Innovation Learning & Education

What Innovation Learning & Education does

Innovation Learning & Education is a private, educator-founded provider of before- and after-school, summer, early childhood, enrichment, and academic recovery programs delivered through partnerships with K-8 schools, charter networks, and public school districts across 10+ U.S. states. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in the Denver, Colorado area, the company serves approximately 3,000 children daily through 100+ partner school sites, with state-level Area Directors in Arizona, Colorado, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, Missouri, Oregon, and Washington. The operating model is B2B2C: Innovation Learning co-creates programs with school administrators, then enrolls families through a parent portal (currently ezchildtrack, migrating to Playground for Summer 2026+), recurring monthly subscriptions, and a Parent Hotline (866-239-3661).

The company's intellectual property centers on three frameworks: the Five-Hour Advantage (converting five hours of before/after-school time into ~125 additional learning days or ~900 hours per year), the REACH operational model (Rally, Explore, Create, Accelerate, Home), and the Circle of Courage developmental model (Belonging, Mastery, Independence, Generosity). The technology stack includes a real-time enrollment and attendance portal, PIN-based student sign-out on iPads with photo-ID matching, and the Share 911 emergency communications network. Pricing is per-family monthly subscription ($39-$405 depending on program type and days/week, with $16-$99 registration fees), supplemented by state subsidies (Arizona DES, Colorado CCAP) and per-day drop-in rates. The company is privately held, has not taken private equity, and reinvests into operations. Notable competitive wins include displacing a 40-year YMCA incumbent at Medford School District (Oregon).

Name

Innovation Learning & Education

Legal name

Innovation Learning LLC

Website

https://innovationlearning.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Innovation Learning & Education is a private, educator-founded provider of before/after-school, summer, early childhood, enrichment, and academic recovery programs delivered on-site at 100+ partner schools across 10+ U.S. states, serving approximately 3,000 children daily through recurring monthly subscriptions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Before and After-School Education Programs

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

After-School Enrichment & Activities Facilitation (Arts/STEM/Clubs) (HSAAAHAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

K–12 Core Curriculum Small-Group Tutoring Centers (Math/ELA/Science/Social Studies) (EDANAHAA)

Keywords

• Before and after-school programs
• Out-of-school time education
• School partnership programs
• Summer learning programs
• Academic recovery services

Headquarters

HQ city

Centennial

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. School Partnership Programs: Innovation Learning generates revenue through partnerships with schools and school districts, charging per-student fees for before/after-school programs, summer camps, early childhood development, enrichment, and academic recovery services. Programs are typically priced on a per-day or monthly subscription basis.
2. State Voucher/ subsidy Programs: The company accepts state vouchers and subsidies (such as DES in Arizona, CCAP in Colorado) to fund programs for eligible families, expanding access while maintaining revenue from government sources.
3. Drop-in and Daily Rates: Flexible pricing for families needing occasional care, with per-day rates that are higher than scheduled monthly rates. This provides incremental revenue from irregular usage patterns.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Innovation Learning & Education partners with K-8 schools, charter schools, private schools, and public school districts to deliver on-site before-school, after-school, summer, early childhood, enrichment, and academic recovery programs. Programs are built on the proprietary Five-Hour Advantage framework and Circle of Courage developmental model, and families enroll through a Parent Portal with monthly subscription or drop-in billing. The company serves approximately 3,000 children daily across more than 100 partner schools in 10+ U.S. states.

Product overview

Innovation Learning & Education offers a platform of before- and after-school educational programs built on the proprietary Five-Hour Advantage framework and Circle of Courage developmental model. The core product portfolio consists of five integrated program types: Before and After School Programs (featuring STEAM, Design Thinking, Physical Fitness, and Academic Support), Summer Programs (full-day summer camp with academic and enrichment components), Early Childhood Development (Kindergarten preparation), Enrichment Programs (STEAM, coding, robotics, creative arts), and Academic Recovery (research-based intervention). All programs operate through school partnerships using the REACH Model operational methodology and are designed to build resilience through four pillars: Belonging, Mastery, Independence, and Generosity. The company reaches approximately 3,000 children daily across partnered schools in 10-11 U.S. states.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Before and After School Programs Full-service before- and after-school programs delivered on-site at partner K-8 schools, featuring the Five-Hour Advantage framework with Design Thinking, STEAM Learning, Physical Fitness, Academic Support, and PLAY components. Programs provide homework help, structured activities, and enrichment for children of working families.
• Summer Programs / Summer Camp Full-day summer learning programs blending hands-on exploration, academic recovery, and creative enrichment with weekly changing themes. Designed to combat summer learning loss and maintain academic progress; weekly and daily rates vary by location (e.g., $121/week at St. Francis, $275/week at Del Mar, $296/week at St. John Bosco).
• Early Childhood Development Early childhood education programs designed to prepare young children for Kindergarten through structure, play, and positive routines. Develops academic skills (vocabulary, problem-solving, critical thinking), social skills (communication, collaboration), and physical skills through intentional playtime.
• Enrichment Programs Enrichment programs providing hands-on learning experiences in STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, mathematics), coding, robotics, creative arts, and various challenges. Designed to meet diverse learning styles and boost student confidence through creative projects and activities.
• Academic Recovery Research-based academic recovery programs using software and curriculum materials to help students who have fallen behind or missed school. Focuses on closing learning gaps, building academic confidence, and supporting whole-child development through personalized instruction and caring relationships.

