Located just off Interstate-35 at 726 Barbarosa Road, Children’s Lighthouse of New Braunfels will be owned and operated by Ashley and Ryan Hempton. As parents of six who value early learning, the Hempton’s understand the importance of creating a nurturing, trustworthy environment where children can thrive. After years in the oil and gas industry, the family chose to put down roots in New Braunfels and build something meaningful for the community.
“We’re looking forward to bringing Children’s Lighthouse to New Braunfels and contribute to the brand’s expanding footprint across the San Antonio area,” said Ryan. “Families in this community value high-quality early education, and we’re proud to offer a place where children can learn, grow, and build meaningful connections in a supportive environment. Our goal is to create a trusted space where both children and parents feel confident and cared for every day.”
As the greater San Antonio area continues to grow, more young families in New Braunfels are seeking reliable and enriching early childhood education options. Understanding how important it is for parents to find a nurturing environment that balances engagement and quality learning, Children’s Lighthouse of New Braunfels will rise to meet that need through its proprietary Lighthouse Pathways®, designed to help children develop confidence, independence, and a lifelong love of learning.
Infants and toddlers thrive in a warm, nurturing environment where they develop trust, security, and the earliest building blocks of language and motor skills. As children move into preschool and pre-K, the focus shifts to a balanced blend of structure and exploration, with hands-on learning, early literacy foundations, and opportunities to practice critical thinking and social skills. For school-age children, before- and after-school programs offer homework help, enrichment activities, and character-building experiences in a safe, supportive space.
Across every stage, Lighthouse Pathways® weaves together academics, character values, and confidence-building. Age-appropriate learning is rooted in Bloom’s Taxonomy, monthly themes emphasize responsibility, respect, and citizenship, and small class settings give children the chance to participate, collaborate, and problem-solve with confidence.
“Children’s Lighthouse is proud to expand into New Braunfels, bringing our proven approach to early childhood education to even more families,” said Michael Brown, President of Children’s Lighthouse. “Ashley and Ryan share our dedication to nurturing young learners, and their leadership will make this new location a trusted place for the community. We’re looking forward to seeing the impact they will have on children’s growth and confidence every day.”
The mission of Children’s Lighthouse is to give franchisees the tools, guidance, and opportunity to operate a profitable business that is designed to give children a safe, loving place to learn, make friends, and build confidence. Children’s Lighthouse does this by partnering with parents to develop children through three age-appropriate curricula designed with specific needs of children in mind. Additionally, franchisees across the network are actively involved with their local communities and regularly give back through volunteering, donations and more.
ABOUT CHILDRENS LIGHTHOUSE FRANCHISE COMPANY
The Children’s Lighthouse brand was established in Ft. Worth, Texas in 1997. Children’s Lighthouse Early Learning Schools™ are the nation’s leading values-based early learning schools. Currently, Children’s Lighthouse Franchise Company has nearly 70 franchised schools in operation and 25 additional franchised locations in the development pipeline. Children’s Lighthouse Early Learning Schools™ promise to create a safe, fun, and happy place that gives children confidence, a sense of comfort today, and a lifelong love of learning, friendship, and community. Its proprietary curriculum helps children of all ages develop healthy brains, bodies and best behaviors.
