Little Ones Learning Center

What Little Ones Learning Center does

Little Ones Learning Center is a family-owned and operated early childhood education center founded in 1995 by Olutoyin Okunoren, located at 993 Forest Ave in Forest Park, Georgia. It serves children from infancy through elementary school age across Clayton County and surrounding communities (Forest Park, Riverdale, Rex, Lake City, Morrow, College Park, East Point, Ellenwood, Conley), with operating hours Monday through Friday, 6:30am–6:00pm.

The center delivers its core programs through an on-site, human-delivered service model rather than a technology platform. Core products include the Preschool Program, the Georgia Pre-K Program (two classrooms of 22 students each with two teachers per room), an After-School Program with transportation to and from nine named elementary schools, and a six-week Summer Program. Differentiated wellness sub-products — the Jazmin Greene Community Garden (established 2013), Little Lions Farm Stand, Farm to ECE curriculum, PBIS behavioral framework, dietitian-developed scratch menu, and Birthday Experience — are layered on top of standard child care to create a curriculum focused on nutrition, sustainability, and kindergarten readiness.

Revenue is generated through three subscription-style streams: Georgia's state-funded Pre-K Program (Bright from the Start, funded by the state lottery), parent-paid private tuition for infant, toddler, and after-school care, and government child care subsidy programs including the Quality Rated Subsidy Program. The center holds a three-star Quality Rated designation (the highest in Georgia), NAEYC accreditation, and a 2023 Language and Literacy Endorsement, with no institutional investment, parent company, or public listing identified — control remains concentrated with the founding family.

Name

Little Ones Learning Center

Legal name

Little Ones Learning Center

Website

https://littleoneslearningcenterga.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Family-owned early childhood education center in Forest Park, Georgia, founded 1995, serving infants through elementary-age children across Clayton County with preschool, GA Pre-K, after-school, and summer programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Early Childhood Education and Childcare Services

NAICS

Child Care Services (6244), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Child Day Care Services (8351)

akta.pro primary industry

Full-Day Nursery Programs (EDACACAD)

Keywords

• Early childhood education
• Childcare services
• Preschool programs
• After school care
• Georgia Pre-K

Headquarters

HQ city

Forest Park

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Georgia Pre-K Program: State-funded Pre-K program governed by Bright from the Start, Department of Early Care and Learning, funded by Georgia State Lottery. Free program for eligible children.
2. Private Pay Childcare: Parent-paid tuition for non-state-funded programs including infant care, toddler care, and after-school programs.
3. Subsidy Programs: Quality Rated Subsidy Program Multi-Year Funding and other government child care assistance programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Little Ones Learning Center is a family-owned early childhood education center providing Preschool, Georgia Pre-K, After School with transportation from local elementary schools, and Summer Programs. Its offering is supplemented by wellness-focused sub-programs including the Jazmin Greene Community Garden, Little Lions Farm Stand, Farm to ECE curriculum, PBIS behavioral framework, Birthday Experience, and a registered-dietitian-developed scratch menu. Services are delivered on-site at its Forest Park, GA facility to families across Clayton County and surrounding areas.

Product overview

Little Ones Learning Center operates as a family-owned early childhood education center established in 1995, offering a unified portfolio of programs including Preschool, GA Pre-K, After School, and Summer Programs. The center provides wellness-focused sub-products including the Jazmin Greene Community Garden, Little Lions Farm Stand, Farm to ECE curriculum, PBIS behavioral support, Birthday Experience celebrations, and a dietitian-developed menu program. These integrated services work together to deliver holistic early childhood education emphasizing nutrition, physical activity, community engagement, and academic preparation for kindergarten.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Preschool Program

