CelebreeSchoolNamedaTop FranchisebyEntrepreneurMagazine! We?reexcitedtosharesomebignews?CelebreeSchoolhasbeen rankedonEntrepreneurMagazine?sFranchise500®list for2025, landingat #418andclimbing74spotsfromlast year!
Thisrecognitionhighlightsthestrength,growth,andtrust familiesplaceinourschools.TheFranchise500®ranksthetop franchisebrandsinthenationbasedonperformance,support, andimpact?andwe?reproudtobeamongthem.
Forus,it?smorethanaranking?it?sareflectionof themissionwe liveeveryday:toprotect,educate,andnurturechildren,support families,andserveourcommunities.
Thankyouforbeingpart of theCelebreefamily.Yoursupport fuelsourgrowth?andhelpsusbuildsomethingtrulyspecial, together.
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Celebree Celebrations NationalRecognitionfor CelebreeSchoolOwner We?reproudtoannouncethat KatieYoung,ownerof CelebreeSchoolof Nottingham,MD,hasbeennameda 2024Franchiseeof theYearbytheInternational FranchiseAssociation.
Thisnationalawardhonorsfranchiseleadersmakinga meaningfulimpact andKatie?sdedicationtochildren, families,andherschoolcommunitytrulystandsout.
Congratulations,Katie!
CelebreeNameda2024 Top100 GameChanger We?reproudtosharethat CelebreeSchoolhas beennamedoneof FranchiseDictionary Magazine?sTop100 GameChangersfor2024!
Thisrecognitionhonorsbrandsthat goaboveand beyondtomakearealdifference?andwe?re excitedtobecelebratedamongcompaniesleading positivechange.
Thankyoutoourfranchisees,teammembers,and familiesforbeingpart of thisjourney.Yourpassion, support,andbelief inourmissioncontinuetodrive Celebreeforward.
100thLocationOpenedunderHuffman FamilyBrands We?rethrilledtoannounceamajormilestone?CelebreeSchoolof Northbrookis officiallyopenandour100thlocationundertheHuffmanFamilyBrandsumbrella!
Fromourfirst schoolin1994 toreaching100 in2025,thisachievement isatrue reflectionof thepassion,dedication,andsharedvisionof ourentireCelebree community.Everychildnurtured,everyfamilysupported,andeverynewschool openedhasbrought usclosertothisincrediblemoment.
Here?stothenext 100?andbeyond!
Accreditation Spotlight We?reproudtosharethat sixCelebreeSchools?Hampstead,Lutherville,Cockeysville,PerryHall,Spring Ridge,andWaverlyWoods?arenowofficiallyMSDE(MarylandStateDepartment of Education) Accredited!
MSDEAccreditationisavoluntary,state-recognizedcredentialthat goeswellbeyondbasiclicensing requirements.It involvesanexternal,in-depthreviewof programquality,andisonlyawardedtoearly learningcentersthat demonstrateexcellenceineverythingfromcurriculumandclassroom environment toteacherqualificationsandfamilypartnerships.
Forfamilies,thismeans:
- Asafe,nurturing,andconsistentlyhigh-qualitylearningenvironment
- Teachersandleadershipteamswhomeet andexceedprofessionalstandards
- Ongoingprogramimprovement that reflectsthelatest researchandbest practicesinearly education
- Assurancethat yourchildisreceivingcarethat supportsschoolreadiness,emotionalgrowth, andlifelonglearningskills
MSDEAccreditationisnot aone-timeaward,it?sanongoingprocess.Ouraccreditedschoolsare continuouslyassessedtoensuretheyremainat thetopof theirfield,andwe?reproudtoinvest inthat levelof qualityacrossourCelebreecommunity.
Aswecontinuethisjourney,wethanktheteachers,Directors,andfamilieswhomakethisachievement possible?andweremaincommittedtocreatingtransformationalexperiencesforeverychild,everyday.
Grow BIGConference 2025 Ourfranchiseescamereadytoconnect,learn,andleadandtheGrowBIGConference2025delivered!Over threepowerfuldaysinDallas,TX,wecelebratedmilestones,sharedfreshideas,andbuilt evenstronger bondsacrosstheCelebreecommunity.
Oneof themost inspiringmomentswasthegroundbreakingforCelebreeSchoolof Planoat LosRios,where franchiseesfromeverystageof thejourneygatheredtowitnessrealgrowthhappeninginrealtime. CongratulationsagaintoPrajaktaDesaiandDeeptiBiyaniastheybringabrand-newschool?andnew opportunities?tothePlanocommunity!
