Goddard Systems Inc.

About Goddard Systems Inc.

Goddard Systems, Inc. (GSI), franchisor of The Goddard School preschools, is consistently named one of the top childcare franchises in the United States. Headquartered in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, GSI currently licenses more than 530 franchised Schools with more than 70,000 students in 38 states. The Goddard School’s AdvancED- and Middle States-accredited F.L.EX.® Learning Program (Fun Learning Experience), a comprehensive play-based curriculum developed with early childhood education experts, provides the best childhood preparation for social and academic success. With a proven system in place and a strong network of dedicated franchisees, GSI is the acknowledged leader in franchised childcare and a premier educational childcare provider. In 1988, entrepreneur Anthony A. Martino established The Goddard School preschool franchise to deliver a high-quality, play-based learning program to families throughout the United States. Since then, we have grown into an institution that parents and families trust, reaching more than 70,000 students in more than 550 Schools in 38 states.

As Goddard Schools open across the country, we continue to use the most current, academically endorsed methods to ensure that children have fun while learning the skills they need for long-term success in school and in life.

WHY FRANCHISING

Franchising is perfect for entrepreneurial individuals who want to open a business for themselves, not by themselves. The great thing about investing in a Goddard School franchise is that you invest in a proven business model. You also have the advantage of partnering with a recognized, successful brand with a system in place to support your various business needs, from marketing to IT and more. We have developed a team of seasoned professionals who draw on 30 years of franchise and education experience to help guide and develop your business.

GODDARD SCHOOL ADVANTAGES

There is a reason The Goddard School Franchise is consistently named one of the top childcare franchises in the United States by Entrepreneur magazine. We are a recognized leader in education and franchising because we have a unique, proven program that is informed up by a knowledgeable group of experts.

– Our F.L.EX.® Learning Program (Fun Learning Experience) provides a well-rounded learning experience in a safe, nurturing environment to help each child become school ready, career ready and life ready.

– School ready: By adhering to state and local education requirements, Goddard School teachers help students become academically proficient and ready for elementary school;

– Career ready: Learning through experience promotes the development of communication, collaboration, creativity and critical-thinking skills. Companies look for these skills in the workforce, so developing those skills early on helps prepare children for success later in life;

– Life ready: Encouraging children to discover and explore their interests empowers them to become happy, confident, self-aware, empathetic and self-directed with a lifelong love of learning.

Analysis of Children’s Progress Academic Assessment (CPAA) data show that Goddard School students score 45% higher on math and literacy assessments than their non-Goddard peers. These findings were verified by Hanover Research, an independent third-party research firm. The CPAA is an early childhood assessment system that assists teachers in making informed and individualized instructional decisions.

The Goddard School’s Educational Advisory Board (EAB) is a knowledgeable group of educators, researchers and experts who evolve and shape our play-based learning program, putting research into action and empowering children to become school ready, career ready and life ready.

GSI LEADERSHIP – Our leadership team consists of seasoned professionals who draw on more than 30 years of franchising and education experience to help guide and develop your business.

FACULTY – Under The Goddard School model, you run the business and develop relationships while your education director, who has a background in early childhood education, is responsible for the curriculum, programming and teacher development under your supervision and direction. A Goddard School typically employs between 20 to 25 teachers.

We give you the tools to help you hire your director, and we also train the director in the Goddard system so that he or she can help you build your business. At your request, Goddard Systems University provides professional development training for your faculty at no extra cost.

OUTCOMES – Results of a recent review by the Children’s Progress Academic Assessment (CPAA) show that Goddard School students score 45% higher on mathematics and literacy assessments than non-Goddard peers. These findings were verified by Hanover Research, an independent third-party research firm. The CPAA is an early childhood assessment system that assists teachers in making informed and individualized instructional decisions.

A longitudinal study shows 97% of parents are still satisfied five years after their children have graduated from The Goddard School. The study included families of students from the first to sixth grades who graduated from The Goddard School.

ACCREDITATION – The Goddard School’s educational programs nationwide have earned AdvancED Corporate Accreditation and Middle States Corporate Accreditation, both of which acknowledge our high-quality early childhood education program. These organizations have conducted rigorous assessments of our program and found that we meet or surpass benchmarks in early childhood education. Many Goddard Schools have also earned additional state and national accreditations.

AdvancED is the world’s largest education community, representing more than 34,000 public and private schools and districts across the United States and 70 other countries. AdvancED is dedicated to advancing excellence in education worldwide.

The Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools (MSA) has provided accreditation to colleges, secondary schools and elementary schools for more than 100 years. Recently, the MSA began providing accreditation standards for early childhood education.

EARNINGS – Goddard Schools earn an average EBITDA of $413,625.* You can find more detailed earnings data in Item 19 of our Franchise Disclosure Document, in which we list the gross receipts, expenses and EBITDA of all Goddard Schools for the previous year.

We believe that prospective franchisees should have a clear picture of earnings at all Goddard Schools. That is why our Item 19 includes a breakout of earnings and certain expenses at each School. This information allows you to make an informed decision.

No education experience is necessary.