Mini Retreat Childcare is proud to bring its trusted, high-quality approach to franchising, designed for meaningful, long-term growth. If you’re looking for a business that aligns with your values, delivers structure and heart, and offers real community impact, you’re in the right place.
This is childcare reimagined: calm, enriching spaces; warm, family-first environments; and a franchise model built with the same intention and support that defines every Mini Retreat centre.
For over a decade, families have trusted our approach, and now, franchise partners can confidently carry that legacy forward. The moment you walk into a Mini Retreat centre, you’ll feel the difference: clean, welcoming environments that feel more like a retreat than a daycare. We don’t just meet regulatory standards, we set our own, higher ones.
Now, with growing demand and a proven foundation, we’re ready to expand that vision. Seeing the opportunity to build a meaningful and lasting legacy, Dominik Ferrante envisioned a way to bring Mini Retreat’s impact to more communities and played a key role in launching the franchise model.
Fill out our franchise interest form, and our team will be in touch to begin a personalized conversation about your goals and alignment with the Mini Retreat vision.
We’ll schedule a friendly, informative call to get to know each other. You’ll learn more about our brand, what sets Mini Retreat apart, and what we look for in franchise partners.
We provide you with our Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD), a transparent look at the business model, investment, and what you can expect as a franchisee.
This is your opportunity to visit our headquarters, meet the team, and experience firsthand what makes our centre, systems, and philosophy so special.
Once we’re ready, you’ll sign the Franchise Agreement (FA) and officially join the Mini Retreat family. Congratulations, your purpose-driven journey is about to begin!
We’ll guide you through comprehensive training and hands-on mentorship as we ensure your Mini Retreat franchise opens with confidence and continues to grow.
Founded in 2012 by Valérie Ferrante, an experienced entrepreneur, Mini Retreat was born from the belief that children thrive when they feel safe, supported, and free to explore. From day one, Valérie’s vision was to create a nurturing, home-retreat-like environment where care feels personal and families feel at ease.
Together with her husband, Dominik Ferrante, the pair has transformed that vision into a growing legacy. While Valérie shaped the heart and standards of the program, Dominik brought the drive to scale it, developing a franchise model built on trust, quality, and long-term success.
Whether in our Toddler, Preschool, or School-Age programs, each Mini Retreat centre focuses on hands-on learning, emotional development, and age-appropriate independence. Our educators foster confidence and curiosity through play-based exploration, while our intentionally designed spaces promote calm, consistency, and wellness.
And with tools like the Lillio app, we ensure strong family communication every step of the way, keeping parents engaged and informed.
Mini Retreat is now ready to grow, bringing our trusted, child-centred model to new communities through purpose-driven franchise partners who want to make a difference.
Mini Retreat Childcare offers something truly rare in the franchise world: a business model that delivers structure and heart in equal measure. It’s an opportunity built not only for strong returns, but also for those who want to align their work with their values and make a meaningful impact in their community.
We’ve taken care of the hard part. From detailed policies and onboarding systems to curriculum, licensing, and compliance, we equip franchisees with a turnkey framework. You’ll enter the market with confidence, clarity, and the tools you need.
In a sea of generic daycare options, our brand stands out for its calm, structured, and high-quality approach. Parents recognize our difference the moment they visit, and that brand loyalty creates a powerful foundation.
Families come to us for more than care; they come for expertise. By incorporating developmental screenings, emotional wellness practices, and individualized learning goals, your centre becomes a trusted resource for growth from day one.
Mini Retreat Childcare’s system is designed for scalable success. Our streamlined operations, standardized systems, and proven market appeal make multi-unit ownership a realistic and rewarding path for our valued franchise partners.
From real-time parent updates to digital scheduling and performance tracking, we leverage modern tools that make daily operations smoother and more transparent. Owners stay in control, staff stay supported, and families stay engaged.
We’re offering the rare combination of a structured, compliant, and high-potential franchise opportunity that’s also meaningful, community-centred, and truly different. It’s childcare reimagined and a business that you’ll be proud to own.
At Mini Retreat, we believe success should feel supported. That’s why our franchisees receive personalized guidance from day one and well beyond. We walk with you through every phase of ownership with clarity, structure, and a deep understanding of what it means to run a childcare centre that is genuinely valued.
We’ll show you how to build strong brand awareness and fill your franchise with engaged families. From pre-launch to ongoing growth, we support you with proven marketing strategies that build strong brand awareness and drive consistent engagement.
The success of your Mini Retreat starts with the right location. We offer clear, data-informed site criteria before any franchise site is approved, and we help you secure a spot that’s well-positioned for visibility and accessibility.
From managing inventory to implementing curriculum, we’re by your side with practical, real-world guidance, including education standards, product and supply management, administrative systems, and financial procedures.
We bring you to our HQ in Grimsby for two to four weeks of immersive training. Then, one of our experts will join you onsite for an additional two to four weeks of hands-on support to ensure you feel fully equipped to lead.
Through ongoing development, we stay on the cutting edge of early childhood education, integrating new tools, techniques, and best practices that elevate your franchise location and keep it at the forefront of the industry.
$45,000
$340,000
5% of Gross Sales
Up to 1% of Gross Sales
0.5% of Gross Sales
We’re looking to partner with purpose-driven and thoughtful leaders who can bring both heart and business know-how. Whether you have a background in childcare, education, or management, what matters most is your ability to lead with professionalism, communicate with warmth, and run a highly organized operation with care.
Yes! Each franchise includes an exclusive territory with a population base of approximately 50,000 to 100,000, giving you room to grow while maintaining a strong local presence.
Prospective franchisees should have a minimum of $340,000 in investment funding to account for working capital, start-up costs, and the initial franchise fee to get their location off the ground.
