Many entrepreneurs who are considering entering the childcare industry often also question, “Are daycares profitable?” While a variety of factors influence the answer, the primary response is clear: investing in an early childhood education franchise of Willowbrae Academy’s caliber will allow you to leverage significant revenue potential over running a daycare center.
With an extensive history of growth in a relatively short period of time, a Willowbrae Academy childcare franchise has demonstrated that our business model can clearly outperform daycares and preschools. Even those who are completely new to the industry can find that Willowbrae Academy’s childcare opportunity has far greater revenue potential compared to what a daycare business can deliver.
Below, you’ll find a breakdown of our estimated revenue projections. Estimates such as these can help you determine whether opening a childcare center is profitable and aligns with your goals.
Childcare profit margin and revenue vary based on Academy size, attendance, billing rate, capacity, etc. This page provides a general guideline for understanding the potential gross revenue your franchise could produce based on the listed assumptions.
Below are the following assumptions that were used to build the revenue matrix and indicate the typical makeup of a Willowbrae Academy franchise:
The rate charged for children of different ages varies, as younger children are charged a higher rate than older ones. The child-to-educator ratios are lower with younger children and thus require high rates to cover the increased cost. The matrix is based on:
Ultimately, the franchise location will determine the rate that can be supported for a specific franchise. It varies greatly by state/province and geographic area.
The number of billing days also impacts the revenue that each Willowbrae Academy franchise generates. Typically, a franchise will have somewhere between 260 to 262 billable days per year.
Take time to review the above information, and you will undeniably understand that a Willowbrae Academy childcare franchise delivers significant value for your investment!
If you are an experienced entrepreneur looking for a strong opportunity to enter the in-demand childcare market, you could be the franchise owner we’re searching for! And, if you have a serious interest in pursuing multi-unit franchise opportunities, the Willowbrae Academy team can support your intent and reserve a state or province with promising markets.
