What are the effects of early learning? Several long-term studies have followed graduates of early learning programs through adulthood and conclude that improvements to social and emotional well-being yield greater returns than a focus exclusively on cognitive gains. And quality makes all the difference. Researchers have found that children who attended high-quality programs as 3- and 4-year-olds benefited from their child-care experience in kindergarten and, in many cases, through the second grade.

In a collaborative project with Boston-based Little Sprout Enrichment Centers, CosmiKids was deemed to have effectively increased levels of self-esteem, optimism, relaxation, cooperation, ability to deal with stress, emotional intelligence, and pro-social behaviors for both counselors and children.

Walk in, and you will find yourself in another reality that's a whimsical, Feng Shui-correct wonderland for kids, complete with dazzling light displays, curved room dividers, murals, mobiles, never-before seen décor, and cosmic sights and interactives that dazzle the mind and embrace the soul.

The space is open and inviting, encouraging interaction during the before- and after-school enrichment programs for children of all ages.

Located strategically throughout the main room, called the "Cosmic Theatre," are fascinating activity stations. These Wander-As-You-Wish Stations of Discovery™ are colorful and festive booths designed to present learning content while fostering a sense of independence and self-mastery. Some stations are manned by facilitators, while others allow children to self-explore.

The walkable CosmiKids' Treasure Quest Interactive Board Game leads children through the Stations of Discovery, incorporating fitness activities, thoughtful, reflective questions, powerful affirmations and group interaction along the way.

• Each Station of Discovery experience within the Cosmic Theatre is sold separately and boxed in an innovative and user-friendly Do-It-Yourself™ way. The package comes complete with a set of instructions and add-on extension activities for on-going fun. Regular on-site training and family do-together playtimes offer hands-on learning and supportive group synergies.
• Cosmikids' Quik-Lift Tips for the heart-centered facilitator is a mini guide book for the enlightened mind, offering on-the-spot suggestions, helpful affirmations and visualization techniques for handling many child-oriented episodes of growth.
• Cosmic Kids' Treasure Quest Game is an interactive game board that leads participants into a world of self-empowerment and emotional fluency.

The market for these mobile services include a variety of small businesses, such as yoga studios, art centers, gyms, camps, hotels, cruise ships, resorts, spas, theme parks, tutoring centers, and more.

And there are many other wonderful opportunities. Franchisees can offer these tremendous programs to traditional classroom teachers, youth counselors, youth therapists and even to parents looking for at-home or backyard ideas for kids.

As a CosmiKids' franchisee, you will enjoy a caliber of communication and support rarely found in businesses today. Take a look at just a few of the ways your business will be supported by this caring and spirited organization.

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