The Goddard School
- Ownership Requirement
- Full-time
- Business Type
- Franchise
Where Their Best Begins
Join the premier early childhood education franchise and make a lasting difference in your community.
Brand overview
With over 38 years of experience and more than 665 schools, The Goddard School is an established leader in early childhood education. Franchisees operate premium preschools leveraging the exclusive Wonder of Learning curriculum, a research-backed program that uses guided play and inquiry-driven exploration. The whole-child approach nurtures academic, social, emotional, and physical development from infancy through kindergarten, empowering you to deliver quality childcare and education to today's families.
Availability
We are currently accepting inquiries in these states:
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Why choose The Goddard School
Make a meaningful impact while building strong financial potential in a recession-resilient industry projected to grow from $65 billion to $110 billion by 2033. Celebrate being in business for yourself, but not by yourself, with a proven and flexible business model. Mature schools open 18 months or more boast an average EBITDA of $546,554. Benefit from a top-tier FUND score of 930 for four consecutive years, making this a strong candidate for SBA financing with a low default rate. Honorably discharged U.S. Armed Forces veterans can also receive a $20,000 discount on the initial license fee through the VetFran program.
Revenue Potential & Investment Requirements
average EBITDA
*Based on mature schools opened for 18 months or more as of 2025. 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 2026 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.
Total investment
$1,003,500–$8,908,000
Cash Required
$250,000
Net worth
$1,000,000
Franchise fee
$261,500
Total units
665
Real estate required
Not Specified
Growth Trends
Training & support
Receive comprehensive in-person and online training covering curriculum implementation, family engagement, and daily operations. You will gain guidelines for recruiting, managing, and elevating your faculty and staff. Ongoing support includes location analysis and site selection, financial assistance and SBA loan guidance, a ready-made curriculum with assessment tools and a proprietary communications app, and done-for-you marketing with digital campaigns, websites, and pre-scheduled social media tools.
Ideal candidate
We seek prospective franchisees from diverse business backgrounds, including corporate leaders, experienced multi-unit owners, and veterans. Candidates must be U.S. citizens or green card holders and meet specific financial requirements for liquidity and net worth, though they may partner with investors or co-owners to meet the investment needs.
Take the next step toward owning a business that shapes the future. Discover how The Goddard School franchise can help you achieve your personal and financial goals while making a lasting impact on the families in your community.