Throughout theconference,franchiseesparticipatedinkeynotesessions,leadershipworkshops,and roundtablediscussionsdesignedtochallengetheirthinkingandelevatetheirschools.Topicscenteredon authenticleadership,communitybuilding,anddeliveringanexceptionalearlyeducationexperience.
Theinsightsandstrategiesourschoolleadersarebringinghomewilldirectlyenhancethedailyexperience at Celebree.Fromstrongerclassroomsandmoreconnectedcommunities,tofreshideasthat support everychild?sgrowthandsuccess.
Ourcommitment toprofessionaldevelopment andcollaborationensuresthat everyCelebreeSchoolisnot just growingbigger,it?sgrowingbetter,fortoday?sfamiliesandtomorrow?s.
Themomentumandenergyfromthisyear?sconferencearejust thebeginning.We?reexcitedforwhat?s aheadandgratefultocontinuegrowingBIGtogether!
Friendship Starts Here February 2025 Giveaway,BookDrive,LiteracyPledge InFebruary,CelebreeSchoolsacrossthecountrycelebratedInternationalFriendshipMonththrough ourFriendshipStartsHerecampaign,amonthlonginitiativetohelpchildrenlearnwhat it meanstobe agoodfriendandhowfriendshipsupportshealthydevelopment.
Keyhighlightsincluded:
- Friendship Pledge: FamiliessignedandsharedourFriendshipPledge,sparkingmeaningful conversationsabout kindnessandinclusionat home.Eachpledgephotopostedwith #FriendshipStartsHerehelpedraiseupto$10,000 forRonaldMcDonaldHouseCharities.
- Adventure Packs: Downloadableprintableactivitiesgavefamiliesfun,age-appropriatetools totalkabout friendship,empathy,andbeingahelper.
- Friendship Bracelets: StudentscraftedanddonatedbraceletstolocalRonaldMcDonald Houses,turningclassroomlessonsintoreal-worldkindness.
- Webinar for Families: Ourexpert-ledsession,HolisticChildhoodWellness,exploredhow strongfriendshipssupport social-emotionalandphysicaldevelopment inyoungchildren.
- Social Media Giveaway: FamiliesenteredtowinacuratedFriendshipBundlefilledwithbooks, games,anda$100 gift cardforplanningtheultimateplaydate.
Thiscampaignbrought tolifeourmissionof growingkind,confident children.At Celebree,friendship isn?t just taught,it?spracticedeveryday.
Nutrition Month TV Features #CelebreeProud
BuildingHealthyHabits,OneBiteataTime At CelebreeSchool,weknowthat growingstrongmindsstartswithhealthybodies.That?swhywe dedicatedthemonthof MarchtocelebratingNationalNutritionMonth?atimetoexplorethe importanceof food,wellness,anddailychoicesinwaysthat connect withyounglearners.
Throughcreative,hands-onactivities,childrenlearnedthat nutritionisn?t just about what?sonyour plate?it?sabout howfoodfuelsourenergy,focus,growth,andmood.Acrossallagegroups,our classroomsturnedeverydaymealsandsnacksintomeaningfullearningmoments.
What Kids Loved:
- Fruit&VeggieFaces:Snacktimegot anartistictwist aschildrencreatedsilly,colorfulfaces usingfruitsandvegetables?makinghealthychoicesfeellikeafunreward.
- MyPlateCrafts:Usingconstructionpaper,stickers,andimagination,kidsbuilt theirown?My Plate?visualstounderstandthefoodgroupsandhowtobalancemeals.
- Food&FeelingsTalks:Teachersledsimplediscussionsonhowfoodshelptheirbodiesgrow stronger,stayenergized,andfeeltheirbest.
- HealthyHabitCelebrations:Fromtryinganewfruit topackingawell-roundedlunch,students got tocelebratesmallwinsandcheereachotheron.
Thankyoutoallthefamilieswhosupportedourmonthof mindfuleatingandmovement.Together, we?rehelpingchildrenbuildhealthyhabitsthat last alifetime?startingright here,onebite(andone giggle)at atime.
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Little Learners,BigEarners FinancialLiteracywithRealImpact ThisApril,CelebreeSchoolsacrossthecountrytookpart inourLittleLearners,BigEarnerscampaigninhonorof NationalFinancialLiteracyMonth?becauseit?snevertooearlytostart learningabout money.
