Kiddie Academy Educational Child Care

Kiddie Academy® partners with VetFran to recruit veteran franchisees

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Thursday, November 2, 2023

ABINGDON, Md., Nov. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Kiddie Academy® Educational Child Care, a nationally recognized educational child care franchise, offers initial reduced franchise fees to retired service members interested in Academy ownership. In 2023, Kiddie Academy awarded four new franchise agreements via VetFran, the strategic initiative of the International Franchise Association and the IFA Foundation, bringing the total number of Kiddie Academy veteran franchisees to 22—representing 11 open Academies and 12 in development.

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  • In 2023, Kiddie Academy awarded four new franchise agreements via VetFran , the strategic initiative of the International Franchise Association and the IFA Foundation, bringing the total number of Kiddie Academy veteran franchisees to 22—representing 11 open Academies and 12 in development.
  • As a VetFran participant, Kiddie Academy offers qualified veterans a reduction of up to $25,000 on their initial franchising fee.
  • The ranking reflects each company's veteran incentive, how veteran franchisees are supported by the company and each company's score in Entrepreneur's 2023 Franchise 500 ranking.
  • "As a U.S. Air Force veteran, I appreciate the value Kiddie Academy places on the military leadership experience," said Jonathan Ramsey, owner of the Kiddie Academy of Charlotte-Highlands.

Hand & Stone Expands its Presence in the Midwest with Eight New Spa Agreements in Chicago

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Tuesday, October 24, 2023

CHICAGO, Oct. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa, the nation's leading luxury massage and facial spa franchise, proudly announces its continued growth in the Chicago market. Driven by several dedicated franchisees, this expansion underscores Hand & Stone's unwavering commitment to delivering top-tier wellness services and memorable customer experiences across North America.

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  • CHICAGO, Oct. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa , the nation's leading luxury massage and facial spa franchise, proudly announces its continued growth in the Chicago market.
  • "When we discovered Hand & Stone, it perfectly aligned with our vision and our dedication to making a positive impact in Chicagoland.
  • "We're excited to introduce the Hand & Stone experience to more Chicago neighborhoods, fostering growth and community bonds," added Saj Rizvi.
  • "The continued expansion of Hand & Stone in Chicagoland is a prime example of our steady and sustainable national growth strategy," said Jennifer Durham, Chief Development Officer at Hand & Stone.

Kiddie Academy continues support of Family Promise's Night Without a Bed campaign

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023

ABINGDON, Md., Oct. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Kiddie Academy Educational Child Care, a nationally recognized brand of comprehensive educational child care programs, will mark a third consecutive year participating in Family Promise's Night Without a Bed campaign, a national social media challenge and fundraising effort aimed to raise awareness about family homelessness. 

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  • "We are thrilled to have Kiddie Academy as a partner in the fight against family homelessness," said Family Promise Chief Development Officer Mike Kerkorian.
  • To highlight this issue, Family Promise will host its national campaign effort on Oct. 21, while Kiddie Academy encourages its franchised locations across the country to spend any evening this year supporting the campaign.
  • In addition to supporting Family Promise's mission to help families achieve sustainable independence, Kiddie Academy hopes that the campaign will facilitate age-appropriate conversations that build compassion and empathy in young participants.
  • To learn more about the campaign, sign up to spend a night without a bed or make a donation, please visit Kiddie Academy's fundraising page .

Kiddie Academy to host children's storytime events nationwide

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Tuesday, August 8, 2023

ABINGDON, Md., Aug. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Kiddie Academy Educational Child Care®, a nationally recognized system of comprehensive educational child care franchises, will host Storytime LIVE! at more than 175 franchise locations across the country to kick off the back-to-school season. The free community events will promote reading and comprehension to children from birth through age 12 with special storybook readings and character visits throughout August and September.

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  • ABINGDON, Md., Aug. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Kiddie Academy Educational Child Care® , a nationally recognized system of comprehensive educational child care franchises, will host Storytime LIVE!
  • The free community events will promote reading and comprehension to children from birth through age 12 with special storybook readings and character visits throughout August and September.
  • "Literacy development supports educational outcomes like critical thinking and curiosity, which are fostered through our Life Essentials curriculum," said Joy Turner, vice president of education for Kiddie Academy.
  • The events are designed to inspire a love of reading and learning for children of all ages.

Kiddie Academy hosts nationwide 'Play Day' charity event

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Tuesday, May 16, 2023

ABINGDON, Md., May 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Nearly 70 Kiddie Academy Educational Child Care franchise locations across the country will host "Play Day for a Cause" May 20-21 and June 10-11, collecting donations to benefit local charities including Family Promise. The free events are open to the public and will feature developmentally appropriate games and physical activities for all ages.

Key Points: 
  • "Providing children with a solid foundation for good citizenship and strong social-emotional development is the heart of our Life Essentials® curriculum," said Maria Dontas, director of corporate social responsibility for Kiddie Academy.
  • "This event gives children and parents an exciting way to combine the importance of physical fitness with giving back to the community."
  • "Child development, in large part, focuses on physical activity," said Joy Turner, Kiddie Academy vice president of education.
  • For more information about Kiddie Academy, visit kiddieacademy.com .

