If you would love to start and run a daycare, but have no idea about how to design and build the facility, then a franchise might be the answer for you. However, it may have to be a group investment, as a good Child Care Franchise can come with quite a high price. When determining the cost, there are three different types of figures you must consider. First is the necessary liquid capital, which is cash. You may need anywhere from $50,000 to $400,000. Second is net worth, which can run from $250,000 to $450,000. These two figures basically add together to make your total capital needed, which will equal roughly $250,000 at least, but can run into seven digits several times over.