A purpose-led network of preschools shaping good kids and great futures.
Lantern Learning Group is more than a collection of schools—we’re a community united by purpose. We partner with families, educators, and school owners who believe that early childhood education should do more than prepare kids for kindergarten. It should help shape confident, compassionate, capable people.
We believe in preserving what makes each school exceptional while providing the support, structure, and long-term sustainability to help it flourish. Whether a school is faith-based, play-based, Montessori, or something in between, we celebrate its distinct identity while connecting it to something bigger—a values-led network committed to excellence.
Our Mission, Vision, and Purpose
Lantern Learning Group brings together aspirational families, passionate educators, and like-minded school owners to shape good kids and great futures.
- Our Mission – “To unite purpose-driven schools that inspire confidence, good character, and lifelong achievement.” We believe that early childhood is a foundational time in a child’s life, and our mission is to ensure every child in our care is known, nurtured, and prepared to thrive.
- Our Vision – “Growing intentionally to preserve the values that make our schools exceptional, leading the way toward a higher standard in early childhood education.” As we expand, we aim to raise the standard in early childhood education by cultivating excellence, consistency, and heart-led leadership across all of our brands.
- Our Purpose – Our purpose is simple but powerful: to deliver meaningful early learning experiences that last a lifetime—while preserving what makes each school in our network unique.
What it Means to be “Values-Based”
At Lantern Learning Group, being values-based means that everything we do is rooted in a clear set of guiding principles: Quality, Integrity, Service and Community. These values shape our decisions, define our expectations, and unify our team across every school and region.
They are more than words—they are the standard by which we lead, teach, and serve. From how we support families to how we develop our staff, our values provide a consistent foundation that drives purpose, builds trust, and ensures we stay true to our mission as we grow.
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Growing with Purpose
At Lantern Learning Group, we are growing with purpose—not for the sake of scale, but to expand our impact in a meaningful, mission-aligned way. Every school we welcome into our network is carefully evaluated to ensure it shares our core values and commitment to quality. We seek out partners who believe in nurturing the whole child, investing in educators, and building strong communities.
By staying focused on alignment over volume, we ensure that our growth strengthens—not dilutes—our culture, our standards, and our ability to serve families with excellence. Click here to learn more about our acquisition process and the benefits to joining Lantern Learning Group’s network.