The Goddard School is Again the Highest-Ranking Childcare and Early Childhood Education Provider in the Franchise Times Top 400

In the 2025 ranking of the largest U.S.-based franchise systems, The Goddard School is #58

The Goddard School^®, the nation’s leading premium early childhood education provider, has once again been recognized as one of the nation’s top franchises by Franchise Times. The Goddard School has been included in the Franchise Times Top 400, an annual ranking of the largest U.S.-based franchise systems by global systemwide sales, every year since 2002. The Goddard School is ranked #58 in 2025—up from #63 in 2024—and is the highest-ranking childcare and early childhood education provider.  

“This ranking underscores the incredible opportunity that owning a Goddard School offers to entrepreneurs who want to combine purpose with performance,” said Darin Harris, chief executive officer of Goddard Systems, LLC, manager of The Goddard School franchise system. “Our franchisees don’t just build thriving businesses; they become pillars in their communities, empowering young minds and supporting working families. We’re proud to provide a proven franchise model to support passionate leaders who believe in making an impact.” 

With more than 650 schools open across 37 states and Washington, DC, serving almost 100,000 children, The Goddard School’s performance continues to earn accolades across the franchise industry. In 2025, The Goddard School was included in Franchise Business Review’s Top 200 Franchises and Top Franchises for Women, the Entrepreneur Franchise 500^® (#55), and Entrepreneur’s Top Brands for Multi-Unit Owners (#67) and Top Children’s Franchises (#3). The Goddard School also received the TopScore FUND Award, which recognizes a franchisor’s steadfast commitment to supporting their franchisees’ access to financing, for the third consecutive year.  

For more information about The Goddard School, please visit GoddardSchool.com, and to learn about franchise opportunities, go to GoddardSchoolFranchise.com.