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Why STEM?
Unlock Your Child’s Future!
STEM fields are the backbone of tomorrow’s high-demand, high-growth careers. By 2032, STEM jobs are projected to grow by 7%, with science and engineering roles surging by 12.5%—far outpacing other industries. Early engagement with STEM sparks curiosity, builds critical skills, and positions your students to thrive in a tech-driven world. Don’t wait—ignite their potential today!
Unlock Real STEM, Real Outcomes
Supercharge Your Students’ STEM Journey!
Ignite your classroom with hands-on STEM that builds career-ready skills and life lessons! Since 2011, our globally loved, proven system thrills kids (98% enjoy it) and wins parents (98% approve themes). Unleash:
- 48+ Courses: Engineering, Robotics, Coding, AI, Entrepreneurship, and more—unrivaled variety.
- 4Cs Power: Spark Communication, Collaboration, Critical Thinking, and Creativity—94% parents see growth.
- College-Readiness: Alumni at Cornell, Johns Hopkins, UNC, with 91% pursuing STEM.
- Transform teaching with engaging, no-prep programs that inspire every student - 97% teachers confirm easy application.
BROADEST VARIETY OF STEM
Dive into 48+ Unrivaled STEM Adventures! Discover a world of Engineering, Robotics, Artificial Intelligence, Coding, Finance, Entrepreneurship, and more—thrilling 98% of kids!
HOW STEM COMES TO LIFE FOR YOUR CLASSROOM
Choose Your Path to Engaging STEM Success!
Bring STEM excitement to your students with options tailored for you! Whether we handle the heavy lifting or empower you / your teachers to lead, our proven system (loved by 98% of kids and parents) delivers hands-on learning and real-world skills. Pick the perfect fit:
- Do It Yourself – Franchise: In select markets globally, we may offer you the opportunity to become a STEM For Kids® franchisee. Single and multi-unit territories are available.
- Do It Yourself – Teacher Empowerment: We train your teachers and provide a complete curriculum—48+ courses from Robotics to AI—so they can confidently lead engaging STEM lessons anytime!
- Done for You – On-Site Programs: In select markets, our expert staff visits your school to lead hands-on STEM adventures—think in-school field trips, workshops, afterschool programs, camps, or special sessions during or beyond school hours!
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DON'T JUST TAKE OUR WORD FOR IT
Here's What Franchisees And Educators Are Saying
"They understand that student engagement is key for success in learning. Their lessons and delivery cover the important STEM concepts and bring real world connections to students. With those concepts, they also encourage team work, collaborative learning and can individualize for the needs of the different learning styles. We have seen very positive teacher-student engagement and how it impacts our students' experiences in learning."
School Superintendent
Cheryl Lawson
"Many of the companies we found on different parts of the world, focused on robotics or just one area of STEM, and we were looking for a broader scope, with courses combining soft skills, and in-person training. We found STEM For Kids® and knew immediately this was the one.”
Management Consultant / Education Entrepreneur
Fernando Oria
STEM For Kids® is an approved STEM Curriculum Solutions provider with Sourcewell Cooperative purchasing that works with 50,000 government school, districts and agencies in the USA.
"STEM For Kids®’ curriculum & delivery is ideal to provide children early opportunities for education in science & technology. The activities really make STEM – REAL & FUN through hands-on activities that illustrate deep engineering concepts."
Mechanical Engineer / Franchisee / Center Operator
Lakshmi Gunuru
"[the curriculum] is authentic and it relates back to career choices that students can make... It's ready, you just get to have fun and you get to teach it without all of the planning..."
Certified STEAM Teacher
Ashton Crist
" It's a tried and tested program ... disseminated to thousands and thousands of kids... and people want that and people are coming back for it. It's based on standard science curriculum. I don't have to go through all that by myself from scratch, as it will take decades to develop. "
Medical Science Liasion / Educator
Dr. Tayo Fakunle
Here's The Media Acclaim & Brand Recognition
STEM For Kids® Ranked #173 on Entrepreneur Franchise 500 in 2021
Jason Feifer, Editor in Chief, Entrepreneur Magazine
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"CIO Views has dedicated this issue... to the leading companies of the business who have written their success stories based on their innovative concepts of franchising. Ergo, featuring as our cover story is the extraordinary journey of Moni Singh, Founder and CEO of STEM For Kids®, a leading education institute ... Under Moni's leadership, STEM For Kids® has grown and thrived in the franchising industry and has secured a significant position in the education field.”
Mousmi Naidu, Managing Editor, CIO Views Magazine
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Bring STEM excitement in your community with options tailored for you! Whether we lead on-site programs or empower you, our proven system (loved by 98% of kids) delivers.
Frequently Asked Questions - Curriculum & Training
What do I get with the STEM curriculum?
We have a comprehensive array of courses uniquely designed to engage young children and to make STEM fun and real for them. Our curricula covers topics in engineering (mechanical, civil, aerospace, environmental, bio-medicine, sustainability), computer programming (multiple levels and various coding including HTML, Java, Python, from beginner level drag-and-drop programming to coding) and innovation (includes robotics and automation, applied programming through computer game making, artificial intelligence and app development, entrepreneurship and financial savviness). You get training and access to a specific set of courses (based upon our mutual agreement), with self-paced training, automatic access to any course enhancements, and Q&A with expert STEM Coaches. Alumni parents score us 7.67/10 for academic / career impact on their children. You get:
- Interdisciplinary Course: For each theme, you receive course content and self-paced online training.
