How much does a Montessori Kids Universe franchise cost?
Opening a Montessori Kids Universe franchise takes a total initial investment of $883,658 to $1,844,008, according to the brand's 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document. The FDD's Item 19 reports median gross revenue of $1,503,632 across 18 outlets.
Montessori Kids Universe franchises Montessori Kids Universe Schools that provide daycare and preschool education services. Category: Education.
Item 7
What it costs to open a Montessori Kids Universe franchise
The franchisor's own estimated initial investment, as disclosed in its 2026 FDD. The total is $883,658 to $1,844,008. Each line below carries the FDD page it was read from.
Where the money goes
The largest costs are Build Out and Leasehold Improvements ($400,000 to $900,000), Furniture, Fixtures, Décor and Montessori Materials for 3 classrooms ($150,000 to $350,000), and Additional Funds and Working Capital ($100,000 to $200,000). Together they make up about 79% of the high-end estimate.
The initial franchise fee is $75,000, about 8.5% of the low-end total.
Our arithmetic from the Item 7 table below.
| Expenditure | Low | High | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee2026 FDD, Item 7, p. 10 | $75,000 | $75,000 | 2026 FDD, Item 7, p. 10 |
| Architect/ | $10,000 | $50,000 | 2026 FDD, Item 7, p. 10 |
| Build Out and Leasehold Improvements2026 FDD, Item 7, p. 10 | $400,000 | $900,000 | 2026 FDD, Item 7, p. 10 |
| Playground Design, Surfacing, Equipment and Fencing2026 FDD, Item 7, p. 10 | $95,000 | $150,000 | 2026 FDD, Item 7, p. 10 |
| Furniture, Fixtures, Décor and Montessori Materials for 3 classrooms2026 FDD, Item 7, p. 10 | $150,000 | $350,000 | 2026 FDD, Item 7, p. 10 |
| Office Furniture and Equipment2026 FDD, Item 7, p. 10 | $3,000 | $5,000 | 2026 FDD, Item 7, p. 10 |
| Signage2026 FDD, Item 7, p. 10 | $5,000 | $15,000 | 2026 FDD, Item 7, p. 10 |
| Computers and Tablets2026 FDD, Item 7, p. 10 | $5,000 | $7,500 | 2026 FDD, Item 7, p. 10 |
| Internal Camera System2026 FDD, Item 7, p. 10 | $6,500 | $12,000 | 2026 FDD, Item 7, p. 10 |
| New Owner Training, per person attending2026 FDD, Item 7, p. 10 | $0 | $0 | 2026 FDD, Item 7, p. 10 |
| Montessori Teacher Training2026 FDD, Item 7, p. 11 | $1,000 | $1,000 | 2026 FDD, Item 7, p. 11 |
| Children and Staff Uniforms2026 FDD, Item 7, p. 11 | $800 | $1,500 | 2026 FDD, Item 7, p. 11 |
| Rent / | $25,000 | $35,000 | 2026 FDD, Item 7, p. 11 |
| Lease Guarantee Fee2026 FDD, Item 7, p. 11 | $0 | $30,000 | 2026 FDD, Item 7, p. 11 |
| Pre-Opening Marketing Campaign2026 FDD, Item 7, p. 11 | $2,000 | $2,500 | 2026 FDD, Item 7, p. 11 |
| ProCare Management Software, License and Training2026 FDD, Item 7, p. 11 | $129 | $129 | 2026 FDD, Item 7, p. 11 |
| Approved CRM System2026 FDD, Item 7, p. 11 | $179 | $179 | 2026 FDD, Item 7, p. 11 |
| Montessori Compass Record Keeping and Assessment Software2026 FDD, Item 7, p. 11 | $250 | $750 | 2026 FDD, Item 7, p. 11 |
| Utility Deposits2026 FDD, Item 7, p. 11 | $250 | $500 | 2026 FDD, Item 7, p. 11 |
| Insurance2026 FDD, Item 7, p. 11 | $2,700 | $3,800 | 2026 FDD, Item 7, p. 11 |
| Payroll Service2026 FDD, Item 7, p. 11 | $100 | $200 | 2026 FDD, Item 7, p. 11 |
| Legal and Accounting2026 FDD, Item 7, p. 11 | $1,500 | $3,500 | 2026 FDD, Item 7, p. 11 |
| Permits and Licenses2026 FDD, Item 7, p. 11 | $250 | $450 | 2026 FDD, Item 7, p. 11 |
| Additional Funds and Working Capital2026 FDD, Item 7, p. 11 | $100,000 | $200,000 | 2026 FDD, Item 7, p. 11 |
| Total estimated initial investment2026 FDD, Item 7, p. 10-11 | $883,658 | $1,844,008 | 2026 FDD, Item 7, p. 10-11 |
Source Montessori Kids Universe, 2026 FDD, Item 7, p. 10-11, via Public FDD bucket (storage.googleapis.com/franchiseindx_fdds) (source record). Figures read and verified 2026-09-27.
