Educare Washington, DC

What Educare Washington, DC does

Educare Washington, DC is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit early childhood education provider (EIN 27-2481956) headquartered at 640 Anacostia Ave NE in Washington, DC, operating since 2012. It delivers Head Start and Early Head Start services to income-eligible families across DC's Wards 7 and 8 through two directly operated campuses (Parkside, opened July 2012; IDEA/Deanwood, opened August 2021) and four Early Head Start-Child Care Partnership sites (St. Timothy's Episcopal CDC, First Rock Baptist CDC, Kiddies Inc., and National Children's Center). The organization serves 375+ children annually from the prenatal period through age five, with a year-round weekday program running 7:00 am to 6:00 pm, three teachers per classroom, and three meals daily at no charge.

The core service stack includes a prenatal program (Moms2Be), an infant-toddler program (6 weeks to 3 years), a Pre-K program (3-5 years), integrated health and wellness services (developmental screenings, hearing/vision/dental, on-site therapy through Strong Start, Medicaid/WIC enrollment), family engagement specialists, and the Future Scholars 529 program. Supporting infrastructure includes the Professional Development Institute (a 30-day paid teacher-training pipeline), a Family Resource Hub, and an active public affairs function that hosts 70+ policy tours annually. Educare DC is part of the Educare Learning Network, a nationwide consortium of 25 schools recognized for effective early childhood practice, and is dually accredited (NAEYC and Head Start) with a Gold rating from DC's OSSE.

The business model is a hybrid of federal grant funding and philanthropic support. Federal Head Start and Early Head Start grants administered through the Administration for Children and Families constitute the primary revenue stream, supplemented by USDA CACFP nutrition reimbursement, EHS-CCP pass-through funding to partner sites, charitable contributions from individuals, corporations, and foundations (including legacy gifts and IRA QCDs), and a deliberately small WeVision Early Ed subsidized tuition tier at $9,374.53 per year for families above 300% of the Federal Poverty Guideline. Services are free for income-eligible families (at or below 100% FPG). GTM motion is direct-to-consumer: families apply through an online eligibility quiz, with year-round rolling admissions, on-site tours at each location, and a parent ambassador referral layer.

Name

Educare Washington, DC

Legal name

Educare of Washington, DC

Website

https://educaredc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Educare Washington, DC is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit Head Start provider serving 375+ low-income children from prenatal to age 5 across two campuses and four partner sites in DC Wards 7 and 8.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Early Childhood Education Services

NAICS

Child Care Services (6244), Educational Services (61), Educational Support Services (61171), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Child Day Care Services (8351), Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Head Start & Public Pre-K Programs (EDACABAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Early Head Start & Publicly Funded Infant/Toddler Programs (EDACAGAH), Early Childhood Education & Childcare Nonprofits (BPAGADAA)

Keywords

• Early childhood education
• Head Start programs
• Infant toddler care
• Pre-kindergarten programs
• Prenatal care services

Headquarters

HQ city

Washington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Federal Head Start/Early Head Start Funding: Primary revenue from federal Head Start and Early Head Start grants administered through the Administration for Children and Families (ACF), providing free early childhood education services to income-eligible families.
2. Subsidized Tuition (Over-Income Families): Partnership with WeVision Early Ed enables limited enrollment slots for families above 300% of Federal Poverty Guideline at subsidized rate of $9,374.53 for the 2026-2027 school year.
3. Donations and Charitable Contributions: Tax-deductible donations from individuals, corporations, and foundations supporting the nonprofit's mission. Accepts check, stock, IRA Qualified Charitable Distributions, Donor-Advised Funds, and legacy gifts.
4. Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP): Federal nutrition program providing meals (breakfast, lunch, supper, snack) at no cost to enrolled children through the USDA CACFP.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Educare of Washington, DC operates a Head Start and Early Head Start early childhood education program serving children from prenatal through age five, with year-round weekday care from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm at its Parkside and IDEA/Deanwood campuses and four partner sites in DC's Wards 7 and 8. Core educational services are provided free of charge to income-eligible families and include prenatal support (Moms2Be), infant-toddler care (6 weeks–3 years), Pre-K (3–5 years), integrated health/wellness services including CACFP-funded meals, family engagement, and a Future Scholars 529 college savings program. A small number of subsidized tuition slots are offered to families above 300% of the Federal Poverty Guideline through the WeVision Early Ed partnership.

