Tutor Time

What Tutor Time does

Tutor Time is a US-based, for-profit early childhood education provider founded in 1988, operating approximately 250+ physical school locations across 200+ metropolitan areas under the legal entity Learning Care Group (US) No. 2 Inc., headquartered in Novi, Michigan. The company delivers daycare, preschool, and early learning services for children from infancy through private kindergarten, structured as a multi-year age-cohort progression (Infants, Toddlers, Twos, Early Preschool, Preschool, Pre-K, Junior Kindergarten, Private Kindergarten). Core service offerings are bundled with supplementary programs including before- and after-school care, drop-in care, school break camps, the Wondercamp summer experience, and a Grow Fit nutrition initiative. The company employs 10,000+ staff and serves three primary customer segments: working families with young children, corporate employers via the Learning Care Group Employer Solutions program, and military families with deployment-flexible scheduling.

The underlying technology stack centers on the proprietary SproutAbout family communication app, which provides enrolled parents with live classroom video streaming, photo and video sharing, and education updates via mobile devices. Curriculum is delivered through the proprietary Learn as We Grow framework, which adapts content (including concepts such as Structure and Function) to age-appropriate developmental stages. Operational technology includes an online tour-scheduling tool integrated with the website's school finder. The company reports a validated outcome metric — over 90% of Pre-K graduates demonstrate mastery of kindergarten skills, as measured by the Bracken School Readiness Assessment, 4th Edition (Pearson Education, 2025). Tutor Time holds USDA Nondiscrimination compliance, enabling participation in federal child nutrition programs.

The business model is subscription/recurring: families pay tuition in advance for full-time or part-time care, with weekly or monthly billing cadence varying by school. Pricing is not publicly disclosed at the SKU level and varies by location and program type. A current promotional offer provides $250 off tuition for new enrollments attending by September 4, 2026, applied as a one-week credit at weekly-billed schools and a one-month credit at monthly-billed schools. Go-to-market is direct-to-consumer via the company website (school finder, online tour booking, online enrollment) and physical school locations, with secondary B2B distribution through Employer Solutions and word-of-mouth/referral channels. The company is privately held as a brand within the Learning Care Group multi-brand portfolio, which also includes La Petite Academy, Childtime, The Children's Courtyard, Everbrook Academy, Montessori Unlimited, U-GRO, Creative Kids Learning Center, Young School, AppleTree & Gilden Woods, and Pathways Learning Academy.

Name

Tutor Time

Legal name

Learning Care Group (US) No. 2 Inc.

Website

https://tutortime.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

Tutor Time is a US early childhood education provider operating 250+ schools across 200+ metro areas, serving infants through kindergarten under Learning Care Group. It offers full-time and part-time tuition-based care, proprietary curriculum, and the SproutAbout parent-communication app.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Early Childhood Education and Childcare Services

NAICS

Child Care Services (62441)

SIC

Services-Child Day Care Services (8351)

akta.pro primary industry

Full-Day Childcare Centers (EDACAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Preschool Programs within Childcare Centers (EDACABAL), Extended Day Programs at Preschools & Childcare Centers (EDACAHAB), General Preschools (Play-Based) (EDACABAA)

Keywords

• Early childhood education
• Daycare services
• Preschool programs
• Child care
• Kindergarten preparation

Headquarters

HQ city

Novi

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, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Tuition - Full-Time Childcare: Weekly or monthly tuition charges for full-time childcare and education programs covering infants through kindergarten age. Tuition is paid in advance and varies by location.
2. Tuition - Part-Time Childcare: Flexible part-time daycare options allowing families to build reliable routines that match their lifestyle. Tuition is charged at a reduced rate compared to full-time enrollment.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Tutor Time operates physical early childhood education and childcare schools across the United States, delivering age-tiered programs from infants through private kindergarten. Core offerings include full-time and part-time daycare/preschool programs, before & after school care, drop-in care, school break camps, and the Wondercamp summer program, supported by a proprietary curriculum and the SproutAbout family communication app with live classroom video streaming.

Product overview

Tutor Time is an early childhood education and child care service provider operating under the Learning Care Group. The company offers a comprehensive suite of programs spanning from infant care through kindergarten, including full-time and part-time daycare options, before and after school care, and seasonal camps. The product portfolio centers on age-appropriate educational programs including Infant Care, Toddler, Preschool, Pre-Kindergarten, Junior Kindergarten, and Private Kindergarten programs. Key supplementary offerings include SproutAbout (proprietary family communication app with live classroom streaming), Wondercamp (summer program), Grow Fit (nutrition initiative), School Break Camps, Electives, and Drop-In Care services. The company operates across approximately 250+ locations serving families throughout the United States.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Full-Time Daycare and Preschool Program Year-round, full-time early childhood education and childcare for children from infants through private kindergarten, using the proprietary Learn as We Grow curriculum. Delivered at Tutor Time's physical schools across the U.S. for families needing daily care while parents work.
• Part-Time Daycare Flexible part-time daycare options allowing families to build reliable routines that match their lifestyle, offered at a reduced rate versus full-time enrollment and billed weekly or monthly depending on school.
• Drop-In Care Flexible, on-demand part-time daycare offering for families needing occasional care without committing to a regular schedule.
• Before & After School Care Childcare services for school-age students available in mornings and afternoons to support working families during school transition windows.
• Private Kindergarten Private kindergarten program for children seeking an enhanced academic foundation before first grade, structured around the Learn as We Grow curriculum.
• Summer Camp (Wondercamp) Seasonal summer camp program featuring outdoor playtime, field trips for older children, hands-on activities, and experiential learning during school summer breaks.
• School Break Camps Daycare services offered during school breaks (e.g., winter, spring) for children needing supervision and enrichment activities when school is not in session.
• SproutAbout Family Communication App Exclusive, all-in-one, custom-built mobile app for enrolled Tutor Time families, featuring live streaming video of the child's classroom, education updates, and photos/videos to save and share; supporting tuition retention and family engagement.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Learning Care GroupcoreOthersTutor Time is operated by Learning Care Group (US) No. 2 Inc. and is part of the Learning Care Group family of childcare brands including La Petite Academy, Childtime, Tutor Time, The Children's Courtyard, Everbrook Academy, Montessori Unlimited, U-GRO, Creative Kids Learning Center, Young School, AppleTree & Gilden Woods, and Pathways Learning Academy.
• Learning Care Group Employer SolutionscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partnership program offering employee childcare benefits. Companies can partner with Learning Care Group to provide childcare benefits to their employees as part of workplace wellness and retention strategies.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/tutortimeschool
• Facebookfacebook.com/TutorTime
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/tutor-time-childcare

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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