4 min read
Arianna Lopez Honored as the 2026 Goddard School Director of the Year
Lopez serves as the executive director of The Goddard School of Skokie – Evanston/Wilmette, IL Arianna Lopez, executive director of The Goddard...
Press Release
3 min read
The Goddard School Announces 2026 Circle of Excellence and President’s Club Members
Annual honors celebrate schools for providing outstanding educational experiences for students and excellence in serving families The Goddard School...
1 min read
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...
4 min read
The Goddard School Celebrates World News Day with the Next Generation of Journalists
Students at the nearly 700 Goddard Schools nationwide will become “junior journalists,” highlighting the connection between their natural curiosity...
3 min read
The Goddard School® Achieves Record First Quarter, Awarding 35 New Franchise Licenses
A standout Q1 highlights the franchise system’s strength, fueling new market expansion and setting the stage for accelerated growth in 2026 King of...
3 min read
The Goddard School Earns FRANdata’s TopScore FUND Award for Fourth Consecutive Year
Recognition underscores continued commitment to supporting franchisees’ access to financing KING OF PRUSSIA, Pa. (March 27, 2026) – The Goddard...
4 min read
The Goddard School Announces 2026 Franchisee Award Winners
Awards recognize exceptional performance and service KING OF PRUSSIA, Pa. (March 18, 2026) – The Goddard School has announced the recipients of its...
4 min read
The Goddard School Earns Top Franchise Honors as Nationwide Growth Accelerates
Early childhood education provider recognized by industry publications; sustained demand continues with nearly 100 new franchise agreements expected...
2 min read
The Goddard School Accelerates Growth with 60 New Franchise Agreements Signed in 2025
Momentum builds in markets nationwide, including Utah and New York, as entrepreneurs tap into purpose-driven early childhood franchise opportunities...
1 min read
The Goddard School is Again the Highest-Ranking Childcare and Early Childhood Education Provider in the Franchise Times Top 400
In the 2025 ranking of the largest U.S.-based franchise systems, The Goddard School is #58 The Goddard School®, the nation’s leading premium early...
1 min read
The Goddard School Receives TopScore FUND Award for Third Consecutive Year
Presented by FRANdata, recognition acknowledges dedication to supporting franchisees’ access to capital The Goddard School®, the nation’s leading...
2 min read
Top Industry Publications Again Recognize The Goddard School as an Exceptional Franchise
Early childhood education franchise honored by Entrepreneur, Franchise Business Review and Franchise Times The Goddard School, the nation’s leading...
1 min read
The Goddard School is the Highest-Ranking Childcare and Early Childhood Education Provider in the 2024 Franchise Times Top 400
The Goddard School, the nation’s leading premium early childhood education provider, has once again been recognized as one of the nation’s top...
1 min read
The Goddard School Receives TopScore FUND Award for Second Consecutive Year
Presented by FRANdata, honor recognizes commitment to supporting franchisees' access to financing. The Goddard School®, the nation’s leading premium...
2 min read
The Goddard School Honored as a Top Franchise Opportunity by Notable Industry Publications
Early childhood education franchise recognized by Entrepreneur, Franchise Business Review and Franchise Times The Goddard School, the nation’s...
2 min read
The Goddard School is the Highest-Ranking Childcare Provider in the 2023 Franchise Times Top 400
In the ranking of the largest U.S.-based franchise systems, The Goddard School is #70, up from #94 in 2022 The Goddard School, the nation’s leading...
1 min read
The Goddard School Receives TopScore FUND Award from FRANdata
The Goddard School®, the nation’s leading premium early childhood education provider, was honored by FRANdata as a 2023 TopScore FUND Award winner at...
2 min read
The Goddard School Named a Top Recession-Proof Business for 2023 by Franchise Business Review
Independent research data shows franchisees are highly satisfied with investment in the early childhood education franchise The Goddard School was...
1 min read
The Goddard School Named to Entrepreneur's Franchise 500 Hall of Fame
Premier early childhood education provider recognized as a strong franchising opportunity for 25th consecutive year The Goddard School was named to...
2 min read
The Goddard School Recognized as Strong Franchising Opportunity by Industry-Leading Publications
Premier early childhood education franchise named to Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500® and Franchise Business Review’s Top 200 Franchises lists The...