We are committed to developing children in a safe, nurturing and positive setting. We encourage children to be themselves and to have fun whilst they learn.
Children are taught 'not to be the best but to try their best'; taking risks, trying new things and learning from mistakes are all part of life. Our philosophy is to treat children with dignity and respect, rewarding them for their effort in order to develop their confidence and to help them grow as individuals.
That is 'The Little Gym way'.
The Little Gym History
In 1976, an established gymnast called Robin Wes had a vision. He saw a place where children from the ages of 4 months to 12 years could develop whilst having fun. The Little Gym was born. Today more than 200 The Little Gyms have been set up around the world, welcoming thousands of children every week.
'Robin remains an integral part of the programme and is constantly seeking improved methods of motivating children and staying on the cutting edge of motor skills development.'
Franchise opportunity
Own The Little Gym® Dream
We believe individual success is built upon confidence-confidence to embrace your dreams and make them a reality. But how do you get there? At The Little Gym®, the success of each franchise owner is built on the same thoughtful principle that we utilize every day as we nurture the children entrusted to our care: Motor skill development made fun builds confidence that leads to a lifetime of success.
Owning a The Little Gym® is fun. As you help children develop motor skills, they sparkle; and their parents see what a positive difference you and The Little Gym® are making in their lives. Through our thorough training program, your confidence will grow, as will the success of your gym. It's that simple—we currently have over one hundred franchise owners who are proud—and happy—to live their dream everyday.
If your dream is to enjoy a fun and rewarding career, while enriching the lives of children and building your own sound financial future, click here to request more information.
It's fun to dream, it's more fun to make your dream a reality.
Ownership experience
The Little Gym® Franchise Owners come from very diverse backgrounds. A few were former attorneys who gave up their law practices to join The Little Gym® Family. One was a doctor, a few were teachers, and some have had careers in sales and marketing. Many were successful business people who felt there was something missing in their lives.
Financial success is important, but it isn't everything. The opportunity to work with kids and make a difference in their lives, to take off the business suits and replace them with polo shirts and tennis shoes, and to have fun while working hard are the factors that caused The Little Gym® Franchise Owners to change their lives and perhaps, for the first time, be in control of their own destiny.
Ownership process
The Path to Owning Your Own The Little Gym®
The Little Gym® owes its success and reputation to the collective wisdom of those involved in the continued development of our unique vision. To maintain this standard of excellence, The Little Gym® practices great care and involvement in awarding new franchises.
If we have sparked your interest and you would like to learn more about The Little Gym® franchise opportunity, the next step is yours. Please click here to request more information.
Owner support
We Are With You All the Way
Knowing you and your franchise have the backing of The Little Gym's intensive training and ongoing support will provide tremendous peace-of-mind. With this peace-of-mind comes the confidence to grow your business and have a real impact on those parents and children in your care.
We stay involved and are committed to your success and the success of the children of our communities. Our on-going owner support program includes the following:
Training On-going training programs are part of the The Little Gym® culture. We will take you through an intense program that will completely prepare you for the challenges of successful gym operation. And the training does not stop when the gym is opened-training programs are always available.
Materials and Manuals We rely on the collective wisdom of the entire The Little Gym® family to fine tune and update our business practices. Every function in the operation of a The Little Gym® is fully documented-all part of the vast array of the tools we provide you. In short, we know what we are doing. From front desk operation to customer service to staffing, we will offer valuable and time-tested information to ensure your success.
Ongoing Business Consulting Once you have become a Franchise Owner, you will be assigned a New Business Specialist, whose complete focus is on the rapid growth of your business.
They are brightly lit, colorful, fun, happy places, full of smiling faces. The Little Gym® facilities are approximately 4,000 square feet and are usually found in leisure or business parks.
Is a franchise available for sale in my area?
Probably. But since we award an average of one new territory each week, they are going fast. Call our Franchise Development Department to learn about available territories in your area.
Do I need a degree or background in physical education or child development?
No. The Little Gym's programs are based on meticulously and professionally developed curriculum that we teach every Franchise Owner. The skills of how to properly work with children of all ages and how to recruit and train staff will be taught.
What kind of business background do I need to qualify for a The Little Gym® franchise?
The Little Gym® Franchise Owners have varied backgrounds, but all of them have enjoyed success of some kind in their professional lives. Strong people skills and a deep love of children are the most important qualities we look for.