CEFA Early Years School Franchise

What happens when a passionate educator sees a gap in the system and decides to build the solution herself?

That’s the story CEFA Founder NATACHA BEIM BOSERUP shared on the Canadian Dream Podcast hosted by Elton Hubner. The conversation explored her journey to educator, entrepreneur, and founder of one of North America’s leading Early Years education brands.

Read about Natacha's story, from one school in 1998 to over 50 schools and counting today, in our latest edition of The CEFA Edge.

What role can grandparents play in supporting early learning?

Last week on CHCH Morning Live, parenting expert Kathy Buckworth shared practical ways grandparents can encourage learning through play for young children, including the importance of choosing an early years school that builds a strong foundation before kindergarten.

Watch the segment to learn more and discover how CEFA's approach to early learning helps set children up for lifelong success.

Watch it here: https://www.chch.com/morning-live/how-grandparents-can-help-kids-learn-through-play/

Are you a landlord, broker, or property developer with a site suited for a premium early education tenant?

CEFA Early Years School is actively connecting with real estate partners as we continue to grow our network. We look for thoughtful, well-positioned spaces where we can create high-quality learning environments for children and families.

Connect with the CEFA Real Estate team or submit your site for consideration: 

https://franchise.cefa.ca/submit-a-site/

We’re honoured to share that CEFA Early Years School is a finalist for the OnCon Icon Awards 2026 Top 100 Marketing Team Awards.

This recognition reflects the work happening across our entire CEFA network. Every campaign, school event, tour, social post, and family experience plays a role in building our brand and helping more families discover CEFA.

Voting is now open through Wednesday, July 22, and we would be grateful for your support.

Vote for CEFA here: https://www.onconferences.com/mar-team-vote

Thank you to our Franchise Partners, school teams, Head Office team, and everyone who continues to help grow the CEFA brand.

🎉 A wonderful milestone for CEFA Early Years School as we celebrated the Grand Opening of CEFA Calgary - Beltline on Saturday, July 11.

The celebration welcomed 139 guests, including families, community members, CEFA Franchise Partners, Head Office representatives, and The Honourable Muhammad Yaseen, Associate Minister of Multiculturalism, who joined us for the official ribbon-cutting ceremony.

Located in Calgary's vibrant Beltline community, the purpose-built, 10,959 sq. ft. school features 12 thoughtfully designed classrooms. It will serve up to 184 children, ages 1–6, bringing CEFA's premium early years education to even more families in Calgary.

Congratulations to our Franchise Partners Asif Khan, Irfan Mazhar, Anita Mazhar, Jamal Ahmad, Sajid Naqvi, and Sohail Aslam on this exciting achievement. Their vision and commitment to early childhood education have helped bring this beautiful new school to life, creating a place where Calgary’s children will thrive.

Thank you to everyone who joined us to celebrate this exciting milestone. We look forward to welcoming families into the CEFA Calgary - Beltline community and supporting the next generation of confident, curious learners.

Learn more about CEFA Calgary – Beltline: https://cefa.ca/school/calgary-beltline/

Join us tomorrow for a fun-filled Grand Opening Celebration at .calgarybeltline 🎉

Bring the whole family for a day of celebration, connection, and discovery, with plenty of fun for everyone. Meet the wonderful teachers, enjoy delicious refreshments, and take part in fun activities, with surprises throughout the day.

🗓️ July 11, 2026
⏰ 9:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
📍 1424 10 Avenue SW, Calgary, AB T3C 3Y6

Event Schedule:

9:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Registration & Welcome
10:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Remarks & Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
10:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Pancake Breakfast, School Tours & Family Activities
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Petting Zoo

RSVP here: https://cefa.ca/school/calgary-beltline/

Opening a CEFA Early Years School starts with a clear path forward.

Here's a high-level look at the process, from starting the conversation to preparing to open. Each step is designed to help both sides better understand the fit, the responsibilities, and the path ahead.

Throughout the process, Franchise Partners work closely with the CEFA team, with support designed to help guide each stage of the journey and continue beyond opening.

Interested in learning more? Visit franchise.cefa.ca to take the first step.

“We think that the best technology is a very good teacher, one that is well-trained, present, motivated, and supported by AI tools in the background to do the great work that they do. The real opportunity with AI is to create more human connection, not less.”

In the latest edition of our LinkedIn newsletter, The CEFA Edge, Arno Krug Junior discusses CEFA's approach to technologies like AI in early education.

Subscribe to The CEFA Edge here: https://lnkd.in/gtSZaVYn

Happy Canada Day 🇨🇦

Today, we're celebrating the communities that make Canada such a special place to live, learn, and grow.

Across the country, our Franchise Partners are helping to shape the next generation by creating exceptional early learning experiences for thousands of children and families. Their investment in their communities and commitment to the families they serve continues to strengthen the future of Canadian education, one child at a time.

To our Franchise Partners, Principals, educators, and school teams, thank you for the difference you make every day.

We're proud to see our CEO, Arno Krug Junior, recognized as one of FranchiseVoice's Top 100 Franchise Influencers of 2026.

Leadership in franchising is about more than growth. It's about building strong partnerships, creating opportunities for others to succeed, and staying focused on the impact we can make together.

Congratulations, Arno, on this well-deserved recognition.