Haven Earns Great Place to Work™ Certification for Third Consecutive Year

We’re thrilled to announce that Haven has earned Great Place to Work™ Certification for the third consecutive year. This milestone means more than a title. It’s validation that the culture we’ve built from day one is real, felt, and thriving across every Haven location.

What makes this year’s certification especially meaningful: 100% of our employees agreed that Haven clubs are a great place to work.

Not most. Not the majority. Every single person.

That kind of unanimous agreement doesn’t happen by chance. It is the result of intentional decisions made at every level of our organization.

A Culture Built on Belonging and Trust

Our employees consistently describe Haven as a workplace where they feel genuinely appreciated by management, welcomed from the start, and deeply connected to leadership. Words like belonging, trust, and pride come up again and again. People don’t just clock in, they show up because they want to be there.

This matters enormously in the childcare industry, where the quality of the environment directly shapes the experience of the children and families we serve. When educators and team feel supported and valued, that energy flows into everything they do. And it shows.

Why Culture Was Always Central to the Haven Model

When we set out to build the Haven brand, we made a deliberate choice: culture first, always. We knew that for Haven franchise locations to succeed, the people inside them had to believe in what they were building. So we sought out individuals who weren’t just skilled, they were passionate. People who saw the childcare industry not as it is, but as it could be.

That philosophy is reflected in how we support every person who joins the Haven network. From the moment you invest in a Haven franchise, you’re not on your own. Our training and onboarding are designed to give franchise owners the tools, confidence, and community they need to cultivate the same culture at their locations so that the Haven Magic isn’t something that only exists at headquarters. It lives in every club.

What the Haven Franchise System Is Built On

From educators to franchise owners, our support system is designed so every person in the Haven network feels the Haven Magic: the training, the community, and the quality of life that come with being part of something built the right way.

We’ve surrounded ourselves with the best operators, educators, and leaders in the industry so that every person investing their time and energy in Haven viscerally feels the difference.

For us, success isn’t just measured in revenue or growth. It’s measured in quality of life for franchise owners, for educators, and for the families who trust us with their children. When those things align, everything else follows.

As Haven CEO and Founder Britt Riley explains:

“When building Haven from the ground up, I learned that if you have something that you’re trying to solve, there are two things that need to happen. One, surround yourself with people who are really good at what they do. Do this from day one. And two, make sure those people are passionate about what they do. Each person at Haven was brought in because they offer a great gift to help us solve and evolve the childcare industry. When we pair those two things, we create a culture of people who value each other’s time, perspectives, and expertise.”

The Proof is in the Results

Three certifications. 100% employee agreement. A franchise system built around people, not just process.

Haven is more than a great place to work. It’s a great place to grow, to lead, and to invest. And, we’re just getting started.

To learn more about Great Places to Work, visit their website.