From First Conversationto Opening Day.

Seven straightforward steps from your initial inquiry to welcoming your community’s children through the doors of your own Children’s Lighthouse school. Most schools open within 24–36 months.

The Path Forward

From First Conversation to Opening Day

Most schools open within 24–36 months depending on real estate, zoning, permitting, and construction timelines.

⏱ No obligation at any step
📋 Full FDD provided early
🤝 No pressure — right fit first
📍 Discovery Day in Texas

01

Submit an Inquiry

Fill out a short form — no obligation, no pressure. We’re looking for the right fit, not the fastest close.

02

Introductory Call

A 30-minute conversation with our franchise development team. Every financial question answered honestly.

03

Brand Presentation

A deeper dive into the full opportunity — the investment model, financial performance data, and our support system.

04

Review the FDD

Receive the full Franchise Disclosure Document, including Item 19 financial performance data. Take all the time you need.

05

Discovery Day

Visit our Texas headquarters, tour an operating school, and talk one-on-one with current franchise owners.

06

Sign & Site Select

Finalize your franchise agreement and begin the site selection process with our real estate team.

07

You’re Now a Franchisee.

Construction, training, pre-enrollment marketing, and a full launch playbook. Then welcome your community’s children — and begin building your legacy.

No commitment. No pressure. Just an honest conversation about fit.

What to Expect

An Honest Process.
No Surprises.

We believe the right franchisees go in with their eyes fully open. That’s why we lead
with financials, share the FDD early, and never rush anyone through the process.

Take the Time You Need on the FDD

The FDD review step has no artificial deadline. We encourage prospects to work with a franchise attorney and ask every question they have.

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Full Item 19 Data at Your First Real Conversation

Not buried at the end — we share actual financial performance numbers in the Brand Presentation so you can model your investment before any commitment.

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Talk Directly to Current Owners

At Discovery Day you’ll speak one-on-one with franchisees — no scripts, no curated pitch. Real conversations about what ownership is actually like.

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24–36 Month Timeline to Opening

Real estate, zoning, permitting, and construction all take time. We plan for it — and our team walks every step of that timeline with you.

Ready to Take Step One?

Fill out a short form — no obligation, no pressure. We’re looking for the right fit, not the fastest close.

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