Ranked Among the Best: Celebree School Earns Coveted Spot in Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500®

Celebree School, a leader in early childhood education that provides infant and toddler care, preschool, before and aftercare, and summer camp programs, earns a coveted spot on Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500® list, the world’s first and most comprehensive franchise ranking. For 46 years, landing a spot on the Franchise 500® has been a highly sought-after honor in the franchise industry, highlighting a brand’s strength and stability for potential franchisees.

“This recognition reflects the incredible dedication of our franchisees and team members who live our mission of ‘Growing People Big and Small’ every day,” said Richard Huffman, Founder and CEO of Celebree School. “As we continue to expand, this honor serves as validation of our commitment to delivering exceptional early childhood education and fostering community connections nationwide.”

Entrepreneur continuously refines its ranking formula to evaluate the evolving franchise marketplace. The editorial team analyzes factors such as costs, size and growth, support, brand strength, and financial stability, using over 150 data points. The top 500 franchises with the highest cumulative scores are then ranked in the Franchise 500®.

This recognition follows an award win from the International Franchise Association, naming Celebree School the first-ever Emerging Franchisor of the Year. These awards are a testament to the brand’s responsible franchise growth and bright future ahead as it continues to expand its nationwide footprint with qualified, passionate entrepreneurs

Today, Celebree School boasts 54 schools open, over 82 franchisees awarded over 160 sites, and an enrollment of more than 7,200 children on a weekly basis who are being protected, educated, and nurtured within the Celebree family. According to Celebree School’s 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, the average Gross Revenues for the previous year was $1,726,043 per location*.

As franchise development continues to surge, Celebree School is seeking qualified, engaged individuals seeking single and multi-unit opportunities who are involved in their communities, have a passion for childhood education and are eager to explore the world of franchising.

When franchisees invest with Celebree School, they’re investing in an award-winning organization with a strong culture, solid systems, and a proven business model backed with 30-plus years of experience in providing exceptional early childhood education.

Founded in 1994, Celebree School is a leader in early childhood education that provides infant and toddler care, preschool, before and aftercare, and summer camp programs. With a mission to Grow People Big and Small™, Celebree School believes success in early childhood development is equal parts curriculum and connection. Each school employs a customized program that addresses the physical, social, emotional, and academic needs of children and follows applicable state guidelines.

In 2019, Celebree School launched its franchise offering. In 2024, Celebree School’s founder, Richard Huffman, launched a new parent company called Huffman Family Brands, merging Celebree affiliated concepts under one multi-brand company structure. Learn more about how we grow confident children who are prepared for school and life at Celebree.

At Celebree School, our child care franchise delivers a safe, nurturing, friendly, state-of-the-art learning environment that fosters a solid foundation for lifelong success.