Thousands of additional parents in Greater Atlanta will now have access to an individualized learning program for their preschool to high school aged children. Kumon, the world's largest after-school education franchise, is expanding in the region with the opening of its second learning center in Buford, Georgia.

There are 50 Kumon Math and Reading Centers in Greater Atlanta, including 16 in Gwinnett County.

The Atlanta metropolitan area is the most populous metro area in Georgia and the ninth largest metropolitan area in the United States. Gwinnett County is the second largest county in Georgia, making the Buford-Sugar Hill area an ideal location for Kumon's expansion.

"The Kumon Method has proven successful in enhancing the lives of children in Greater Atlanta for over 27 years," said Larry Lambert, vice president of franchise recruitment at Kumon North America.  "We are excited to bring the method to even more families in Buford."

Kumon's Presence in Greater Atlanta:

• 8,200 subject enrollments at 50 centers

• First center opened in 1989

• 58 percent increase in number of centers in last 10 years

The Kumon Method empowers children to become self-learners and is designed to advance children's math and reading skills while fostering a love for learning. Kumon sparks critical thinking, establishes a pattern of success and builds confidence that can lead to accelerated learning throughout life.