Celebree School Launches Celebree Learning Lab to Help Franchisees and Their Leaders Grow

Best-in-class learning platform gives Celebree School franchisees and leaders one hub for leadership training and career development

November 09, 2026 // Franchising.com // BALTIMORE, MD – Celebree School, a leader in early childhood education, announces the launch of Celebree Learning Lab, a new learning management system designed to deliver best-in-class training and support to its franchisees, their school leadership teams, and Celebree’s corporate support center. Powered by Absorb, the platform rolls out systemwide in November and brings 500 pieces of learning content into one engaging, easy-to-use destination.

Celebree Learning Lab reflects a simple belief at the heart of Celebree that when you grow people BIG, everything else grows with them. The platform was created to give the Celebree system a central home for learning, so every franchisee and school leader has the tools, knowledge, and support they need to lead with confidence.

“This learning management system gives every franchisee and school leader a clear path to develop themselves and their teams, with our support center beside them every step of the way,” said Lisa Bricker, Chief Talent Officer at Celebree School. “Our owners never have to navigate growth on their own, and when our leaders thrive, the families who trust us every day feel the difference.”

Support that scales with every franchisee

Celebree Learning Lab serves approximately 375 users across the Celebree system, including franchise owners, school directors and leadership teams, and corporate support center staff. Teachers continue to receive classroom-focused training through Celebree’s dedicated Teaching Strategies platform and Celebree Certified program. 

The platform brings leadership development, professional skills, and customer service training into one central destination. It includes 250 pieces of curated external content, handpicked by industry experts, plus 250 pieces of Celebree-built internal content planned to address the needs of its franchisees, leadership teams, and Support Center. An internal AI component helps Celebree’s team develop new, tailored training quickly, so the system grows alongside franchisee needs.

Learning that’s engaging, measurable, and built for growth

Celebree Learning Lab is designed to keep learners motivated and moving forward:

• Gamified learning: A leaderboard on the home page celebrates progress and brings friendly competition to professional development.
• Quizzes and assessments: Built-in tests reinforce key concepts and confirm learning.
• Clear career pathways: Structured course sequences document each step of a leader’s growth, making advancement within a Celebree School simple and transparent.
• Personalized coaching from the support center: Celebree’s Franchise Business Consultants can assign specific training courses and see which courses franchisees are engaging with, allowing them to tailor support to each person’s goals.

Built with franchisee input

Before the systemwide launch, Celebree’s Franchise Insight Committee, a group of franchisees who advise corporate leadership, piloted the platform and shared feedback to shape the final experience.

“As a Celebree School franchise owner, one of my biggest priorities is investing in the growth and development of our team, said Vakul Goel, a multi-unit Celebree School franchisee and member of the Franchise Insight Committee. “This platform is designed to empower our school leaders and managers with the tools, knowledge, and confidence they need to succeed. What excites me most is the variety of training opportunities, from leadership and communication to coaching, employee development, and classroom best practices, all available in one convenient place. It helps us build stronger leaders, create a more consistent experience across our schools, and ultimately provide a better environment for our teachers, children, and families. This platform truly reinforces Celebree’s commitment to growing people BIG and Small.”

Stronger schools, better experiences for families

For Celebree, the investment is about strengthening the entire system. By equipping owners and school leaders with exceptional training and support, Celebree Learning Lab helps create consistently superior experiences for the families Celebree serves, and gives franchisees confidence that they will never be growing alone.

As demand continues to grow for trusted, high-quality childcare and early education options, Celebree Learning Lab reinforces the brand’s position as a leader in early childhood education franchising and a destination for families seeking excellence in childcare.

For more information on Celebree School franchise opportunities, please visit https://franchise.celebree.com/. 

About Celebree School

Founded in 1994, Celebree School is a leader in early childhood education, offering infant and toddler care, preschool, 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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