Indiana County Child Day Care Program

What Indiana County Child Day Care Program does

Indiana County Child Day Care Program, Inc., operating as Indi Kids, is a Pennsylvania-incorporated nonprofit child care provider founded in November 1970. It operates an in-person early care and education program serving children aged 6 weeks through 5 years in Indiana County, Pennsylvania, through two physical locations: a five-classroom University Children's Center at Davis Hall on the Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP) campus (570 South 11th Street, Indiana, PA), and a Pre-K Counts classroom at Homer Center Elementary School (45 Wildcat Lane, Homer City, PA). The organization gives priority enrollment to IUP-affiliated families and operates dedicated Pre-K Counts sites under funding from the Pennsylvania Department of Education for income-eligible and at-risk children.

Service delivery is built around the HighScope Curriculum, a research-based early childhood framework aligned with the Head Start Child Development Framework, Common Core standards, and Pennsylvania early learning standards, with teacher-supported child-initiated play as the central method. Programmatic offerings span infants (Guppies, 6 weeks–12 months), young toddlers (Dew Drops, 12–24 months), older toddlers (Explorers and Zephyrs, 24–36 months), and preschoolers (Caring and Sharing), with two PA Pre-K Counts classrooms serving 3- to 4-year-olds. The organization's quality positioning is supported by NAEYC accreditation (since June 2006, reaccredited in 2024 for another 5-year term — the only such designation in the county) and STAR FOUR under Pennsylvania's Keystone STARS initiative.

Revenue is generated through a mix of recurring monthly tuition from private-pay families (Infants $1,075, Toddlers $1,020, Preschool $970 per month), government-funded Pre-K Counts slots reimbursed by the Pennsylvania Department of Education, Child Care Works subsidies administered by the PA Department of Human Services, Pre-K wrap-care fees ($125–$375 per month), and a $75 non-refundable enrollment fee. A federal CCAMPIS grant funds childcare slots for low-income IUP student-parents. Go-to-market is direct-to-consumer via phone, website (www.indikids.org), and referral relationships with IUP and local community organizations; there is no online enrollment, no digital product, and no application layer. Strategic partnerships with IUP (campus hosting, practicum site, emergency services), the IUP Speech, Language & Hearing Clinic, ARIN Intermediate Unit (special education and early intervention), and Homer Center Elementary School underpin both referral generation and clinical inclusion capabilities.

Name

Indiana County Child Day Care Program

Legal name

Indiana County Child Day Care Program, Inc.

Website

https://indikids.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1970

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Indiana County Child Day Care Program (Indi Kids) is a Pennsylvania nonprofit founded in 1970 that provides in-person early care and education for children ages 6 weeks to 5 years through two locations in Indiana County, prioritizing IUP-affiliated families and operating NAEYC-accredited, STAR FOUR programs using the HighScope Curriculum.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Child Day Care Services

NAICS

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

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Preschool Programs within Childcare Centers (EDACABAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Employer-Sponsored / On-Site Infant & Toddler Care (EDACAGAF), Toddler-Focused Childcare Centers (EDACAAAG)

Keywords

• Early childhood education
• Child day care
• Preschool programs
• Infant and toddler care
• Pre-k counts

Headquarters

HQ city

Indiana

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Monthly Tuition: Private pay families pay monthly tuition based on child's age group. Tuition rates vary by classroom: Infants ($1,075/month), Toddlers ($1,020/month), Preschool ($970/month). Payment due by last day of each month.
2. PA Pre-K Counts: Free pre-kindergarten program funded by Pennsylvania Department of Education for eligible families meeting income requirements (less than 300% of Federal Poverty Guidelines), ages 3 to kindergarten entry age, or those at risk of school failure.
3. Subsidized Child Day Care (CCW): Participation in PA Department of Human Services Subsidized Child Day Care program (Child Care Works). Eligible families receive government-funded childcare subsidies.
4. CCAMPIS Grant: Federal CCAMPIS grant (Higher Education Act/US Department of Education) provides childcare spaces for low-income student-parents attending IUP to help them stay in school and graduate.
5. Pre-K Wrap Care Fees: Additional wrap-around care fees for Pre-K Counts families needing care outside funded hours: AM Only $125/month, PM Only $255/month, AM and PM $375/month.
6. Enrollment Fee: $75 non-refundable enrollment fee charged per child at enrollment or re-enrollment to cover administrative costs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Indiana County Child Day Care Program (Indi Kids) is a nonprofit early childhood education provider that delivers licensed child day care and preschool programs for children ages 6 weeks through 5 years across two locations in Indiana County, Pennsylvania. The organization offers full-day child care, a free Pre-K Counts program, wrap-around care, and partners with Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP) to support student-parent families via the CCAMPIS grant.

