Celebree School Announces 3 Newly Signed Agreements, Adding to Texas Growth Goal with 7 New Schools

DALLAS – Celebree School, a leader in early childhood education that provides infant and toddler care, preschool, before and aftercare, and summer camp programs, is capitalizing on growth potential in Texas as the demand for early childhood education continues to rise. The brand announces three franchise agreements across the state, that will bring seven new schools to Austin, Dallas, and Houston by the end of 2026. 

In total, Celebree School boasts 26 corporate owned and 26 franchise locations open, and 166 in various stages of development across the country - including two Texas locations that will open before year-end in Katy and The Woodlands. The three new agreements will add to the 36 agreements in progress across the state as the brand continues on its upward path of nationwide expansion.

Behind the agreements are growth-minded and community-driven franchisees:

• Dallas – The latest family to join the Dallas Celebree market are experienced multi-brand entrepreneurs who will bring three additional locations to the area. After struggling in their search for quality childcare for their own family, they knew there was opportunity to bring the community a service that is immensely in demand.  
• Houston – Husband-and-wife team Akshay and Shaveta Sagar are immigrant entrepreneurs who are passionate about bringing three Celebree School locations to the Houston area they call home. 
• Austin – Aileen Yu is excited to bring one Celebree School to the Austin area. After spending years in the corporate world, Yu is ready to jump into entrepreneurship and help to educate children in her community. 

Texas is the second most populated state in the United States according to the U.S. Census, with just under 39 million residents. According to a recent study, Texas welcomed 400,000 millennials as new residents last year, accounting for nearly 10% of all cross-state moves made by people between the ages of 27 to 42. With this, comes a strong demand for young families in search of premier childcare. 

“The increasing demand for quality childhood education in the area aligns perfectly with Celebree School’s mission to provide nurturing and enriching experiences,” said Richard Huffman, Founder and CEO of Celebree School. “We are thrilled to have so many locations set to open in Texas. All of these franchisees have the passion needed to excel, and know the importance of early childhood education in Texas.”

Celebree School lives by its promise to “Grow People Big and Small™,” and was founded on the belief that success in early childhood development is equal parts curriculum and a connection that extends beyond the classroom to address the needs of the whole child and the whole family. Each Celebree School is a village made up of parents, children, and educators with a focus on curriculum-based care that prepares your child for kindergarten and beyond. 

Programs are available for children six weeks to 12-years-old with unique curriculums designed to develop positive social skills and values while allowing children to learn about their world through age-appropriate play, projects, and activities. Care is available part-time or full-time, and parents are allowed to drop in and visit at any time.  

When franchisees invest with Celebree School, they’re investing in an award-winning organization with a strong culture, solid systems, and a proven business model backed with 30 years of experience in providing exceptional early childhood education. 

In addition, the brand has been recognized for its outstanding performance in areas including unit growth, financial strength and stability, and brand power by Entrepreneur magazine twice. Celebree School claimed the No. 1 spot in the 2023 Top New and Emerging Franchises , and most recently, landed on the highly competitive 2024 Top Franchise 500 list - an enormous accomplishment for an emerging brand. 

For more information on franchising opportunities, visit https://www.celebree.com/franchising/.

About Celebree School

Founded in 1994, Celebree School is a leader in early childhood education that provides infant and toddler care, preschool, before and aftercare, and summer camp programs. With a mission to Grow People Big and Small™, Celebree School believes success in early childhood development is equal parts curriculum and connection. Each school employs a customized program that addresses the physical, social, emotional, and academic needs of children and follows applicable state guidelines. In 2019, Celebree School launched its franchise offering. In 2024, Celebree School’s founder, Richard Huffman, launched a new parent company called Huffman Family Brands, merging Celebree affiliated concepts under one multi-brand company structure. Learn more about how we grow confident children who are prepared for school and life at Celebree.com. Connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.

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