By EFTeam Just two decades ago, there wasn’t as much craze for preschool education as it is currently right here in India, wouldn’t you agree? So much so that back in 2020, a report came out and as per that data, we came to know that India’s preschool sector is sized or valued at about INR 250 billion, which is just an insanely huge number if you think about it for a sec. And sure enough, the growth is going on as we speak, so it surely is a good idea to capitalize on that, don’t you think? Well, that is precisely why we’re here with a list of the top 10 preschool franchises in India as of 2025. So, here we go then.
1. Kidzee
Kidzee is a preschool chain with more than 2000 centres in India, so no doubt it is one of the biggest ones out there, you know? For those who don’t know, you see, Zee Learn runs Kidzee and has been in the education field for more than 15 years. To start a Kidzee franchise, you will have to invest Rs. 12 to Rs. 20 lakhs. And just know that the franchise fee is Rs. 2 to Rs. 3 lakhs. If you start a Kidzee Franchise, you will earn back all your money in about 1 to 2 years. Kidzee has its own special way of teaching called “ILLUME” which makes education fun, you know?
2. EuroKidsEuro
Next on the list, India has over 1,200 centres of another famous preschool franchise for kids, and yes, we’re actually referring to EuroKids, which is becoming super famous these days. Like, if you’re someone interested enough already and want to open a EuroKids franchise, you will need an investment of Rs 15 to 25 lakhs and a franchisee fee of Rs 5 to 10 lakhs, which isn’t very affordable though, but still, you likely won’t die down because it is such a well-known brand so chances are you’ll get a steady number of students.
3. Bachpan Play School
Alright, how about this one where if you wish to have an affordable preschool franchise, then Bachpan Play School is kinda the way to go. Why exactly? Oh, well, for now, Bachpan has more than 1,200 classroom facilities in India and is one of the few that uses Augmented Reality (AR) in it. Really? Oh, yes!! And as for the franchise details here, you see, if you want to open a Bachpan franchise, invest ₹10 to 15 lakhs, ₹3 lakh is the franchise fee.
4. Hello Kids
Another affordable one? Oh, well with this one, with ₹5-10 lakhs of investment, you can get started, the franchise fees cost just ₹1 lakh. The best bit with this one? Hello Kids doesn’t charge any royalty fees like most franchises, which means you get to earn more, how about that now? And yes, with them, most franchisees recover their initial investment in a year or two. They give training, and guidance on curriculum, branding, etc.
5. Little Millennium
Alright, so right here in India, well, Little Millennium is kinda another good or best franchising opportunity in the preschool space. Why we listed this one? Well, first of all, the franchisor follows a unique child development method known as the ‘Seven Petal Approach’. And then, with his one, the estimated investment to start a Little Millennium franchise is ₹10 to 15 lakhs, that’s all! And if you’re a parent, well, just know that this preschool works on your child’s thinking, feeling and social behaviour development processes.
6. SHEMROCK Preschools
Next? Well, how about a special one? You see, SHEMROCK is a 30-year-old preschool brand of India with 750+ branches. They have a safe place where kids learn happily. You can start a SHEMROCK preschool by investing between ₹12-18 lakhs and paying a franchise fee of ₹3 to 5 lakhs, that’s pretty much it. Most people recover their investment in about two years, which is just impressive if you think about it for a sec.
7. Kangaroo Kids
No doubt, Kangaroo Kids sounds like a fun name, but this is a high-end preschool brand that delivers a global quality level of teaching, and that’s why it has over 100 centres in India, though, mainly in big cities. If you want to open a Kangaroo Kids franchise, then you will need to invest ₹20 to 30 lakhs. And sure enough, because it is an upscale preschool, it normally takes 2 to 3 years to recover your investment. Why this one? Simple actually, you see, the school offers a play-based learning approach that helps develop creativity and thinking.
8. Podar Jumbo Kids
And then, we don’t know if YOU know that Podar Jumbo Kids comes under the reputed Podar Education Network which has been actively functioning for more than 90 years. It has a strong presence in major cities and smaller towns. To open a franchise of Podar Jumbo Kids, it will require an investment of ₹15 to 25 lakhs for the franchise fee of ₹4 to 5 lakhs. Just keep in mind though, with them, most franchise holders get their money back in two years, which is just impressively fast.
9. The Tree House
Without a single doubt, yes, the Tree House is a popular preschool brand, particularly in smaller cities. How big are they? Oh, well, they have over 300 centres across India, how about that now? As for some franchise details here, you see, it will take a franchise investment of ₹8 to 12 lakhs and a franchise fee of ₹2 to 3 lakhs to start this brand. Again, just like some other good options, most people make back their money in about 1 to 2 years, that’s all!
10. Smartkidz Educare
And last on the list, well, Smartkidz Educare is a somewhat growing fast preschool franchise that has 200+ centres across India. It is recognized as low-cost yet offers high-quality education. You’ll need to invest ₹6 to 12 lakhs with a franchise fee of ₹1 to 2 lakhs. Why this one though, well, Smartkidz has a semi-Montessori approach, which means it is partly Montessori.
Conclusion
That is pretty much it. If it is preschool education you’re interested in at the moment, you know, to dive in and capitalize on that, then sure enough, you can go with these preschool franchise options right here in India. So yes, give this list a good thought.