Child Development

What Child Development does

Child Development, Inc. (CDI) is a Pennsylvania-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that delivers federally and state-funded early childhood education services to income-eligible and working families across Schuylkill and Berks Counties. Founded in 1965 and incorporated as a private nonprofit in 1982, CDI operates eight preschool centers holding the highest PA Keystone STARS 4 designation, serving more than 600 children ages 3–5 annually through 34 classrooms. Its core programs are Head Start (353 children), PA Pre-K Counts (271 children), and state-licensed Preschool Child Care, supplemented by the Ready to Read literacy initiative, a Children's Dental Health Program, and the Positive Solutions for Families parent workshop. CDI also operates as the regional ELRC Region 13 provider, acting as the single point of contact for Schuylkill and Berks County families seeking subsidized child care and early intervention services.

The business model is funded primarily through federal Head Start grants, Pennsylvania Pre-K Counts state appropriations, child care tuition (processed via ProCare), and corporate/foundation grants from PPL Foundation, Rite Aid Foundation KidCents, Dollar General, and EITC scholarship pass-throughs. CDI reported a total operating budget of $7,445,388, with revenue concentrated in two public funding streams and supplemented by episodic corporate philanthropy. The underlying technology is an evidence-based early childhood curriculum delivered through human instructors; the only disclosed technology integration is ProCare for online tuition billing. Go-to-market is community-led, with enrollment driven by healthcare and social service referrals, school district partnerships, and direct family engagement rather than paid marketing.

CDI is governed by a Board of Directors and led by Executive Director Mary Ann Devlin, with Finance Director functions held by Macey Brinich. The organization maintains strategic partnerships with Geisinger St. Luke's Hospital (since 2018), three Schuylkill County school districts (Mahanoy Area, Saint Clair, Schuylkill Haven Area), and regional healthcare providers. It holds certifications under Head Start Performance Standards (45 CFR Chapter XIII), PA Chapter 3270 child care regulations, CACFP, and PA Keystone STARS 4.

Name

Child Development

Legal name

Child Development, Inc.

Website

https://childdevelop.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1965

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Child Development, Inc. is a Pennsylvania 501(c)(3) nonprofit operating eight Keystone STARS 4–rated preschool centers across Schuylkill and Berks Counties, delivering federally funded Head Start, state-funded PA Pre-K Counts, and licensed child care to more than 600 income-eligible and working families annually.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Early Childhood Education Services

NAICS

Child Care Services (62441), Child and Youth Services (62411)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Head Start & Public Pre-K Programs (EDACABAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Early Childhood Education & Childcare Nonprofits (BPAGADAA), Community & Nonprofit Before/After Care Programs (Early Years) (EDACAHAD)

Keywords

• Early childhood education
• Head Start program
• Preschool child care
• Pre-kindergarten services
• Family support services

Headquarters

HQ city

Minersville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Federal Head Start Funding: Federal government funding through Head Start program for comprehensive early childhood education services to income-eligible families.
2. PA Pre-K Counts State Funding: Pennsylvania state-funded pre-kindergarten program providing 5-hour instructional days and extended hours for working families.
3. EITC Scholarships: PA Education Improvement Tax Credit program enabling businesses to support preschool education through tax-credit-eligible contributions to scholarship organizations.
4. Child Care Tuition: Tuition payments from families for child care services, with reduced rates for income-eligible families. Payments processed through Procare system.
5. Foundation Grants and Donations: Grants from PPL Foundation, Rite Aid Foundation, and other charitable organizations for specific programs including literacy, dental health, and outdoor education.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Child Development, Inc. is a non-profit early childhood education organization operating Head Start, PA Pre-K Counts, and state-licensed Preschool Child Care programs for income-eligible and working families with children ages 3-5 across eight centers in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. The organization provides comprehensive services including educational instruction, health and developmental screenings, dental health kits, literacy programs, parent workshops, and family engagement support, supplemented by operation of the Early Learning Resource Center (ELRC) Region 13 for Schuylkill and Berks Counties.

