Carriage House for Children

What Carriage House for Children does

Carriage House for Children (legal entity: Kentucky Center for Special Children's Services, Inc.) is a 501(c)-style non-profit founded in 1969 in Louisville, Kentucky, that operates a single campus at 13101 Eastpoint Park Blvd. delivering two integrated programs: a traditional inclusive Preschool serving children ages 1-6, and the Endeavor Program providing clinical Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services for children ages 2-6 diagnosed with autism and related disorders. The Endeavor Program is supervised by Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) and operates at a 6:4 child-to-staff ratio, while the Preschool uses The Creative Curriculum aligned with Kentucky Early Childhood Standards and maintains class ratios of 1:4-5. The organization serves approximately 140 families annually with a 13-person staff including a Clinical Director (BCBA/LBA), Program Director, Business Manager, and Billing Specialist.

The business model is a hybrid of three revenue streams: tuition-based preschool fees paid over 12 monthly installments with a $150 non-refundable annual registration fee; insurance-billable clinical ABA services under Endeavor, where the organization is in-network with most commercial carriers and KY Medicaid/MCOs; and charitable donations processed through a QGIV online platform. Distribution is exclusively direct on-site at the Louisville campus; families enroll via tour and waiting list, with summer openings typical. The organization is sustained by a community sponsorship ecosystem including FEAT of Louisville, Kentucky Colonels, Kosair for Kids, WHAS Crusade for Children, and recurring funding from the Kentucky Autism Awareness specialty license plate (over 9,100 vehicles as of 2024).

The organization holds the highest five-star Kentucky All STARS quality rating and is governed by a voluntary Board of Directors under Executive Director Lori L. Wilson. There is no commercial technology product, no software offering, no AI/ML capability, and no funding history; the entity is a mature, mission-driven service provider rather than a venture-scale business. Geographic reach is limited to the Louisville Metro Area, and there are no documented expansion plans, M&A activity, or new program launches subsequent to the 2003 Endeavor launch.

Name

Carriage House for Children

Legal name

Kentucky Center for Special Children's Services

Website

https://carriagehouseps.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1969

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Carriage House for Children is a Louisville, Kentucky non-profit operating an inclusive preschool for ages 1-6 and a BCBA-supervised ABA clinical program for ages 2-6 with autism, serving roughly 140 families annually via tuition, insurance billing, and donations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Early Childhood Education and Autism Therapy Services

NAICS

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

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Inclusive Preschools (Special Needs Integrated) (EDACABAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Autism (ASD) Support Childcare (HSAAAIAA), Therapy-Integrated Childcare Support (coordination with OT/PT/SLP/ABA) (HSAAAIAM), Preschool Programs within Childcare Centers (EDACABAL)

Keywords

• Early childhood education
• Applied behavior analysis
• Inclusive preschool services
• Autism early intervention
• Special education therapy

Headquarters

HQ city

Louisville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Preschool Tuition: Preschool program operates on a tuition-based model spread over 12 monthly payments. Families pay annual tuition in monthly installments.
2. Endeavor Program (Clinical/ABA Services): Clinical Endeavor Program is billable to health insurance. The organization is in-network with most commercial insurance carriers as well as KY Medicaid and the MCOs. Coverage is subject to individual policy terms.
3. Donations: Accepts charitable donations from individuals and organizations to support programs for special children in the community. Donations can be made through their QGIV platform.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Carriage House for Children operates two programs for young children: a traditional inclusive Preschool Program for children ages 1-6 using The Creative Curriculum aligned with Kentucky Early Childhood Standards, and a clinical Endeavor Program providing group and individual Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy for children ages 2-6 with autism and related disorders, supervised by Board Certified Behavior Analysts with a 6:4 child-to-staff ratio. Both programs are delivered in person at the Louisville, KY campus, with preschool billed as tuition and the Endeavor Program billed to commercial insurance and KY Medicaid.

