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 It?salsoacelebrationof our unwaveringcommitment togrowingpeopleBIGandsmall.
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!
CelebreeNameda2024Top100 GameChanger
We?reproudtosharethat CelebreeSchoolhasbeennamed oneof FranchiseDictionaryMagazine?sTop100 Game Changersfor2024!
Thisrecognitionhonorsbrandsthat goaboveandbeyondto makearealdifference?andwe?reexcitedtobecelebrated amongcompaniesleadingpositivechange
Thankyoutoourfranchisees,teammembers,andfamiliesfor beingpart of thisjourney.Yourpassion,support,andbelief in ourmissioncontinuetodriveCelebreeforward.
100thLocationOpenedunderHuffman FamilyBrands
We?rethrilledtoannounceamajormilestone?CelebreeSchoolof Northbrookisofficiallyopenandmarksour100thlocationunderthe HuffmanFamilyBrandsumbrella!
With44CalidaySchoolAgePrograms,27corporateCelebreelocations,and 29franchiseCelebreelocations,ourcommitment togrowing,nurturing, andshapingyoungmindscontinuesstrongerthanever.
Thiscollectivetotalof 100 reflectsthefullreachof ourbrandfamily?united underasharedmissiontoprotect,educate,andnurturechildren.Fromour first schoolin1994toreaching100 in2025,thisachievement isatrue reflectionof thepassion,dedication,andsharedvisionof ourentire Celebreecommunity.Everychildnurtured,everyfamilysupported,and everynewschoolopenedhasbrought usclosertothisincrediblemoment Here?stothenext 100?andbeyond!
Grow BIGConference 2025
Ourfranchiseescamereadytoconnect,learn,andlead,andtheGrowBIGConference2025delivered!Over threepowerfuldaysinDallas,TX,wecelebratedmilestones,sharedfreshideas,andbuilt evenstronger bondsacrosstheCelebreecommunity Everymoment reflectedourmissiontogrowpeople?bigand small?byempoweringleadersandnurturingmeaningfulconnections
Oneof themost inspiringmomentswasthegroundbreakingforCelebreeSchoolof Planoat LosRios,where franchiseesfromeverystageof thejourneygatheredtowitnessrealgrowthhappeninginrealtime. CongratulationsagaintoPrajaktaDesaiandDeeptiBiyaniastheybringabrand-newschool,andnew opportunities,tothePlanocommunity.It?satangibleexampleof howwegrownot onlyschools,but alsothe peoplebehindthem.
Throughout theconference,franchiseesparticipatedinkeynotesessions,leadershipworkshops,and roundtablediscussionsdesignedtochallengetheirthinkingandelevatetheirschools Eachsession supportedourbroadercommitment todevelopingconfident,capableleaderswhowillgrowstrongteams andvibrant schoolcommunities
Theinsightsandstrategiesourschoolleadersarebringinghomewilldirectlyenhancethedailyexperience at Celebree Fromstrongerclassroomsandmoreconnectedcommunitiestofreshideasthat support every child?sgrowthandsuccess?ourfocusremainsonpeople-first progress
At Celebree,ourcommitment togrowingpeopleBIGandsmall,ismorethanamessage It?sadailypractice, built intoeveryconversation,training,andmilestonewesharetogether
Themomentumandenergyfromthisyear?sconferencearejust thebeginning We?reexcitedforwhat?s aheadandgratefultocontinuegrowingBIG,together
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 KidsLoved:
- Fruit & Veggie Faces: Snacktimegot anartistictwist aschildrencreatedsilly,colorfulfaces usingfruitsandvegetables?makinghealthychoicesfeellikeafunreward
- My Plate Crafts: Usingconstructionpaper,stickers,andimagination,kidsbuilt theirown?My Plate?visualstounderstandthefoodgroupsandhowtobalancemeals
- Food & Feelings Talks: Teachersledsimplediscussionsonhowfoodshelptheirbodiesgrow stronger,stayenergized,andfeeltheirbest
- Healthy Habit Celebrations: Fromtryinganewfruit topackingawell-roundedlunch, studentsgot 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
MollieHeathcoat,School DirectoratCelebreeSchoolof ForestHill
