Preschool Childcare Daycare Franchise | Goddard School

Invest with a purpose.

The Goddard School's proven franchise model has made us a leader in early childcare. Come discover for yourself why owning a Goddard School is more than career changing, it's life changing.

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The Goddard School Recognized as Strong Franchising Opportunity

We’re proud to be recognized in Entrepreneur's Franchise 500 for the 25th consecutive year! As we continue to experience rapid growth across our system, we are ranked #60—up 36 spots from last year—in this list of the most innovative, creative and trusted brands. Read more about the world’s first and most comprehensive franchise ranking

A Child Development Calling

We believe that early childhood development has the power to make our world a better place for everyone in it. Do you share our passion and values to make a difference as well as a healthy financial return? Consider joining The Goddard Family as a franchisee.

Why Goddard?

The Goddard School is a proven business system that delivers outstanding early childhood development results for the families we serve. Goddard’s skilled and experienced management team, systems and support help franchisees get into business for themselves, but not by themselves.

System Advantage
Community Impact
Committed Leadership

System Advantage

With more than 30 years of childhood development and franchising expertise, we’ve developed business and child development systems that give you the tools needed for lasting success and personal fulfillment.

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Community Impact

Goddard Schools make a positive impact in the families they serve, but also in those of their faculty, staff, franchisees and broader community.

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Committed Leadership

Goddard’s leadership team is comprised of accomplished business, education and franchising professionals that are committed to the success of every School, as well as maintaining our family-oriented system culture.

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Are You the Right Fit?

The path to owning and operating a Goddard School can be inspiring, fulfilling and financially rewarding. If you have what it takes, the journey begins here.

Commitment
Financial Requirements
Available Locations
Operating Standards

The Right Fit

We look for owners who share our commitment to early childhood development and making a lasting difference in their community, as well as the business skills and acumen to build productive relationships with parents, staff and other franchisees.

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Financial Requirements

Opening a new Goddard School or purchasing an existing one involves some substantial investments, which differ somewhat depending on the type of location. However, an investment or financing of at least $698,000 is typically involved.

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Available Locations

The Goddard franchise development team works with qualified franchisee candidates to identify new or existing sites that align with our space requirements and target family demographics.

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Training & Support

Goddard onboarding training and support provides everything you need for lasting success, including online courses, field visits and in-person training at our corporate headquarters.

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Franchisee Testimonials

Our ticket to a better life is through early childhood development

- Jyoti & Gagan Verma, Henderson, NV & Las Vegas, NV Franchsees

It is an investment, and it is something we can enjoy. And we can provide a good service to the community. We do well by doing good.

- Fran & Bryant Lubbs, Wayne, PA & Royersford, PA Franchisees

Owning a Goddard School has been very rewarding and allowed me to make a lasting difference in the lives of hundreds of families, including my own!

- Leisa Byars, Gallatin, TN & Hendersonville, TN Franchisee

Your Journey Starts Here

Interested in joining the Goddard Family as a franchisee? Request more information to get the process started.

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Our Outstanding Reputation

The Goddard School is consistently ranked as a top franchise brand in world-renowned publications and awards lists.