Prime Time Early Learning Centers

Name

Prime Time Early Learning Centers

Legal name

Cadence Education LLC

Website

https://primetimeschools.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Early Childhood Education and Childcare Services

NAICS

Child Care Services (62441), Child Care Services (6244), Child Care Services (624410), Educational Services (61)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Preschool Programs within Childcare Centers (EDACABAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

General Preschools (Play-Based) (EDACABAA), Infant & Toddler Classrooms within Childcare Centers (EDACAGAC), Center-Based Toddler Care (18–36 months) (EDACAGAB)

Keywords

• Early childhood education
• Childcare services
• Preschool programs
• Infant daycare
• Kindergarten readiness

Headquarters

HQ city

Paramus

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices15 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Childcare and Preschool Tuition: Recurring tuition revenue from childcare services spanning infant care, toddler care, preschool, pre-kindergarten, private kindergarten, and school-age programs. Revenue is recurring based on enrollment agreements with families.
2. Parent Referral Program Credits: Tuition credits ($250) provided to existing families who refer new enrollments. This functions as a customer acquisition cost offset through existing customer advocacy.
3. Flexible Care (FlexiPass): Prepaid flexible care packages offering 5 prepaid days of care without registration fees or ongoing tuition commitments.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Prime Time Early Learning Centers operates physical preschool, infant care, toddler care, pre-kindergarten, private kindergarten, school-age, and elementary school programs for children ages 6 weeks through 12 years, anchored by Cadence Education's proprietary in-house Ascend Curriculum that delivers skills-based learning across nine developmental domains. Services are delivered at school locations families can find via the company website and enroll in through direct contact, school tours, and recurring tuition arrangements (including FlexiPass prepaid flexible care).

Product overview

Cadence Education operates Prime Time Early Learning Centers as part of a network of more than 300 private preschools and elementary schools across the United States. The company offers a comprehensive early childhood education platform centered on its proprietary Ascend Curriculum, a skills-based learning program spanning 9 developmental domains. Core programs include infant care, toddler care, preschool, pre-kindergarten, private kindergarten, school-age care, and elementary schools. Select schools offer specialized educational approaches including Montessori and Reggio Emilia programs, as well as language immersion and faith-based programs using Pinnacle and Abeka curricula. The company also provides enrichment activities such as Cadence KickStart Soccer and Kids Cafe cooking programs, along with flexible scheduling options including FlexiPass for prepaid flexible childcare, and seasonal programs for spring, summer, and winter breaks.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Infant Care Program Early childhood care and education program designed for infants, providing nurturing environments for children typically from 6 weeks to 12 months.
• Toddler Care Program Early childhood care and education program designed for toddlers, supporting developmental growth and learning for young children.
• Preschool Program Early childhood education program preparing children for kindergarten through structured learning activities and the Ascend Curriculum.
• Pre-Kindergarten Program Pre-kindergarten program focused on kindergarten readiness and school preparation for children typically ages 4-5.
• Private Kindergarten Private kindergarten program offering elementary school preparation in a nurturing environment.
• School-Age Program Before and after school care program for school-age children providing supervision and enrichment activities.
• Elementary Schools Private elementary school education programs for children beyond kindergarten through elementary grades.
• Montessori Program Montessori-based educational approach offered at select Cadence Education schools emphasizing child-led learning and independence.
• Reggio Emilia Program Reggio Emilia-inspired educational approach at select schools emphasizing project-based learning and community involvement.
• Language Immersion Program Language learning program offering immersive language education for young children.
• Faith Based Programs Christian and faith-based early childhood education programs utilizing Pinnacle Curriculum and Abeka Curriculum with Bible lessons and values-based learning.
• Flexible Care (FlexiPass) Flexible prepaid childcare option offering five days of care with no registration fees or ongoing tuition.
• Summer Break Programs Summer camp programs offering childcare and educational activities during school summer breaks.
• Spring Break Programs Childcare programs during spring break periods for families needing care during school closures.
• Winter Break Programs Holiday childcare programs during winter break periods.
• Cadence KickStart Soccer Enrichment soccer program for children ages 3-5 featuring 12-week sessions with 40-50 minute weekly activities designed to build confidence, coordination, and teamwork.
• Kids Cafe Cooking Program Hands-on cooking enrichment program for children ages 3+ featuring weekly sessions with kid-friendly recipes and take-home cooking kits.

Quantifiable outcome

• 67%+ of students tested at advanced readiness level for Kindergarten
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Acquired School OperatorscoreOthersFormer business owners who sell their childcare businesses to Cadence Education. The company supports seamless transitions, honors the history and legacy of acquired brands, and provides attractive financial returns to sellers. Key terms include NDA, preliminary information request, valuation discussion, LOI, due diligence, and transaction documents.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Childcare Network: Childcare Network is a multi-state private childcare operator serving infants through school-age children across the southern and eastern U.S. Comparable as a large, tuition-based private childcare competitor with similar program mix and multi-brand heritage from acquisitions.
• Learning Care Group: Learning Care Group operates multiple childcare brands (including La Petite Academy and Childtime) across the U.S., serving infants through school-age children. Comparable as a multi-brand, multi-state private childcare operator with acquisition-driven history.
• KinderCare Learning Centers: KinderCare operates the largest private early childhood education network in the U.S., serving infants through school-age children with comparable tuition-based childcare and preschool programs. Directly comparable on scale, multi-state footprint, and curriculum-driven positioning.
• Bright Horizons Family Solutions: Bright Horizons is a leading provider of high-quality early education and childcare with a national footprint spanning centers, employer-sponsored care, and back-up care. Comparable on enterprise-grade childcare delivery, multi-state operations, and B2B/B2C hybrid demand.

Direct peers

• Children's Learning Adventure: Children's Learning Adventure is a private early childhood education operator with premium facilities serving infants through pre-K. Comparable as a tuition-based, premium-positioned competitor with proprietary curriculum and selective enrollment model.
• Primrose Schools: Primrose Schools is a national franchise system of private early childhood education centers emphasizing a proprietary Balanced Learning curriculum and kindergarten readiness. Highly comparable as a premium, proprietary-curriculum-driven competitor targeting families seeking structured early education.
• Nobel Learning Communities: Nobel Learning Communities operated private elementary schools and preschools across multiple U.S. states under brands including Merryhill School. Comparable as a multi-brand private preschool and elementary school platform serving similar family demographics.
• The Goddard School: Goddard School is a national franchise of private preschool and childcare centers focused on play-based, developmentally appropriate learning for infants through pre-K. Closely comparable as a tuition-based, curriculum-driven private preschool competitor with similar demographic target.

Regional players

• New Horizon Academy: New Horizon Academy operates private childcare centers primarily in the Midwest U.S., serving infants through school-age children with proprietary curriculum and family communication tools. Comparable on model, age range, and curriculum emphasis, with overlapping Midwest geography to Prime Time's footprint.
• The Malvern School: The Malvern School is a private preschool and childcare operator concentrated in the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast U.S., offering proprietary curriculum and programs from infants through private kindergarten. Comparable on program structure, age range, and curriculum-led positioning, though geographically narrower.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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