Product overview

Child Development, Inc. (CDI) is an early childhood education nonprofit offering a coordinated portfolio of programs across eight centers in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. The core offerings consist of the federally-funded Head Start Program and state-funded PA Pre-K Counts Program, supplemented by state-licensed Preschool Child Care at select locations. These are supported by supplementary programs including the Positive Solutions for Families parent education workshop, the Ready to Read Home + School Connection literacy initiative, and a Children's Dental Health Program. CDI also operates as the regional provider for Early Learning Resource Center (ELRC) services in Region 13. Programs serve children ages 3-5 years with emphasis on family engagement, school readiness, and comprehensive developmental support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Head Start Program

Quantifiable outcome

• 600+ children prepared for kindergarten annually
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 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

Integration1 record

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Geisinger St. Luke's Hospital / St. Luke's Health NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018Partnership since 2018 supporting early childhood education and providing evidence-based initiatives for improved access and connection to care and resources. Geisinger St. Luke's has provided donations and support to Child Development.
• Hawk Mountain SanctuaryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for outdoor education programming with 600+ preschool children. PPL Foundation funded $25,000 grant to develop nature programs and toolkits for classrooms.
• Weis MarketsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSchool code fundraiser program where customers link their Weis Club Card to CDI and a percentage of purchases are donated.
• Boyer Food MarketminorGTM or Marketing PartnerScan tag fundraiser program where Boyer rebates 1% of purchases to Child Development twice yearly.
• Early Learning Resource Center (ELRC) Region 13coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCDI staff operate ELRC locations for Schuylkill and Berks Counties, providing single point of contact for families seeking child care, Head Start, PA Pre-K Counts, and Early Intervention services.
• Lehigh Valley Hospital - SchuylkillminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner providing health services and referrals for enrolled families.
• St. Luke's Miners CampusminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner providing health services and referrals for enrolled families.
• Schuylkill County School DistrictscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnerships with school districts (Mahanoy Area, Saint Clair, Schuylkill Haven Area) providing facilities for centers and meal services at various locations.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Learning Care Group: Learning Care Group operates multiple U.S. early childhood brands (including Tutor Time, Childtime, and La Petite Academy) serving infants through pre-kindergarten. Overlaps with CDI on preschool-age care and family-facing service model, but is a for-profit national incumbent rather than a nonprofit grantee.
• KinderCare Learning Companies: KinderCare operates the largest private U.S. network of early childhood education centers, including dedicated preschool programs for ages 3-5. Comparable to CDI on age range and core service (preschool education), but for-profit, national, and tuition-funded rather than government-funded like CDI.
• Bright Horizons Family Solutions: Bright Horizons is one of the largest U.S. providers of employer-sponsored child care and early learning programs, including preschool and back-up care. It overlaps with CDI on preschool-age child care but operates at national scale and serves mostly employer-sponsored and tuition-paying families, whereas CDI is community-funded.
• Primrose Schools: Primrose Schools is a national franchise system of private preschools and early childhood education centers with an evidence-based curriculum, comparable to CDI's evidence-based preschool programming for ages 3-5. Operates a tuition-funded private model rather than serving income-eligible families through Head Start.

Others

• National Head Start Association: NHSA is the national membership and advocacy organization for Head Start grantees, providing training, policy support, and resources to programs like CDI. Not a direct competitor, but the central industry body that defines funding, standards, and best practices for CDI's core Head Start program.
• Child Care Aware of America: Child Care Aware of America is the national network supporting child care resource and referral agencies, overlapping with CDI's ELRC Region 13 role. Comparable as an ecosystem player rather than a direct service competitor; helps set the policy and quality framework in which CDI operates.

Regional players

• The Children's Institute of Pittsburgh: The Children's Institute of Pittsburgh is a Pennsylvania-based nonprofit providing pediatric services, early childhood education, and family support programs including Head Start-like offerings. Comparable to CDI as a PA-anchored nonprofit serving young children and families with a blend of education, health, and developmental services.
• Trying Together: Trying Together (formerly Pittsburgh AEYC) is a Pennsylvania-based nonprofit focused on early childhood education quality, advocacy, and professional development for educators, including those serving Head Start and Pre-K Counts-eligible families. Comparable to CDI as a PA-rooted ECE nonprofit strengthening the early childhood ecosystem, though focused on capacity-building rather than direct service delivery.

Direct peers

• Catholic Charities USA agencies (Head Start operators): Multiple Catholic Charities diocesan agencies (e.g., Catholic Social Services, Catholic Charities of various dioceses) operate Head Start and Early Head Start programs alongside other human services, mirroring CDI's community-based, federally funded operating model. Functionally a Head Start peer family with overlapping regulatory and funding exposure.
• Acelero Learning: Acelero Learning is a large Head Start and Early Head Start grantee operating across multiple states with a similarly mission-driven, federally funded operating model. Like CDI, it combines Head Start delivery with family engagement and operates under Head Start Performance Standards, making it a direct Head Start peer at much larger scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/hashtag/stlukesproud

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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