Product overview

Carriage House for Children operates as a dual-program early childhood education and intervention organization. The Preschool Program provides traditional preschool services for children 1-6 years with a developmental curriculum approach. The Endeavor Program is the clinical arm offering specialized ABA therapy services for children 2-6 years with autism and related disorders. These programs work in tandem to serve children of all abilities in an inclusive environment, with the preschool providing mainstream inclusion opportunities while the Endeavor Program delivers intensive, evidence-based behavioral intervention. The organization is owned and operated by Kentucky Center for Special Children's Services, Inc.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Preschool Program Traditional preschool program for children 1 to 6 years of age using The Creative Curriculum aligned with Kentucky Early Childhood Standards. Operates year-round from August to July, 8:45 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with optional early morning care from 7:30 a.m. and limited extended afternoon care until 4:15 p.m. Maximum 1 teacher to 4-5 children per classroom. Tuition-based program spread over 12 monthly payments with an annual $150 non-refundable registration fee.
• Endeavor Program Clinical ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis) program for children 2 to 6 years of age diagnosed with autism and related disorders. Delivered in small group settings (max 6 children) with a 6:4 child-to-staff ratio, plus individual ABA services, all supervised by Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs). Individualized plans created from comprehensive assessments and parent input focus on communication, social interaction, independence, and reducing challenging behaviors. Billable to health insurance; in-network with most commercial insurance carriers and KY Medicaid/MCOs.

Quantifiable outcome

• Serving over 140 families annually
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• FEAT (Families for Effective Autism Treatment) of LouisvillecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFEAT of Louisville collaborated with Carriage House in 2003 to extend traditional preschool into the specialized Endeavor Program providing intensive ABA services for children with autism and related disorders. FEAT continues to support the program, including through the Kentucky Autism Awareness specialty license plate proceeds.
• Kentucky ColonelsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity sponsor logo displayed on Carriage House website, indicating financial or promotional support for the organization.
• Kosair for KidsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity sponsor logo displayed on Carriage House website, indicating financial or promotional support for the organization.
• WHAS Crusade for ChildrenminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity sponsor logo displayed on Carriage House website, indicating financial or promotional support for the organization.
• SMLLCminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity sponsor logo displayed on Carriage House website, indicating financial or promotional support for the organization.
• Kentucky Department of Motor VehiclesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerKY DMV distributes the Kentucky Autism Awareness specialty license plate, created by Natalie Pope. A portion of proceeds goes to FEAT of Louisville to support the Endeavor Program at Carriage House.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• The Arc: National nonprofit advocacy and service organization for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including early childhood programs. Comparable nonprofit-mission overlap with Carriage House's special children's services mission.
• Easterseals: Large national nonprofit providing disability and special needs services, including early childhood and autism programs across many states. Directly comparable to Carriage House's mission of inclusive early intervention, though at far greater geographic and service-line scale.
• Bright Horizons Family Solutions: Large national childcare and early education provider operating preschools and inclusion programs. Comparable to the inclusive preschool arm at Carriage House, particularly where Bright Horizons sites serve children of all abilities in employer-sponsored settings.
• KinderCare Learning Companies: National for-profit early childhood education provider with tuition-based preschools nationwide. Comparable to Carriage House's Preschool Program on subscription-style tuition billing and curriculum-driven preschool delivery.
• Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health: National nonprofit behavioral health organization operating special education schools and ABA-style programs for individuals with autism, IDD, and emotional/behavioral challenges. Comparable in combining nonprofit status, BCBA-relevant clinical staff, and school-based autism services.

Direct peers

• High Hopes: Nonprofit inclusive preschool and pediatric therapy center offering ABA, OT, and speech services in an integrated preschool model. Highly comparable to Carriage House's combined preschool-plus-ABA inclusive structure, though operating in a different regional market.
• Autism Learning Partners: National ABA therapy provider focused on insurance-funded services for children with autism, in-network with many major commercial payers. Closely comparable to Carriage House's Endeavor Program on payer relationships and BCBA-supervised ABA delivery.
• Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD): One of the largest ABA therapy providers in the U.S., operating insurance-funded centers serving children with autism. Closely comparable to Carriage House's Endeavor Program on payer mix, clinical methodology, and age range, though at significantly greater scale.
• May Institute: Nonprofit provider of ABA, special education, and day/residential services for children and adults with autism and developmental disabilities. Shares Carriage House's nonprofit, BCBA-supervised ABA service model targeting the autism early-intervention segment.

Others

• Pyramid Model Consortium: Promotes the Pyramid Model framework for promoting social-emotional competence in early childhood programs, including inclusive settings. Comparable as a framework/adjacent organization influencing inclusive preschool practices similar to those used by Carriage House.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/carriage-house-for-children

Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles22 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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