Franchising details
Brand Overview and Educational Focus
Little Learners is a renowned franchise specializing in early childhood education through creative messy play activities designed to nurture foundational writing and motor skills in children from birth to preschool age. Rooted in the innovative curriculum featuring ‘The Mark Makers’ characters, the brand uniquely blends play and education using mediums such as painting, play dough, scribbling, and dance to foster children’s development. Operating from over 30 locations in both the UK and Australia, the franchise emphasizes fun and engagement while supporting children’s fine and gross motor skill development, essential for writing readiness.
Franchise Model and Market Position
The business model is a hybrid structure, combining elements of franchising and company-owned operations, delivering great flexibility to entrepreneurs. Franchisees operate primarily through portable class sessions held in community venues like schools, libraries, and church halls rather than from fixed premises. This approach minimizes overhead costs and enables operations with limited capital investment. The brand enjoys national and international recognition, having earned multiple prestigious awards including Highly Commended for Franchisor of the Year and Business Growth of the Year, which affirm its strong market presence and growth potential.
Support, Training, and Franchisee Experience
Franchisees benefit from comprehensive training and continual operational support including access to an extensive online E-Hub with manuals, training videos, and marketing tools. Annual conferences and regular communications, such as webinars and live streams, foster community and knowledge-sharing within the franchise network. Franchisees are actively supported by regional coordinators who provide hands-on assistance, enabling both new and existing franchisees to effectively plan, market, and run diverse classes and events, while also maintaining strong customer engagement and business development.
Franchise costs and details
Training and support
Comprehensive and ongoing training is provided via an online E-Hub containing videos, manuals, marketing materials, and operational resources. Franchisees also benefit from in-depth operational manuals, online training videos, webinars, regular updates through newsletters, and support from regional coordinators. Annual conferences enable networking and additional learning with business speakers invited to enhance franchisee growth.
