Childcare

The Goddard School

King of Prussia, PA · Founded 1983 · GSDC

The Goddard School franchise offers the operation of schools providing preschool programs and care for children between 6 weeks and 10 years of age.

2026 Franchise 500
#68
665
units (2025)
3.6%
year over year

Units by Year

575
2021
598
2022
627
2023
642
2024
665
2025

Total outlets at year end, from FDD Item 20.

The Investment

Initial investment
$1,003,500 – $8,908,000
FDD Item 7
Franchise fee
$135,000
FDD Item 5
Ad fund
4%
FDD Item 6
Financial performance
Yes
FDD Item 19 disclosure
Royalty

7% of Gross Receipts

Leadership

  • Darin Harris

    President and Chief Executive Officer

  • Timothy J. Dwyer

    Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer and Secretary

  • Cynthia Turner

    Chief Legal Officer

  • Dr. Lauren Loquasto

    Senior Vice President, Chief Academic Officer of Goddard Manager

  • Jacqueline Burls

    Senior Vice President, Chief School Support Services Officer of Goddard Manager

  • Marcel Nahm

    Senior Vice President, Chief Marketing Officer of Goddard Manager

  • Matthew Zaia

    Senior Vice President, Chief Development Officer of Goddard Manager

  • Dr. Ali M. Tafreshi

    Senior Vice President, Chief Information Officer of Goddard Manager

  • Tim Linderman

    Chief Growth Officer of Goddard Manager

  • Kevin Brickner

    Vice President of Franchise Sales of Goddard Manager

On File

FDD years
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Franchisee records
665
Current roster rows
Signed, not open
51
FDD Item 20, Table 5
Franchising for
37 yrs

Franchise Disclosure Documents

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