
Children’s Lighthouse Franchise Expansion: Where We’re Growing and Why
As Children’s Lighthouse continues expanding its footprint, the nearly 30-year-old early education franchise is being deliberate about where it grows next.
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As Children’s Lighthouse continues expanding its footprint, the nearly 30-year-old early education franchise is being deliberate about where it grows next.

For many entrepreneurs, buying a franchise is not about creating a single job for themselves.

For nearly 30 years, Children’s Lighthouse has been building its presence in early education.

Matt Kelton, vice president of franchise development at Children's Lighthouse, is a third-generation franchisor.

For Children’s Lighthouse , awarding a franchise is about much more than finding someone who can afford to open a school.

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As Children’s Lighthouse continues its expansion across the Southeast, Atlanta has emerged as one of the brand’s most compelling growth markets.

As more former NFL players explore entrepreneurship, commercial real estate and franchise ownership as part of their post-football careers, Children's Lighthouse believes its executive ownership model offers a compelling opportunity.

Children's Lighthouse offers a premium early childhood education franchise model with resilient consumer demand.

As Children’s Lighthouse continues to expand throughout the Southeast, Orlando has emerged as one of the brand’s most attractive growth markets.

As it enters the second half of 2026, Children’s Lighthouse is continuing to build on the momentum generated by a record-setting 2025, advancing school development projects, investing in franchisee support technology and

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With a new school opening planned in Fulshear this summer, an April groundbreaking in Hockley Jubilee, and another groundbreaking in Northlake that same month, Children’s Lighthouse is actively expanding its footprint an

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Children's Lighthouse reports 9.5% increase in leads and 4.5% jump in revenue.

Building on a year that included 15 franchise signings, new market entries, and multiple school openings, the brand has already made meaningful progress toward its 2026 growth goals.

Children’s Lighthouse lowers franchise cost with smart funding and build-to-suit models.

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Children's Lighthouse, an early childhood education franchise, earned a spot on Entrepreneur's 2026 Franchise 500 list, recognizing its strong brand presence and franchisee support.

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Children's Lighthouse closes out 2025 with strategic growth and a strong 2026 pipeline.

Children's Lighthouse prioritizes family ownership and long-term growth over short-term gains.

Children’s Lighthouse , the early learning school franchise known for its values-based curriculum and director-led model, has announced the signing of its first Indiana franchise agreement — marking a major…