The Goddard School
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What to know about The Goddard School franchise? The Goddard School is a renowned early childhood education program that offers a comprehensive curriculum for children from six weeks to six years old. The school provides a stimulating learning environment that promotes creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. The Goddard School curriculum is designed to help children develop socially, emotionally, physically, and cognitively. The school's teachers are highly trained and experienced in working with young children. They use a variety of teaching methods to engage all learners. The Goddard School's facilities are designed specifically for early childhood education. The classrooms are spacious and bright, and the playgrounds are safe and developmentally appropriate. The school also has a state-of-the-art computer lab, library, and music room. As a The Goddard School® franchisee, you will operate a school offering primarily preschool learning programs and care for children between 6 weeks and 10 years of age under the name The Goddard School. You will staff the school with highly trained and experienced teachers. Together, you and your team will provide a safe, nurturing environment and stimulating learning experiences that support each child’s developmental needs. The Goddard School is based in King of Prussia, PA. Scroll down to learn more! How much does a The Goddard School franchise cost? Are you wondering how much is a The Goddard School franchise? Before starting a The Goddard School franchise, it is important to know the franchise fee, working capital and other costs required to start the business. The minimum investment amount required to open a The Goddard School franchise is $390,650 and can go all the way up to $7,360,100. Keep in mind, you should also allocate additional funds to live off of while the The Goddard School business ramps up. This can take as little as 6 months to over 2 years depending on the franchise opportunity. You should speak to at least 5 The Goddard School franchisees to understand the true cost of opening the franchise and how long it takes to: 1) start a The Goddard School business 2) pass break even 3) hit significant income. After (and if) you pass the point of earning significant income from your The Goddard School franchise, there may be enough margin to hire a day-to-day manager and work less hours in the business.
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Updated on Apr 29, 2024Reviews
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We're very happy with Goddard.
Corp. is working hard to enhance every department. The commitment to excellence
Love everything.
YesPositiveApprovesSince private equity purchased the company it is at an inflection point. Make money and make money quickly without regard to how the franchisees are involved
Great opportunity to be succesful
Management is unloading more the franchisor's cost burden onto the franchise. Some of the programs and concepts are not executed well
YesNeutralNeutralOverall, I am both proud and happy being a Goddard Franchisee. I do believe that our system is continuing to improve and we are being listened to when improvements are discussed/prioritized.
I love that we have a community and resources to reach out incase of need. This is more "personal" than set up through Goddard but I do appreciate that! I appreciate that Goddard does have improvement systems in place for schools who are struggling. Love the QA system, the new curriculum (although cost is much too high compared to other franchisors who INCLUDE curriculum and all materials to their franchisees and replacement is up to them over time). I appreciate the acknowledgment of a job well done and school in good standing.
I do not like that profitability is the main source of being in Circle of Excellence - top 10% in the system. While profit matters, as well as parent "score" through the new system, we know that parents who view things negatively tend to respond much more than those who view things positively. I do wish that we had more information available when schools are needed or up for sale. I have never been contacted for a second school even when telling I have interest and new franchisees are popping up. This is frustrating especially in my market. I also do not like that we are paying $1000 per person to attend franchisee convention. This should be included in the hundreds of thousands I pay in franchisor fees. This should cover this or at least make the amount much less. Looking forward to seeing what this amount is actually paying for and if the value is upheld.
YesPositiveApprovesI think the corp. office is doing great. We are seeing a lot of changes for the good.
Everything
We like everything
YesPositiveApprovesI have not had a good experience from the the start and goddard does not give enough support to existing failing schools. They are more interested in just making new schools.
Their teaching model
Their training for franchisees and the information provided prior to purchase is lacking. They do not the disclose everything you need to know so you can make an informed decision
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How much will it cost
- $135,000