Quantifiable outcome

• 18 hours of professional training per year for all staff
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Common MarketcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017Nonprofit organization that helps local farms get fresh fruits and vegetables into local communities. Partners with Little Ones to supplement garden produce when supply is short at the Farm Stand. Supports Georgia farmers and sustainable food practices while improving community health.
• Georgia OrganicscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017Leading organic agriculture organization in Georgia. Co-founded the Georgia Farm to Early Care and Education Learning Collaborative with Little Ones in 2017. Provides resources and education for farm-to-ECE initiatives.
• Quality Care for ChildrencoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017Georgia-based organization focused on early childhood care. Co-founded the Georgia Farm to Early Care and Education Learning Collaborative in 2017 to disseminate resources for providers across the state.
• Voices for Georgia's ChildrencoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017Child advocacy organization. Co-founded the Georgia Farm to Early Care and Education Learning Collaborative in 2017 to promote healthy eating and nutrition education statewide.
• Georgia State University B-5 Professional Development ProjectcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne of only 10 centers in Metro Atlanta selected for ongoing partnership with Georgia State University's B-5 Professional Development Project. Provides staff professional development and early childhood education research support.
• National Farm to School NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational organization working to strengthen communities' connections with fresh, healthful food and local food producers. Leadership team member serves on National Farm to School Network Advisory Board.
• Georgia Child Care AssociationminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorState association for child care providers. Leadership team is a member and active participant in the Georgia Child Care Association.
• Black Child Development InstituteminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOrganization focused on the well-being of Black children and families. Center is a member and leadership team is involved in the institute.
• National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLeading organization for early childhood education. Accredited program displaying NAEYC logo. Staff regularly participates in Georgia Association of Young Children's annual conference and seminars.
• Clayton County Chamber of CommerceminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLocal business organization for Clayton County. Center is a member of the Chamber of Commerce for community engagement and networking.
• National Association of Nutrition and DieteticsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProfessional organization for nutrition and dietetics professionals. Leadership team is a member, supporting the center's focus on nutrition and healthy eating.
• Union of Concerned Scientists - Good Food For All Executive Steering CommitteeminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNational organization focused on science-based policy. Leadership team serves on the Good Food For All Executive Steering Committee.
• Center for Civic InnovationminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCivic innovation organization. Leadership team member is a Center for Civic Innovation Fellow.
• Food Well AllianceminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAtlanta-based organization supporting urban agriculture and local food systems. Press release from 2017 indicates partnership.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves3 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• KinderCare Learning Companies: Largest national provider of early childhood education and care, operating centers across the U.S. Overlaps as broad incumbent offering infant care, preschool, Pre-K, and after-school programs.
• Cadence Education: Large multi-brand operator of more than 200 private early childhood education centers across the U.S. Overlaps as broad incumbent with scale advantages in curriculum, training, and licensing compliance.
• Bright Horizons Family Solutions: Large public company operating childcare centers and employer-sponsored early education programs. Overlaps as broad incumbent with deeper corporate infrastructure and employer partnerships.

Direct peers

• Primrose Schools: National franchise of private early childhood education and care centers serving infants through Pre-K and after-school. Directly comparable in offering private-pay tuition-based preschool and kindergarten readiness programs.
• Kids 'R' Kids: Franchise network of accredited childcare and early learning centers for infants through school-age children. Comparable in offering full-day care with proprietary curriculum.
• Goddard School: Franchise system of year-round private preschool and childcare programs with proprietary play-based curriculum. Closely comparable in delivering tuition-based full-day care and Pre-K preparation.
• Discovery Point: Franchise of early childhood education centers in the Southeast U.S., with multiple Georgia locations. Comparable as regional peer offering infant care, preschool, Pre-K, and after-school programs.
• The Learning Experience: Large national franchise of childcare and preschool centers serving ages 6 weeks to Pre-K with proprietary curriculum. Comparable in full-day care, preschool, and curriculum-led differentiation.
• La Petite Academy: National chain of accredited childcare centers providing infant care, preschool, and Pre-K. Comparable in full-service early childhood education delivery model.
• Childcare Network: Regional operator of more than 200 childcare centers across the Southeast, including Georgia. Comparable as a multi-site childcare operator serving similar demographics with state-funded and private-pay programs.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/littleonesfp

Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

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M&A

Investments

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