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Hopscotch Montessori Franchise
Build a premium preschool business — profitable, meaningful, and globally relevant
Join an international network of Montessori schools across New York, Toronto, Kyiv, and London.
With over 18 years of hands-on experience, we help partners launch and operate high-quality schools in major cities — combining strong financial performance with real social impact. This is your opportunity to create your dream space that generates $1M–$3M annually while shaping the next generation of creative problem-solvers and empathetic critical thinkers.
With over 18 years of hands-on experience, we help partners launch and operate high-quality schools in major cities — combining strong financial performance with real social impact. This is your opportunity to create your dream space that generates $1M–$3M annually while shaping the next generation of creative problem-solvers and empathetic critical thinkers.
A business model that combines profit and purpose
Education is one of the most resilient and in-demand sectors globally. At the same time, families are actively seeking values-driven early education with a high level of service. Hopscotch Montessori operates at the intersection of premium quality, international communities, and urban family demand.
Our schools serve:
However, launching such a school from scratch is complex:
Which is why we provide a structured, experience-based system that guides you through all of it. You are not starting from zero. You are building on a model already proven in real competitive markets.
Our schools serve:
- high-income families
- expats and international professionals
- globally minded communities
However, launching such a school from scratch is complex:
- finding the right location
- designing the space
- navigating licensing
- building a team
- achieving enrollment
Which is why we provide a structured, experience-based system that guides you through all of it. You are not starting from zero. You are building on a model already proven in real competitive markets.
Why Hopscotch?
A meaningful mission and a valuable long-term asset
You are not just building a business.
You are:
You are not just building a business.
You are:
- сreating a space where children develop holistically, receiving excellent academic preparation, real-life skills, mindfulness, and sustainability.
- contributing to your local community by supporting families in their most important life stage
- building a thriving working environment where everyone feels accepted and motivated.
Established campuses in New York, Toronto, and Kyiv
→ strong margins (up to ~20%), recurring revenue, and potential for multi-unit growth
→ strong margins (up to ~20%), recurring revenue, and potential for multi-unit growth
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Full franchise system
→ not just trademark, but operations, training center, and ongoing support
→ not just trademark, but operations, training center, and ongoing support
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300+ families, 30+ languages
→ strong product-market fit in international communities, and beloved brand
→ strong product-market fit in international communities, and beloved brand
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18+ years of operational experience
→ across different countries, tax systems, and regulatory environments
→ across different countries, tax systems, and regulatory environments
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What You Get is A Complete Operational Ecosystem
We provide everything required to launch and run your school:
Ongoing Support
- biweekly strategic calls (first year)
- monthly leadership coaching
- continuous training for your administrators and teachers
Operations & Management
- full operational playbooks and frameworks
- CRM system tailored for schools
- team structure and hiring support
- communications protocols
Marketing & Enrollment
- market & demographic research
- positioning strategy
- launch campaigns
- brand materials
Design & Construction Guidance
- architectural standards
- space planning
- contractor and supplier recommendations
Legal & Setup Support
- franchise documentation
- licensing guidance
- lease and landlord support
- HR templates
Business & Financial System
- financial models and ROI planning
- pricing strategy (tuition, salaries)
- budgeting and forecasting tools
- loan support
How we prepare you for success
Training & Launch
We don’t expect you to “figure it out”. We train you step by step:
1. Leadership Training (3 months)
2. On-site Immersion
3. Team Training (5 days)
4. Pre-opening Support
1. Leadership Training (3 months)
- online + personal mentorship
- for owners and management
- through our own Hopscotch Hub training center
2. On-site Immersion
- observe real school operations
- learn on practical cases
3. Team Training (5 days)
- on-site before launch by our experts
4. Pre-opening Support
- location selection
- design & construction
- hiring & setup
- opening checklist
Example Financial Projection
Ramp-Up & Performance by Year for a 7-Classroom Montessori School in Miami
- Occupancy: 65% → 90%
- Monthly Revenue: $206,800 → $288,200
- Monthly Net Profit: $28,500 → $88,900
- Occupancy: 90% → 100%
- Monthly Revenue: $288,200 → $319,000
- Monthly Net Profit: $88,900 → $117,500
- Occupancy: 20% → 65%
- Monthly Revenue: $63,800 → $206,800
- Monthly Net Profit: –$79,200 → +$28,500
Year 1 (Months 1–12)
Launch & Enrollment Growth
Launch & Enrollment Growth
Year 2 (Months 13–24)
Stabilization
Stabilization
Year 3 (Months 25–36)
Full Capacity
Full Capacity
- Lump sum payment: $100,000
- Royalties: 7% of gross receipts of the school
- Break-even: During Year 2
- Full stabilization: ~24–30 months
- Peak Monthly Net Profit: ~$117,500
By year 3
- Total Revenue: $7,240,200
- Total Expense: $6,162,024
- Total Net Profit: $1,462,384
Key Points
Who This Is For
- Build a meaningful legacy
- Become part of an internationally recognized brand with full support
- Unpack your leader and visioner potential
Committed Entrepreneurs
- Diversify into a long-term returns business
- Build a scalable, predictable income source
- Combine real estate + a business that converts it
Investors & Franchise Operators
- Increase property value and yield
- Activate underperforming spaces
- Add an attractive infrastructure for tenants
Real Estate Owners
Every journey begins with the first step
Please complete the form to receive our Franchise Kit and schedule a welcome call.
FAQ
No. Most of our partners come from business, real estate, or investment backgrounds, not education. We provide full operational systems, leadership training (3 months), team training before launch, and ongoing support. Your role is to lead the business, not to teach.
This is not a passive investment. We are looking for partners who take ownership and are engaged at a strategic level. However, you do not need to manage daily school operations.
You act as the owner of the school, who:
Still, if you’re ready for a more on-site role, present at school to build culture and community yourself, we will support you every step on the way.
You act as the owner of the school, who:
- supervises the leadership team: executive director, academic director, administrator, etc.
- oversees performance and financial results
- builds long-term vision and growth strategy
Still, if you’re ready for a more on-site role, present at school to build culture and community yourself, we will support you every step on the way.
Yes — this is one of the most critical parts, and we support you throughout:
- location evaluation and strategy
- landlord communication and lease guidance
- architectural planning and design standards
- construction consultation
- supplier recommendations
On average: 12−18 months, depending on location readiness, construction scope, and licensing timelines. We provide a structured roadmap to keep the process efficient and predictable.
The key drivers are enrollment levels, tuition pricing (which is market-dependent), and school capacity. More classrooms require higher initial investments and longer periods to reach full capacity, but they ultimately yield greater profits. Our structured enrollment strategy ensures a return on investment within 36−48 months with margins up to 20%, depending on the school’s size.
Yes, you can start with one school and then expand to multiple locations or grow into regional / master franchise roles if the market has room for that.
We focus on large urban markets, areas with strong family demand, and high-income communities. Each location is evaluated together with our team to ensure viability — if your initial desired city doesn’t work out, we will help you find a more favorable opportunity.
Yes — ongoing support is a core part of our model.
You receive:
You receive:
- biweekly strategic calls (first year)
- monthly coaching sessions
- continuous training via Hopscotch Hub
- operational, hiring, financial, and marketing guidance
Most education franchises provide:
brand + basic guidance
We provide:
brand + basic guidance
We provide:
- a fully structured operational system
- hands-on launch and ongoing support
- training platform for your entire team
- our own CRM system
- real experience from international markets
We look for people who:
- have a business or investment mindset
- value quality and long-term brand building
- want to create something meaningful in their community
- are ready to follow a structured system