Own a Mini Science Messy Play Franchise
Turn Your Passion Into Profit: Sensory Science, Messy Play Clubs, and Birthday Parties for Early Years!
Mini Science offers unique “messy play” sessions with an educational science twist, specifically designed for toddlers and pre-schoolers aged 1 to 4 years old. The programme was carefully developed by Neil, a former Senior Science Technician, and Helen, an Early Years specialist with a BA Honours Degree in Early Childhood and Curriculum Studies. Together, they have aligned the sessions with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) to create 39 unique weekly sessions that ignite a passion for science and exploration in young children.
During each one-hour session, children actively learn, create, and think critically through age-appropriate science equipment and themed interactive play.
Due to high demand for these early years clubs and parties, Mini Science is expanding through Strategic Franchise Partnerships.
Why Become a Mini Science Franchise Owner?
Investing in a Mini Science franchise gives you the opportunity to run an exciting, family-friendly business backed by an established reputation.
- Flexible Lifestyle Business: Run the franchise as a standalone business or alongside an existing job or family commitments.
- A Low Cost, Proven Business: The entire franchise package is available for a single investment of £3,999.
- Designed for Early Years: The curriculum is already planned with 39 unique weekly sessions, allowing you to confidently deliver EYFS-aligned messy play.
- Exclusive Territory: Build and scale your customer base with a large, exclusive geographic territory.
- Proven Marketing & Business Formula: Benefit from an established brand image, successful sales strategies, and comprehensively tested online and social media marketing.
The Mini Science Franchise Package
Unlike the tiered options of Big Science, Mini Science offers one comprehensive, all-inclusive package that equips you with everything you need to launch your messy play business.
Mini Science Franchise Package
This package provides all the equipment and training required to run daytime term-time clubs, weekend specials, and engaging birthday parties for 1-to-4-year-olds.
The Mini Science franchise includes:
- Equipment for Mini Science Sessions
- Extensive Startup Consumable Package
- Storage for Equipment
- Mini Science Uniform
- DBS Check and First Aid Training
- Full Hands-on Training
- Personalised Mini Science Advertising Products
- Exclusive Territory
£3,999 (+10% Monthly Fee)
What Can You Earn from a Mini Science Franchise?
Mini Science provides the opportunity to earn a strong income with consistent, family-friendly hours. The financial model is highly scalable based on how many sessions you choose to run.
Operating on a part-time basis running just 1 session per week during term time, you can expect an estimated profit of £4,050 per year. Scaling to 5 sessions per week during term time can generate £17,100 in estimated profits. These figures are calculated charging just £6 per child and have costs (such as insurance and venues) already subtracted. You can increase your earnings considerably by adding birthday parties, weekend events, and monthly specials outside of standard school hours. A forecasting tool is provided to help you project your exact potential earnings.
“My son goes to Mini Science and has for a while, he loves going and as a parent I can see how much he learns each week through the little experiments, his favourite is the water. He is a shy child but comes to life and loves getting involved and getting messy. The classes are always very welcoming and everyone is so lovely.”
— Gemma Day, Parent
No Experience Needed – Full Training & Support Provided
You do not need previous business ownership or formal science teaching experience. Mini Science provides full training and an established legal framework to ensure your success.
- Hands-on Operational Training: Covers everything you need to know about how to prep, set up, run your Mini Science sessions, and tidy up.
- Safety & Regulatory Compliance: Includes your DBS check and First Aid certification.
- Operations Manual: You receive a comprehensive manual outlining the legal framework and operational systems of the franchise.
- Marketing Support: Personalised advertising products and access to proven social media and digital marketing strategies to attract parents and guardians.
Big Science or Mini Science – Which Is For You?
Two different franchise opportunities are available depending on which age groups you would like to target: Big Science and Mini Science.
Deciding between Big Science and Mini Science comes down to three key factors: your target age group, ideal working hours, and presentation style. Big Science serves primary school children aged 5 to 11 through high-energy shows, dramatic demonstrations like “The Whoosh Bottle”, hands-on clubs, and weekend birthday parties. With four flexible packages starting at £2,499, it is ideal for energetic presenters who want the flexibility of running after-school and weekend events. In contrast, Mini Science is built for toddlers aged 1 to 4 using sensory, EYFS-aligned “messy play”. Co-designed by an Early Years specialist, it offers 39 structured sessions delivered during term-time daytime hours. Available as a single complete package for £3,999, Mini Science is tailor-made if you prefer consistent weekday working hours alongside parents and young children.
Learn More About Mini Science Franchise Opportunities
To learn more about franchise opportunities with Big Science and Mini Science, complete the enquiry form below. Whether you are looking to inspire primary school children with high-energy shows or introduce toddlers to early learning through hands-on messy play, taking the next step is simple. Complete the enquiry form to receive the franchise prospectus and schedule a discovery meeting to see if a Mini Science franchise is right for you.