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Celebree School

Are you ready to make a difference? Children are our future. Today, they need a safe place to grow and to learn. With Celebree Schools, you can be the change you want to see in the world.

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Celebree School Franchise Cost and Requirements for 2026

Background

Our Mission:
Our mission is to empower franchisees to achieve personal and financial goals through steadfast support and delivery of proven, innovative, and educational programs that inspire and enrich the lives of the families served and the communities they support.

Why own a Celebree School?
Founded in 1994, Celebree School is a thought leader in early childhood education that provides infant and toddler care, preschool, before and aftercare, and summer camp programs. Today, we currently care for over 3,000 children and have 70+ schools, open or under development. With a business model to Protect, Educate, and Nurture®, we believe success in early childhood development is equal parts curriculum and connection. Each school's top talent employs a customized program that addresses the physical, social, emotional, and academic needs of children and follows applicable state guidelines.
We launched our franchise offering in 2019 as part of our commitment to Grow People Big and Small®. With a Celebree School franchise, entrepreneurs can invest in their financial future and serve their community with the support of an established business model and brand.

Company Details

  • Established in 1994
  • Started Franchising in 2019
  • 75 Schools and counting
  • 150+ under development
  • Company Owned Units: 29
  • Never closed a school in the history of Celebree

States Registered In: Alabama - AL, Arizona - AZ, Arkansas - AR, Colorado - CO, Connecticut - CT, Delaware - DE, Florida - FL, Georgia - GA, Illinois - IL, Indiana - IN, Iowa - IA, Kentucky - KY, Louisiana - LA, Maine - ME, Maryland - MD, Massachusetts - MA, Michigan - MI, Minnesota - MN, Mississippi - MS, Missouri - MO, Nevada - NV, New Hampshire - NH, New Jersey - NJ, New York - NY, North Carolina - NC, Ohio - OH, Oklahoma - OK, Oregon - OR, Pennsylvania - PA, Rhode Island - RI, South Carolina - SC, Tennessee - TN, Texas - TX, Vermont - VT, Virginia - VA, West Virginia - WV, Wisconsin - WI
Canada Franchises: No
International Franchises: No

Support and Training Offered By Celebree School

Financial Assistance Provided: Yes
Site Selection Assistance: Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance: Yes
Recruiting Assistance: Yes
Cooperative Advertising: Yes
Training: 101 hours of pre-opening training (22 hours online, 39 in person at our home office, 40 hours in a school) 

2026 Franchise Requirements Needed to Own a Celebree School Franchise.

What does a Celebree School Franchise Cost?

Celebree School franchise fees for 2026:

  • Cash Investment: $400k
  • Net Worth Requirement: $750k
  • Total Initial Investment: $922,500-$3,323,500
  • Min. Net Worth: $800k
  • Initial Franchise Fee: $75k
  • Site Selection Fee: $30k
  • Veteran Discount: Yes, $20,000 off the Initial Franchise Fees
  • First 3 Months of school being opened: 0% Royalty
  • 4-6 Months of school being opened: 4% Royalty. 
  • Brand Fund: 2%
  • Item 19: Yes
  • Average Number of Employees: 25
  • Visa Candidates: No
  • Passive Ownership: No. Owners gain schedule flexibility around 6 months after opening and meeting milestones.
  • Home-Based: No
  • B2B: No
  • Master Franchise Opportunities: No

Is Celebree School a Semi Absentee Franchise with a Passive Ownership Opportunity?

No. Celebree School is not a semi absentee franchise. The owner of the franchise (the franchisee) is expected to be involved in all aspects of day-to-day operations.

Is Celebree School a Home Based franchise?

No. Celebree School is not a home based franchise opportunity.

What Do Celebree School Franchise Owners Make?

Click here to find out how much Celebree School franchisees make. Celebree School offers an Item 19 in their Franchise Disclosure Document which provides financial information about select franchisees in their franchise system.

Is Celebree School a Master Franchise Opportunity?

No. Celebree School is not a master franchise opportunity.

Does Celebree School Offer a Veteran Discount?

Yes. Celebree School franchise does offer a veteran discount.

Does Celebree School Work with E2 Visa and EB-5 Visa Candidates?

No. Celebree School franchise does not work with E2 Visa and EB-5 Visa candidates.

Is Celebree School Looking for Franchisees in Canada?

No. Celebree School franchise is not looking for Canada franchisees.

Is Celebree School Looking for International franchisees?

No. Celebree School franchise is not looking for International franchisees.

Where can I see Celebree School's FDD (Franchise Disclosure Document)?

Buying a Franchise Guide: What is a Franchise Disclosure Document?

When evaluating a franchise opportunity, reading and understanding the current version of their FDD is a necessity. Considering the benefits of franchising, such as established brand recognition and support from the franchisor, it's important to also take into account franchise fees and franchising royalty fees. Since most franchisors are privately owned companies, the current versions of their FDDs are typically not available unless requested directly from them.

Click here to connect with a Franchise Consultant who can help you obtain a copy quickly and for free. They can also guide you through the essential franchise questions to ask, ensuring you make a well-informed decision about your investment.

Additional Information

Additional Categories

Child Related, Education, Non Food Franchises

Number of Units Open

50-100 UNITS

Cash Required

More than $250,000

Master Franchise

No

Passive Franchise

No

Home Based Franchise

No

Item 19 Franchise

Yes

Veteran Discount

Yes

B2B

No

Franchise Opportunities in Canada

No

International Franchise Opportunities

No

E2 Visa Franchise

No

Celebree School Franchise Reviews

Celebree School Franchises for Sale

Click Here to inquire about existing Celebree School franchises for sale. We may have Celebree School franchise resales. A franchise resale is an already established franchise owned by a franchisee and the franchisee is looking to sell their franchise.

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