- 4 Dimensional Instruction: You get training on how to bring core thematic concept to life for children while helping them see real-world career connection, cross-cutting concepts and practicing the 4C life and social skills of critical thinking, collaboration, communication and creativity.
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Training & Digital Access Anytime: Get trained whenever the time permits or inspiration strikes!
- STEM Coaching 101: Our special training to help your growth as a STEM educator. The covers foundations of how to engage students in STEM, how to manage in-class activities while fostering life skills of self-regulation, conflict management, perseverance and resilience.
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Ongoing Support: We are just a post away in case you have any questions.
If I start now, in about how much time will I be ready to start offering classes to my students?
Great question! You don't miss a beat and go straight to the most important question. The curriculum content and training is built to be ready-to-use and actionable. So is our business training. You can start offering programs within 2-3 weeks from your initial training. Individual results vary as it comes down to your drive, willingness and agility in getting things done.
What is the age range of students most suited for STEM For Kids® programs?
Each course can be applied across multiple grade levels (from K-8) or from ages 4 - 14. The applicability depends upon the course, your market conditions, children's aptitude and exposure to the topics covered. We will cover these aspects in your training.
How does the training work? Do I need to travel?
After we mutually agree to work together, we will schedule you for your initial training. There will be parts of the initial training that you will do live with our expert (s) via video conferencing. Other parts of the training will be online, self-paced, available at your finger tips virtual training. If you require on-site in-person training for you and your staff, that can be organized at an additional cost. Most operators have started and maintained their businesses without the need for in-person training.
How do STEM educational providers make money using the STEM For Kids® STEM Curriculum and Training?
The providers utilize our innovatively curated STEM / STEAM curriculum and our business training to offer a variety of programs in their market. We show you how to implement different formats during your training. For example, you can offer:
* A STEM Class during the school day (typically once a week per child)
* A STEM Afterschool class (typically once a week per child)
* Weekend class
* Summer or winter break camps
* Special holidays or birthday programs
What training and support will I receive as part of launching my independent children services business?
* You will receive the initial training to get started with your STEM educational services business.
* Right after the initial training, you are provided "hand-holding" for the launch phase. During this time, you are paired with one of our experts and they coach you on a regular basis through your launch milestones.
* Your receive ongoing access to business processes, checklists, tools, tutorials and resources.
* You get trained on how to grow and sustain your business.
* You and your teaching staff get training on our proven 4-dimensional instructional method and specific themed curricula.
* Ongoing access to our proprietary lesson plans, activities, children handouts and resources.
* Ongoing training and support on curriculum and courses.
Who pays for the STEM camps, classes and afterschool programs I offer?
Using STEM For Kids® curriculum, you can offer your programs as B2C (your business to consumers, or parents) and B2B (your business to other businesses or schools or organizations). For B2C programs, you get paid directly by the parents or caregivers of the children who participate in the program. For B2B program, you may be paid by the organization that you are working with. In your training, we cover both these aspects of your business and provide you the business know-how of how to implement these in your market.
Frequently Asked Questions - Franchise
Where are the franchise opportunities available?
Several markets worldwide are available for STEM For Kids franchise. When you complete the form on this website, let us know your geography of interest so we can assess franchise availability. Single and multi-unit territory options are provided. Area development opportunities are available.
If I am offered a franchise, what are the terms of the franchise agreement?
If we decide to offer you a STEM For Kids® franchise, we will provide you with our Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) for your review of the details, contract and to keep the process transparent. Below are some salient points for the US market. If you are interested in another country, please note that these terms are subject to change per management discretion to comply with local regulations.
* Initial Franchise Fees: $7,500 (STEM Starter), $12,500 (STEM Pro), and $32,500 (STEM Leader)
Starter and Pro Franchise opportunities are only available in the US market subject to eligibility criteria as established in the FDD.
* Royalty: $300+ per month
* Marketing Fee: $30+ per month
* Contract Term: 10 years
* Territory: you receive a protected territory that is mutually agreed upon
Who is your ideal franchisee?
To complement a business concept and training, the success of any venture depends upon the passion and energy of the business owners, YOU. You are potentially a good fit for the STEM For Kids franchise if you are:
For STEM Starter or Pro (US Only): A Child Center Operator Ready To Invest $10,000 - $20,000
For STEM Leader (Worldwide):
* Interested In The World Of STEM
* Motivated & Driven To Take Actions Now
* Have Served / Serving Children In Some Capacity
* Possess Entrepreneurial Agility
* Have At Least $70,000 in cash and A Net Worth of At Least $200,000
Do you offer any incentives?
YES!
* Area Development opportunities are available that offer multi-territory discounts.
In the US market, we are currently offering the following incentives:
* STEM Starter or STEM Pro opportunities for eligible operators or,
* 12% off the initial franchise fee for US veterans or,
* 5% off the initial franchise fee for recent college grads or,
* 5% off the initial franchise fee for teachers.
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* The presented information is not an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy a franchise. It is for informational purposes only. An offer is made only by a Franchise Disclosure Document upon compliance with requirements in your state or country of residence or target franchise location. Within the United States, following states regulate the offer and sale of franchises: California, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin.
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