If you think you need prior experience in the early childhood education sphere to take advantage of a Children’s Lighthouse franchise opportunity, you couldn’t be more mistaken. Thanks to our childcare franchise training and comprehensive ongoing support, just about anybody with the right financial resources and a big-picture mentality can benefit from everything our investment has to offer. We’re exceptionally proud of the way we support our franchisees from the moment they sign their franchise agreement, and in this blog, we’ll take a look at some of the support you can expect, as well as what we look for in an ideal Children’s Lighthouse franchisee candidate.
Immersive Initial Training
The fact is, a franchise brand is only as successful as each and every one of its franchisees, so we make sure our childcare franchise training programs immerse new owners in the Children’s Lighthouse culture, curriculum, and business model. These programs are conducted under the supervision of Shelly Pair, our Vice President of Operations, who has over 20 years of experience in the industry. With her expertise as your guidance, you’ll learn all about:
- How to teach our proprietary curriculum
- How to reach your best customers
- How to set and track important growth goals
- How to find, train, and keep qualified staff
- How to leverage important vendor relationships
- How to engage and involve parents
- And so much more!
You’ll also have access to our 162-page Operations Manual that goes over just about every detail of running your school, a valuable resource you can turn to anytime and at your own pace. Furthermore, our ongoing support includes expert digital and other marketing support, our continued research and development, access to business coaches, networking opportunities, and much more!
Who Makes a Great Children’s Lighthouse Early Childhood Franchise Owner?
When getting to know potential franchisees, we always look for certain characteristics that we know will serve them well as a Children’s Lighthouse preschool owner. Below are a few of them.
- You’re Friendly: The childcare industry is one that is best suited for people who gravitate to others easily, who are interested in helping others, and who love being with children of all ages.
- You’re a Leader: Opening a Children’s Lighthouse franchise will mean you’re ready to be a leader and set an example. You’ll know that the buck stops with you, and you’ll be okay with that.
- You’re Driven: You know that success will require you to see the big picture and stay committed to growth. It’s work that never stops, and you’re excited by it.
- You’re Flexible: Good business owners are flexible and open to advice, guidance, and feedback. As a Children’s Lighthouse franchisee, you should be, too.
Successful franchisees know their involvement is key to success. They also make sure to take full advantage of the resources and opportunities that established and respected franchisors, like Children’s Lighthouse, offer them.
Children’s Lighthouse is a leader in the early childhood education sphere. To find out more about our place in it, reach out today!