Childcare

Children's Lighthouse

Fort Worth, TX · Founded 1997 · CSLH

Children's Lighthouse Franchise Company offers franchises for the establishment and operation of early learning schools that provide premium educational childcare with academic, character-building, and social-emotional curriculums for children ranging from six weeks to 12 years old, operating under the franchisor's designated trademarks, system, and procedures.

2026 Franchise 500
#433
72
units (2024)
4.3%
year over year

Units by Year

67
2022
69
2023
72
2024

Total outlets at year end, from FDD Item 20.

The Investment

Initial investment
$967,602 – $8,774,102
FDD Item 7
Franchise fee
$85,000
FDD Item 5
Ad fund
1.5%
FDD Item 6
Financial performance
Yes
FDD Item 19 disclosure
Royalty

3.5% of Gross Revenue for the first six months; 7% of Gross Revenue thereafter

Leadership

  • Michael Brown, Jr.

    President, Treasurer, Director

  • Stephanie Russ

    Vice President and General Counsel, Secretary

  • Shelly Pair

    Vice President of Operations

  • Colin Berry

    Vice President of Brand Marketing

  • Matt Kelton

    Vice President of Franchise Development

  • Dr. Kristine (Kristi) Martin-Smith

    Director of Curriculum and Education

  • Latisha King

    Director of Field Operations

  • Anna Sherman

    Director of Franchise Development

  • Colin Berry

    Vice President of Brand Development

On File

FDD years
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Franchisee records
73
Current roster rows
Signed, not open
30
FDD Item 20, Table 5
Franchising for
24 yrs

Franchise Disclosure Documents

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