Celebree School Exemplifies Unmatched Dedication to Serving Its Communities Through Its Mission to Grow People Big and Small™

The child-care brand focuses on creating a sense of home and community, growing people big and small, through its core values of “Educate, Nurture and Protect”—all allowing it to be a standout in the child-care category. 

It has become increasingly difficult to find a children’s learning center that tailors its offerings to different age groups and truly focuses on creating a warm and welcoming environment for each person that steps through its doors. However, it’s comforting to know that franchise brands such as Celebree School are dedicated to serving its communities through education and engagement.

Celebree School has become a recognized category leader by offering best-in-class child care for early childhood education for infants, preschoolers and school-age children. The brand was built on a foundation of “Growing People Big and Small™” by providing an environment that not only educates young children but also develops leaders within the company.

Celebree School—backed by its core values of Educate, Nurture and Protect—was founded by Richard Huffman in 1994 as a way to incorporate his passion for people into his everyday life. Huffman felt that there was a void in the industry of companies really taking the time to invest in their teachers so that they are equipped to provide quality education for young children. “I saw a void in the market for making an impact on the lives of teachers,” Huffman said. “That’s our secret sauce here at Celebree; we grow people big and small. We develop teachers and the entire leadership team so we can develop and inspire each child that walks through our doors.”

Born in Ellicott City, Maryland, Celebree School—and it’s 25 years of experience—has impacted over 60,000 families throughout its home state and Delaware. The child-care brand opened its doors to franchising in March 2019 and has since signed seven new franchisees with multiple new developments in the pipeline.

Celebree School stands apart from the competition because it fosters an atmosphere that instills a kind of confidence where each child feels safe to explore and take developmentally appropriate risks. Guided by its three-tiered philosophy of “Growing People Big and Small™”, the brand is a stable, secure and fun environment that provides a foundation for the flight of a lifetime.

Another key differentiator of Celebree School is that it recognizes the fact that parents lead busy lives and juggle many things at once, including careers, family commitments and extracurriculars. Celebree School wants to be part of the whole ecosystem and environment of their day-to-day lives by supporting children’s developmental growth.

In addition to its three-tiered philosophy and emphasis on family, Celebree School’s curriculum is unparalleled in the industry. Based on the 7 Domains of Learning, Celebree School created a curriculum program that is age-appropriate and focuses on the following: Personal and social development; scientific thinking; mathematical thinking; language and literacy; social studies; arts; and physical and developmental health.

“The amazing thing about Celebree School is that it is an accredited school system with a passion for taking great care of kids,” said Celebree School franchisee Britt McKenzie. “It provides children (from newborn all the way to school-age) with valuable learning opportunities and skills to help them to develop into great people in the community.”

The initial investment for a Celebree School franchise is $525,500-$684,000, with a franchise fee of $75,000. For more information, click here.