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title: "Tierra Encantada Enters Ohio, Marking Continued National Growth and Franchise Expansion"
url: https://burnaze.com/article/81adeaec-ec27-4e02-a273-a6668e6a4f68
source: "Franchising.com"
original_url: https://www.franchising.com/news/20260826_tierra_encantada_enters_ohio_marking_continued_national_growth_and_franchis.html
category: "Childcare & early learning"
industry: "Education & Childcare"
segment: "Childcare & early learning"
topics: ["Development & multi-unit"]
published: 2026-08-26T12:00:00.000Z
modified: 2026-10-31T14:43:26.186Z
image: https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1524749292158-7540c2494485?w=1600&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop
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# Tierra Encantada Enters Ohio, Marking Continued National Growth and Franchise Expansion

**TL;DR:** Tierra Encantada has entered the Ohio market with its first center in Powell and a second location in Columbus scheduled to open later this summer, marking the company's continued national growth and franchise expansion. The company is focused on expanding through both corporate development and franchising, particularly in markets with high demand for high-quality childcare.

*originally published in Franchising.com on 2026-08-26. [Read the original](https://www.franchising.com/news/20260826_tierra_encantada_enters_ohio_marking_continued_national_growth_and_franchis.html).*

## Story

The first center opened this summer in Powell, Ohio, with a second location in Columbus scheduled to open later this summer. Together, the two centers establish Tierra Encantada's first operational footprint in Ohio and support the company's long-term strategy of expanding through both corporate development and franchising.

According to the 2026 Franchising Economic Outlook, Ohio ranks among the nation's leading states for franchise growth, driven by favorable business conditions, expanding communities, and long-term economic opportunity. At the same time, demand for high-quality childcare continues to outpace supply, creating opportunities for operators seeking to invest in an essential service with consistent long-term demand.

"As we continue expanding across the country, we're focused on entering markets where families are actively seeking a higher standard of early education and where our franchise partners can build long-term success," said Kristen Denzer, Founder and CEO of Tierra Encantada. "Ohio is exactly that kind of market. Our corporate locations establish the brand, demonstrate our operating model, and create momentum for future franchise growth.

Founded in 2013, Tierra Encantada has built an early education model centered on full Spanish immersion, play-based STEAM learning, globally inspired scratch-made meals, and intentionally designed learning environments that support the development of the whole child. The company operates in multiple states with several centers open and additional locations in development.

Tierra Encantada offers a Spanish immersion early education experience designed to help children become bilingual, build confidence, and enter kindergarten prepared for long-term success.

"Parents today are looking for more than childcare; they're looking for an educational foundation that gives their children a lifelong advantage," Denzer said. "We're proud to bring our immersive Spanish learning environment to Ohio while creating opportunities for entrepreneurs who want to build meaningful businesses that positively impact their communities."

The Powell center is located at 10726 Sawmill Parkway, Powell, OH 43065. The second Ohio location, located at 8360 N. High Street, Columbus, OH 43235, is currently accepting enrollment ahead of its opening.

**See Item 19 of the Franchise Disclosure Document for important details regarding financial performance representations.*

## Entities

- Franchising.com (publication)
- franchise expansion (topic)
- Education (sector)
- ohio (location)
- early education (topic)
- national growth (topic)
- Tierra Encantada (company)
- Kristen Denzer (person)
- childcare demand (topic)
- spanish immersion (topic)

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Originally reported by Franchising.com (https://www.franchising.com/news/20260826_tierra_encantada_enters_ohio_marking_continued_national_growth_and_franchis.html). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/81adeaec-ec27-4e02-a273-a6668e6a4f68).