Ivybrook Academy offers a transformative approach to early childhood education, guided by the belief that every child is uniquely capable and deserving of a personalized learning experience. Their commitment to nurturing each child’s academic, social and emotional growth through balanced and innovative curriculum prepares children for success as lifelong learners.
- Industry
- Early Childhood Education
- HQ Location
- Charlotte, North Carolina
- Year of Acquisition
- 2025
- Status
- Active
- Website
- https://www.ivybrookacademy.com/
- Social Media
GIVING CHILDREN ROOM TO GROW.
From its founding, Ivybrook was built around the simple belief that early childhood is the most formative window in a child’s development. The Company’s mission is to create an environment that ignites curiosity, fosters confidence and builds a lifelong love of learning.
Founded in 2007 by Jennifer and Drew McWilliams in Weddington, North Carolina, Ivybrook has grown into a nationally recognized early childhood education platform and has been named to Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500® for five consecutive years. With more than 70 schools open or in development and an additional 40 locations awarded to franchise partners across 22 states, Ivybrook is currently the nation’s leading franchised half-day preschool.
Ivybrook has cultivated a proprietary curriculum, drawing from Montessori principles, Reggio Emilia philosophy, and Multiple Intelligences theory. Delivered through a flexible half-day model, the program nurtures the whole child – academically, socially, and emotionally – through small class sizes, individualized attention, and enrichment programming spanning music, movement, language and cultural exploration.