How Much Can I Make as a Children's Lighthouse Franchisee?

Investing in a Children's Lighthouse franchise can be a lucrative opportunity, especially given the strong demand for premium child care services in the U.S. With the right management and dedication, franchisees can see significant financial returns. 

According to the brand’s 2024 FDD, the average gross revenue for 67 Children’s Lighthouse schools open for at least 18 months as of December 31, 2023, was $1,941,556. Of the reporting schools, 46% surpassed this average gross revenue, with the highest-earning location generating $3,576,879 in gross revenue while the lowest-performing school reported $757,905 in gross revenue?.

“There is a huge void for taking care of kids for two-income families — that is why the demand for child care is so massive,” said Matt Kelton, vice president of franchise development at Children’s Lighthouse. “The demand far exceeds the supply especially at the premium end.”

Franchisees who succeed in this system often take full advantage of the multiple revenue streams available through Children’s Lighthouse’s proprietary, STREAM-based Lighthouse Pathways® curriculum. Franchisees can offer a range of specialized educational programs tailored to different age groups along with summer camps. From the Lighthouse BRIGHT® curriculum designed for early brain development in infants to the dynamic xSTREAM Quest® for school-aged children, and engaging summer programs filled with diverse activities, franchisees have the opportunity to attract a broad demographic of families. 

“There's a significant nationwide demand for child care, and we've developed a robust process to identify and meet this demand in various markets,” said Michael Brown, president of Children’s Lighthouse. “Our approach differs notably from other brands, primarily because of the culture and foundation my dad and uncle established. This family-driven culture permeates our entire organization, ensuring that everyone — from our office team to our franchise owners — upholds our mission statement, foundational views and core values.”

As a franchise, Children's Lighthouse stands in the upper tier of the child care space, with facilities — which have the capability to accommodate 180 to 250 students — costing between $5,855,974 to $8,985,630 to build.

Now, with open territories all across the country — a rarity among competitors — the time has never been better to join Children's Lighthouse. The brand is focused on building out locations across its home state of Texas, with room to add 25 schools in Dallas and 27 in Houston, in addition to expanding in Denver, Chicago and St. Louis, as well as Raleigh-Durham and Charlotte, North Carolina, and Orlando, Florida.

“If you have a passion for education, for child care and for enriching your community, this could be a great opportunity for you,” Brown said. “It's an industry that requires great responsibility, but it's also so rewarding. It's not for everybody, but if you have that passion, it can be a uniquely fulfilling experience.”

For more detailed financial information or to explore whether this opportunity aligns with your goals, refer to Item 19 of the Children's Lighthouse FDD or contact the franchise development team directly. 

For more information on franchising with Children’s Lighthouse, visit: https://1851franchise.com/childrens-lighthouse/.