible.

Investment

This includes details related to the overall costs and fees associated with opening a Tiny Hoppers location.

Franchise

The initial investment includes, but is not limited to, interior and playground construction, classroom and interior furniture and equipment, initial supplies, marketing, architectural and other design fees, permits and licensing, accounting and legal fees.

Size of Centre: 3500 Sqft-6000 Sqft+
Number of Children: 63-100+
Investment: $385,000-$600,000+
Franchise Fee: $50,000
Royalties: 5%
Net Worth: $400,000-$800,000+
Liquid Assets: $125,000-$250,000+

Master Franchise

The Master franchise fee depends upon the size of the province, specific demographics, and determining the number of Tiny Hoppers® centres that can be opened across your market in a given time period. Master franchisees must have the financial wherewithal to build out their initial location, while maintaining significant working capital to market, promote and grow Tiny Hoppers across their province.

Ideal Candidate

Some questions that you should ask yourself, as you go through the decision-making process, include:

Would I enjoy owning a business that benefits children and their families?
Am I able to work as a team member within a franchise program?
Do I have sufficient financial resources to put into this venture?
Am I committed to making this business a success in the long term?
Would I love to work with children every day?

After my son was born, I realized there were limited options for quality childcare. Wanting to move away from the corporate world, I felt inspired to open my own daycare center. After conducting some research, I discovered Tiny Hoppers, which perfectly aligned with my vision. I opened the first Tiny Hoppers location in Western Canada, specifically in Edmonton, in August 2017. Two years later, I launched a second location in the same city. Both centers have thrived and are highly recommended within their communities. I was then offered the position of District Manager for Alberta, which allows me to assist others in opening their own Tiny Hoppers while still managing my original center. I enjoy helping all the locations in Alberta with their day-to-day operations and being available for any assistance they may need.

Rendi Lamontagne

Regional Director Alberta

We have been proud owners of Tiny Hoppers Findley Creek since May 2014. We really enjoy being a business owner. It allows a more flexible schedule, so we can be there for our family. We feel completely supported by our corporate office. They are extremely dedicated and knowledgeable and always available to answer any questions or concerns. I know we are backed by a reputable and fast growing company that will look out for our best interest. We highly recommend Tiny Hoppers to anyone who is interested in owning a childcare centre and working with an amazing and dedicated team. We will most definitely continue to grow with this company.

Chantal and Aldin

Owners of Findlay Creek and master franchisors for Alberta

What We Offer

At Tiny Hoppers we have taken out all the guesswork in opening an Early Learning Centre.

Franchise Training

One week of training at HQ in Ottawa, covering:

Operations
Marketing
Administration
Ministry licensing
In classroom training
Philosophy behind our product and curriculum
Site selection guidelines and specifications
Assistance in floor plan and playground design
Detailed list of equipment and supplies required in each classroom
Preferred vendor list
Grand Opening marketing plan
A six-month step-by-step checklist leading up to your opening date

Master Franchise Training

Branding guidelines
Screening and selling to a potential sub-franchisee
How and where to sell the franchise
Conducting a Discovery Day
Conducting weekly sub-franchisee calls
Investigating franchisees with lower than expected sales and plans to assist in turnaround/growth
How to conduct Quality Control Audits on sub-franchisees (120 point Green Card)
Business model and Strategic review

Ongoing Support

Detailed Operational Manual, Parent Handbook, and Employee Manual
Professionally developed curriculum
Support for your needs on a monthly basis in programming, operations and marketing
All guidelines and operational forms relating to annual ministry inspections and licensing renewals
Food service guidelines, menus, and recipe books
A complete web-based software, providing functions relating to daily operations.

Process to Becoming a Franchisee

To get started, complete the online FRANCHISE INFORMATION REQUEST form and/or email us at [email protected].

Personal Analysis

Would owning and operating a Tiny Hoppers be the perfect opportunity for you? Analyze business trends, talk to people you trust and, most importantly, look within yourself. If you feel comfortable and ready, move ahead with this exciting process.

Screening Questionnaire

Fill out and return your screening questionnaire along with a signed copy of the Confidentiality Agreement. This will help us begin to determine your aptitude for this field and your readiness in owning a Tiny Hoppers Centre.

Open Discussion

Now, with all the materials in hand, discuss your questions and concerns with us. We will begin a steady dialog while providing any and all answers you are seeking to help you feel confident in your research and your decision making process

Discovery Day

Once both parties feel comfortable and confident in this business relationship, you will join us at our headquarters in Ottawa, Canada to attend a Discovery Day. Your visit to Ottawa will be to meet key executives and staff and confirm what you have learned about our concept, operations, training and support.

Approval Process

All approval information must be handed in at this point. Criminal record check Credit check Letter from bank stating liquid assets and personal net worth References Designation of territory

Real-Estate and Business Plan

We’ll introduce you to our Real-Estate Representative who will help in securing a site in an area of your choosing, taking into consideration local demographics and competitive market conditions. As this becomes finalized, the Business Plan begins to take shape and you can start arranging for financing.

Feedback/Analysis from Tiny Hoppers HQ

Once the real-estate site has been confirmed and financing is in place, we forward you the Franchise Agreement and Disclosure Document to review. You and/or Tiny Hoppers will perform additional analysis to determine if this commitment is feasible for you. (i.e. financing, time requirements, other obligations)

On Your Way

Congratulations would be in order at this time! Our Support Team will create your facility’s timeline in correlation with our Franchise Checklist. Nothing is left to chance in this comprehensive manual. Your new Tiny Hoppers Early Learning Centre can be completely operational in 8–18 months.

Available Locations

As our popularity has grown, we have had many inquiries from parents desiring a Tiny Hoppers Early Learning Centre in their neighbourhood. We would love to fulfill these demands and thus are currently looking for franchisees in many cities throughout Canada. We welcome you to contact us with which city you are interested in having a Tiny Hoppers Early Learning Centre in, and we would be delighted to work with you on that prospect.

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