Quantifiable outcome

• 3,000 children served daily
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and supporting.

• Candeo Schools PeoriacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerArizona charter school network offering before/after-school, early childhood, summer camp, enrichment, and academic recovery programs. Multi-program partnership providing comprehensive extended learning services.
• St. Francis Xavier SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPhoenix Catholic school with academic recovery programs. Partnership includes before/after-school programming with bridge hour and summer camp offerings.
• St. John Bosco Catholic SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPhoenix Catholic school with before/after-school programs including AM care starting at 6:30 AM and PM care until 6:00 PM, plus summer camp.
• Aurora Academy Charter SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerColorado charter school offering before/after-school programs with comprehensive enrichment activities. Accepts CCAP subsidy for qualifying families.
• Montgomery County Public SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMaryland district partnership providing Out of School Time programs in three schools daily. Programs include academic support, creative workshops, and community engagement activities.
• Imagine FoundationscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMaryland charter school network with multiple campuses (Leeland, Lincoln, Morningside) receiving Innovation Learning after-school programs. Principal testimonial validates program quality and community impact.
• Medford School DistrictflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerOregon district partnership replacing previous 40-year YMCA relationship. Transition successful with positive feedback from families, students, and school principals regarding program quality and staff professionalism.
• KIPP DCcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWashington D.C. charter school network with Douglass and Wheeler campuses receiving academic recovery programs.
• Miami Dade County Public SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFlorida's largest school district with academic recovery program at Agenoria S. Paschal/Olinda Elementary School.
• ezchildtracksupportingTechnology or IntegrationTechnology platform provider for parent portal, enrollment management, and attendance tracking. Used for semesters prior to Summer 2026.
• PlaygroundsupportingTechnology or IntegrationRegistration and enrollment platform (app.tryplayground.com) for families registering for programs starting Summer 2026 and beyond.
• Diamond Lake Elementary SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIllinois school offering academic recovery programs. Featured location with multiple program photos and summer camp activities.
• Voyager AcademycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNorth Carolina charter school network with elementary, middle, and high school campuses all receiving Innovation Learning academic recovery programs.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Lavner Education: Lavner Education provides STEAM, coding, and enrichment programs (camps, classes, after-school) to K-12 students through partnerships with schools and community organizations. Direct overlap on enrichment product line but smaller scale and regional footprint.

Direct peers

• Right At School: Right At School is a national provider of before-, after-, and summer-school programs delivered on-site at partner elementary schools through a B2B2C model — almost identical go-to-market, customer (school districts and parents), and program mix as Innovation Learning. It is the closest publicly known direct competitor.
• Champions (KinderCare Education): Champions operates before- and after-school programs inside partner elementary schools nationwide, owned by KinderCare Education. Competes head-to-head with Innovation Learning on the same school channel with overlapping enrichment and academic content offerings.
• Primrose Schools: Primrose Schools is a national franchise system of private early-childhood education and after-school programs. Comparable to Innovation Learning's Early Childhood Development and after-school offerings, though delivered through dedicated centers rather than partner school sites.
• Catapult Learning: Catapult Learning provides academic intervention, tutoring, and after-school programs to K-12 students through school partnerships. Overlaps directly with Innovation Learning's Academic Recovery and Academic Support product lines, particularly with district contracts.
• After-School All-Stars (ASAS): ASAS provides comprehensive after-school programs in Title I schools across major U.S. cities, focusing on academic support, enrichment, and social-emotional learning. Highly comparable to Innovation Learning's school-partnership model and target demographics.
• Sylvan Learning: Sylvan Learning is a national franchised tutoring and supplemental education provider serving K-12 students. Comparable to Innovation Learning's Academic Recovery and enrichment offerings, though delivered primarily through retail learning centers rather than on-site at schools.

Others

• KIPP Foundation: KIPP is a national charter school network operating 270+ schools; Innovation Learning partners with KIPP DC campuses for academic recovery programs. While not a competitor, KIPP (and similar charter networks) represent both customer and potential vertical-integration threat as charters increasingly insource extended-day programming.

Broad incumbents

• Boys & Girls Clubs of America: Boys & Girls Clubs is a national nonprofit network providing after-school programming, academic enrichment, and STEAM activities to K-12 youth. Overlaps with Innovation Learning on enrichment and after-school care but competes from dedicated club facilities rather than on-site at partner schools.
• YMCA of the USA (Y-USA): The Y operates the largest national network of before- and after-school programs at elementary schools and Y branches. Innovation Learning directly displaced the Y in Medford School District, making it the most consequential incumbent competitor. Operates as part of a much broader community-services portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/inlearn16
• Facebookfacebook.com/innovationlearningeducation
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/innovation-learning-llc
• Instagraminstagram.com/innovationlearning

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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