Recently named #1 Childcare Franchise in the United States, by Entrepreneur magazine, for the seventh consecutive year (January 2008) and one of the Top 200 Franchise Systems (in worldwide sales), by Franchise Times, (October 2007); Goddard Systems, Inc. (GSI) is expanding The Goddard School® network throughout the United States. Headquartered in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, GSI currently licenses 280+ franchised schools in 37 states.

President and CEO, Philip Schumacher, has committed GSI to providing a level of quality that surpasses anything currently available in the industry. To that end, he has reinforced the already formidable corporate Quality Assurance requirements for Goddard franchisees.

Goddard Schools receive unannounced visits from GSI Quality Assurance representatives several times a year. The Goddard QA evaluation meticulously examines all aspects of health and safety as well as providing a detailed assessment of curriculum and programming. This absolute commitment to quality is strongly supported by franchisees as affirmed by an impressive 30% who have already purchased second franchises.

Goddard franchisees share a common entrepreneurial spirit and a commitment to providing the highest quality childcare in their communities, as evidenced by each School’s on-site management. With a successful system in place and dedicated franchisees, GSI has achieved its initial goal as the acknowledged leader in franchised childcare. The company now has its sights on the next level - recognition as the premier childcare provider in the United States.

Goddard School buildings are custom designed and planned to provide a safe, healthy, and stimulating environment for children from six weeks to six-years-old. Two separate playgrounds are designed to challenge and delight each age group.

Every Goddard School:
  • Is a fully licensed childcare facility
  • Has highly qualified staff trained in Early Childhood Education or Child Development.
  • Provides children with carefully planned educational programs that meet the social, emotional, cognitive, and physical needs of each child.
  • Maintains a small group atmosphere to provide individual attention.
  • Offers open and honest communication with parents in an atmosphere of mutual trust and respect.