Franchisee - FAQ
 
1. What if I want to start my own DRS KIDS? What does the DRS KIDS Company provide?
     
  The DRS KIDS Company provides everything that you need to start up an effective DRS preschool setting. We provide:
     
 
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A CD-ROM containing a full set of registration forms, a parent handbook, and recruitment materials that you can personalize and use for your group
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Suggested supply lists and templates for making the items you’ll use again and again in your DRS KIDS
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Overall instructions and tips for running an effective program
 
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Ideas for setting up your PRE SCHOOL
 
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Agendas for parent meetings as well as ideas and newsletters to encourage parent participation and understanding of the DRS KIDS curriculum
 
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Lesson plans offering simple instructions for crafts, activities, stories, snack ideas, and everything else involved in the lessons
  > Ongoing support to help you with problems that arise
     
  > New ideas via email bulletins
 
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Opportunities to network with other DRS KIDS operators and advertise your program on our website.
     
2. How much does it cost to set up and run my own DRS KIDS?
     
 
You pay a one-time start-up fee to get your start-up materials and then pay a franchise fee each semester in order to access the lesson plans and get ongoing support. You also pay a per-student fee. We do everything possible to keep costs low. For the 2007-2008 school year, costs are as follows:
     
  > One-time Franchisee fee
  > Royalty
  > Initial Investment required Rs.6.00 Lakhs to 8.00 Lakhs
     
3. What are the benefits of taking the Franchisee of DRS KIDS ?
     
  As a DRS KIDS franchise you get some very important benefits:
     
  > You get to use the DRS KIDS name.
  > Curriculum
  > Start-up materials
  > Set of lesson plans
  > Access to DRS KIDS Company website for new ideas any time.
     
4. What education and experience does it take to set up a successful DRS KIDS?
     
  > An understanding and appreciation of the DRS KIDS curriculum
  > Experience working with children and a good natural rapport with children
  > An ability to work well with parents
  > Good organizational skills and basic computer skills
 
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A sincere desire to provide a wonderful preschool experience to children and to involve their parents in their preschool education
     
5. Are there other suggestions or requirements involved in setting up my own DRS KIDS?
     
  > Space
  > License
  > Insurance
  > Permission
     
6. What is the availability of opportunities in my territory?
     
 
The availability of franchises in specific geographic areas must be discussed with the DRSKIDS franchising team in the specific territory for which you have interest.
     
7. What if I have other questions?
     
 
Please send your questions to enquiry@drseducation.com and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible or call at +91(0)9392224242.
   
 
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