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ABOUT KLA SCHOOLS

  • How much it costs
  • Why KLA Schools? Why Now?
  • What Sets KLA Schools Apart?
  • Why You?
  • Why Franchisees and Parents Love the Brand
$1,121,000 - $5,934,750
Start-Up Cost
$78,500
Initial Franchise Fee
6%
Royalty

* This information is not intended as an offer to sell, or the solicitation of an offer to buy, a franchise. It is for information purposes only. An offer is made only by a Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) in those jurisdictions that require it. Currently, the following states regulate the offer and sale of franchises: California, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin. If you are a resident of or want to locate a franchise in one of these states, we will not offer you a franchise unless and until we have complied with applicable pre-sale registration and disclosure requirements in your jurisdiction. The information contained in this website is not inconsistent with our FDD. This advertisement is not an offering. An offering can only be made by a prospectus filed first with the appropriate state regulatory agencies. Such filing does not constitute approval by those states.

The early childhood education segment is expected to exceed $467 billion by 2030, indicating demand is as strong as ever — and continuing to grow. In addition to market strength, KLA Schools franchisees benefit from the unique approach to education found in each school. Heavily influenced by the Reggio Emilia philosophy, which encourages child-led learning, KLA Schools cater to highly educated families that prioritize quality learning for their students.

For prospective owners, the time is always right to invest. Awareness about the value of high quality early education is growing, and more and more families are investing in their children’s futures, meaning the child care and early education industries offer remarkable stability.

KLA Schools offers a truly distinctive experience for owners, educators, students and their families. The Reggio Emilia approach prioritizes individualized learning and nurturing children’s natural curiosity to offer a more engaging, impactful learning experience. By focusing on this approach and employing highly educated teachers, KLA Schools creates a learning environment like no other.

Comprehensive support from the franchisor makes the development and operation process even simpler. The team is committed to helping each owner with everything from finding the right location to ensuring they have the tools they need to succeed long-term. And with a competitive royalty structure, owners are set up for profitability from the start.

You understand the importance of education. You see children as curious, intelligent beings with high potential to learn and grow. If you’re scale-minded, eager to connect with your community and passionate about business, you can succeed with KLA Schools.

While some franchisees have previous experience in the education sector and find great success in partnering with experienced businesspeople, experience in the education sector is not strictly necessary to succeed with KLA Schools.

Franchisees love KLA Schools because they get to grow with a brand that inspires loyalty. Parents consistently share their positive experiences and the impact the program has had on their children’s development. This is incredibly fulfilling for owners, but it also encourages word-of-mouth referrals, benefiting the school’s continued growth.

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KLA Schools stands out from other early childhood education businesses by offering high-quality education alongside a supportive, thoughtfully designed environment to foster optimal learning. Our curriculum follows the highly regarded Reggio Emilia Approach, a child-centered method that promotes exploration, collaboration, and creativity, empowering children to become confident, independent thinkers from an early age. All our locations are designed with intentionality and care, featuring modern, open-concept spaces filled with natural light, organic materials, and soft colors for a warm, welcoming feel. These carefully curated places help stimulate curiosity, making each classroom an extension of the child’s imagination.

We also ensure operational excellence through our unique KLA Quality Standards Report, which measures quality across every Operating Category within a school. Each standard is clearly marked as MET or NOT MET, with defined actions to take when improvements are needed. This process creates consistent, high-quality operations that lead to happy parents, children, and staff.

Executive Q&A
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Executive Q&A with Roberto Ortega, President and CEO of KLA Schools

Roberto Ortega never set out to become a franchisor. He and his wife simply wanted to open schools that made a real difference in children’s lives. But after seeing the impact their early KLA Schools were having, it became clear there was a bigger opportunity. 

“We realized there must be others like us—people who dream of owning their own school but don’t know how,” Ortega told 1851 Franchise’s Nick Powills on an episode of “The Franchisor Hot Seat.” “That’s when we started looking into franchising, so we could share the recipe for our success and help others go into business for themselves, doing something meaningful — educating and preparing children for elementary school.”

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Franchise with KLA!

How much liquid capital do you have available to invest? *
Why are you interested in opening your own KLA Schools Franchise? *