Childrens Lighthouse Learning Center℠ Signs Franchise Agreement to Expand to Round Rock

Children’s Lighthouse Learning Centers℠, widely recognized as the leading values-based, early-education childcare provider in the United States, announced today that it has signed a franchise agreement with Richa Lawania, Keshu Dubey and Amit Khanchi to open a new location in Round Rock, Texas. The entrepreneurs will open the Austin area’s second Children’s Lighthouse Learning Center℠. The future school will be located at 4350 East Old Settlers Blvd., and is scheduled to open early next year.

The demand is growing for educational childcare in the Round Rock area, and more than ever, parents are putting a high priority on placing their children in an engaging environment where fun and learning come together. Both families have young kids and are passionate about creating a healthy childcare environment. “We’re thrilled over the opportunity to introduce families in our community to the unique Children’s Lighthouse experience,” Lawania said.

Lawania brings experience in customer service from her career in hotel management and real estate. Khanchi has more than 15 years of experience in the software industry and brings skills from his work in the consulting. Dubey, who has a software engineering and MBA background, brings experience in strategy and management. Together, they will be involved in managing the center and plan to hire a center director, teachers and administrators.

The Childrens Lighthouse Learning Center℠ in Round Rock will span 11,121 square feet, and will provide ample space for children to learn in classroom and group settings, while also offering sizeable play areas both inside and out. An on-site kitchen offers freshly prepared, healthy meals daily for students. Children’s Lighthouse serves families with kids just a few months old to 12 years old. In addition to childcare during traditional school hours, highly interactive after-school programs and summer-camps are available to kids up to age 12.

Childrens Lighthouse Learning Centers℠ are safe and secure environments that give parents peace of mind with online video links to rooms, computerized building entry, security monitoring and transportation to and from area elementary schools.

With experienced educational childcare professionals guiding the company’s operations, Children’s Lighthouse has embedded the Lighthouse C.A.R.E.S℠ curriculum into its programming at all existing and upcoming schools. The integrated learning strategies of Lighthouse C.A.R.E.S.℠ focus on students’ intellectual development, social and emotional growth, active learning through hands-on lessons and embedded content that emphasizes the fundamental basics of phonics, reading, math, science and social studies.

“In my opinion, Children’s Lighthouse will serve a very special need in our community,” Dubey said.

“We will be providing parents a place where they can feel confident that their children are safe and secure, while developing priceless and lasting learning habits,” Khanchi added. “Our Lighthouse will offer a loving and nurturing environment for the children in our community, providing parents with the utmost sense of security that their child is being cared for individually.”

Children’s Lighthouse is on a rapid ascent to the top of the educational childcare industry, and franchise investors are taking notice. Along with the forthcoming school in Round Rock, 20 new Children’s Lighthouse Learning Centers℠ are in development or under construction, preparing to join the 40 that are already operating. Additional schools are planned for Chicago, North Carolina and Texas.

“We are growing into new areas with talented individuals like Amit, Richa and Keshu, who share our passion for community, nurturing care and education,” said Pat Brown, president and co-founder of Childrens Lighthouse Learning Centers℠. “We couldn’t be happier about adding a school in Round Rock and doing so with such gifted entrepreneurs. Children’s Lighthouse has a bright future in the region.”

Launched 18 years ago, Children’s Lighthouse provides entrepreneurs with the opportunity to open in attractive metropolitan areas. Ownership in a Children’s Lighthouse franchise includes a full suite of support services, including site selection, financing guidance, construction administration and grand opening marketing best practices. Children’s Lighthouse’s initial and ongoing training and support is led by an experienced team of childcare veterans, providing the franchise owner invaluable insight and leadership for the entire life of the franchise.

To learn more about Children’s Lighthouse in Round Rock or to send an inquiry, please contact Richa, Keshu and Amit at roundrock@childrenslighthouse.com

About Children’s Lighthouse

Established in Ft. Worth, Texas in 1995, Childrens Lighthouse Learning Centers℠ are among the leaders in providing value-based educational childcare. Currently, Children’s Lighthouse has 40 centers in operation and 20 additional franchise locations in the development pipeline. Children’s Lighthouse has been named one of the “Best Places to Work” by the Dallas Business Journal, and has received the “Franchise 500” designation by Entrepreneur magazine due to its stability, financial strength, and growth. For more information about Childrens Lighthouse Learning Centers℠, visit www.childrenslighthouse.com. To learn more about available franchise opportunities, visit www.childrenslighthousefranchi... or contact Stephen Dixon at sdixon@childrenslighthouse.com, (888) 338-4466 x1.