Children's Lighthouse

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

Big ideas take shape when dedicated educators come together! ✨ Our 2026 training day is all about learning, sharing and building skills to support children’s growth.

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

10/16/2026

Big ideas begin with little voices! Circle time gives children a chance to listen, share, and learn together. 🌟
(sieena)

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

Our infants are welcoming each new day with smiles, curiosity, and joyful moments. 🌟 sieena

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

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. 🏫

10/09/2026

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.

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 themes at childrenslighthouse.com.

09/28/2026

This fall-inspired sensory bin gives kids the chance to dream up their own apple pie recipe, measure their ingredients and put their creativity to work. The best part? There’s no wrong way to make it!

Want to open your own pretend bakery at home? Our latest blog has everything you need to create the Apple Pie Sensory Bin with your little learner. Get the full how-to: https://tinyurl.com/3kv22rh5

09/21/2026

Peace of mind is an important part of choosing the right early learning environment. 💙 At Children’s Lighthouse, safety is a top priority, helping families feel confident knowing their children are learning, growing, and cared for in a secure environment.

Hear directly from one of our families about how Children’s Lighthouse helps them feel safe and supported.

Learn more about Children's Lighthouse at childrenslighthouse.com.