This Week in People & Culture News: 12 Stories You Need to See

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Friday, March 10, 2023

NEW YORK, March 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- With thousands of press releases published each week, it can be difficult to keep up with everything on PR Newswire. To help journalists covering different cultural groups stay on top of the week's most newsworthy and popular releases, here's a roundup of stories from the week that shouldn't be missed.

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  • "STEM Adventures," a free community event promoting science, technology, engineering and math exploration through developmentally appropriate activities for children, ages 2 through 12, will be held at Kiddie Academy franchise locations nationwide March 18-19 and April 1-2.
    Colgate will award up to 10 educational grants that are $10,000 each to students who demonstrate a sustained commitment to their communities and are pursuing majors in Sales/Marketing or Supply Chain, through its second annual Inspire our Future scholarship program.
  • Eli Manning and The Children's Place celebrated the start of the Easter season by hand-delivering filled-to-the-brim Easter baskets to the children of Joseph M. Sanzari Children's Hospital, plus a special surprise for 7-year old patient and football super-fan, Shane McCooe.
  • Wednesday marked International Women's Day, a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women.
  • Catch up on a few of the releases related to IWD and this year's theme, #EmbraceEquity:

'STEM Adventures' to offer science-focused play at Kiddie Academy franchise locations nationwide

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Tuesday, March 7, 2023

ABINGDON, Md., March 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- More than 140 Kiddie Academy Educational Child Care franchise locations in the U.S. will host "STEM Adventures," a free community event promoting science, technology, engineering and math exploration through developmentally appropriate activities for children ages 2 through 12. The events will be held March 18-19 and April 1-2.

Key Points: 
  • "A recent survey we conducted through OnePoll found that 88% of parent respondents think it's important their child learns STEM in school," said Joy Turner, vice president of education for the Kiddie Academy brand.
  • "The educational setting of Kiddie Academy locations, combined with fun hands-on activities, offers young children positive early exposure to foundational skills."
  • The DOE highlights the importance of all children having access to STEM literacy and education, no matter where they live—an initiative Kiddie Academy fully supports.
  • To find and register at a participating Academy location, parents and caregivers can go to kiddieacademy.com/academies/event/stem-adventures/ .

Kiddie Academy experiences record growth in 2022

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Tuesday, January 24, 2023

ABINGDON, Md., Jan. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Kiddie Academy® Educational Child Care, a nationally recognized system of comprehensive educational child care franchises, grew enrollment nearly 9% system wide as the company expanded to more than 305 franchised Academy locations last year, a 7% increase over 2021. The rise in enrollments outpaced unit growth, meaning Academies, on average, served more children year over year.

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  • "Our incredible growth shows that the demand for quality child care is high, and Kiddie Academy is ready to meet it," said Joshua Frick, president of Kiddie Academy Domestic Franchising, LLC.
  • The franchise system opened 22 new Academies in 2022, expanding its footprint into Oregon and Iowa, new markets for the Kiddie Academy brand.
  • The Kiddie Academy brand also established its Community Fund in June to support educators and staff in times of hardship.
  • To support the brand's ever-evolving proprietary Life Essentials® curriculum, Kiddie Academy initiated two national surveys in 2022, gleaning insights from 4,000 parent respondents.

Alabama State Department of Education Reports Success with LINQ's Nutrition Solution, TITAN

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Wednesday, November 30, 2022

WILMINGTON, N.C. and MONTGOMERY, Ala., Nov. 30, 2022  /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Alabama State Department of Education Child Nutrition Programs (ALSDE CNP) reports growing success with its selected statewide school nutrition solution since announcing it in February 2022. TITAN, a LINQ Solution, is a nutrition management system that connects districts with state agencies. The 100% cloud-based solution allows nutrition directors to manage and maximize their meal planning systems.

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  • WILMINGTON, N.C. and MONTGOMERY, Ala., Nov. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Alabama State Department of Education Child Nutrition Programs (ALSDE CNP) reports growing success with its selected statewide school nutrition solution since announcing it in February 2022 .
  • TITAN, a LINQ Solution, is a nutrition management system that connects districts with state agencies.
  • The 100% cloud-based solution allows nutrition directors to manage and maximize their meal planning systems.
  • "We are honored to partner with the Alabama State Department of Education to provide a seamless and cost-effective solution that streamlines the delivery of food to communities throughout the state," said Matt Muller, Chief Revenue Officer.

'Play Day for a Cause' to be held at Kiddie Academy locations nationwide

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Tuesday, October 4, 2022

ABINGDON, Md., Oct. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Nearly 85 Kiddie Academy Educational Child Care franchise locations across the country will host "Play Day for a Cause" either October 15-16 or November 5-6, with donation proceeds benefiting local charities chosen by the franchisees including corporate partner Family Promise. The fun, fitness-themed, community events will feature developmentally appropriate games and physical activities for all ages.

Key Points: 
  • One charity recipient will be Kiddie Academy Domestic Franchising's national nonprofit partner, Family Promise , an organization designed to empower families experiencing homelessness.
  • Since its inception in 1981, the Kiddie Academy system has been recognized as a leading brand in educational child care.
  • Kiddie Academy Domestic Franchising, LLC is based in Maryland and there are currently 300 open Academies in the Kiddie Academy system located in 34 states and the District of Columbia.
  • Each franchised location in the Kiddie Academy system is an independently owned and operated business.