Own an Amazing Explorers Academy — where early education meets hands-on STEAM.
A meaningful investment in your community and a proven early-education model — built on a proprietary, project-based curriculum that sets AEA apart from every other childcare franchise.
See AEA in action
A short look at what makes Amazing Explorers different — real STEAM Investigation™ projects, everyday classroom moments, and the live camera transparency that builds parent trust. This is the model families choose and franchisees are proud to run.
Begin Your JourneyThree things that set us apart
STEAM Investigation™ Curriculum
Proprietary, project-based learning at the core — children work in teams on real, hands-on challenges rather than worksheets, building critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication. Extended through signature programs like STEAM Cuisine and STEAM Sports.
Live Classroom Transparency
In-classroom cameras with remote parent viewing — a trust and safety feature none of the major competitors lead with. It's a genuine differentiator that drives enrollment and gives families peace of mind every day.
One Academy, Every Age & Stage
Infant through school-age and Summer Camp under one roof — families never age out of AEA as their child grows. That means longer average enrollment per family and steadier, more predictable revenue for the franchisee.
What AEA provides
Site Selection, Real Estate & SBA Financing Guidance
Training & Curriculum Implementation
Marketing, Enrollment & Local Launch Support
Ongoing Operations & Technology
The investment at a glance
- Total initial investment: $1,150,500 – $6,553,000 (single Academy)
- Initial franchise fee: $100,000
- Royalty: 7% of gross sales
- Ad Fund + Local Marketing: 1% + 0.5% of gross sales
- Area Development Fee (multi-unit): $150,000 – $500,000 (3–10 units)
Pre-eligible for SBA 7(a) financing
Amazing Explorers Academy is an SBA-approved franchise system. New buyers are pre-eligible to apply for SBA 7(a) financing toward startup costs, real estate, and working capital — lowering the barrier to ownership on a premium early-education brand.
Priority markets open now
We're actively developing single- and multi-unit territories across high-growth regions. A few of our current priority markets:
The STEAM curriculum is what sold me — it's a real, differentiated product families actively seek out, not just another daycare. That's what makes this a business worth building.
Frequently asked
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Let's talk about bringing AEA to your market.
A meaningful investment and a proven early-education model, together. Tell us a little about yourself and our franchise team will reach out to start the conversation.