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Read more: Four Owner Stories, One Pattern: Why Couples Thrive in Ivybrook Franchise Ownership Across the Southeast

Four Owner Stories, One Pattern: Why Couples Thrive in Ivybrook Franchise Ownership Across the Southeast

If you have ever said, “We should build something together,” you are not alone. Couple-led ownership is one of the most compelling profiles in franchise development, especially when the partnership is built on complementary strengths: one person with business acumen and one person with […]

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Read more: When One Brings the Business Experience and One Brings the Classroom Heart: Meet Ann and Kevin Drucker (Cary, NC)

When One Brings the Business Experience and One Brings the Classroom Heart: Meet Ann and Kevin Drucker (Cary, NC)

There’s a specific kind of partnership that shows up again and again in strong franchise ownership: one person has the operational mindset, and the other brings a deep connection to children, learning, and families. It’s a practical pairing. It’s also personal. In Cary, North […]

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Read more: The Magic of Play: Why Free Play is Essential for Preschoolers 

The Magic of Play: Why Free Play is Essential for Preschoolers 

This article comes from Erin McGill, owner of our Woodstock campus.   If you ever find yourself at Ivybrook Academy early in the school year, you might notice a peculiar ritual at the front desk: parents quietly returning small bags filled with trinkets, plastic toys, or […]

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Read more: Building Resilience: How Challenges Help Preschoolers

Building Resilience: How Challenges Help Preschoolers

  This article comes from Erin McGill, owner of our Woodstock campus.    As parents and educators, we’ve all witnessed the emotional rollercoaster of a preschooler faced with a challenge—whether it’s a puzzle that won’t come together or a block tower that keeps tumbling […]

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Read more: Celebrating Ms. Karina McMillan: From Classroom to Museum Exhibit

Celebrating Ms. Karina McMillan: From Classroom to Museum Exhibit

At Ivybrook Academy Cary, we are continually inspired by the many ways our teachers ignite curiosity and creativity in children. Today, we’re thrilled to celebrate an extraordinary accomplishment from one of our own: Discovery teacher, Ms. Karina McMillan. Recently, Ms. Karina submitted several of […]

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