What accreditations must a Casa De Corazon franchisee apply for and renew?
Casa_De_Corazon Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
ents did not require it to be paid. However, we have included it in the chart above for all of the Centers as this would be a fee you would be required to pay.
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- You must apply for and renew NAEYC accreditation and state accreditation. The charge for the NAEYC accreditation is based on the number of children in the Center. The initial accreditation charge is approximately $2,000. Centers only pay for accreditation at one of their Centers, if multiple Centers are owned. The Centers are not required to pay a fee for t
Source: Item 19 — FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE REPRESENTATIONS (FDD pages 43–48)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Casa De Corazon's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees must apply for and renew both NAEYC accreditation and state accreditation. The initial NAEYC accreditation charge is approximately $2,000, with the exact cost depending on the number of children enrolled at the center. Casa De Corazon centers only pay for accreditation at one of their centers, even if they own multiple locations.
The FDD notes that in Minnesota, there is no fee for state accreditation. However, the document indicates that depending on the state in which the Casa De Corazon center is located, there may be a charge for state accreditation.
Prospective franchisees should consider the costs associated with both NAEYC and state accreditation when evaluating the potential financial performance of a Casa De Corazon franchise. It is important to verify the specific state accreditation fees for the location in which the franchisee plans to operate.