When it comes to the future of childcare franchises in Texas, the state’s childcare market is experiencing significant growth. Over 56,000 providers are expected to generate $5.6B in revenue in 2025, yet the state faces a critical shortage of quality childcare options, with more than 90,000 children currently on the waitlist for subsidized early childhood education through the Texas Workforce Commission. In response, Texas has approved over $100M in childcare grants for 2025, with the intent to curb existing childcare deserts and support facility expansion in the childcare industry.
Willowbrae Academy is uniquely positioned to help franchisees leverage the growing demand, with our proven, scalable franchise model designed to support Texas’s increasing need for more high-quality childcare services. With over a decade of franchise experience and a growing presence in Texas, including schools in Fort Worth and McKinney, owners benefit from our comprehensive training, ongoing support, advanced operations, and non-operator CEO model. Our franchisees continue to thrive, making a positive impact on communities by providing exceptional early childhood education.
From inspiring franchising success stories to the advantages of starting a preschool franchise, investing in a Willowbrae Academy childcare franchise in Texas is a smart, impactful way to enter a thriving market and build a rewarding business that serves both families and communities.
With nearly 7,000 young learners currently enrolled at our academies, and 96.4% capacity during 2024’s fourth business quarter, Willowbrae Academy is well-established in the early childhood education industry.
This makes our childcare franchise opportunities attractive for entrepreneurs looking to enter the childcare market, particularly in Texas. Willowbrae Academy offers prime franchise territories across the state’s top metro areas, including Fort Worth, Dallas, and the Eldorado neighborhood of McKinney, with current plans to establish more sites in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex as well as Houston and Austin. These are ideal locations for investors seeking strong revenue potential.
According to Susan Gaspar, our Director of Franchise Development, Willowbrae Academy has stood out in the childcare market since our inception in 2011, thanks to a strong business acumen and several key differentiators that include:
These five pillars ensure that every Willowbrae Academy provides a high-quality early education experience in a safe, secure, and nurturing environment. Our curriculum is play-based, allowing educators to adapt programs based on the individual needs of our young learners to foster creativity, critical thinking, and emotional intelligence.
Willowbrae Academy is committed to providing high-quality, engaging learning through a well-structured, research-based curriculum. This, along with our comprehensive training and ongoing support, enables franchise owners to deliver positive outcomes for families. With our proven systems and a commitment to excellence, Willowbrae franchise owners are well-positioned for long-term success, especially in a high-demand market like Texas.
Effective marketing is essential to the success of owning a daycare franchise. At Willowbrae Academy, we provide the critical support and resources to help franchisees thrive in the childcare industry.
One of the major advantages of our school is the support we provide to our owners in designing and executing tailored marketing for their childcare industry franchise, including:
Willowbrae Academy supports a variety of high-profile initiatives, including, among others, Ronald McDonald House Charities. By sponsoring annual events, we hope to support them in their mission to make a difference.
In addition to these efforts that not only raise funds but also teach children the importance of community support and giving back, other outreach includes our participation in local events aimed at promoting community initiatives to foster trust and build relationships wth local families. And, our open houses serve to showcase our mission by inviting families with young children to experience firsthand what our academy is all about.
The demand for high-quality early childhood education continues to rise in Texas, creating significant opportunities for businesses in this dynamic childcare sector. Willowbrae Academy offers you the chance to invest in a childcare franchise opportunity that allows you to be part of a thriving industry while making a lasting impact on children’s lives in the U.S.
Now is the time to join Willowbrae Academy and establish an early childhood education franchise of your own in the thriving Texas childcare market. Contact us to learn how investing in our opportunity can bring quality preschool education to your community today!
