The Ultimate Investment

Childcare and children’s services consistently rank among the top five business investment opportunities in the U.S., partly because 60 percent of working women have children under the age of six.*  The financial investment in childcare may be rewarding, but the investment in the care of a child is the ultimate reward. 

*U.S. Department of Labor

Our Experience

Three individuals with very strong family values and an attitude of helping to make the world a better place founded Green Leaf. The Green Leaf family has an extensive background in childcare. Furthermore, their combined backgrounds include many years of experience in childcare management, early childhood education, construction, architectural design, and entrepreneurship. All of these skills have been utilized in the development of the Green Leaf Quality Learning Center franchise in order to create a childcare center that enhances children’s experiences.

Profiles of Our Founder/Owner

Angela Harcrow, President
Since January 2001, Angela Harcrow has been deeply involved in the childcare industry.  She has managed all aspects of the childcare business, including curriculum development, accounts receivable, accounts payable, staffing, as well as other managerial tasks.  She has created operations manuals for accounting software and performed training to many childcare center owners to use the software.  From January of 2004 to date, she has worked as the office manager for a construction company specializing in childcare centers.

Reasons for Childcare Franchising

Franchising includes the benefits of operating a business under a recognized brand name, without the hassle of start-up and development processes. Beyond the monetary rewards are the extra rewards like having a hand in molding, shaping, teaching and influencing children who will become our future generation. We have a passion for children, and those who franchise with us should as well.  Our quality level in our centers is very high and our criterion in selecting franchisees is equally as high.

Return on Investment

A learning center’s business is strong all year.  The demand for childcare, especially quality childcare, is extremely high.  While we do offer a business plan for support and security in the return on your investment, the Green Leaf difference is a true passion for service of children.  Seeing them smile, watching them grow, and being a part of their lives is why we are here.

Benefits of Franchising a Green Leaf Quality Learning Center

A Green Leaf Quality Learning Center franchise comes with training and operations manuals to provide a solid foundation to build a community-based business.  New locations for franchises are available and Green Leaf will assist you throughout the life of your franchise agreement.  Green Leaf will provide assistance and/or advice with licensing, personnel, training, operations, marketing, curriculum support, and facilities.  We strive to meet the highest criteria, and our franchises do as well.  We excel in areas of health, safety, security, staffing, educational programs, activities and fun, and each site will go through rigorous inspections before and after construction to ensure that our quality extends to each franchise.

Furthermore, at Green Leaf we have customized our floor plans to simultaneously accommodate the needs for the children and reduce overhead.