Bal Swan Children's Center

What Bal Swan Children's Center does

Bal Swan Children's Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit early childhood education and therapy center founded in 1963 and headquartered at 1145 East 13th Avenue in Broomfield, Colorado. It serves families with children ages two through Junior Kindergarten through fully inclusive classrooms in which children with and without developmental delays or disabilities learn side by side, supported by two teachers per classroom at class sizes of 8-16 students. The center integrates on-site therapeutic services into the school day, including occupational therapy, speech-language therapy, warm water therapy, and (currently paused) peer group therapy, eliminating the need for families to seek external providers.

The business model is tuition-driven and tiered by age and schedule, with monthly fees ranging from $248 for a two-day part-day toddler program to $1,545 for full-day, full-week toddler care, plus a $75 application fee and a $225 non-refundable registration fee. Revenue is supplemented by donations, annual fundraising events (the 62nd Bal Swan Ball raised $235,000+ with 350 attendees), the Broomfield Community Foundation grant program, and pass-through public funding via Colorado's Universal Preschool Program (UPK) and Colorado Child Care Assistance Program (CCCAP). The organization is currently executing a 'Family Reunion: Building the Future of Bal Swan' capital campaign targeting $20M (with $2M+ raised toward a $3M near-term milestone) to replace its 61-year-old facility with a purpose-built school. Distribution is entirely direct, on-site, and local to Broomfield; marketing relies on the website, parent newsletters (Mailchimp), social media, community events, and word-of-mouth referrals, with Brightwheel used for parent communication and billing. Leadership comprises Executive Director Debbie Kunz and Director of Education Ashley Wilson.

Name

Bal Swan Children's Center

Legal name

Bal Swan Children's Center

Website

https://balswan.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1963

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Bal Swan Children's Center is a Broomfield, Colorado 501(c)(3) nonprofit operating fully inclusive preschool and on-site therapy programs (occupational, speech, warm water) for children ages two through Junior Kindergarten and their families.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Early Childhood Education

NAICS

Child Care Services (62441), Child Care Services (6244)

SIC

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

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDACAAAH

Inclusive / Special-Needs Childcare Centers

Education/Early Childhood Education/Daycare & Childcare Centers

SECONDARYEDACABAL

Preschool Programs within Childcare Centers

Education/Early Childhood Education/Preschools & Pre-K Programs

SECONDARYEDACAAAA

Full-Day Childcare Centers

Education/Early Childhood Education/Daycare & Childcare Centers

SECONDARYEDACADAI

Special Needs-Inclusive Early Learning Academies

Education/Early Childhood Education/Early Learning Academies & Montessori/Reggio/Steiner Programs

SECONDARYHLAFAJAL

Pediatric Rehabilitation & Developmental Therapy Centers (PT/OT/SLP)

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Healthcare Providers & Systems/Women’s & Children’s Health Providers

Keywords

• Early childhood education
• Inclusive preschool programs
• Pediatric occupational therapy
• Pediatric speech therapy
• Developmental therapy services

Headquarters

HQ city

Broomfield

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Childcare and Preschool Tuition: Bal Swan generates revenue primarily through monthly tuition fees charged for its early childhood education programs. Programs are tiered by age group and schedule (full-day, part-day, specific days per week), with distinct pricing for toddlers, three-year-olds, four-year-olds, and Jr. K. An application fee ($75) and a non-refundable registration fee ($225) are charged upon enrollment confirmation.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Bal Swan Children's Center is a nonprofit preschool and pediatric therapy center that delivers inclusive early childhood education for children ages 2 through Jr. Kindergarten, with fully inclusive classrooms of 8 to 16 students staffed by two teachers. Programs are augmented by on-site occupational therapy, speech therapy, warm water therapy, and peer group therapy delivered by collaborating therapists in the same facility.