Product overview

Educare DC is a unified early childhood education organization offering a comprehensive suite of programs under its Head Start umbrella. The core offerings include Early Head Start and Head Start programs (Prenatal, Infant-Toddler, and Pre-K), supplemented by Health and Wellness Services, the Professional Development Institute for teacher training, Public Affairs advocacy work, and the Family Resource Hub. The Future Scholars Program provides 529 scholarship accounts as an enhancement. The organization also operates the EHS-Child Care Partnership extending services to partner sites. All programs share the common thread of preparing children for school success while supporting whole-family engagement.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Moms2Be: Prenatal program that empowers mothers through pregnancy, childbirth, and parenting an infant.

Products and services

• Early Head Start and Head Start Programs Comprehensive year-round, weekday early childhood education program for income-eligible children ages 6 weeks to 5 years old, open 7:00 am to 6:00 pm, with three teachers per classroom and three healthy meals daily at no charge.
• Prenatal Program (Moms2Be) Prenatal program empowering expectant mothers through pregnancy, childbirth, and parenting by offering prenatal care access, parenting and birthing classes, and connection to community resources, with pathways into Early Head Start enrollment.
• Infant-Toddler Program (6 weeks – 3 years) Early education program for children six weeks to three years old, with personal care and attention from qualified teachers and a continuity-of-care model in which teachers stay with the same children from infancy through age three.
• Pre-K Program (3-5 years) Free pre-kindergarten program for children ages 3–5 equipping students with skills for kindergarten success using Creative Curriculum aligned with DC Early Learning Standards, taught by three teachers per classroom.
• Health and Wellness Services Comprehensive health services for enrolled children and families, including developmental screenings, Medicaid/WIC enrollment assistance, on-site therapeutic services, hearing/vision/dental screenings, and three daily nutritious meals (breakfast, lunch, supper, snack) at no charge via CACFP.
• Professional Development Institute (PDI) 30-day hands-on, paid training program for entry-level early childhood educators, providing paid training followed by placements as Traveling Teacher Aides; offered in partnership with OSSE to area early childhood educators.
• Future Scholars Program Program that opens a 529 college scholarship account for every enrolled child, with deposits made based on attendance and family involvement to support post-secondary education expenses.
• Early Head Start-Child Care Partnership (EHS-CCP) Partnership program in which Educare DC provides coaching, training, and comprehensive services (including health, nutrition, mental health, and family engagement) to four childcare partner sites—St. Timothy's Episcopal CDC, First Rock Baptist CDC, Kiddies Inc., and National Children's Center (NCC)—that serve Early Head Start-eligible infants, toddlers, and pre-K children in Wards 7 and 8.

