Frequently Asked Questions  How much does an Always Believe in Children Franchise cost? The Franchisee Fee for a public school territory is $39,500.00. Multiple territories are available. Always Believe in Children performs a detailed demographics analysis of the area you are considering, to determine if there is sufficient potential business, before we move forward. If you are seriously considering our franchise, please submit the Initial Inquiry form and we can begin to discuss the details as they relate to your location, and your specific business goals. What does the Franchise Fee cover? The Franchise Fee covers all the tools, trainings, and support, from a team of highly experienced child care professional, needed to learn and begin to implement the unique ABC Care school age child care center model. A comprehensive Center Operations Manual, Training DVDs for your staff and guidelines for computer programs for billing and business accounting are only three aspects of what we provide. How much can I expect to make? There are many variables from the size of your territory, to your own background and drive to succeed. An Always Believe in Children Franchise can be a successful, profitable child care business, but we can make no promises or predictions about your potential success. Those in the child care industry already, are aware that school age child care can be the most profitable part of the child care industry as a whole. What other costs will I incur in addition to the initial purchase? Due to the wide range of possible site locations and potential areas of the center, the range of costs that could be incurred, is wide as well. Usually the “general range” is approximately $77,115.00 to $240,555.00. These costs include items such as insurance, computer software, equipment, materials, and three months of “expenses”… Your actual costs could be lower or higher depending on your unique situation. Do I need experience in the child care field? Experience in teaching, working in the child care field, or running your own business can be helpful, but they are not required. Please check your state’s regulations on school age child care, to validate this in your area. The most critical qualities for success are a sincere interest in working with children and their parents, along with the motivation and commitment to grow a successful business! Do I need a Child Care or Education degree? Please check your state’s regulations on school age child care to validate this in your area. A degree in education or child care would certainly be an advantage, as an owner of an Always Believe in Children franchise. Do I need a location before I buy this franchise? No, Always Believe in Children will guide you in selecting a territory. We will also provide assistance in obtaining a viable location for your center. How long does it take to start this Franchise in my state, and is there availability? Starting from your Initial Inquiry, you can be generating revenue in as little as four to six months.... Always Believe in Children meets the requirements of franchise law in most states. Once you make an inquiry, we will confirm that we are registered to offer a franchise in your area. If we cannot, check back very soon, because we should be finished the approval. Why should I purchase this franchise over another? The following are only some of the reasons to select Always Believe in Children as your franchise: Flexible work hours Highly rated and successful ABC Care child care business model At least 75 years of combined experience from support staff, trainers and owner Nationally Accredited sites One of the leading school age child care companies in the State of Maryland Currently, franchises involving services for children, are finding high success rates Relatively low startup capital needed especially when purchasing in 2008 with our special, 1st year 2008 Franchise Fee. How long has Always Believe in Children been in business, and how many Franchises are there? Our affiliate company ABC Care has successfully operated in Maryland for over eighteen (18) years. We currently have eleven (11) before and after school sites and five (5) summer camps. You can be the first to pick the prime location in your area and to take advantage of our special, 1st year 2008 pricing.