Goddard Schools Franchise Opportunity

Recently named #1 Childcare Franchise in the United States, by Entrepreneur magazine, for the fifth consecutive year January 2006 and one of the Top 50 Worldwide Up and Comers, by Franchise Times.  Goddard Systems, Inc. (GSI) is expanding The Goddard School network throughout the United States. Headquartered in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, GSI currently licenses 200+ franchised schools in 32 states.

Our Success

President and CEO, Philip Schumacher, has committed GSI to providing a level of quality that surpasses anything currently available in the industry. To that end, he has reinforced the already formidable corporate Quality Assurance requirements for Goddard franchisees.

Goddard Schools receive unannounced visits from GSI Quality Assurance representatives several times a year. The Goddard QA evaluation meticulously examines all aspects of health and safety as well as providing a detailed assessment of curriculum and programming. This absolute commitment to quality is strongly supported by franchisees as affirmed by an impressive 30% who have already purchased second franchises.

Goddard franchisees share a common entrepreneurial spirit and a commitment to providing the highest quality childcare in their communities, as evidenced by each School’s on-site management. With a successful system in place and dedicated franchisees, GSI has achieved its initial goal as the acknowledged leader in franchised childcare. The company now has its sights on the next level - recognition as the premier childcare provider in the United States.

Goddard School buildings are custom designed and planned to provide a safe, healthy, and stimulating environment for children from six weeks to six-years-old. Two separate playgrounds are designed to challenge and delight each age group.

Every Goddard School:

• Is a fully licensed childcare facility
• Has highly qualified staff trained in Early Childhood Education or Child Development.
• Provides children with carefully planned educational programs that meet the social, emotional, cognitive, and physical needs of each child.
• Maintains a small group atmosphere to provide individual attention.
• Offers open and honest communication with parents in an atmosphere of mutual trust and respect.

Our Training

Goddard franchisees share a varied background, but very few are educators. All franchisees complete a comprehensive training program that includes: operational practices, customer service, licensing, marketing, staff hiring and training, and Goddard Quality Assurance. Goddard owners also spend time with a Goddard mentor during this period.

All Goddard owners are also invited to attend a four-day annual conference each spring and an owner’s symposium each fall. These meetings enhance the initial training with updates, current research, and an opportunity to share information with fellow school owners.  

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