Product overview

Indiana County Child Day Care Program (Indi Kids) is a child care center established in 1970, offering a comprehensive range of early childhood education and care services. The organization operates the University Children's Center on IUP campus with five classrooms serving children from six weeks through age five, plus two Pre-K Counts sites (Pre-K Comets at University and Pre-K Bears at Homer Center). Programs include Guppies (Infants), Dew Drops (Young Toddler), Explorers (Toddlers), Zephyrs (Older Toddler), and Caring and Sharing (Preschool). The center utilizes the HighScope Curriculum across all programs and holds both NAEYC accreditation and STAR Four Keystone STARS designation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Infant Care Full-time licensed day care for infants, delivered under the HighScope curriculum at $1,075 per month, for families with children in the youngest age range served.
• Toddler Care Full-time licensed day care for toddlers using the HighScope curriculum at $1,020 per month, for families with children transitioning out of infancy.
• Preschool Program Full-time licensed preschool for children ages 3 to 5 using the HighScope curriculum at $970 per month, preparing children for kindergarten readiness.
• Pre-K Counts Free Pennsylvania state-funded Pre-K Counts program offering high-quality pre-kindergarten to qualifying families at no cost.
• Wrap-Around Care Extended-hours care that wraps around the standard day to support families with non-traditional work or school schedules.

Quantifiable outcome

• Small class sizes: 15-17 children per teacher plus aides in Pre-K Counts classrooms
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDeep partnership with IUP as the organization is located on IUP campus (Davis Hall). University Children's Center serves as practicum site for IUP Child Development and Family Relations Program and Early Childhood Education Program students. IUP campus police provide emergency support. IUP faculty, sports teams, and clubs collaborate on activities with children.
• IUP Speech, Language, & Hearing CliniccoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides speech and language services to qualifying children at the university site. Also collaborates on Book Talk program allowing children to practice literacy skills through specially designed activities.
• ARIN Intermediate UnitcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerARIN IU professionals provide early intervention specialists, special education teachers, and support services enabling inclusive classrooms for children with special needs.
• Homer Center Elementary SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPre-K Counts classroom located at Homer Center Elementary School; children have access to school gymnasium, library, and classroom facilities; participate in school events throughout the year.
• Pennsylvania Child Care Association (PACCA)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerMembership provides Indi Kids and its teachers access to professional development resources and affiliations with NAEYC and PAEYC.
• Pennsylvania Department of Education (Pre-K Counts)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPA Pre-K Counts program established by PDE provides free quality pre-kindergarten opportunities; Indi Kids operates two Pre-K Counts sites serving income-eligible and at-risk children.
• US Department of Education (CCAMPIS Grant)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCCAMPIS grant authorized by Higher Education Act and administered by US Dept of Education helps low-income IUP student-parents stay in school and graduate by providing childcare spaces at Indi Kids.
• PA Department of Human Services (Child Care Works)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSubsidized Child Day Care program; Indi Kids participates as provider allowing eligible families to use CCW subsidies for childcare services.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Learning Care Group: Operator of multiple child care brands (Childtime, Tutor Time, La Petite Academy) with ~1,000 centers nationally. Comparable as a multi-brand accredited child care provider serving infants through Pre-K across diverse markets.
• KinderCare Learning Companies: National for-profit child care and early learning provider operating ~2,000 centers across the U.S. Comparable as a multi-state accredited child care operator serving working families; differs by being a publicly-traded large-scale enterprise.
• Primrose Schools: Franchised early education provider (~500 schools) offering accredited, balanced-learning curriculum for infants through Pre-K. Comparable age range (6 weeks to Pre-K) and tuition-based model, but operates as a franchise system versus Indi Kids' nonprofit structure.
• The Goddard School: Franchised private preschool system with ~600+ locations emphasizing play-based, accredited curriculum (similar to Indi Kids' HighScope model). Comparable private-pay preschool positioning but at franchise scale versus Indi Kids' single-site nonprofit.
• Bright Horizons Family Solutions: Largest U.S. provider of employer-sponsored child care, early education, and back-up care. Directly comparable as a high-quality accredited child care operator with strong employer/university partnership model, but operates at national scale across hundreds of centers.

Direct peers

• Discovery Point Child Development Centers: Franchised child care and early education provider with ~70+ locations. Comparable as a community-rooted accredited child care operator with age-tiered classrooms and employer-family partnerships; differs by franchise structure.
• Celebree School: Franchised child care and early education provider with ~100+ schools across the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast. Comparable as a small-to-mid-sized accredited child care operator serving infants through school-age with curriculum-based programs.
• Childcare Network: Regional child care operator with ~200 centers across the Southeast. Comparable as a multi-site accredited child care provider with similar age-tiered programming and tuition model, though concentrated in a different region.

Regional players

• The Malvern School: Pennsylvania-based private preschool and child care provider with ~30+ locations concentrated in PA and NJ. Directly comparable as a PA-headquartered accredited child care operator; differs by being a for-profit multi-site regional chain rather than a single-site nonprofit.

Others

• NACCP / Pennsylvania Child Care Association (PACCA): Pennsylvania statewide child care industry association. Relevant as the trade body Indi Kids is affiliated with, providing industry benchmarking and advocacy — not a direct competitor but a peer-context reference point for PA child care operators.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance2 records

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