Out of school care is one of New Zealand's fastest growing industries and SKIDS is the largest franchised provider. SKIDS have 12 years of experience and currently provide care at 40 schools. Finalists in the 2007 & 2008 Westpac Franchise Awards.
SKIDS franchises are recognised by school Principals as providing safe, structured and stimulating programmes for primary school children.
Outstanding support and training is provided to franchisees with 2 weeks initial onsite training and monthly ongoing training in areas such as:
- Business Development
- Marketing
- Finance
- Staff training and recruitment
- Programme operation
- Administration
SKIDS have a national call centre with an 0800 free-phone line, backed by a dynamic website to ensure that parents are always able to find their closest SKIDS programme.
SKIDS are members of the OSCAR Foundation and have strong relationships with the Ministry of Social Development and Child Youth and Family Services. All SKIDS sites are CYFS approved to ensure that families are able to access WINZ subsidies when using our services, thus ensuring that all families are able to make use of our services.
SKIDS have supply agreements with Vodafone, School Supplies and other major suppliers to ensure that our franchisees gain the financial benefit of being part of a larger group whilst owning their own small business.
SKIDS offer their franchisees a fantastic opportunity to own a part time business (approximately 25 hours per week) and truly achieve work-life balance. Our 12-week income guarantee is designed to assist our start-up franchisees get off to a flying start without the worry of a weekly income.
