Kiddie Academy

Concept Statement:
At Kiddie Academy®, we awaken the possibilities through nurturing, learning and fun. By blending these things together, we ensure that our students are constantly stimulated, constantly interested, constantly growing. Our curriculum incorporates character development and life skills, reinforced with our family style dining and creative play. Kiddie Academy's proven operating system and proprietary curriculum are accredited by AdvancedED, confirming our commitment to quality education and to the highest standards in child care.

Start-up Assistance:
Kiddie Academy offers a variety of third party financing options and is registered with the SBA and the VetFran program. Our multi-step development process supports you through the steps of securing financing, site selection, construction, licensing, training, pre-launch and ramp-up.

Academy Design:
Kiddie Academy's signature building is designed to give families a Kiddie Academy® branded experience while allowing you to design and construct your academy to meet your local codes and marketplace needs within your protected territory. Our expert real estate and construction teams will support your site selection and academy construction activities, whether you choose to pursue a build to suit lease, purchase option, or in-line conversion.

Training and Support:
Kiddie Academy delivers high quality initial and ongoing training and support, including four weeks of initial training, 15 days of director training, ongoing refresher training programs and site visits. We combine the best in classroom and hands-on learning experiences, ensuring skill acquisition, retention and real world application.

History:
Based in Abingdon, Maryland, Kiddie Academy has been a leader in child care education for more than 28 years. There are currently 104 Kiddie Academy® facilities located in more than 20 states, including 100 franchised and four company-owned academies. Approximately 60 additional centers are in various stages of development, with 20 to 30 new locations slated to open each year. Kiddie Academy, which is privately held, intends to reach 200 Academies by 2012, with all future growth coming via franchising.

Criteria:
There is a minimum requirement of $150K liquidity and $500K net worth.

(* For fiscal year ended September 27, 2009 and for academies open more than 18 months with a capacity of 140 or more children.)