The early learning school franchise continues building momentum with new school openings, strong franchisee demand, and operational expansion in preparation for accelerated growth.
DALLAS, July 3, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Children's Lighthouse, the nationally recognized early learning school franchise, is reporting major progress in the first half of 2025, highlighted by new school openings, franchise signings, and the expansion of its corporate infrastructure — all positioning the brand for aggressive growth heading into the second half of the year.
"We're really starting to see interest from prospective franchisees pick up quite a bit," said Matt Kelton, Vice President of Franchise Development at Children's Lighthouse. "And when existing owners reinvest in the brand and new franchisees join our system, it's a clear sign of growing confidence. That's exactly what we're seeing this year."
So far in 2025, Children's Lighthouse has sold three new franchise units in Dallas, the brand's second-largest market, and three additional units to existing franchisees. Recent signings include new locations in Haslet, Van Alstyne, and Aubrey, Texas, with the Haslet location being awarded to one of the brand's largest and most successful multi-unit operators.
In Q1, Children's Lighthouse opened schools in Celina, Texas, and O'Fallon, Missouri, both of which have seen early success and strong community engagement. Looking ahead, a school in Princeton, Texas, is scheduled to open in the coming weeks, while schools in West Frisco and Midlothian remain under active development.
So far this year, the brand has broken ground on three additional schools, including developments in New Braunfels, Texas, and Mt. Juliet, Tennessee. Eight more openings are planned for 2026, with a total of 24 schools currently in development.
"There is a major acceleration in our growth right now," Kelton said. "We're seeing increased demand for high-quality early education in every market we enter."
To support its expanding network, Children's Lighthouse has invested in a new, larger corporate office, enhancing training facilities and creating space for additional support staff. This move reflects the brand's broader strategy to lay the foundation for future growth.
"We're putting in all the foundational pieces for aggressive expansion — and that includes people," Kelton said. "We've added to our team this year and are creating the infrastructure to support long-term franchisee success."
In addition to expanding its geographic footprint, Children's Lighthouse has received significant industry recognition, securing a spot on Entrepreneur Magazine's prestigious Franchise 500, Franchise Business Review's Top 200 Franchisee Satisfaction List, and the Franchise Times Top 400 List.
As the brand eyes signing 10 new franchise agreements this year, leadership has recognized 2025 as a strategic transition year.
"We're still on track to hit that goal," Kelton said. "But we're also focused on quality over quantity. This year is about smart growth — and we're laying the groundwork for a huge leap forward."
Children's Lighthouse continues to target key Sun Belt markets, with a focus on expanding further into St. Louis, Nashville and untapped pockets of Texas. With over 30 years of proven success, the brand's strong curriculum, operational systems and family-focused values make it an attractive choice for growth-minded entrepreneurs.
"There's never been a higher demand for quality childcare than there is today," Kelton said. "Our franchisees are stepping up to meet that need — and we're here to support them every step of the way."
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About Children's Lighthouse
The Children's Lighthouse brand was established in Ft. Worth, Texas in 1997. The Children's Lighthouse Early Learning Schools® brand promise to create a safe, fun, and happy place that gives children confidence, a sense of comfort today, and a lifelong love of learning, friendship, and community. Children's Lighthouse focuses on age-appropriate and values based curriculums that focus on kindergarten readiness and creating lifelong learners. In 2025, Children's Lighthouse was ranked on the Entrepreneur 500 and as a Top Franchise for 2025 by Franchise Business Review. In 2024, Children's Lighthouse was featured on the Franchise Times Top 400.
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