Child Enterprises was established in 1974 by Richard Child as a branch off from his fathers company, Earl S. Child Masonry. Earl Child gave Richard Child the means to get started in the masonry industry.

He also helped create the vision of what Child Enterprises would become. With the help of his three sons, Mike, Craig, and Steven, Child Enterprises has continued to grow and presently has been listed as one of Inc. 5000s fastest growing private companies in 2008.