Quantifiable outcome

• 13% increase in Peabody Picture Vocabulary Test (PPVT) scores in 2018-2019 due to daily parent-child reading
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• St. Timothy's Episcopal CDCcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 12 April 2019Childcare partner through Early Head Start-Child Care Partnership (EHS-CCP) grant. Located in DC's Wards 7 or 8. Educare DC provides coaching, training, health services, family engagement, and support to help partners reach Early Head Start quality standards.
• First Rock Baptist CDCcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 12 April 2019Childcare partner through Early Head Start-Child Care Partnership (EHS-CCP) grant. Located in DC's Wards 7 or 8. Educare DC provides coaching, training, health services, family engagement, and support to help partners reach Early Head Start quality standards.
• Kiddies, Inc.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 12 April 2019Childcare partner through Early Head Start-Child Care Partnership (EHS-CCP) grant. Located in DC's Wards 7 or 8. Educare DC provides coaching, training, health services, family engagement, and support to help partners reach Early Head Start quality standards.
• National Children's Center (NCC)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 12 April 2019Separate partnership supporting additional Early Head Start classrooms for NCC families. Educare DC works with NCC to support their families through Early Head Start services.
• WeVision Early EdcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership enables Educare DC to offer limited enrollment slots to families at or above 300% of the Federal Poverty Guideline at a subsidized tuition rate of $9,374.53 for the 2026-2027 school year. This allows middle-income families access to Educare's high-quality early education program.
• IDEA Public Charter SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-location partnership at IDEA Public Charter School's Deanwood campus. Educare DC operates its IDEA campus within the charter school facility, serving infants, toddlers, and hosting the Moms2Be prenatal program.
• Educare Learning NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducare DC is part of the Educare Learning Network, a nationwide network of 25 schools known for being one of the country's most effective early childhood programs. The network shares expertise with educators, researchers, and policymakers to strengthen families and communities, and provides training, support, and continuous quality improvement resources.
• DC Head Start AssociationminorOthersActive member organization working on early childhood education policy and advocacy in Washington DC.
• Under 3 DCminorOthersActive member organization advocating for early childhood education for children under 3 in Washington DC.
• First Five Years FundminorOthersNational advocacy organization connecting policymakers with early childhood educators and families. Educare DC partners to share expertise and provide feedback on the impact of federal funding at the community level.
• Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE)coreOthersDC government education authority. Essential Practices of Educare trainings are offered to area early childhood educators in partnership with OSSE. OSSE also licenses Educare DC programs.
• Strong StartminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDC early intervention program. Educare DC partners with Strong Start to provide onsite therapy and early intervention services for children with special needs.
• Community Health, Arts, Fitness, and Gardening OrganizationsminorOthersLocal organizations partnered to deliver supplemental programming including art, literacy, movement, and music programs, as well as gardening and health expertise.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Others

• Children's National Hospital (Early Childhood Programs): Adjacent regional player delivering health-screening and developmental services to young children in DC, including partnerships with Head Start providers like Educare DC. Comparable on the integrated health + early childhood services model.
• National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC): The accreditation and professional standards body whose quality benchmarks define Educare DC's operating model. Comparable as the governing ecosystem rather than a competitor - relevant as a policy/ecosystem peer.
• DC Head Start Association: Local trade and advocacy body coordinating all DC Head Start grantees, of which Educare DC is an active member. Functions as an enabling/ecosystem peer rather than a competitor but is essential to funding coordination.
• Under 3 DC: DC-specific early childhood advocacy coalition addressing infant/toddler policy. Comparable as an advocacy peer with overlapping membership; relevant to the policy environment shaping Educare's federal funding.

Direct peers

• Educare Learning Network (national): Educare DC is a member of the Educare Learning Network, a nationwide network of 25 Head Start-affiliated schools using the same Essential Practices framework, Creative Curriculum, and quality benchmarks - making the network itself the closest operating peer.

Broad incumbents

• Bright Horizons Family Solutions: Largest U.S. provider of employer-sponsored early care and education, operating centers nationwide including in the DC metro. Comparable in serving young children and families with comprehensive programming, though private-pay and employer-funded rather than Head Start-funded.
• KIPP DC Public Charter Schools: Major DC-based nonprofit K-12 charter operator with ECE programming; a key partner and co-locator of Educare DC's Deanwood campus at IDEA Public Charter School. Comparable as a DC-focused education nonprofit serving Wards 7/8 families.

Emerging players

• Briya PCS / Mary McLeod Bethune Day Academy: DC-area early childhood education providers operating in Wards 7/8, sharing the same Head Start funder pool and the same eligible-family demographic. Compares on funding model, mission, and service area overlap.
• Community of Hope / Martha's Table: DC-based nonprofits operating early childhood programs serving low-income families. Shares target demographic and nonprofit Head Start funding model; comparable on family engagement and wraparound services approach.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/EducareWashingtonDC
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/educare-dc

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Profiles5 records

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