Jumping Beans offers a fun physical skills program for children ages 6 weeks to 6 years in a safe, fun and friendly environment, guiding parents to nurture happy, healthy and confident children. A key ingredient of the Jumping Beans programme is the information for parents on how each exercise links to brain development and learning. A household name in New Zealand, Jumping Beans International is now taking this unique business to the world.

Kids love Jumping Beans. The proprietary Jumping Beans program teaches physical confidence and develops brains for learning by stimulating essential learning pathways for emotional, social and intellectual intelligences.

The Jumping Beans program is delivered in community classes, fitness centers or in child care groups. Community and fitness classes involve two teachers, up to 24 children with their caregivers and a full set of apparatus. These classes are 40 minutes to 1 hour in duration. Childcare classes involve one teacher with a half set of apparatus and up to 15 children with support staff from the childcare. Fitness centers can use either model.

The global market for early education services is growing. Today's parents want to give their children every advantage, and are realizing that early education plays a critical role in forming a child's values and behavioral characteristics. The New Zealand Jumping Beans experience has shown that word of mouth and effective local area marketing enables Jumping Beans licensees to get up and running quickly. The effectiveness of the program ensures there is plenty of repeat business. Fixed overheads are low and margins are high.

The proprietary Jumping Beans intellectual property, supported by merchandise, books and the personal profile of Sophie Foster as an internationally recognized children's author, gives Jumping Beans licensees the edge over other competitors in a world where branding is critical.

From 0 to 6 years a child's brain is undergoing RAPID GROWTH. 80% of a child's ability to learn is developed during this sensitive period.

It is vital that parents provide appropriate and adequate sensory-motor learning. This ensures optimal development of multiple intelligences. You only need to attend a Jumping Beans session and you will see how!

Custom designed, colorful gym equipment is used to enhance early childhood development. The class includes movement to music, ball skills and rhythmics, for balance and hand-eye co-ordination. Music, dance and singing develop language and self-esteem. Interactive play encourages Emotional Intelligence (EQ).

Jumping Beans qualified instructors use a child-centered focus with parental involvement. Children work at their own pace through a structured program. They learn successfully in child-sized steps. Action-packed classes meet developmental goals of a child's growing ability level.

Jumping Beans caters for all stages of a child's development, providing recurrent revenue streams as children grow and develop.

Baby Beans classes are designed for infants from 6 weeks. Parents learn how to encourage a baby's natural development stages (e.g. "tummy time" and postural control enables a baby to crawl and sit) in a safe and friendly environment. They also meet other parents, and join in the fun and learning.

Crawler Beans classes are for babies on the move, up to approximately 15 months. Parents learn fun, appropriate sensory-motor exercises that will help with a baby's co-ordination and balance, which are of course essential for walking.

Toddler Beans classes are for toddlers up to approximately 24 months. Toddlers (and parents!) learn the safety skills (e.g. climbing down safely) essential for an increasingly mobile toddler. Instructors help the toddlers develop safe grips and motor planning, which in turn enhances lung capacity and agility.

Runner Beans classes are tailor made for the "terrific two's" - there is plenty of aerobic exercise to tire them out, but there is also a learning element! The children learn about essential eye control exercises, for hand-eye co-ordination and later reading and writing at school. The program also enhances the development of language, listening and musical skills.

Gym Beans classes are for children from approximately 36 months up. In the early stages the classes assist with a pre-schooler's agility, gymnastic skills and fitness. Children also learn to develop their social skills, which of course are vital for emotional intelligence, confidence and self-esteem.

Jumping Beans licensees are passionate about empowering parents to raise happy, healthy and confident children for the peaceful and sustainable future of the planet. Jumping Beans licensees are passionate about facilitating developmentally well informed parenting.

A Jumping Beans licensee should have a background in teaching, early childhood, childcare, nursing, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, personal training, nannying or other relevant experience with children.

A Jumping Beans Master Licensee should have a strong business background with an interest in the health, well-being and education of preschoolers and their parents.

New Zealand Territory Licenses are available for Auckland, Christchurch, Wellington, Hutt Valley, New Plymouth, Invercargill, Dunedin.

International Master Territory Licenses are available for Australia, Asia (China, India, ASEAN including Malaysia, hong Kong), EU including England, Scotland, Wales, Ireland, France, Germany and USA.

Cost The cost of a Master License will depend on the size of the territory.

Contact for more information

Sophie Foster
Jumping Beans International Limited
PO Box 65088 Mairangi Bay
Auckland 0754
New Zealand

ph + 64 9 475 9204
fx + 64 9 475 9205
mb +64 21 264 0619
sophie@jumpingbeans.net