Designedforchildrenasyoungaspreschool,thisinitiativeintroducedfun,hands-onwaystoexploresaving, spending,earning,andsharing.Throughclassroomactivities,at-homegames,andparent resources,kidsgot their first tasteof financialresponsibility?ontheirlevel.
What Your Child Experienced - Madeamoney-smart promise.Yourchildtook theLittleLearner,BigEarnerpledgeand decoratedtheirownpiggybank printout?committingtosavesmart,spend wisely,andsharekindly.
- Exploredbigideas.Throughdreamboardsand classroomdiscussions,theysharedwhat they?re savingfor,spendingon,orgivingbackto.
- Kidscompletedfun,hands-ongamesand activitiesfromCelebree?sdownloadable FinancialFunPacks?bringingmoneyconcepts tolifeinawaythat madesenseforthem.
- DuringPiggyBankPaintingDay,theyproudly sharedtheirgoalsandgot excitedabout saving.
- Gavebackwithheart.Childrenparticipatedina friendlyPennyWarfundraiser,raisingmoneyfor RonaldMcDonaldHouseCharitieswhilelearning thejoyof giving.
- Celebratedtheirprogress.Eachschool?s FinancialScholarsWallshowcasedstudent piggy banks,pledges,andsavingsgoals?remindingus that everylittleearnerisalreadythinkingbig.
Ourcampaign?simpact reachedevenfarther,making headlinesonTVnewsoutletsasamodelforhowearly financialliteracycanbebothfunandmeaningful.
Thesestoriesgavefamiliesacrosstheregionafront-row viewof howCelebreeisleadingthewayinbuildingstrong financialfoundations?startingasearlyaspreschool.
We?reproudthat theworkhappeninginyourchild?s classroomishelpingsparkabiggerconversationabout how?andwhen?weintroducelifelongskillslikefinancial literacy.Thankyouforjoiningusinraisingsmart,kind, andcuriouslittlelearners.
Celebree in the Community Valentine'sDay
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Celebree in the Community LiteracyNight Weekof theYoungChild Celebree in the Community TeacherAppreciation Mother'sDay
We Believe in GivingBack RedShoeShuffle Thisspring,HuffmanFamilyBrandsproudlylacedup tosupport theRonaldMcDonaldHouseCharitiesof MarylandbyparticipatingintheannualRedShoe Shuffle5KWalk&Run?aheartwarmingevent that bringstogetherthousandstoraisefundsforfamilies withcriticallyillchildren.
We?rethrilledtosharethat HFBwasnamedoneof theTop10 FundraisingTeamsinthisyear?s shuffle?thankstotheincrediblegenerosityand communityspirit of ourschoolsandsupporters.
Why We Shuffled: - Tohelpprovidea?homeawayfromhome?for familieswithchildrenreceivingmedicalcare
- Toshowourstudentswhat it meanstogive backandsupport othersinneed
- Toconnect withourcommunityandwalkthe talkwhenit comestocompassionand service
Fromstrollerstosneakers,TeamHFBwasout infull color?raisingawareness,funds,andsmiles.The event wasfilledwithenergy,music,redandwhite swag,andmost importantly,purpose.
We?reproudtosupport theworkof RMHCMaryland andgratefultoeveryHFBteammemberandfamily whoparticipated,donated,orhelpedspreadthe word.
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We Believe in Spreadingthe Celebree Difference SchoolOpenings Celebree School of Dallas NorthPark CorporateSchoolDirector,AlexYoust
Celebree School of Tulsa Karl&JenniferNeumaier
Celebree School of Northbrook MagdalenaPisarczyk&MihirShah
Celebree School of Stafford Nam&MoonheeDoan
We Believe in Spreadingthe Celebree Difference Groundbreakings Celebree School of Estero KarenCallahan
Celebree School of South Tampa Catrina&NassouriBrown
Celebree School of Wayne MichaelSapperstein&LouSapperstein
Celebree School of Sudbury Nick&NikkiFoundas
Celebree School of Plano at Los Rios PrajaktaDesai&DeeptiBiyani
Kelly & Lee Souder Charlotte,NC
Derrick & Michele Moore Tampa,FL
Abigail & Victor Okeh Atlanta,GA
Shruti Jindal & Gaurav Goyal Houston,TX
Thought Leadership GrowingPeople,BigandSmall:TheCelebreeWay At CelebreeSchool,you?llhearussaythisoften:Wegrowpeoplebigandsmall.But what doesthat really mean?Forus,it?smorethanaslogan,it?sapromise.Apromisetosupport yourchild?sgrowthduringthe most important yearsof theirlife,andapromisetoinvest intheteacherswhoguidethemeverystepof theway.
