Empowering Preschools with Purpose: How Hello Kids is Redefining Early Education Through a No-Royalty, High-Support Model
In India’s ever-evolving preschool landscape, independent educators often face the uphill task of balancing quality, affordability, and sustainability. For many, the burden of royalty fees, lack of structured support, and limited brand visibility stand in the way of success. Hello Kids, founded by Pritam Kumar Agrawal, offers a transformative solution: an inclusive, no-royalty model that empowers school owners across the country. In this exclusive interview, Agrawal shares how Hello Kids is creating a national movement in early childhood education by fostering innovation, accessibility, and consistency without compromising on quality. What are the most common challenges independent preschools face that lead them to approach Hello Kids for support? Many independent preschools struggle with high royalty fees, inconsistent admissions, lack of structured training, and limited marketing visibility. They often operate in isolation, without the support system required to keep pace with evolving educational trends. These challenges affect both their growth and sustainability. At Hello Kids, we see a growing number of such schools seeking a trusted partner who can provide a proven model, nationwide branding, and operational guidance. In what ways does your no-royalty model help struggling schools turn into successful and recognized brands? Our no-royalty model is designed to empower school owners rather than burden them with recurring payments. This allows them to reinvest more into their infrastructure, teacher training, and student experience. By combining this financial freedom with Hello Kids’ strong brand identity, schools quickly build credibility in their local markets, which in turn improves enrolment and community trust. What kind of training, guidance, and resources do you offer to ensure converted centres meet your standards? We provide comprehensive onboarding and continuous training programs for teachers and staff, covering both pedagogy and operational excellence. Every centre receives a standardized curriculum, marketing support, admissions guidance, and a student kit that reflects our quality benchmarks. Regular audits, workshops, and mentorship ensure that every centre aligns with our brand’s commitment to quality and child-centric learning. Why is your low-investment entry model appealing to independent school owners in the current market? In today’s market, high setup costs and ongoing royalty structures discourage many potential entrepreneurs. Our low-investment, high-support model removes these barriers, making it easier for passionate educators to join our network. This inclusivity has helped us attract partners from Tier 1 to Tier 4 cities, all united by the goal of delivering quality early education at scale. As your network grows, how do you maintain quality and consistency across all centres? We have a robust quality control framework that includes regular centre audits, performance tracking, and continuous training modules. Our dedicated support teams work closely with franchise partners to resolve challenges in real time. By setting clear operational standards and fostering a culture of collaboration, we ensure that every Hello Kids centre, regardless of location, delivers the same high-quality learning experience.
