Alright, if you’ve been spiraling down the “start your own business” side of YouTube or Instagram lately, chances are you’ve stumbled upon Preschool Franchise. And if you’re here, I’m guessing the Hello Kids name popped up more than once. Fair. They’re everywhere. But before you dive in and sign anything, here’s the low-key breakdown. No corporate lingo. No fake hype. Just the real deal.
Hello Kids – What’s the Vibe?
They’re kind of like the budget airline of the preschool world: affordable, accessible, and surprisingly decent. Over 1,000+ centers across India. That’s not small potatoes.
Their pitch is simple: You start with around ₹3–5 lakhs, you don’t pay ongoing royalty fees, and you get to run a preschool with a known brand name. Boom. You’re in business.
But here’s the thing — just because they say “low investment” doesn’t mean “low effort.” You’re still running a school. With actual toddlers. And their parents.
So, What Do You Get?
Not just a name. You get:
- Pre-set curriculum & teaching materials
- Help with interiors and setup
- Staff training programs
- A “starter kit” (think uniforms, books, toys, that kinda stuff)
- Some marketing support (though don’t expect them to run Facebook ads for you)
It’s like buying a recipe with pre-measured ingredients — but you still have to cook it right, serve it hot, and make sure no one’s allergic to peanuts.
Is It Actually Profitable?
Short answer? It can be. But you’ll need to work for it.
Say you enroll 40 kids at ₹2,000/month. That’s ₹80,000. If you’re in a Tier‑2 city with low rent and manageable salaries, you could keep 40–50% of that. But if you’re in a pricey metro, expenses could eat into your margins.
Also, first year might be slow. Getting parents to trust a “new” school—even with branding—takes effort. You’ll be handing out flyers, doing open houses, maybe even bribing your neighbors with free demo classes.
People say most Hello Kids centers break even in 6–12 months, sometimes faster if the location is .
The Part They Don’t Put on the Website
- You’ll be wearing all the hats: principal, HR, admin, cleaner on some days
- Parents? Oh, they’re very involved. Expect random WhatsApp messages about snacks, seating charts, and why their child didn’t get the red crayon.
- You’ll deal with toddlers having meltdowns because they lost a sticker. (This happens. It’s not cute. It’s war.)
But hey, there’s also something magical about seeing a shy 3-year-old walk in silent… and leave 6 months later singing ABCs like it’s Coachella. That never gets old.
Should You Do It?
Here’s a quick checklist:
✅ Got a 1000–1500 sq ft space?
✅ ₹3–5 lakh in hand (plus a small cushion for emergencies)?
✅ Some patience + people skills?
✅ Willing to spend your mornings with tiny humans and glue sticks?
If yes, Hello Kids is probably one of the lowest-barrier preschool franchises to enter—and one of the few that doesn’t bleed you with royalty every month. So yeah, worth looking into.
But don’t expect it to run itself. This isn’t a plug-and-play ATM. It’s more like a garden. You’ve got to water it, trim it, and sometimes deal with wild ants (read: paperwork).