Here?showwemakethat happen,andwhyit matterstoyourfamily.
GrowingBIG: Why Your Child?s Teacher Matters Youcanprobablythinkof ateacherwhomadeadifferenceinyourlife.At Celebree,weworkhardto ensureeveryoneof oureducatorscanbethat personforyourchild.Fromdayone,ourteamis surroundedbysupport,structure,andarealcareerpath?becausewhenteachersfeelvalued,yourchild feelsit too.
At ourcorporate-ownedschools,thisincludes:
- FiveDaysof DedicatedTraining:Everyfull-timeteacherstartsat ourCelebreeTrainingInstitute, learninghowtoleadclassroomswithconfidenceandcare.
- GrowthPlansThat ActuallyGrow:Eachteachermapsout theirgoalswiththeirdirector,andwe followupregularlytohelpthemachievethem.
- PromotingfromWithin:Over80%of ourleadershipteamstartedintheclassroom.That?sno accident?it?sourculture.
- Support forContinuedLearning:Weofferupto$1,200 ayearineducationalreimbursement to helpteachersstayinspiredandcertified.
Whiletheseelementsarestandardacrosscorporateschools,ourfranchise-ownedschoolsalsoreceive accesstothesametrainingtools,resources,andsupport frameworks.
Sowhyshouldthismattertoyou?Becausewhenyourchildwalksintoaroom wheretheteacheris thriving,they?rewalkingintoaplacefullof joy,connection,andlearningthat sticks.
GrowingSmall: Your Child?s Development Is Our Priority Fromthemoment they?reborntoagefive,yourchild?sbrainisdevelopingat lightningspeed?fasterthan at anyothertimeinlife.What theyexperiencenowwillshapehowtheythink,feel,andlearnforever.
That?swhyourclassroomsarebuilt withpurposeandfilledwithcare.
- WeFocusontheWholeChild:Ourcurriculumsupportssevenkeyareasof development: language,literacy,socialskills,scientificandmaththinking,physicaldevelopment,andcreativity.
- LearningThat FollowsTheirLead:Teachersplanactivitiesaroundyourchild?sinterests?soevery dayisfilledwithwonderandexcitement.
- ConferencesThat KeepYouInvolved:Wemeet withyoutwiceayeartotalkabout yourchild?s growth,milestones,andgoals.
- Kindergarten,HereWeCome:Ourpreschoolersfollowastructuredschedulethat mirrors kindergarten,helpingthembuildroutinesandreadiness.
- Play-BasedExploration:Classroomsarefullof interest areaswherechildrencanchoose, discover,andgrowat theirownpace.
- SocialSkillsinRealTime:Groupplay,peerinteraction,andfamily-stylediningteachchildrenhow tocommunicate,share,andbelong.
We Believe in Family Fun Turkey&BasilCreamCheesePinwheels Thesebrightandtastypinwheelsareperfectforpreppingahead?justchillandenjoyforlunchorasnack!
Instructions
1. Prepthelettuce:
- Washanddry4largeromaineleaves.Cut off the stemssoeachleaf isabout 9incheslong.Anadult canshavethethickcenterribwithapeelertomake rollingeasier.
2. Makethespread:
- Blendcreamcheese,spinach,andbasilinafood processoruntilsmooth.Addsalt andpepperto taste.
3. Buildthewraps:
- Layatortillaflat.Addaromaineleaf,2slicesof turkey,and2tablespoonsof thecreamcheese spread.Lineuproastedredpepperstripsand shreddedcarrotsnearoneedge.
4. Rollandslice:
Ingredients
1largeheadromainelettuce
4ounceswhippedcream cheese
1cupbabyspinachleaves, looselypacked
8largefreshbasilleaves
Koshersalt andfreshlyground blackpepper
Four10-inchflourtortillas
8slicesoven-roasteddeli turkey(about 8ounces)
1wholeroastedpepperfroma jar,slicedinto1/4-inchstrips (about 1/2cup)
1cupshreddedcarrots
- Rolltightlyfromtheveggieside.Repeat with remainingingredients.Sliceinto1-inchpiecesand secureeachwithatoothpick.Servechilledorpack foraneasylunchorsnack!
Toreadmorevisit: www.foodnetwork.com/roasted-turkey-and-basil-cream-cheese-pinwheels
We Believe in Family Fun MakeYourOwnMiniBooks! Gather Simple Materials
Start withpaperyoualreadyhaveat home?printerpaper,recycledsheets,orevenscrappaper.You?ll alsoneedscissorsandcrayons,markers,orpencilsfordecorating.Astaplerortapecanhelpbindthe pages,but foldingworkstoo!
