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title: "Sylvan Learning Opens State’s Only Center in Topsham"
url: https://burnaze.com/article/dffc0f68-9f65-4932-849b-78164b4da70a
source: "Franchising.com"
original_url: https://www.franchising.com/news/20240510_sylvan_learning_opens_states_only_center_in_topsham.html
category: "Tutoring"
industry: "Education & Childcare"
segment: "Tutoring"
topics: ["Development & multi-unit"]
published: 2024-05-10T12:00:00.000Z
modified: 2026-11-01T22:32:41.524Z
image: https://imgs.franchising.com/brands/social/sylvan.jpg
---

# Sylvan Learning Opens State’s Only Center in Topsham

**TL;DR:** Sylvan Learning has opened its first location in Topsham, Maine, offering educational services to students. The center is owned and operated by Leah LaClaire, who also owns Vermont's only Sylvan center in Essex Junction.

*originally published in Franchising.com on 2024-05-10. [Read the original](https://www.franchising.com/news/20240510_sylvan_learning_opens_states_only_center_in_topsham.html).*

## Story

TOPSHAM, Maine - Sylvan Learning has opened its only Maine location in Topsham at 49 Topsham Fair Mall Road, Suite 19 in the Topsham Mall near JOANN Fabric and Crafts.

Sylvan Learning of Topsham is owned and operated by Leah LaClaire who has owned Vermont’s only center in Essex Junction for four years. She was born and raised in Maine and knew she wanted to bring a Sylvan to her home state when presented with the opportunity.

“Having grown up in the area, I know there is a huge demand for a Sylvan in Maine,” said LaClaire. “I left the state for college and to start my career in education, and now I’m thrilled to bring what I’ve learned home with me. I look forward to being a one-stop, all-subject resource for students seeking support throughout their academic journey.”

Sylvan Learning serves as a key resource for students as they work to recover from pandemic-related learning loss. Sylvan’s proven tutoring approach and advanced technology-based curriculum are designed to give each student a personalized, trackable plan to achieve their educational goals.

“We’re proud to open an all-in-one resource for students in Topsham to access throughout their academic journey,” said Susan Valverde, Brand President of Sylvan. “There is no one better than Leah to operate this center in her home state, and we’re confident she will make a lasting impact in the community for generations to come.”

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## Entities

- Franchising.com (publication)
- location expansion (topic)
- Sylvan Learning (company)
- Education (sector)
- franchise opening (topic)
- education services (topic)
- Susan Valverde (person)
- Maine (location)
- Vermont (location)
- Leah LaClaire (person)
- Topsham (location)

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Originally reported by Franchising.com (https://www.franchising.com/news/20240510_sylvan_learning_opens_states_only_center_in_topsham.html). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/dffc0f68-9f65-4932-849b-78164b4da70a).