A mind is a fire to be kindled

“A mind is a fire to be kindled, not a vessel to be filled. ” - Plutarch Kinderpillar – Preschool & Daycare Franchise Offer

Current Preschool Market Ø Market approximately $1 billion and expected to increase to $3 billion by 2020, registering a high 28% annual growth. Ø 100 million children in the age group of 2 -6 years old Ø Only 12% of children between ages 2 -5 are going to preschool in urban areas

Drivers of Market Ø 3/4 th of India’s population is below 35 years Ø More working women and an increasing number of nuclear families Ø Increase in disposable income and rising demand for quality preschool education Ø Education is second biggest expenditure of middle class households.

Benefits of Preschool Education Ø Raj Chetty, Harvard Economist, finds that adults who had high quality early childhood education have much higher incomes in adulthood. Ø Performance on tests in kindergarten is “highly correlated with outcomes such as earnings at age 27, college attendance, home ownership and retirement savings. ”

Kinderpillar Philosophy Ø Fosters children’s exploration and inquiry and encourages active learning through play Ø Personalised Education System that recognizes the individuality of each child both in thought and action thereby nurtured to grow at the right pace Ø Assist children attain social, emotional, linguistic, physical and cognitive goals. Ø Inspire a lifelong love of learning and prepare children for life Ø Creating an inspiring and nurturing learning environment for young children, empowering them to grow self-confidence and take initiative Ø Safety and hygiene are our top priority

Prof. Ellen Booth Church - Our Mentor Ø Kinderpillar curriculum is designed by Prof. Ellen Booth Church, an early childhood education expert from the USA, with over 30 years experience Ø Guides and supports the academic team on an ongoing basis, monitors the administration of the education program, upgrades curriculum, advises on teaching aids, learning material and infrastructure. Ø Ellen has consulted for channels like Disney and HBO, Barnes and Nobles child kids expert, author of books published by Scholastic. “To me, …Early Childhood is an approach to life as well as my profession. Just like a young child, I choose to live my life with my eyes open in wonder of each passing moment. . . to see each experience as an opportunity to learn. . . and to play every chance I can get. ”-Ellen Booth Church

Brain-based and Developmentally Appropriate Ø We believe “the first 2, 000 days are critical, ” as not only is the Curriculum Ø Ø crucial period when much of the development in the brain happens but also is the opportune time to lay the right foundation for lifelong learning which leads to a successful future World-class Curriculum, developed in line with the most recent research on early learning and child development. Program is a unique blend of brain-based research and creative teaching techniques which inspires children to learn Material for our preschool supports developing a child’s social and motor skills, expands their vocabulary and enhances reading readiness. Systematic implementation of brain-based strategies that lay emphasis on emotion, thematic instruction, differentiated learning, movement, and the use of mental models.

What makes Kinderpillar UNIQUE Ø Received the prestigious National Education Excellence Award from ASSOCHAM as Best Preschool Chain of the Year, presented by Dr. M. M. Pallam Raju, Hon’ble HRD Minister GOI Ø Children will have access to exclusive soft toys and story books, which have been conceptualized and designed around our mascot NEO Ø Extensively collaborate with parents, teachers, staff, and franchisees to provide world class education, facilities and services to our preschoolers

What makes Kinderpillar UNIQUE Academic Head – Arvinder kaur presenting the Bouquet to Hon’ble. Governor of Punjab & Haryana and Administrator of UT - Chandigarh Prof. Kaptan Singh Solanki Ø Integrates the best educational theories and practices of the United States with the rich cultural values of India Ø Being a child first preschool, we place a child at the centre of all we do

Ambience Ø Standardized state-of the-art infrastructure and ambience designed with the primary mission of raising educational standards in preschools across India Ø We simplify a parent’s tough decision - to place their child in the care of an education provider that they can trust by providing a child friendly, bright and inspiring, safe and hygienic stimulating learning environment. Ø Provided developmentally appropriate educational tools and aids along with furniture designed for maximum comfort Ø Spacious and well-equipped smart classrooms with designated skill development areas that encourage children to build upon their natural curiosity and creativity Ø Designed for an excellent Teacher to Child ratio in classrooms.