Fold and Cut Your Mini Book
Foldonesheet of paperinhalf lengthwise,thenagainacross.Withjust onecut inthecenterfoldanda fewfoldstheright way,youcanturnasinglesheet intoan8-pageminibook.(Youcanalsofoldand stapleseveralsheetstogetherforathickerbook.)
Decide What Kind of Book to Make
Let yourchilddecidewhat kindof storyorbooktheywant tocreate!Ideasinclude:
- Astoryabout amade-upcharacter
- Anaturejournalordrawingbook
- A?how-to?book(howtomakeasandwich,howtobekind)
- Acomicstriporjokebook
Fill the Pages
Encourageyourchildtodraw,write,anddecorateeachpageof theirbook.Foryoungerchildren,you canhelpbywritingdowntheirwordswhiletheyillustratethestory.
Share the Book!
Afteryourchildfinishestheirminibook,let them?read?it aloudtoyouorotherfamilymembers. Displaytheirbookproudlyorsaveit aspart of agrowinghomemadelibrary.
WhyThisActivityisGreat: Encourages Storytelling: Kidsget tobeauthors, illustrators,andstorytellers?allat once!
Supports Literacy Skills: Writinganddrawingbuildsearly reading,vocabulary,andcommunicationskills.
Builds Confidence: Sharingtheirworkhelpschildrenfeel proudof what they?vecreated.
Promotes Family Bonding: Makingandreadingmini bookstogetherisaspecialwaytoconnect.
Photo and Inspiration: https://rediscoveredfamilies.com/making-mini-books/
Conscious Discipline Corner HelpingChildren Feel Safe with Routines CreatingCalmThroughConsistency Youngchildrendobest whentheyknowwhat?scoming next.Routinesmakethemfeelsafeandsecure.This buildstrust andlowersanxiety?especiallyduringtricky timeslikedrop-off,cleanup,orbedtime.
Whenkidsfeelunsureoroverwhelmed,routinesgive themcomfort.Theyalsohelpkidsmanagebig emotions.
Asimplephrasecanmakeroutineseasier:
?First we?ll ____,then we?ll ____.?
Forexample:?Firstwe?llbrushyourteeth,thenwe?llreadastory.?
Thishelpsyourchildfeelready?not rushed. It alsobuildsself-controlovertime.
Follow Us on Social! Welovebeingaresourceforourfamilies.Followusforthelatest parentingtips,updates,andmore.
Start small.Beconsistent.You?llseetheirconfidencegrow.
Hear what our Celebree Families are saying CelebreeSchoolofMiddletown Ihadsomuchanxietyabout sendingmykidstochildcare,but the teamat CelebreeSchoolof Middletownmadeourtransitionas smoothaspossible.Wehavebeenthereoverayearnow.Thestaff overallisfriendlyandprofessional.Thecenteriswellkept,andthey doagreat jobwithcommunication.Theywelcomeeveryone.Any concernsorquestionswe?vehad,they?veaddressed/answered. Theyhavefunactivitiesforthekids,&sometimesfamilies.Ilove that theyhavetheirownPTAmeetingswherecaregiverscanjoin andhavetheirinput foreventsetc.Therearemanypeopleto nameandthank.Therearemultiplefamiliesinourcommunitythat sendtheirkidsthere,sothat saysalot.TheFerrisfamilyisvery appreciativeforeveryone?shardworkanddedicationthat goes intocaringforthelittlepeopleof Celebreeeveryday.
CelebreeSchoolofElkridge OurjourneywithCelebreeSchoolof Elkridgebeganwhenmyson wasjust 2yearsold,afterachallengingexperienceelsewhereleft usfeelingapprehensive.Fromthestart,it wasevident that Celebreewasnoordinaryschool?it wasasanctuaryforyoung heartsandeagerminds.Theinterviewingprocessdeservesspecial praiseforitsabilitytoseamlesslyintegratenewteachersintothe nurturingenvironment.Everytransitionfeelslikeaperfect fit, thankstotheirdedicationtoupholdingtheCelebreeculture.For anxiousparentslikemyself,findingaplacewherewefeel comfortableleavingourbabyispriceless.Celebreenot only providestop-notcheducationbut alsooffersunwaveringsupport andpeaceof mind.Thankyou,Celebree,forbeingabeaconof loveandcareinourchild'seducationaljourney.
