Childcare & early learning

Celebree School's Generation Gratitude Project invites families to participate in a 30-Day Family Gratitude Challenge to practice thankfulness through action.

November 09, 2026 // Franchising.com // BALTIMORE, MD – Celebree School, a leader in early childhood education, announces the launch of Celebree Learning Lab, a new learning management system designed to deliver best-in-

The Goddard School, a franchise system, reaches a milestone with the opening of its 700th school in Winter Garden, Florida.

The Learning Experience has opened its 500th center in Milford, Conn., after more than two decades of providing quality early education.

Proposed legislation targeting private equity in the childcare industry may overlook other funding models, including publicly traded companies and venture capital.

FLORHAM PARK, N.J., Nov. 3, 2026 // PRNewswire // -- Kiddie Academy of Florham Park is under new ownership.

We are thrilled to open our Academy doors to a thriving, family-centered community.

Tierra Encantada has signed a development agreement that will bring the brand to North Carolina for the first time.

For nearly 20 years, Krystle Molite has held several roles with the Goddard School, from teacher to director and now franchisee.

Celebree School, an early education brand, opens in Charlotte area

Harlan Alford and Jon Sieber created StoryTime Chess in 2011 with one simple goal: teach young kids chess, but in a way that hasn’t been done before.

As Children’s Lighthouse continues expanding its footprint, the nearly 30-year-old early education franchise is being deliberate about where it grows next.

Tierra Encantada signs three-unit deal with Mari Millard and Marnie Hammel for Maryland

Celebree School rises 84 spots on the Franchise Times Top 400 in three years

Richard Huffman, President and CEO of Celebree School, has been elected to the Board of Directors of the International Franchise Association (IFA), the largest organization representing franchising worldwide.

Primrose Schools’ creative and engaging Primrose Friends YouTube Channel won the top award for Franchise Marketing Leadership as part of Franchise Update Media’s 8th Annual Franchise Innovation Awards.

As parents place greater emphasis on the first years of a child’s development, Building Kidz School, the 50-plus-unit early childhood education franchise, sees significant room to grow in more communities across the country.

Tutu School launched an advisory council to reimagine ballet and improve the experience for young dancers.

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.

Goddard School announces 2026 Circle of Excellence and President’s Club members.

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

Montessori Kids Universe (MKU) has built its reputation on delivering high-level support and training that not only strengthens its proven business model but also fuels franchisee success through ongoing coaching and extensive resources.

Celebree School CEO Richard Huffman discusses the American Franchise Act