An Education Franchise Dedicated to Discovery
At Discovery Point, we believe it is the role of the franchisor to offer the franchisee a turnkey business opportunity. That means we don’t leave franchisees to figure things out for themselves. Rather, it means our daycare center franchise offers a thorough and dependable support system for our franchisees to rely on in their pursuit of success as business owners. By providing the tools both for high-quality care and smooth business operations, we put each location in the best position for success.
Our support doesn’t simply end when location business begins. Instead, our support is there for our franchisees whenever they need it. Our small size means our franchisees get thorough, personalized support at each and every location. In fact, our in-house operations support staff have over 100 years in franchise education experience. That sort of resource is invaluable to owners looking to thrive in this field.
Real Estate & Financing Support
We assist new franchisees with their site selection. We also take into consideration many factors concerning each site. As we evaluate a property, we consider the following:
- Property size
- Zoning
- Visibility
- Parking
- Traffic
We also conduct demographic analyses of the surrounding area, which includes the number and age of the children and the adult population, residential communities, household income, competitors, retail development in the area, and more. Banks and lending institutions are attracted to the child development industry and to Discovery Point – specifically due to the stability of the daycare center franchise industry and the record of success – and they have several loan options available.
SBA Inclusion
Discovery Point Franchising, Inc., a leading franchisor of quality, affordable child development centers throughout the Southeast U.S. and currently expanding into the South Central States, has been selected for inclusion in the SBA Registry.
To appear on the SBA Registry, Discovery Point submitted detailed operational and financial information, including the current FDD, to the SBA for review and approval as a Nationally Approved SBA Franchise Concept.
Contractor Evaluation & Construction Support
Discovery Point begins each new project using our proprietary building design and site layout. Our team will investigate the local government requirements for your location and building and will incorporate any required modifications into your plans.
We remove all of the stress from the construction process. The Discovery Point construction team will apply for and obtain all of the permits needed for your project and will use our knowledge and years of experience to qualify and hire the right contractor. We oversee the entire project from start to finish, including obtaining the Certificate of Occupancy (CO).
Training & Licensing
As part of our training program, new Discovery Point franchisee owners are able to experience the interaction between parents, children, and staff. The training is led by the Discovery Point operations team, which has over 100 years of experience in the child care industry and daycare center franchise development.
The Discovery Point training program is a detailed four-week program that teaches our new owners the following:
- State regulations
- Marketing & advertising
- Staff scheduling
- Other industry-related topics
Initial training is also provided for the management staff and lead teachers in an operational Discovery Point training center. Discovery Point establishes communications with the appropriate state child care licensing agencies to facilitate the licensing of the center.
Over the years, we have developed long-standing relationships with state licensing consultants and assist new franchisees with the written application for the state child care license. We provide new franchisees with valuable information and guidance regarding the orientations and training required by the state.
Center Operations Support
Discovery Point offers franchisees continuing support with an in-house operations support staff that has over 100 years of experience in franchise education. Each child development center has an operations manager to assist with any questions franchisees may have. They utilize their expertise to assist with the day-to-day operations of the center and ensure franchisees are equipped to succeed.
The operations staff offers the following:
Regularly scheduled Quality Assurance visits
Onsite staff development trainings
Live operational software support
Marketing Support
The Discovery Point marketing team brings advertising experience and resources directly to our daycare center franchise owners. We will help amplify your center’s name and brand throughout your community using professional marketing materials and online platforms.
Through partnerships with third party vendors and industry experts in the form of advertising agencies, website development teams, and print vendors, we provide a comprehensive marketing approach that positions your center for heightened visibility and success.
Our marketing services include:
- Grand opening marketing strategy and materials
- Website
- Social media
- Customizable marketing materials
- Local marketing strategy
