The Learning Experience Academy of Early Education

Preschool/educational childcare
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2025 Franchise 500 Rank
#25 Ranked #32 last year
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Initial investment
$781K - $5.6M
Units as of 2025
433 Increase 36.6% over 3 years

The Learning Experience Academy of Early Education provides early education and care for children ages six weeks to six years old. Since beginning to franchise in 2003, The Learning Experience Academy of Early Education has expanded to open more than 400 in-person education franchises across the United States and the U.K.

Offering daycare and early childhood education programs, The Learning Experience Academy of Early Education has attempted to become known for its vibrant centers and lovable characters, making education fun and effective.

The Learning Experience Academy of Early Education was founded by the Weissman family, whose passion for childhood education led him to grow the company into a leader in the daycare and early childhood education industry. 

Why You May Want To Start a The Learning Experience Academy of Early Education Franchise

While no prior experience in education is required to begin a The Learning Experience Academy of Early Education, a passion for innovative early childhood education may earn franchisees bonus marks. Franchisees who share the belief in giving back to their community and charities such as the Make-A-Wish Foundation might find a The Learning Experience Academy of Early Education franchise to be a good fit. 

The Learning Experience Academy of Early Education has been ranked in Entrepreneur's Franchise 500 multiple times in the past decade. This ranking is based on an evaluation of more than 150 data points in the areas of costs and fees, size and growth, franchisee support, brand strength, and financial strength and stability.

What Might Make a Learning Experience Academy of Early Education Franchise a Good Choice?

Alongside colorful learning centers and fun proprietary brand characters, The Learning Experience Academy of Early Education also seeks to involve parents in the experience thanks to the company's Bubbles and Friends app. This app helps parents plan, track, and be in the know of all the happenings at their child's The Learning Experience Academy of Early Education center. 

The Learning Experience Academy of Early Education's innovative curriculum brings new monthly themes and hands-on learning that meet the early learning standards of each state the Learning Experience Academy of Early Education operates in. The Learning Experience Academy of Early Education facilities may be outfitted with age-appropriate furniture, chairs, and details tailored to a range of ages in children's stages of development. 

How To Open a Learning Experience Academy of Early Education Franchise

To be part of The Learning Experience Academy of Early Education team, you should make sure you're financially ready for an initial investment made up of a franchise fee and other startup costs. In addition, you should prepare yourself for ongoing fees that will include advertising fees and royalty fees. Franchisees will also need to meet the company's set net worth and liquid capital requirements. 

Franchisees seeking to start their very own The Learning Experience Academy of Early Education franchise will be required to enter into an agreement to run a learning center under The Learning Experience Academy of Early Education brand. Franchisees will need to follow specific operating procedures, as well.

The corporate team, which is located in Deerfield Beach, Florida, will support franchisees along the way through a collaborative construction process, marketing training and support, financial planning, and much more. Before long, you'll be leading the charge in educating your community's next generation of creative and innovative thinkers. 

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Company Overview

About The Learning Experience Academy of Early Education

Industry Children's Businesses
Related Categories Childcare, Miscellaneous Children's Businesses, Children's Education/Enrichment
Founded 2001
Leadership Richard Weissman, CEO
Corporate Address 210 Hillsboro Technology Dr.
Deerfield Beach, FL 33441
Social Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube

Business Overview

Franchising Since 2003 (22 years)
# of employees at HQ 162
Where seeking

This company is offering new franchises in the following US states: Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Massachusetts, Maryland, Michigan, Missouri, North Carolina, Nebraska, New Jersey, New Mexico, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin

This company is offering new franchises in the following international regions: Europe (Western)

# of Units 433 (as of 2025)

Information for Franchisees

Here's what you need to know if you're interested in opening a The Learning Experience Academy of Early Education franchise.

Financial Requirements & Ongoing Fees

Here's what you can expect to spend to start the business and what ongoing fees the franchisor charges throughout the life of the business.

Initial Franchise Fee Information Circle
$60,000
Initial Investment Information Circle
$780,799 - $5,608,799
Net Worth Requirement Information Circle
$350,000
Cash Requirement Information Circle
$150,000
Veteran Incentives Information Circle
20% off franchise fee
Royalty Fee Information Circle
7%
Ad Royalty Fee Information Circle
1%
Term of Agreement Information Circle
15 years
Is franchise term renewable? Yes
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Financing Options

Some franchisors offer in-house financing, while others have relationships with third-party financing sources to which they refer qualified franchisees.

Third Party Financing The Learning Experience Academy of Early Education has relationships with third-party sources which offer financing to cover the following: franchise fee, startup costs, equipment, inventory, accounts receivable, payroll

Training & Support Offered

Franchisors offer initial training programs and a variety of ongoing support options to help franchisees run their businesses.

On-The-Job Training 156 hours
Classroom Training 65 hours
Ongoing Support
Purchasing Co-ops
Newsletter
Meetings & Conventions
Toll-Free Line
Grand Opening
Security & Safety Procedures
Lease Negotiation
Field Operations
Site Selection
Proprietary Software
Franchisee Intranet Platform
Marketing Support
Co-op Advertising
Ad Templates
National Media
Regional Advertising
Social Media
SEO
Website Development
Email Marketing
Loyalty Program/App

Operations

Additional details about running this franchise.

Is absentee ownership allowed? No
Can this franchise be run from home/mobile unit? Information Circle
No
Can this franchise be run part time? Information Circle
No
# of employees required to run 10-25
Are exclusive territories available? Information Circle
Yes
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Franchise 500 Ranking History

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Updated: December 12th, 2022
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