Press Coverage
As a leading preschool franchise, Goddard School Franchise is often in the press. Read more about our franchise, leadership team and franchisees.
ownagoddarduat.goddardsystems.comHere are the latest publicly available updates about The Goddard School, based on recent announcements and coverage:
- The Goddard School has announced new location openings and expansions across the U.S. in early 2026, including a groundbreaking event for a new Goddard School location in St. Augustine, Florida, with a planned opening in early 2027. This indicates ongoing franchise growth and investment in new campuses.[1]
- At the same time, individual franchisees have been recognized with awards for resilience and family experience, underscoring ongoing franchise leadership and community engagement within the network (e.g., The Goddard School of Chino Hills, CA receiving a Resiliency Award at the 2026 franchisee convention).[1]
- Additional openings and ribbon-cutting ceremonies occurred through late 2025 and early 2026, including centers opening in Nashville, TN, and Waunakee, WI, along with new centers in Bixby, OK, and Manhattan (UES) slated to open or enroll in 2026, signaling continued nationwide expansion and enrollment growth.[3][1]
- Franchise-wide developments also include recognitions and awards, such as TopScore FUND distinctions and awards for family-centered experiences, reflecting ongoing emphasis on quality education and franchise support networks.[6][3]
Sections for quick context
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New and upcoming locations
- St. Augustine, FL: groundbreaking for The Goddard School of Silverleaf, with opening planned for early 2027.[1]
- Manhattan – Lenox Hill, NY: announced opening in spring 2026 with enrollment started at the time of announcement.[1]
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Awards and recognition
- Chino Hills, CA: Resiliency Award at 2026 franchisee convention (owner Nan Song).[1]
- General franchise accolades include TopScore FUND Award and Family Experience Award mentions in franchise news roundups.[3][6]
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2025–2026 growth indicators
- Dozens of new franchise agreements and openings highlighted in franchise news, including centers opening in Nashville and other markets, demonstrating ongoing network expansion.[6][3]
Would you like a more focused briefing on:
- Specific new locations and their projected opening timelines, or
- A summarized map of recent openings by region, or
- Individual franchisee highlights and the awards they received?
If you want, I can pull the latest press releases and compile a concise, region-by-region update with dates and enrollment status. Please tell me which format you prefer (brief bullets, a quick table, or a short narrative).
Citations:
- Latest Goddard School news and location announcements, including St. Augustine groundbreaking and Chino Hills award.[1]
- 2025–2026 openings and enrollments in New York, Nashville, Waunakee, Bixby, and Manhattan UES, plus related franchise awards.[3][1]
- Franchise awards and recognition (TopScore FUND, Family Experience Award).[6][3]