Little Kickers

Little Kickers offers soccer and pre-school soccer classes that focus on learning through play. The program’s brand is built around a “fun first” approach and includes four different classes tailored specifically to the needs of children between 18 months and eight years of age. The classes combine high quality football skills with pre-school learning concepts such as colour and number recognition, sharing, following instructions, and using imagination.

• Ages: 1–8 years old

Little Kickers started in the UK in 2002, when it was founded by Christine Stanschus. The program states that it gives children a positive introduction to sport by teaching high quality soccer skills in a friendly, pressure-free environment. It is described as the world’s biggest and most successful pre-school soccer academy, with a network of 2,500 coaches and over 300 franchises in over 30 countries. Classes are led by FA qualified soccer coaches, and the organization reports that it is constantly enhancing its classes with the help of experts. The majority of classes run on a simple subscription basis that allows families to sign up once, continue for as long as it suits them, and then give 30 days’ notice to cancel enrolment. The program also offers an opportunity to become a franchisee and experience a better work/life balance while running a business, and it is described as trusted throughout Canada.

Last updated March 28, 2026.