BrightStar Care
A higher standard of early childhood care and education
Franchise Overview
Overview
BrightStar Care is a nationally recognized franchise specializing in early childhood education and daycare services. Founded with the mission to provide exceptional, personalized care for young learners, BrightStar Care centers operate on a proven model that promotes the healthy emotional, physical, and cognitive development of every child. Each location employs certified educators, modern curriculum resources, and provides a safe, welcoming environment, delivering high-value daycare and learning programs for families.
Key Features
BrightStar Care stands out for its:
- Accredited, play-based curricula supporting early literacy and STEM skills
- Flexible full-time and part-time care options for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers
- Comprehensive safety and cleanliness protocols
User Experience
Families choose BrightStar Care because of its small class sizes, individualized learning plans, and welcoming, open environments that encourage children to explore and grow. Parents appreciate ongoing communication and digital tools for seamless engagement, while children benefit from a curriculum that prepares them for elementary school success.
Market Opportunity
The need for trusted, high-quality daycare solutions continues to rise nationwide. BrightStar Care offers a robust franchise model with territory options in prime urban and suburban markets, making it an attractive investment for those passionate about making a positive difference for children and families.
Franchise Requirements
| Initial Franchise Fee | $50,000 |
| Total Investment | $300,000 - $500,000 |
| Royalty Fee | 5% of gross sales |
| Marketing Fee | 2% of gross sales |
| Contract Term | 10 years, renewable |
| Net Worth Requirement | $600,000 minimum |
| Liquid Capital Required | $175,000 minimum |
| Experience | Some experience in business management or education preferred |
Established
2002
Total Units
350+ locations
Headquarters
Gurnee, IL, USA
Staffing
12-18 employees per center
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