Item 19
What Montessori Kids Universe franchisees actually report earning
Median Gross Revenue
$1,503,632
Montessori Kids Universe's 2026 FDD, Item 19, for the 2023, 2024 and 2025. Basis: Franchised locations that were open for all of the applicable calendar year.
Sample size: 18 outlets. The FDD also reports average gross revenue of $1,624,447. We lead with the median because an average is pulled upward by the strongest outlets; the median is the middle outlet.
What the franchisor excluded from this figure
- The 2023 representation covers sixteen (16) franchised locations that were open for all of calendar year 2023; the FDD states no other exclusions for 2023.
- Three franchisees were terminated in 2024, were not open for the full calendar year of 2024, and were not included in the 2024 Item 19 financial performance representation.
- The 2025 representation covers eighteen (18) franchised locations that were open for all of calendar year 2025; the FDD states no other exclusions for 2025.
This is a disclosure of what some existing outlets reported, not a projection of what a new Montessori Kids Universe outlet would earn. Your results will differ.
Source Montessori Kids Universe, 2026 FDD, Item 19, p. 36-39, via Public FDD bucket (storage.googleapis.com/franchiseindx_fdds) (source record). Figures read and verified 2026-09-27.
Item 20
How many Montessori Kids Universe outlets there are, and how many closed
Montessori Kids Universe ended 2025 with 25 franchised outlets and no company-owned outlets. In that year 7 franchised outlets opened and 1 left the system.
Three years at a glance
From 2023 through 2025, Montessori Kids Universe opened 13 franchised outlets and 4 outlets left the system. That is a net gain of 9, from 16 to 25 franchised outlets. Of the outlets that left, 4 were terminated.
On average, about 7.4% of franchised outlets left the system each year, roughly 1 in 14.
Our arithmetic from the FDD's Item 20 table below. "Left the system" counts every outlet the franchisor reports as terminated, not renewed, bought back, or closed for other reasons.
| Year | Start | Opened | Terminated | Non-renewed | Reacquired | Ceased, other | End | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 19 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25 | 2026 FDD, Item 20, p. 41-42 |
| 2024 | 19 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 2026 FDD, Item 20, p. 41-42 |
| 2023 | 16 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 2026 FDD, Item 20, p. 41-42 |
Source Montessori Kids Universe, 2026 FDD, Item 20, p. 40-42, via Public FDD bucket (storage.googleapis.com/franchiseindx_fdds) (source record). Figures read and verified 2026-09-27.
Compare
How Montessori Kids Universe compares with other Education franchises
Measured against the 56 Education franchises on this site, using each brand's own FDD.
- Cost to open. The middle of Montessori Kids Universe's estimated range is $1,363,833. It costs more to open than 95% of Education franchises here.
- Outlets leaving each year. 7.4% for Montessori Kids Universe. That is higher than 66% of the 36 Education franchises with at least 10 outlets.
- Three-year growth. Montessori Kids Universe's franchised system grew 56%. The typical Education franchise here grew 2.1%.
- Earnings disclosure. 37 of the 56 Education franchises here publish earnings figures in Item 19. Montessori Kids Universe is one of them.
Our arithmetic from each brand's Item 7 and Item 20. Growth and departure comparisons leave out brands with fewer than 10 outlets, where one opening or closure distorts the figures. See every Education franchise side by side.
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