Ivy Kids’ Daycare Franchise Owner Receives Notable IFA Award

IFA Awards 2023 Franchisees of the Year

Owner of the Ivy Kids of Alamo Ranch, San Antonio, TX, receives the highest honor IFA award

Bashnin Sherali, daycare franchise owner of the Ivy Kids of Alamo Ranch, San Antonio, was recognized as a 2023 Franchisee of the Year by the International Franchise Association (IFA). The IFA presents the prestigious Franchisee of the Year Award to franchisees who demonstrate exceptional performance, leadership, and commitment; achieved significant success in their business operations; and have made noteworthy contributions to their franchisor’s brand.

The award ceremony was held during the IFA’s 64th annual convention, in Phoenix, Arizona, where the achievements of these outstanding franchisees were celebrated and recognized by industry peers and leaders. The recipients of the award are individuals or franchisee groups who’ve excelled in areas such as sales growth, customer satisfaction, community involvement, innovation, and adherence to the franchisor’s standards and values. 

Winners of the award serve as role models for other franchisees and contribute to the overall reputation of their franchisor’s brand. Early education franchisee of the year, Bashnin Sherali is an accomplished educator who is dedicated to providing high-quality early childhood education. With her background in teaching and a degree in Education from the University of Texas at San Antonio, Bashnin brings a wealth of experience and a passion for nurturing young minds at Ivy Kids Early Learning Center in Alamo Ranch. We are proud of her well-deserved achievement!

More About the IFA 

Founded in 1960, the IFA established a mission to protect, enhance, and promote franchising. It offers various programs and services aimed at assisting franchisors and franchisees in navigating the complexities of franchising, including legal and regulatory compliance, business development, marketing, and operational best practices.

The IFA hosts annual events, conferences, and workshops throughout the year to facilitate networking and knowledge sharing among its members. Additionally, it publishes research reports and industry insights to keep stakeholders informed about trends, challenges, and opportunities in franchising.

About Ivy Kids Franchise

Ivy Kids Early Learning Center is the premier provider of quality child care and early education. We’re dedicated to fostering the holistic development of young minds through activity-based learning, exposure to real worldviews, and a focus on nutrition. We offer tailored curricula spanning infancy through preschool, enhanced by a blend of enriching activities, including music, art, gardening, cooking, science exploration, and more. All our franchise locations ensure each child is nurtured in a safe and secure environment with auto-lock doors and gates at all our facilities, touchscreen check-in and check-out monitors, and patented safety protocols. Our franchise is a family favorite because of our child-first approach. We’re big on parental involvement, fostering a collaborative partnership in each child’s journey, offering parents full-day monitoring from their desktop or handheld devices. With multiple locations, Ivy Kids franchises strive to provide families convenient access to top-tier educational experiences, ensuring every child receives the foundation they need to flourish.

Contact us today to speak to an Ivy Kids Early Learning Center representative to learn more about our franchising opportunity.

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