Last Updated on August 4, 2012 by DeanR
Tutor Time Franchise Information
Tutor Time is a franchise for a child care learning center. It was founded in 1988 and started franchising in 1990. Their first location was opened in Boca Raton, Florida.
They have dedicated their time helping student’s educational development, sparking imagination, and building self esteem while providing an environment that is safe and loving.
Their curriculum, Time LilfeSmart, believes that in their own ways, every child is smart. The programs are designed for children aged six years old to 12 years old. Their focus is on helping every child meet their educational and developmental needs through a process that lets them advance at their own pace. Their mission is to provide a caring and safe environment that is suitable for learning for children and help develop relationships with family that will aid in making a better quality of life. They now have more than 200 locations in the United States, Indonesia, Hong Kong, and Portugal.
What are the key topics in their curriculum at Tutor Time?
They have WordSmart for reading, story-telling, and writing; MathSmart for patterns, numbers, and logical thinking; BodySmart for movement, physical activity, and expression of the body; DesignSmart for building, visualization, design, and drawing; MusicSmart is for singing, rhythm, and creating music; NatureSmart for learning about living things and the natural world; PeopleSmart for learning about sensitivity to others, working with others, and leadership; And MeSmart for getting in touch with their own thoughts and personal feelings.
What programs do they offer at Tutor Time?
They have summer camps. For children aged six weeks to five years old, they introduce them to school aged programs through visitors and special activities which they call school-readiness program. They have different programs for those aged six to 12 years old. For ArtTime camp, they encourage critical thinking and let them express themselves through art. For SportTime camp, they intend to have the children apply language and math skills in real life situations. For NatureTime camp, it includes making a community garden. For RhythmTime camp, they challenge them to construct their own music using their choice of device. For AnimalTime camp, it’s goal is to teach children more about animals and they will end the camp making their own scale model of their favourite animal. For CookingTime camp, they teach children about the “fuel of life” and incorporate math and measurements. For StageTime camp, they plan, write, and put on their own show.
Cost and requirements on running a Tutor Time franchise
You need to have a net worth of $500,000 and a total liquid asset of at least $100,000. Expect to be investing about $382,000 to $2,700,000. The cost of Tutor Time franchise fee is $110,000 with an on-going royalty fee of 6%. This is for a renewable 15 year term agreement. You will need about 15 to 30 employees to run one location. They allow multi-unit ownership and absentee ownership.
What is included in the franchise package?
There will be two weeks training at the headquarters, two weeks at your location, and two to four weeks at an operating facility. You will be receiving newsletters and a toll free phone number. You will be given access to the internet and to assistance at the grand opening. Expect to be attending meeting and receiving occasional field evaluations. For marketing support, there will be ad slicks, co-op advertising, regional advertising, and national media.
Tutor Time Contact Details
You may reach them at:
Phone: (877) 684-1613