Why Franchise a Goddard School?

You can shape the future with a proven business model that delivers top early childhood education and offers a rewarding experience. With over 37 years of expertise in childhood development and franchising, Goddard franchisees thrive with a strong network of support at every turn.

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Community Impact with Childcare Franchises

Opening a Goddard School is more than an education-related business. Each Goddard School supports individual children and families, while also positively impacting early childhood development across entire communities. When you commit your talent, effort and passion to early child development, you become part of a system that makes a lasting difference in the lives of thousands of children.

Reasons to Invest in Early Childhood Education

For countless working families, reliable, high-quality childcare is essential. Demand continues to rise, making early childhood education a thriving, recession-resilient industry with strong long-term potential. By joining a trusted, proven brand like The Goddard School®, you can tap into a growing market and make a meaningful impact in your community.

Our franchise team is here to help you explore whether owning a Goddard School is the right next step for you.

High Demand Industry
Proven Growth Model
Over 37 years of industry expertise, a thriving network of more than 660 schools, and a top-ranked childcare and early childhood education franchise. In 2024, our average EBITDA for mature schools was $521,987*

*Based on mature schools opened for 18 months or more as of 2024. EBITDA is defined as gross revenue less all expenses directly related to operating the school excluding interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization. You should refer to Item 19 of Goddard Franchisor, LLC’s 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document for more information regarding the reported earnings of Goddard School franchises. Your individual results may differ. There is no assurance that you will earn as much as the amounts reported by Goddard School franchisees.
Scalable Investment

Goddard School Franchise Training and Support

Training & Support

Our dedicated team offers comprehensive support, training, and operational guidance every step of the way to help you reach your goals as a Goddard School franchisee.

Live Training Sessions

Through online courses, virtual sessions, and in-person training, you’ll learn how to implement Goddard’s educational approach, engage families, recruit and retain top faculty, manage school operations, and elevate the Goddard brand in your local market.

Dedicated Franchise Consultants

Our franchise consultants support franchisees across all aspects of school operations. From implementing educational programs and maintaining financial performance to upholding health and safety standards, leveraging IT systems, and accessing ongoing training resources.

Done-For-You Marketing

Receive a fully developed school website and targeted digital marketing to build local awareness, including paid campaigns across social media, search engines, and streaming platforms. You’ll also get ready-made images, signage, ads as well as tools to send emails and schedule social media posts with ease.

Jyoti Gagan Verma Goddard School Franchise Owners

“Our ticket to a better life is through early childhood development.”

- Jyoti & Gagan Verma, Multi-Unit Franchise Owners

Leisa Byars Goddard School Franchise Owners

“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, Multi-Unit Franchise Owner

“Goddard's proven model empowers franchisees to achieve excellence while making a lasting impact on children and families.”

- Matt Speranza, Multi-Unit Franchise Owner

“Goddard gives me the infrastructure, tools, and support to run highly sought-after quality early childhood education schools while giving back to families across our communities.”

- Dipti Singh, Multi-Unit Franchise Owner

Darin Harris

Chief Executive Officer

Darin Harris is the chief executive officer of Goddard Systems, LLC. He provides leadership to the executive team and guides the vision for The Goddard School system.

Jacqueline Burls

SVP, Chief School Support Services Officer

Jacqueline Burls is SVP, chief school support services officer at Goddard Systems, LLC. She provides leadership on brand development, operational excellence and customer engagement to drive long-term growth for Goddard Schools across the U.S.

Marcel Nahm

SVP, Chief Marketing Officer

Marcel Nahm is SVP, chief marketing officer at Goddard Systems, LLC, where he is responsible for leading the premium early childhood education brand and overseeing all marketing and lead generation efforts, as well as corporate communications.

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Interested in becoming a Goddard School franchisee? It’s an exciting journey and we’re here to guide you every step of the way. Get started today and see how owning a Goddard School can be both a rewarding business venture and a lasting impact on the families you serve.

Why Franchise a Goddard School?

Community Impact with Childcare Franchises

Reasons to Invest in Early Childhood Education

Training & Support

What Our Franchisees Are Saying

Meet The Team

Darin Harris

Jacqueline Burls

Marcel Nahm

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