ShrutiJindal&GauravGoyal, CelebreeSchoolofThe WoodlandsCreekside
We Believe in GivingBack
RedShoeShuffle
Thisspring,HuffmanFamilyBrands(HFB)proudlylaced uptosupport theRonaldMcDonaldHouseCharitiesof Maryland(RMHC)byparticipatingintheannualRedShoe Shuffle5KWalk&Run?aheartwarmingevent that brings togetherthousandstoraisefundsforfamilieswith criticallyillchildren
We?rethrilledtosharethat HFBwasnamedoneof the Top10 FundraisingTeamsinthisyear?sshuffle,thanksto theincrediblegenerosityandcommunityspirit of our schoolsandsupporters
We?realsoproudtoannouncethat TeamHFBraiseda totalof $4,523!EverydollarhelpsRMHCMaryland continuetoprovidecomfort,care,andasenseof home tofamiliesduringsomeof theirmost difficult moments
Why We Shuffled:
- Tohelpprovidea?homeawayfromhome?for familieswithchildrenreceivingmedicalcare
- Toshowourkidswhat it meanstogivebackand support othersinneed
- Toconnect withourcommunityandwalkthetalk whenit comestocompassionandservice
Fromstrollerstosneakers,TeamHFBwasout infull color?raisingawareness,funds,andsmiles.Theevent wasfilledwithenergy,music,redandwhiteswag,and most importantly,purpose
We?reproudtosupport theworkof RMHCMarylandand gratefultoeveryHFBteammemberandfamilywho participated,donated,orhelpedspreadtheword.
Celebree in the News
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Groundbreaking
NBCBoston, RichieHuffman, AllisonTsomos
Huffman Family Brands Champions Education and Community Giving
WMAR2MiddayMaryland
RichieHuffmanCEO, AllisonTsomosCOO
Celebree School Celebrates Valentines Day with Fun Craft Ideas
WMAR2MiddayMaryland KatieYoung,Ownerat CelebreeSchoolof Nottingham
Celebree School of South Tampa Breaks Ground
WFLA 8Daytime, RichieHuffman
Celebree Difference
SchoolOpenings
Celebree School of Dallas NorthPark CorporateSchoolDirector,AlexYoust
Celebree School of Tulsa Karl&JenniferNeumaier
Celebree School of Northbrook MaggiePisarczyk&MihirShah
Celebree School of Stafford Moonhee&NamDoan
Celebree School of Katy at Tamarron SalmaTejani
Groundbreakings
Celebree School of Estero KarenCallahan
Celebree School of South Tampa Catrina&NassouriBrown
Celebree School of Wayne Mike&LouSapperstein
Celebree School of Sudbury Nick&NikkiFoundas
Kelly & Lee Souder
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:
- Five Days of Dedicated Training: Everyfull-timeteacherstartsat ourCelebreeTraining Institute,learninghowtoleadclassroomswithconfidenceandcare.
- Growth Plans that Actually Grow: Eachteachermapsout theirgoalswiththeirdirector,and wefollowupregularlytohelpthemachievethem.
- Promotingfrom Within: Over80%of ourleadershipteamstartedintheclassroom That?sno accident?it?sourculture.
- Support for Continued Learning: Weofferupto$1,200 ayearineducationalreimbursement tohelpteachersstayinspiredandcertified
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.
- We Focus on the Whole Child: Ourcurriculumsupportssevenkeyareasof development: language,literacy,socialskills,scientificandmaththinking,physicaldevelopment,andcreativity.
- Learningthat Follows their Lead: Teachersplanactivitiesaroundyourchild?sinterests?so everydayisfilledwithwonderandexcitement.
- Conferences that Keep You Involved: Wemeet withyoutwiceayeartotalkabout yourchild?s growth,milestones,andgoals.
- Kindergarten,Here We Come: Ourpreschoolersfollowastructuredschedulethat mirrors kindergarten,helpingthembuildroutinesandreadiness
- Play-Based Exploration: Classroomsarefullof interest areaswherechildrencanchoose, discover,andgrowat theirownpace
- Social Skills in Real Time: Groupplay,peerinteraction,andfamily-stylediningteachchildren howtocommunicate,share,andbelong