Childcare
Franchise
Opportunities
Bigger Than
Business
Opening a school means showing up for your community. Children need guidance. Parents need support. You get to offer both. If early education matters to you, and you’ve been thinking about a franchise that reflects your values, Celebree gives you the tools to do it.
Families Need You
In many neighborhoods, there just aren’t enough childcare options. Parents are stuck on waitlists or settling for what’s available. With a Celebree School, you can help meet that need and become someone who families rely on every day.
12.5
million
60%
of parents
$60.9
billion
2.3%
growth
The Framework is Ready
You won’t have to figure this out alone. Celebree has been doing this work for decades. The systems are tested. The support is built in. You’ll have help through every step—from setup to staffing to operations—so you can focus on your “Why”.
15.5%
EBITDA
$2,019,104
Avg. Net Revenue per location
17%
Growth
Steps to Ownership
Step 1
Inquire
Fill out the Initial Inquiry Form with your contact information, financial qualifications, and territory of interest.
Step 2
Let’s Get to Know Each Other
Step 3
Application
After this initial call, if our franchise professional believes you meet the personality and financial profiles, we will send you a more comprehensive application. Deadlines for submission will be discussed and we will provide a contact number in case you have any questions. When we receive this application, we will forward the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD).
Step 4
Evaluation
While you review the FDD, our team will evaluate your application. You can expect some back and forth calls or emails during this phase. That way you get the clearest possible picture of our childcare business, and we can get the clearest possible picture of your suitability. If we confirm you as a qualified candidate, you will be invited to join us for an in-depth look at Celebree School.
Step 5
Discover Celebree School
This is the best part! We will welcome you to our Discovery Day at our corporate headquarters in Nottingham, MD. Over the course of 1 to 2 days, candidates will get to know our founder and each of our franchise leadership team members. They will also have the opportunity to visit some of our franchise schools and learn more directly from franchisees who have been in their shoes. This is when we really come together as a group focused on something that’s bigger than all of us.
Celebree School
Virtual Tour
At Celebree School, we plan appropriate activities and strategies to help children meet their developmental milestones. Children are particularly intuitive. They know when an educator is genuine. When they feel that comfort level and understand that we are focused on their best interests, they will learn and grow.
FAQs
Cash/Liquid Assets:
- A minimum of $400,000 in liquid assets is required. This means you must have access to cash or assets that can easily be converted into cash, such as savings accounts, investments, or other easily liquidated assets.
Net Worth:
- Minimum net worth of $800,000. Net worth includes the total value of your assets (such as property, investments, savings, etc.) minus any liabilities or debts you owe. This can be met by combining husband/wife, family members, a partnership group, or based on the individual.
Our Director of Real Estate works one-on-one with each franchise owner to help them secure a location.
The Site Development fee is paid at the time you sign your franchise agreement to support this effort. The designated search area has been agreed upon, most sites are found identified within 45 days and secured via lease or purchase agreement within 6 to 9 months. We utilize a pre-approval process where we are identifying sites ahead of time that meet our minimum requirements before they even are presented to the franchise owner.
The timeline for opening a Celebree School depends on how quickly you secure a real estate location. As a franchise owner, you’ll receive full support from our team to get up and running efficiently. We assist with selecting the right real estate, designing your center, and recruiting and training your team. Additionally, we provide personalized guidance throughout the process. Once you’ve committed to a location and signed a lease, your school will be ready to open in 10-12 months. Our team will also navigate you through the licensing process to ensure all requirements are met smoothly.
Just as enrollments naturally ramp up during the initial opening phase of your Celebree School, the size of your team will grow accordingly to meet the increasing demand. Staffing requirements are calculated based on state-mandated child-to-staff ratios and maximum group sizes to ensure compliance and maintain a high standard of care. A typical Celebree School is staffed with a full-time School Director and Assistant Director to oversee daily operations and educational quality. Additionally, a well-rounded team usually includes 10–15 full-time lead teachers responsible for classroom instruction and curriculum delivery, supported by 10–15 aides, interns, or assistants who provide critical classroom support and individualized attention. To maintain flexibility and ensure uninterrupted operations, most schools also maintain a pool of at least five qualified substitutes to cover absences and fluctuating staffing needs. This strategic staffing structure helps create a stable, nurturing learning environment while maintaining operational efficiency.