Teacher Training Ø Innovative practical based training with emphasis on classroom skills and enhanced teaching competencies embracing contemporary teaching methodologies Ø Teachers updated and trained upon changes in the curriculum and developments in best practice Ø Extensive training offered to teachers so that they nurture children as independent thinkers and problem solvers Ø Trained to motivate and stimulate children to develop a lifelong passion for learning and playing well, by making teaching-learning a joyful experience Ø Through patience and understanding , assist in developing the social and communication skills of children in an enriched child friendly environment Ø Trained to observe, assess and record each child's progress, in their most formative educational years and share the knowledge gained with

What We Offer to Franchisees Ø Comprehensive Standard Operations Manual and Ambience Manual Ø Provide regular training sessions to keep franchisees abreast of the latest developments in early childhood education and processes. Ø Offer a robust business model, combined with our goodwill, an attractive return on investment and low break-even point Ø 24 x 7 x 365 helpline for customer support and feedback Ø Focusing on three primary educational segments including Preschool, Daycare, and After-School programs Ø Design state-of-the-art preschools, committed to producing positive outcomes for all stakeholders through quality early childhood education. “Children learn as they play. Most importantly, in play children learn how to learn. ” ~ O. Fred Donaldson

Kinderpillar Franchise Advantage Ø On-going training and support including: Marketing, Branch Development, Administrative, Accounting and Online Support Ø Access to an internationally recognised preschool chain with proprietary systems and techniques Ø Proven successful and easy-to-operate model in a recession-proof industry Ø Consistency in the delivery of education and services to both children and the brand's franchisees through our experience and knowledge Ø Merge pedagogical understanding with practitioner's insight to provide holistic education across our preschools Ø Support of India’s leading international education consulting organization and a US early childhood education expert

Desired Franchisee Profile Ø A passion for education Ø Love and respect for children and their families Ø 2, 000 -5, 000 Sq. Ft. at a premium location Ø An entrepreneurial spirit and strong desire to succeed Ø Good interpersonal skills and the willingness to share the brand’s belief in becoming the foremost preschool across India Ø “Come join us for the joy of imparting quality early childhood education. . . the Kinderpillar way” – Proud to be awarded India’s Best Preschool Chain, not the largest!

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What More Could We Ask For…. Ø What our Franchise Partners are saying Proud to own a Kinderpillar franchise and be a part of the Best Preschool Chain in India. Being handheld from getting started to launch and 24/7 support now, what more could I ask for from Team Kinderpillar. Their commitment to quality early childhood education, business processes and a child first program, gives us a competitive edge. We look forward to continued success and expansion into newer territories! Siddhartha Dhundhara - Abohar Ø What our Parents are saying We are happy with the learning outcomes and more importantly, my child is happy going to school… what more could we ask for as parents! Mohit Bansal father of Bhavit

Financials Franchise Requisites Space Requirement Minimum 1500 to 5000 Sq. Ft. Covered (Owned or leased) With open space, in prime residential area. Franchise Fee INR 2. 5 to 3. 5 Lakh + Taxes. (Depends on City / Locality) Equipments, Ambience, Furniture INR 8 - 15 Lacs approx. (Depending on City / and pre-requisites for set-up of Locality / Condition of premises etc. ) your school. Royalty 18% Royalty. Division Franchisee /Master Franchisee 6 Lakh / 15 Lakh + Taxes as Applicable.

Kinderpillar Preschool Chandigarh “Deep inside you know how to be you, as a seed knows how to be a mighty tree. ” Suzanne Harril KINDERPILLAR - IVY LEAGUE KIDS, SCO 83 -84 , Sector 17 D, Chandigarh 160017 - INDIA. franchise@kinderpillar. com l www. kinderpillar. com l 0091 8559055555