Product overview

Bal Swan Children's Center operates as a unified early childhood education center offering inclusive programs for children ages 2 through Jr. Kindergarten. The center combines educational programming with integrated therapy services including occupational therapy, speech therapy, warm water therapy, and peer group therapy. Programs include toddler, three-year-old, four-year-old, and Jr. Kindergarten classes with flexible scheduling options (12-month and school-year formats). The center participates in Colorado's Universal PreK (UPK) program and offers family education workshops. All classrooms are fully inclusive and supported by teachers and therapists working collaboratively.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Early Childhood Education Programs Inclusive early childhood education programs for children ages 2 through Jr. Kindergarten, delivered in fully inclusive classrooms of 8 to 16 students staffed by two teachers per room.
• Occupational Therapy Customized pediatric occupational therapy that addresses each child's unique requirements, enhancing coordination skills for daily activities, peer interaction, school assignments, and personal hygiene.
• Speech Therapy Speech-language pathology services for children with communication challenges, focusing on expressive and receptive language, social skills, speech clarity, and AAC device support.
• Warm Water Therapy Therapeutic approach combining water properties with conventional therapy to enhance gross and fine motor skills, focusing on motor coordination, planning, balance, circulation, and muscle relaxation.
• Toddler Program (Two-Year-Old) Early childhood education program for two-year-olds (turning 24 or 30 months by school start), available in 12-month full-day and school-year part-day formats with multiple scheduling options.
• Three-Year-Old Program Educational program for three-year-olds (turning 36 months by school start), available in 12-month full-day and school-year part-time formats with integrated therapy support.
• Four-Year-Old Program Pre-kindergarten program for four-year-olds (turning 42 or 48 months by school start), offered in full-day, part-day full year, and 4-hour school-year scheduling options.
• Jr. Kindergarten Full-day, full-year kindergarten readiness program that prepares children for elementary school entry.
• Universal Preschool Program (UPK) Colorado state-funded 15 hours/week free preschool program for children the year before kindergarten, administered through the Colorado Department of Early Childhood.
• After-School Program After-school care program available Monday–Thursday from 3:00–4:30 PM for currently enrolled Bal Swan students.
• Positive Solutions for Families Seven-session evidence-based family workshop supporting parents with children ages 2–5 in developing self-regulation, independence, cooperation, and problem-solving skills.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Integration6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Varra CompaniesflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerVarra Companies served as the presenting sponsor of the 62nd Annual Bal Swan Ball ('Blueprints of Brilliance') held on March 7. As the presenting sponsor, Varra Companies contributed to an event that welcomed 350 guests and raised more than $235,000 to support Bal Swan's mission of providing high-quality, inclusive early childhood education.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Learning Care Group: Operator of multiple early childhood brands (e.g., Childtime, Tutor Time, La Petite Academy) offering infant care through pre-K. Comparable in age-tiered preschool services and private tuition model.
• Primrose Schools: Franchise network of private preschool/academic childcare centers offering full-day programs for infants through pre-K. Comparable in private-pay tuition and age-tiered curriculum, though franchise-driven vs. nonprofit single site.
• The Goddard School: Franchised private preschool system focused on play-based, individualized learning for infants through pre-K. Comparable in preschool curriculum philosophy and private tuition model.
• Bright Horizons Family Solutions: Largest U.S. operator of employer-sponsored early childhood education centers. Comparable as a multi-site preschool/childcare provider, though Bal Swan is a single-site nonprofit with an integrated therapy model.
• Cadence Education: Large operator of private early childhood education centers across the U.S., serving infants through school-age children. Comparable as a multi-site private preschool provider with tiered age programs.
• KinderCare Learning Companies: National for-profit early childhood education provider with full-day programs across infant, toddler, and preschool age groups. Comparable in core preschool offering and tiered tuition model, though scaled nationally.

Emerging players

• Guidepost Montessori: Growing network of Montessori-inspired early childhood programs for infant through elementary ages. Comparable as a private preschool network with individualized instruction, though pedagogically Montessori rather than inclusive/therapy-integrated.
• Stratford School: Private preschool and elementary school operator with a STEAM-focused curriculum. Comparable as a private preschool with age-tiered tuition and enrichment integration.
• KLA Schools: Reggio Emilia-inspired preschool franchise with programs for infants through pre-K. Comparable in private preschool model and project-based early learning philosophy.

Others

• Broomfield Early Childhood Council: Local community organization that connects Broomfield families to early childhood programs and supports UPK enrollment. Listed as a peer given its direct role in funneling families to Bal Swan via UPK support.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/balswan

Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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M&A

Investments

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