Gymboree Play & Music Centers is the global leader in play classes for kids newborn to 5 years old. For more information on our programs, check out: gymboreeclasses.com today!Play & Music Center: The total investment necessary to begin operation of a single standard Gymboree Play & Music Center is $151,500 - $387,460. This includes $104,500 - 110,060 that must be paid to the franchisor or its affiliate.. The total investment necessary to begin operation of a smaller format single Play & Music Mini Center is $133,500 - $264,460. This includes $86,500 - $92,060 that must be paid to the franchisor or its affiliate. Metro Play Center: The total investment necessary to begin operation of a single standards Metro Play Center is $124,000 - $244,800. This includes $91,700 - $97,400 that must be paid to the franchisor or its affiliate. The total investment necessary to begin operation of a smaller format single Metro Play Mini Center is $106,000 - $216,800. This includes $73,700 - $79,400 that must be paid to the franchisor or its affiliate.