A Business Built forWealth. Purpose. Legacy.
Investment Begins At
$961,150
Incl. construction, FF&E, working capital
Liquid Asset Requirement
$350,000
Minimum liquid capital required
Total Net Worth Required
$1,000,000
Total net worth qualification
Franchise Fee
$80,000
One-time, paid at signing
Royalty Rate
7%
Of gross revenue
Executive Ownership Model
Lead the Business.
Don’t Run the Classroom.
Children’s Lighthouse is designed for owners who want to build and lead a business
— not work in it day-to-day. You operate at a strategic level, with a trained leadership
team managing daily operations.
You Lead as the CEO
Focus on strategy, growth, and financial performance — not classroom operations.
Your Director Runs the School
An experienced Director and Associate Director manage staff, curriculum, and day-to-day execution.
No Nights. No Weekends.
Children’s Lighthouse operates Monday–Friday during school hours only. Evenings and weekends are yours.
~10 Hours Per Week Post-Stabilization
Most owners transition to a CEO-level oversight role from year two onward — about 10 hours per week.
Financial Transparency
We Show You the Real Numbers. Upfront.
Too many franchisors make you dig for the numbers. We lead with them. Our FDD includes
Item 19 financial performance representations so you can model your investment before
any commitment.
Investment Requirements
Per FDD Item 7 & 19. Individual results vary.
| Investment Begins At | $961,150 |
| Liquid Asset Requirement | $350,000 |
| Total Net Worth Required | $1,000,000 |
| Franchise Fee | $80,000 |
| Royalty Rate | 7% |
| Full Item 19 Data at First Meeting | ✓ Included |
Franchise Performance Rating
805
FUND™ Score — Top Quintile
97.3% historical unit success and five consecutive years of 100% annual unit success.
$2,013,166
2025 Average Gross Revenue
69 reporting schools, 12 months open
97.3% historical unit success and five consecutive years of 100% annual unit success.
Two Paths to Ownership
Build It or Lease It —
You Choose the Path.
The investment range varies depending on whether you build your school or lease an
existing space. Both paths come with the same full CLH support system.
Build to Own
Purpose-Built School
Build a brand-new Children’s Lighthouse school from the ground up — with our iconic lighthouse architecture that families recognize from the road. You own the real estate, which compounds alongside your enrollment growth.
- Real estate asset that builds equity over time
- Proprietary architectural design in every market
- Full site selection and construction support
- CLH team guides you from land to grand opening
Lease to Own
New Path to Ownership
A leasing option for candidates seeking to open their school with a lower upfront investment. Through trusted partners in real estate, property management, and construction, we’ve made leasing a streamlined and viable path.
- Lower upfront capital requirement
- Experienced partners handle project funding & site selection
- Support from groundbreaking to building completion
- Same curriculum, brand, and support as build-to-own
Financing
We’ll Help You Find
the Right Funding.
Children’s Lighthouse has national financing partners we can connect you
with to help make your dream of ownership a reality.
SBA Loan Partners
Our long-standing relationships with SBA lenders mean you get warm introductions — not just a referral list. Our approval record reflects the strength of our model.
Transparent Pro Forma
We walk through a detailed financial pro forma with you during development calls so you fully understand your numbers — revenue, costs, and timelines — before committing.
Guidance at Every Step
From initial qualification through closing, our team answers every question and connects you to the right resources. You’re never navigating the financing process alone.
Ready to See the Full Numbers?
Get the free Franchise Guide — full investment details, Item 19 financials,
and real estate model overview. No sales pressure.