The value, strategies, guidance and support we received from Gary with Focused Childcare Solutions put our preschool on track for future growth.  Using the 5 Pillars of Care for Success allowed us to recognize the things we are doing well and place our efforts and focus on things that needed improvement.  Gary helped us identify the reasons for many of our challenges and set goals to help fix or solve those problems.  We are highly satisfied with the outcome of the services we received and strongly recommend every school take the time to use this invaluable resource." 

Mercedes G. - Round Rock, Tx

Sometimes all that’s needed is a fresh pair of eyes from somebody that has your absolute best interest at heart with no judgment. The experience that we had with Gary across all three of our locations could not have been better. He came in and noticed things that had been overlooked for a while and just gave us a different perspective. I would highly recommend having him walk any center and give his feedback to take it to the next level!

Alex M. - Owner 3 preschools in Houston, Tx Area

Gary Hadley brings a strategic and solutions-driven approach to improving childcare operations, through his five pillars which have a strong focus on staff retention, financial management, and enrollment optimization. His insights into communication, employee engagement, and parent relations have been instrumental in guiding centers toward long-term success. I highly recommend engaging with Gary, as his expertise and tailored recommendations provide actionable steps to strengthen every pillar of a high-quality childcare program.

Mike S. – Sioux Falls, SD

Gary coming to our school was the breath of fresh air we needed to revive us during a time we needed it the most. We are still so grateful to the franchisor for sending Gary out; it was a true revelation! He gave us so many great ideas and suggestions, which we are still indebted to him for. We are doing great now but would still love to have Gary out any time just because of his wealth of knowledge of childcare, management and hospitality!

Zaynah A. – Conroe, Tx

I wanted to share our outstanding experience with Gary Hadley. He is an excellent fit for the role of Business Consultant for preschools owners. Gary’s approach was non-judgmental, humble, and highly relatable, making his visit both eye-opening and incredibly beneficial. I truly hope all schools take advantage of his expertise and support. Kudos to the franchisor for introducing such a valuable resource!

Mona R. – Atlanta, Ga

I am extremely pleased with the positive outcome from Gary's visit with us.  Contrary to what I anticipated, he was truly only here to help - there was no stress, no judgement, and he was easy to talk to as a former successful owner, not like anyone here to give negative feedback or assess situations without ample background information.  I implemented a few strategies he shared with me to help with problems I brought up in our time together and he continues to coach and assist me even after his visit anytime I contact him.  His wealth of knowledge and experience in relations along with his ability to share advice and analyze data was extremely beneficial to us, and I'd gladly welcome him back again anytime. 

Aggie G. – Horn Lake, Ms

I would highly recommend Gary as a consultant for any business owner in the childcare industry. I cannot say enough great things about his expertise and the significant impact he has had on my business. Gary's knowledge of the childcare industry is exceptional. He has an ability to understand the unique challenges we face, and he offers practical solutions that are easy to implement. His guidance in running the day-to-day operations has streamlined our processes, allowing us to operate more efficiently. Gary also excels in marketing and customer service, two areas that are crucial for growth in our industry. As a result, we have seen our business grow by a little over fifteen percent in recent months, and projections suggest that we could reach closer to thirty percent in the next few months. What I appreciate most about Gary is his genuine passion for helping childcare businesses thrive. He takes the time to understand our goals and works collaboratively to develop tailored strategies that align with our vision. His commitment to our success is evident in every interaction, and I truly feel that he is invested in our growth. I would absolutely recommend bringing Gary in as a consultant. His expertise, dedication, and innovative approach will undoubtedly benefit any childcare business looking to enhance its operations and achieve sustainable growth.

EJ D. - Cypress, Tx

I wanted to take a moment to personally recommend Gary. As a former school owner himself, he brought a deep understanding of our challenges and helped us implement meaningful improvements through his 5 Pillar Analysis. His insights streamlined our operations, making everything run more efficiently for both our team and the families we serve. One of the biggest impacts we saw was in parent experience and employee efficiency. The adjustments he recommended created a smoother workflow for our staff, which in turn improved communication and overall satisfaction among families. Additionally, his revenue model gave us clarity on our financial trajectory, helping us project year-end revenue with accuracy and understand which factors drive growth. If you're looking for someone who understands the inner workings of a school and can provide actionable, result-driven strategies, I highly recommend working with him. He made a real difference for us, and I’m confident he could do the same for you. Let me know if you’d like to discuss further!

Tina K. – Katy, Tx

We enjoyed Gary's visit to our school and getting to know him on a personal level. He was very respectful of our operations and privacy regarding information we wanted to share prior to his visit. He took what we provided and offered insight and guidance based on his expertise and areas he felt he could help us improve. It was nice to gain perspective from a previous large preschool owner with a successful exit! 

Connor M. – Overland Park, Ks

Gary's visit to my school was very eye-opening and beneficial. It's nice to get an outside perspective on everything from building aesthetics to the day-to-day operations. His visit allowed me to reevaluate all aspects of my business and prioritize the most important and essential items I needed to address. His visit also reinforced the good things about my school and left me with a plan of action that is attainable.

