Children's Lighthouse

10/19/2026

Outdoor play is full of little learning moments! Today, our toddlers waved goodbye to a passing airplane and explored the world around them. As they watch, listen, point, and share what they notice, they’re building language, curiosity, social skills, and an understanding of their surroundings. What wonders might your little one discover outside today? ✈️🌿

10/19/2026

Securing business capital often feels like the most challenging hurdle for aspiring entrepreneurs, but drive and grit can make or break a deal.

During a recent 1851 Franchise webinar with Nick Powills, Samantha Martin, Senior Business Development Officer at Huntington Bank, shared what lenders evaluate when funding early education businesses like Children’s Lighthouse.

Learn more about how the Children’s Lighthouse model provides the predictable, recurring revenue that lenders favor:
https://1851franchise.com/childrens-lighthouse-franchise-funding-2732517

10/16/2026

10/16/2026

Cooler days, creative hands, and pumpkins taking shape! 🎃 Our students are welcoming fall with hands-on activities, cheerful decorations, and plenty of seasonal fun. We’re also looking forward to our costume parade at the end of the month - a special chance for everyone to celebrate together! 🍂 What fall tradition are you most excited to enjoy this season? Share with us in the comments!

10/16/2026

Becoming a Children's Lighthouse franchise owner involves a deliberate series of milestones designed to set every school up for sustainable success.

Prospective owners collaborate with our franchise development team to navigate market research, real estate selection, construction, and comprehensive training before opening their schools. 💡

Read more about our process here:
https://1851franchise.com/childrens-lighthouse/how-childrens-lighthouse-chooses-new-franchise-owners-2732892

10/15/2026

Big dreams start with little drawings! Our Preschool 2s explored the question, “What do you want to be when you grow up?” as they used crayons to imagine a future job and tell their teachers all about it. From sharing what they’d do to what they might wear, every idea sparked learning, conversation, and plenty of fun. 💭🖍️

What did your child dream of becoming at age two? We’d love to hear!

10/15/2026

Meet Bala the Beaver, our Character Value Friend™ for Helpfulness! 🦫

Bala is helping children see all the ways they can lend a hand throughout the day. Putting away toys, helping a friend, setting the table or pitching in during a classroom activity are all simple ways to practice being helpful.

Learn more about our Character Value Friends at https://childrenslighthouse.com/character-value-friends

10/15/2026

Meet Bala the Beaver, our Character Value Friend™ for Helpfulness! 🦫

Bala is helping children see all the ways they can lend a hand throughout the day. Putting away toys, helping a friend, setting the table or pitching in during a classroom activity are all simple ways to practice being helpful.

Learn more about our Character Value Friends at childrenslighthouse.com/character-value-friends

10/14/2026

Brush Off the Stains! 🦷

Our preschoolers are turning scribbles into a fun lesson in early writing and healthy habits. With a pencil and eraser, children “stain” a paper tooth, then erase it clean while discussing how and when we brush our teeth.

Try it at home: What’s part of your child’s tooth-brushing routine? Share below!

10/13/2026

This fall sensory bin gives little hands plenty to explore as children search and discover what’s hiding inside. It’s a playful way to encourage fine motor practice, problem-solving and plenty of curiosity along the way.

Want to spin up some sensory fun at home? Our latest blog shows you how to recreate it with your little learner.

Get the full how-to: https://tinyurl.com/childrens-lighthouse

10/12/2026

📚❤️ **Staff Training at Lighthouse** ❤️📚

At Lighthouse, ongoing staff training is an essential part of our commitment to providing a safe, nurturing, and supportive environment for every child! 🌟

Our training covers important topics such as communicable diseases, food allergies and allergic reactions, Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), shaken baby syndrome, early brain development, and positive guidance strategies.

By continually reviewing and strengthening our knowledge, our teachers are better equipped to recognize potential risks, support each child’s growth and development, respond to challenging behaviors with patience and understanding, and provide the highest quality of care.

At Lighthouse, we believe that **knowledge, preparation, and compassion make a difference** in the lives of the children and families we serve. Your child’s safety, happiness, and well-being are always at the heart of everything we do! 🥰💛

10/12/2026

System-wide, our franchisees join us from technology and IT, finance, law, corporate leadership, and many other backgrounds.

We provide the proprietary Lighthouse C.A.R.E.S.® curriculum, comprehensive real estate development support, and operational blueprints.

You bring the strategic mindset, a heart and mind for child development, the leadership skills, and the drive to step into the CEO role of your own business.

Let’s work together to shape the next generation. 🏫

10/12/2026

📚 **Staff Training & Child Safety** ❤️

Reviewing communicable diseases, food allergens, and the reactions they can cause is an essential part of our staff training. This knowledge helps our teachers recognize potential risks, respond appropriately, and provide the best possible care for your child.

Your child’s health, safety, and well-being are always our top priorities! 💕

10/09/2026

Stop. Drop. Roll. Three simple words that can teach little learners one very important lesson.

We help children understand fire safety in ways that feel approachable, memorable, and empowering.

Through hands-on practice and real-world connections with community firefighters, children can learn what it means to stay safe and what to do in an emergency.

Read our latest blog for simple, age-appropriate ways to practice fire safety with your preschooler: https://tinyurl.com/yby9rhxb

10/07/2026

Founded by the Brown family over 29 years ago, Children’s Lighthouse remains 100% family-owned and completely free from private equity influence. That means our strategic decisions align with your long-term success, not short-term venture yields.

When you join Children’s Lighthouse, you join a family. You’ll know us by name, and we’ll know yours!

Learn more about our franchising opportunities:
https://childrenslighthousefranchise.com/

10/05/2026

Community helpers by day. Nocturnal creatures by night. October has a little bit of everything! 🚒🌙🦉

Our classrooms are buzzing with questions as children discover different careers, learn more about the communities around them, and uncover what happens in the animal world after the sun goes down.

Learn more about our monthly curriculum at childrenslighthouse.com

10/05/2026

In April of this year, Children’s Lighthouse was at The National Franchise Show in Orlando to share our plans to expand further into Central and Southwest Florida.

As we continue developing in Florida, we are focused on predicting population growth and demand for early education, and are excited to connect with entrepreneurs who are looking for opportunities in a recession-resistant and essential category.