Our mission is to empower franchisees to achieve personal and financial goals through steadfast support and delivery of proven, innovative, and educational programs that inspire and enrich the lives of families served and the communities they support. Celebree School is driven by our core values: Relationship Focused, Thought Leader, Community, Commitment, Transparent & Authentic. Everything we do is grounded by our mission and values and drives every decision we make at every level of the company.
Owning a Celebree School is more than just being an entrepreneur. Our franchisees have a passion for improving the lives of children and making an impact on their communities. They protect, educate, nurture, enrich, inspire, challenge, develop, advise, guide, instruct, and mentor. Their goal is to help lay a foundation for lifelong success.
The service we provide is not only fulfilling in respect to what we do but also in high demand. We have a proven brand with 30+ years of operational experience and solid systems in place. We have never closed or relocated a Celebree School.
Celebree has a proprietary curriculum for our school age programs. We utilize the Creative Curriculum, provided by globally recognized preschool curriculum leader, Teaching Strategies for infants through Pre-K. Our classrooms are uniquely designed with learning domain focused interest areas and forward-thinking materials to support the growth and development of young learners. Our team will support you with classroom design, materials, and curriculum tools and training.
Absolutely! Most of our owners don’t have early childhood education. That experience usually comes with your key hire, the School Director. We work with you on what this ideal candidate looks like so that you are set up properly for operating and licensing your school. Each school requires state and/or local licensing. Childcare licensing standards set the minimum acceptable health, safety, and programming standards for the legal operation of childcare programs. Childcare licensing regulations are set by individual states. Some counties, cities, or municipalities may also have their own set of childcare licensing standards.
We offer an extremely high-touch support system that starts the day you sign a franchise agreement. Every step of the way you have a dedicated resource guiding you through the development process. During real estate and construction, we conduct biweekly update calls. Franchisees have access to a full-service marketing team who will provide the tools, process, and procedures for branding schools as well as driving brand awareness and enrollments. Closer to the opening of your school you will be assigned a Franchise Business Consultant (FBC). The FBC is your Celebree and business coach and will assist with setting you up to grow and sustain your business.
The franchise model offers a valuable opportunity for entrepreneurs to enter business ownership with a built-in support system, an established brand, and a proven model. The fees associated with starting a franchise are generally justified by the extensive support, training, marketing, and operational tools that reduce risk and increase your chances of success. Understanding the structure and value of these fees can make it easier to see the Celebree Franchise Opportunity as an investment in a business system that’s more likely to succeed than starting from scratch.
When you sign the franchise agreement, the Initial Franchise Fee of $75,000 grants you an exclusive right to use the Celebree School System and our Propriety Marks.
The $30,000 Site Development Assistance Fee is paid at the time you sign your Franchise Agreement to provide you assistance, support, and resources in finding your perfect location.
Prior to attending the Celebree School Management Training Program, the Training and Opening Assistance Fee of $30,000 is paid.
To ensure the highest standards of operation and consistency across all Celebree Schools, the franchise requires that each location has a dedicated on-site owner/operator. If you choose to have a partner serve as the on-site operator, they must be fully involved in the franchise vetting process at the time of signing the franchise agreement. Franchisees are permitted to own multiple units; however, each location must have a designated on-site operator who meets Celebree’s qualifications and standards. Additionally, multi-unit owners are expected to establish a strong operational team to provide comprehensive support for each location, ensuring consistent quality and adherence to Celebree’s core values and operational guidelines.
Eventually, yes, each school requires state and/or local licensing. Childcare licensing standards set the minimum acceptable health, safety, and programming standards for the legal operation of childcare programs. Childcare licensing regulations are set by individual states. Some counties, cities, or municipalities may also have their own set of childcare licensing standards. A license is not required to engage in the discovery journey and learn more about the Celebree Franchise Opportunity. This step of the journey occurs closer to the opening of the school.
Who We’re Looking For
The need for high-quality early education isn’t going away. We’re looking for franchise owners who are ready to lead, make an impact in their communities, and build a business with long-term potential.
Financial Requirements
To be considered for a Celebree School franchise, prospective owners should meet or have access to the following minimum financial qualifications:
- Liquid Capital: $400,000
- Net Worth: $800,000
If you meet these qualifications and are ready to explore whether Celebree is the right opportunity for you, we’d love to start the conversation.
Let’s talk. We’re here when you’re ready.