Over the past couple of weeks I have posted information about Kiddie Academy, even profiling some Kiddie Academy franchise owners.
I read an article about a typical day in the life of a franchise owner. It was interesting so I thought I’d share it with my readers (with permission of course).
Kiddie Academy franchisees tell us that owning and running an academy is fulfilling and allows for a balanced lifestyle. In order to help you imagine yourself as a Kiddie Academy franchisee, we’ve captured the following “day in the life” descriptions from interviews with Kiddie Academy franchisees.
“As a franchisee, I enjoy the hands on interactions with the staff. But the most enjoyable aspects of each day are the one-on-one interactions with the parents and children,” says Deborah Brown, owner and director of Kiddie Academy of Holly Springs, NC.
“Being a Kiddie Academy franchisee gives me the benefits that are most important to me! I get to operate my own business with the support of a nationwide organization while simultaneously making a difference in the lives of children and families in my community, and still have the flexibility to participate in my children’s every day busy life,” says Angie Monreal, owner and director of Kiddie Academy of Miami Lakes, FL.
“Every day brings a new adventure because you never know what’s going to happen! Generally, I check in and address any outstanding issues. I then typically work on the financials and marketing and, of course, pitch in wherever I might be needed. I leave the Academy at the end of the day with a sense of accomplishment and pride in what my team and I have built, and I have complete confidence in my administrative team to keep the Academy on course. Because of this, I am able to take a lot of time for vacations and for my daughters’ after-school activities. Owning this franchise has completely changed our lives for the better,” says Karen Krupka, owner of Kiddie Academy of Greenlawn, NY.
Whatever the call of the day, Kiddie Academy franchisees have flexibility and a quality of life that is not found in many other professions.
This is interesting information. It actually sounds like a lot of fun. If I had the funds I would seriously consider doing something like this. Especially be I enjoy children and I would love to create a safe, fun, healthy and educational environment for them.
Check out what Nirali and Pinakin Patel have to say about being Kiddie Academy franchise owners.
Nirali and Pinakin Patel opened their Kiddie Academy franchise, which is located at 6534 Old Waterloo Road, Elkridge, Maryland, on September 17, 2007, both at age 31.
As new parents, the Patels understand that quality child care is important but scarce. They are providing local residents with the level of care and compassion for which Kiddie Academy is known.
Background: After working as a data manager for clinical trials for Emmes Corporation and as a project manager for Northrop Grumman, respectively, Nirali and Pinakin Patel decided to embrace their dreams of owning a business. With children of her own, Nirali saw the need for quality child care in her community. Armed with her MBA and her Kiddie Academy training, Nirali guides day-to-day operations at the academy and ensures that personal relationships are fostered with each and every parent and child that comes through her door. Nirali enjoys the sense of community at Kiddie Academy. In addition to building bonds with her Kiddie Academy families, Nirali has the flexibility to spend more time with her 21-month-old son, Ryan, a Kiddie Academy student.
Goals: Although they do not have a background in child care, the Patels’ mix of business savvy and high expectations regarding care for their own children have provided a solid foundation to not only grow their existing academy, but also to open a second location in the area within the next few years.
Challenges: Because this is a new business in the area, the Patels need to get the word out to parents that Kiddie Academy is not like other child care providers – it is better. As more people find out about their academy, the Patels expect enrollment numbers will continue to increase.
Results: The Patels already feel that they have made a difference in their community, and their enrollment is steadily increasing. Parents are very pleased with the service they receive and the Patels’ hands-on approach to business. The children never want to leave.
If you would like to find a Kiddie Academy near you please visit www.KiddieAcademy.com.
For information about starting your own Kiddie Academy please visit the Kiddie Academy Franchise website.
Kimberly
*This is a sponsored post in partnership with Kiddie Academy. However all opinions expressed are entirely my own and not influenced in any way.
Thanks for this post I found it very interesting had to go to their site and read up on it further.