Kurt P. – Austin, Tx

Your visit focusing on the Pillars has been resparked to life multiple times for our teams, since your visit. Each center has been drastically upgraded (from the building to the way our team thinks and leading).We are grateful not only for how you gave us a solid repeatable strategy,  but also how you delivered it with humble, respectful, confidence. Everyone needs a coach, especially one who cares about this brand the way you do. 

Bret B. - Owner 3 preschools in Houston, Tx Area

My preschool needed someone to come in and give an outside perspective and what a breath of fresh air is Gary. Gary toured our school and gave us insight on our needs and desires. He gave actionable and intentional steps to improve multiple areas of our businesses. Having Gary come to our school and assist us was one of the pivotal moments of my preschool that helped change my paradigm.  

Paula N. – New Braunfels, Tx

I had the pleasure of working with Gary Hadley recently, and I couldn’t be more impressed with his expertise and professionalism. During the consultation, Gary took the time to thoroughly understand our goals and challenges, providing insightful solutions and actionable strategies. He worked seamlessly with our management team, fostering a collaborative atmosphere that made the entire process smooth and effective. The results have been outstanding, and we are already seeing positive impacts from the recommendations. Highly recommend Gary with Focused Childcare Solutions for any business looking to grow and improve!

Monica S. – Cypress, Tx

It was a pleasure having Gary visit our school a couple of months ago. He was very patient and kind to sit and walk through our school and see what needs needed to be met to improve our school. He saw details that we wouldn't normally see on a day-to-day basis. He even took time to show us how we could grow to make improvements in certain departments, he also made time to allow us to ask as many questions as we could think of to make things better for us for the community. He's great at what he does! Give him a try, you won’t regret it!

Chardae W. – Beaumont, Tx

We just had our best year of operation since we opened in 2009. Gary’s visit helped us get there! While we didn’t implement all of the pillars, we did get re-focused on our mission and reimplemented some things we knew but fell off our radar. Much like going to conferences, it is great to have an event like your visit to re-focus and re-prioritize our collective energy as leaders. 

Aaron S. – Greer, Sc

Mr. Hadley visited our school in August 2023. After observing all the classrooms and doing research on other schools in the area, he provided me with a detailed analysis of our current operation and also gave us a lot of useful suggestions. I am very impressed by his sharp views on how things went and how to make the current situation better to go to the next level. Because he had such rich experiences, he pointed out several problems and helped me with solutions. Now during interviews for staff and tours of our school, I have been hearing people saying that our school is like a real private school instead of just a “daycare". We truly appreciate and have benefited from all the good education from Mr. Hadley.

Joy Z. – Pearland, Tx

Gary was a huge help during his visit to our school. He spent three days with us, going over our financials, meeting with our admin team, and giving us great advice on boosting enrollment and keeping staff happy. His tips were practical and easy to apply, and we walked away with a clearer vision for success. If you're looking for someone who truly understands the childcare business, we highly recommend Gary!

Yesha S. – North Brunswick, Nj

We own 2 franchise facilities in the Houston metro area. Our facilities are in older markets and both are around the 20-year mark. Wonderful families, fantastic staff, yet we became stagnant in the community. New competition forces you to sharpen your tools, but when your market stops growing and becomes complacent, so will your business. We stopped challenging ourselves with new innovative ideas and approaches. Inviting Gary into our facilities, brought in a fresh set of eyes. He has knowledge and expertise about what our competition and other franchise owners have to offer their families. His recommendations were focused on business growth, program development, and marketing strategies from a prior childcare provider's perspective. Understanding our needs and goals, just as they were his own. 

Christine S. – Spring, Tx

Gary brought his vast experience to a new owner like me, listened to our center-specific issues and helped come up with solutions and ideas to improve marketing, customer service, as well as staffing for our center. He was collaborative, and it was great to bounce-off ideas and solutions together. I would highly recommend his services. 

Bhavana B. – Katy, Tx

As an owner of two preschools, we see value in opportunities that would promote growth and positive impact within our business and operations. When presented with the Pillars of Success program provided by Focused Childcare Solutions, it truly highlighted areas within our schools that were of strength and weaknesses in need of some minor attention. Entering the program with an open mindset and motivation for growth is key to its success. It was great to get an outside view and recommendations for improvements in different areas. Overall, I would recommend Focused Childcare Solutions, even for the most seasoned administration who may be looking for fresh ideas and techniques in the early education space.

Shannon S. – Apollo Beach & Gibsonton, Fl

Gary identified our current strengths, areas that need immediate focus and any other recommendations on what he calls the “Five Pillars of Care for Success”. His ideas and suggestions came at the right time as I was overspending, also his feedback about our management helped me set a tone of leadership and encouragement for my team. He can spends time with you to address any areas you might want help with. I encourage you to use his knowledge as a valuable resource. He was a second set of eyes, since then we have painted the exterior of our school, renovated the portico sign, we are renovating our two-year-old playground, adding more pop to the playground for older children and we will have a professional coming to fix the cabinets etc.

Maria K. – Oviedo, Fl