Celebree School Franchise

Celebree School’s franchise story centers on making early childhood education and care available through locally operated schools. The franchisor, Celebree Enterprises, LLC, was formed in Maryland on June 7, 2018 and began offering franchises on June 28, 2018. Franchise owners joined a school system built around age-appropriate play, projects and activities and the values of protecting, educating and nurturing children.

As the franchise network developed, the operating model brought together curriculum, enrollment procedures, staff training and development, customer service and community involvement. Programs serve children from six weeks through twelve years old and include infant care, preschool, before- and after-school care, summer camps, backup care and emergency care. These programs define the school experience franchise owners deliver in their communities.

The April 2, 2026 disclosure, amended April 13, 2026, reports 72 operating schools as of December 31, 2025: 28 operated by affiliates and 44 by franchisees. The current offering also includes multi-school development agreements for qualified applicants, with at least two schools and an agreed development schedule. This gives prospective owners a documented path to consider beyond a single school.

Estimated initial investment is $1,023,550–$1,404,100 when the landlord constructs the improvements, or $2,778,550–$3,569,099 for a remodel of existing space, excluding real estate acquisition. Initial franchisor payments total $150,000: a $75,000 franchise fee, $30,000 site-development assistance fee, $30,000 training and opening support fee, and $15,000 centralized-system initial fee.

Preparing the school. Celebree supports the development process with site-selection criteria, review of proposed sites and the lease, prototypical school plans and review of drawings for brand standards. It provides the operations manuals, reviews proposed marketing plans and offers pre-opening and opening supervision as it deems advisable. The franchisee arranges and pays for the site, construction, permits, licensing and staffing.

Management training. The operating principal and school director complete a pre-opening management program totaling 101 hours in the disclosed schedule: 22 online, 39 classroom and 40 on-the-job hours. Training covers curriculum and daily operations, staffing, marketing, enrollment, financial management and licensing compliance. Classroom instruction takes place in Nottingham, Maryland, and practical training at a Celebree School selected by the franchisor; some classroom sessions may be delivered online. The required program may be adjusted for prior experience, and participants must complete applicable state licensing training before attending in person.

Opening and staff preparation. Celebree sends a representative for three days of on-site opening training focused on curriculum, the brand and educational philosophy. The operating principal and school director attend the full program. Those leaders, once certified as trainers, are responsible for preparing an adequate number of employees for opening and conducting required staff training. The franchisee pays trainee travel, lodging, meals and employee wages; additional requested or required training may carry further fees and expenses.

Support after opening. Celebree provides management advice and written operating materials, administers the brand fund and reviews proposed suppliers on request. It advises and consults with owners periodically through visits, meetings, seminars, printed or electronic materials, telephone and email communications, and periodically inspects school operations. Owners may request special on-site assistance, subject to applicable charges. The operating principal must attend scheduled national business meetings or the annual convention, with registration, travel and accommodation costs paid by the franchisee. Additional classroom, online or third-party training may also be required at the owner’s expense.

A Celebree School franchise brings together an educational mission and a structured approach to running a childcare business. Programs spanning infant care, preschool, school-age care and summer camps give owners several ways to serve families, while the brand’s curriculum, enrollment procedures and staff-development system provide a framework for day-to-day operations. Management training and school-development assistance help prepare owners for launch, with ongoing operational advice available after opening. For entrepreneurs who want to lead a team, build community relationships and take an active role in a business that supports children’s development, Celebree is an opportunity worth exploring. Qualified owners can also consider a multi-school development agreement as a path to operating more than one location.

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