Ducklings Early Learning Center
$DELCF500 #501CategoryChildren's Businesses
SubcategoryChildcare
ParentJ. Thompson Learning Centers, LLC
Founded2015
Completeness20/34 (59%)
Years in Business11
Began Franchising—
HQWest Chester, PA
Executives5
LinksWeb
Main Phone484-607-8248
FDD IssuedJuly 27, 2023
Last UpdatedJul 18, 2026
FDDs2024 · 2024 🔒
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FranDeals Score
34-box data-completeness and quality rating
Franchisee Health Score
Operator-side financial health signal
Fees & Investment
Franchise fee, royalty, total startup cost (Items 5–7)
Financial Strength & Stability
Current ratio, debt/equity, ROE, margins (Item 21)
Item 19 — Financial Performance
Average unit revenue, revenue spread, payback
Unit Count & Growth
Systemwide units and multi-year growth (Item 20)
Outlet Trajectory
Openings, closures, survival & turnover rates
Executive Team
Officers and directors (Item 2)
Franchisee Roster
Current and former franchisee operators
Litigation & Disclosures
Item 3 legal matters, Item 4 bankruptcy
News & Peer Comparison
Recent signals and category benchmarks