The Goddard School Retains Position as the Highest-Ranking Childcare and Early Childhood Education Provider in the 2026 Franchise Times Top 400

The Goddard School is #57 in the annual ranking of the largest U.S.-based franchise systems

KING OF PRUSSIA, Pa. (October 5, 2026) - The Goddard School®, the nation’s leading premium early childhood education provider, is ranked #57 in the 2026 Franchise Times Top 400, an annual ranking of the largest U.S.-based franchise systems by global systemwide sales. The Goddard School is the highest-ranking childcare and early childhood education provider and has been included in the Top 400 every year since 2002.

For entrepreneurs, The Goddard School provides a business opportunity that combines performance with purpose. The Goddard School has partnered with families for nearly four decades to create joyful, supportive environments where children flourish. With a commitment to nurturing curiosity, character and a love of learning, the more than 690 Goddard Schools nationwide foster social, emotional and academic development to empower each of the nearly 100,000 children they serve to grow into the best version of themselves.

The Goddard School’s growth and performance continue to earn accolades across the franchising industry. In 2026, The Goddard School was included in Franchise Business Review’s Top 200 Franchises and Top Franchises for Women, the Entrepreneur Franchise 500® (#68) and Entrepreneur’s Top Brands for Multi-Unit Owners (#80). The Goddard School also received the TopScore FUND Award, which recognizes a franchisor’s steadfast commitment to supporting their franchisees’ access to financing, for the fourth consecutive year.

For more information about The Goddard School, please visit GoddardSchool.com, and to learn about franchise opportunities, go to GoddardSchoolFranchise.com.