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Buy a Little Medical School Franchise

Little Medical School is a children’s educational franchise that introduces kids aged 4 to 14 to healthcare careers through hands-on, role-play programs. Founded in St. Louis, Missouri, the brand offers a STEM.org-accredited curriculum covering veterinary medicine, forensic science, marine biology, and Little Doctor School themes. Program formats include after-school classes, summer camps, birthday parties, preschool sessions, in-school field trips, and seasonal holiday camps.

The model is mobile and home-based: franchisees operate within a protected territory and deliver programs to schools, community centers, libraries, and similar venues rather than running a fixed location. Students learn with real medical instruments and role-play attire, an approach developed by board-certified physicians and educators that underpins the curriculum’s credibility with parents and schools.

Little Medical School began franchising in 2015 and has grown to include US locations and international units in countries including Canada, China, Egypt, Ireland, Lithuania, and Singapore. Each territory is structured to reach up to 60,000 children aged 5 to 14, and the model requires no prior medical or teaching background.

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Why buy a Little Medical School Franchise?

Little Medical School occupies a distinct position in children’s enrichment: a healthcare-themed STEM program with curriculum written by board-certified physicians and educators. The STEM.org-accredited content, delivered through role-play with real medical instruments, gives the brand credibility with parents seeking structured enrichment for their children. The mobile structure keeps overhead low, and revenue is diversified across after-school enrollment cycles, birthday parties, in-school field trips, and summer camps.

Deciding to buy a Little Medical School franchise means acquiring a territory-protected position in children’s STEM enrichment without needing prior experience in healthcare or education. Franchisees can extend reach by hiring part-time instructors, adding programming capacity at lower marginal cost.

Little Medical School Franchise Costs & Information

Based on 2025 data reported in the 2026 FDD

  • Brand Profile

    • Year Founded

      2010

    • Franchising Since

      2014

    • New Startup Cost

      $72,550 – $93,550

    • Avg. Resale Price

      Contact us for details

  • Franchise Fees

    • Initial franchise Fee

      $49,500

      for new territories

    • Transfer Fee

      $8,750

    • Royalty Fee

      8%

      of Gross Revenue or $700/mo min

    • Marketing Fee

      1%

      of Gross Revenue or $200/mo min

  • Unit Performance

    • Total Units *

      24

    • New Units Opened *

      0

    • Units Transferred *

      0

    • Avg. Unit revenue *

      Not Disclosed

    * Based on 2025 data reported in the 2026 FDD

Little Medical School – Additional  Information

  1. Training & Support

    Little Medical School provides franchisees with three days of initial training at its headquarters in St. Louis, Missouri, covering curriculum delivery, marketing strategies, instructor hiring, classroom management, and technology tools including the online registration platform. The structured onboarding includes 28 hours of classroom instruction and 9 hours of on-the-job training. Ongoing operational support and marketing assistance are provided at no additional cost. Resale buyers should confirm with Little Medical School what initial onboarding and system access is available to incoming owners.

  2. Ideal Owner

    The ideal Little Medical School franchisee is community-minded and comfortable engaging with parents, schools, and local organizations to build a steady program calendar. Strong organizational skills matter for scheduling instructors, coordinating venue logistics, and managing enrollment cycles across multiple program formats. No prior medical or teaching background is required; the curriculum is fully provided. Owners who enjoy working within children's enrichment settings and who are willing to hire and develop part-time instructors can grow their programming capacity over time.

  3. Recognition & Awards

    Little Medical School holds STEM.org accreditation for its curriculum and received the STEM.org Best in STEM Award in October 2025. The brand appeared on the Entrepreneur Franchise 500 list in 2021 and was previously recognized as a Top New Franchise by Entrepreneur Magazine. Programs and founders have been featured in Forbes, CNN, Parade, Parents magazine, and People magazine. For resale buyers, brand-level recognition should be weighed alongside local reviews and the reputation of the specific territory.

  4. Industry / Market

    The North American after-school program market was valued at approximately $10.5 billion in 2024 and is projected to continue expanding, driven by dual-income households, parental demand for structured STEM enrichment, and school-level interest in supplemental science content for younger students. Healthcare-themed enrichment programs occupy a specialist segment where curriculum quality and brand recognition matter more than price. Demand tends to peak during after-school hours, school breaks, and summer, creating a seasonal but predictable revenue cycle for operators in this category.

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