Catholic Club

What Catholic Club does

Catholic Club is a Toledo, Ohio-based non-profit childcare and family center founded in 1942 and operating under the Diocese of Toledo through its department of Catholic Charities. It serves children ages 6 weeks to 12 years (until their 13th birthday) across two primary programming lines: Child Care (Early Head Start, Head Start and Hope Toledo classrooms, infant/toddler care, preschool, before/after school programs, and summer camp) and Aquatics/Recreation (swim lessons and Super Saturday family recreation, currently partially suspended for a major pool renovation). The organization occupies a 40,000+ sq ft facility at 1601 Jefferson Avenue — originally built in 1929 by the Knights of Columbus, acquired by the Diocese in December 1941 during a bank liquidation, and reopened in 1942 — that includes a heated indoor pool, gym, classrooms, activity rooms, and two secure fenced outdoor play yards, with adjacent property added in 1956. The organization is open to families of all backgrounds and holds both NAEYC accreditation (attained fewer than 8% of US childcare centers) and the Step Up to Quality GOLD rating, Ohio's highest childcare-quality award.

The business model is hybrid non-profit: a recurring tuition-and-fee stream from childcare services (with weekly billing, income-based copays for ODJFS-eligible families, and internal scholarships) is complemented by donations and event-based fundraising, including the annual Msgr. Jerome Schmit Youth Foundation Dinner (tickets $60; sponsorships $1,000-$2,000) and the upcoming "An Evening with Trez Gregory" event. Marketing and family enrollment operate via a direct-to-consumer community approach — website, email newsletter, Facebook, in-person tours, and parent referrals — while distribution is single-site: families physically visit the Jefferson Avenue facility for enrollment and programs. The organization employs 38 people and is state-licensed by the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services, operating under USDA non-discrimination compliance. No outside venture or equity funding rounds are present, and revenue is not publicly disclosed.

Name

Catholic Club

Legal name

Catholic Club

Website

https://catholicclub.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1942

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Catholic Club is a Toledo, Ohio non-profit childcare and family center founded in 1942, serving children ages 6 weeks to 12 years through educational childcare, aquatics, and recreation programs. Operating under the Diocese of Toledo, it holds NAEYC accreditation and Step Up to Quality GOLD rating.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Childcare and Early Childhood Education

NAICS

Educational Services (61), Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (71394), Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162)

SIC

Services-Child Day Care Services (8351), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

General Preschools (Play-Based) (EDACABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Infant-Focused Childcare Centers (EDACAAAF), School-Age Wraparound Childcare Centers (Holiday/Break Care) (EDACAAAL), Aquatics Programs (Pools, Swim Lessons, Lifeguarding) (EDALAIAF)

Keywords

• Childcare services
• Early childhood education
• After school care
• Summer camp programs
• Swim lessons

Headquarters

HQ city

Toledo

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

Revenue model

1. Childcare fees: Fees for childcare services ranging based on child age and program type. Some programs are free or have income-based copay through ODJFS authorization. Financial aid available through scholarship program.
2. Donations and fundraising: Accepts donations from community supporters. Hosts fundraising events including the Msgr. Jerome Schmit Youth Foundation Dinner and 'An Evening with Trez Gregory' event.
3. Swim lessons (currently on hold): Low-cost swim lessons for community members (scholarships available). Currently on hold due to pool renovation.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Catholic Club provides educational childcare for children ages 6 weeks to 12 years through Early Head Start, infant/toddler, Head Start, Hope Toledo, preschool, before/after school, and full-day summer camp programs, using the Creative Curriculum in NAEYC-accredited classrooms. The organization also operates an aquatics/recreation program offering swim lessons (currently on hold for pool renovation), open swim, gym time, and Super Saturday family recreation activities from a 40,000+ sq ft facility with a heated indoor pool, gym, classrooms, and two secure outdoor play yards.

Product overview

Catholic Club is a childcare and family center offering educational childcare services for children ages 6 weeks to 12 years, along with aquatics/recreation programs. The organization operates two main programming areas: Child Care (including Early Head Start, infant/toddler, preschool, school-age, before/after school, and summer camp programs) and Aquatics/Recreation (swim lessons and family recreation activities). The facility spans over 40,000 sq. ft. with a heated indoor pool, gym, classrooms, and activity rooms, plus two secure outdoor fenced play yards. The organization serves all families regardless of religious background, operating under the Diocese of Toledo through Catholic Charities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Childcare Services Educational childcare program serving children ages 6 weeks to 12 years, including Early Head Start classrooms, infant/toddler classrooms, Head Start and Hope Toledo classrooms, and after-school programs, delivered through NAEYC-accredited classrooms using the Creative Curriculum with breakfast, lunch, and snacks included.
• Summer Camp Full-day summer camp program for school-age children in grades K-6, offering weekly activities including field trips, games, and various enrichment activities.
• Before and After School Program School-age childcare program providing care before and after regular school hours, with activities including swimming and gym games.
• Aquatics Program Swim lessons for infants through adults at all skill levels, plus open swim and gym times for families. Free swim lessons are provided to all children ages 3 and older enrolled in Catholic Club programs. The swim lessons portion is currently on hold due to major pool renovation.
• Super Saturday Recreation Weekend recreation program offering gym games and family recreation activities for families. Currently not in session but may be returning.

Quantifiable outcome

• Free swim lessons for all children ages 3 and older enrolled in programs

Named customers5 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Diocese of Toledo / Catholic CharitiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCatholic Club is an organization of the Diocese of Toledo positioned under the department of Catholic Charities. While financially independent, it falls under the Diocese's umbrella. The motto 'Open Indeed Regardless of Creed' reflects its inclusive mission.
• Msgr. Schmit Youth FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnual charity event raises money for grants to CYO, Youth Ministry and Catholic Club, plus scholarships to six Catholic High Schools in the Metro-Toledo area.
• United WayminorGTM or Marketing PartnerParticipates in United Way Day of Caring events.
• Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorState licensing through ODJFS; accepts ODJFS authorization for income-eligible families to cover childcare costs based on eligibility.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Primrose Schools: Primrose Schools is a national franchise operator of accredited private early childhood and after-school programs with proprietary Balanced Learning curriculum. Comparable high-quality educational-childcare positioning.
• KinderCare Learning Companies: KinderCare is the largest private U.S. early childhood education provider, operating NAEYC-accredited centers nationwide serving ages 6 weeks to 12 years. Closest large-scale direct competitor to Catholic Club's age range and curriculum offerings.
• Bright Horizons Family Solutions: Bright Horizons is the largest U.S. provider of employer-sponsored childcare and early education, with NAEYC-accredited programs and full-day care. Represents the scaled corporate-incumbent model Catholic Club competes against for quality-conscious families.
• Learning Care Group (La Petite Academy, Childtime): Learning Care Group operates multiple national childcare brands (La Petite Academy, Childtime, Tutor Time) serving infants through school-age. Represents the multi-brand scaled-incumbent model competing for the same family demographic.

Direct peers

• Jewish Community Center of Greater Toledo: JCC Toledo operates a comparable family-center model with early childhood programming, aquatics, summer camp, and recreation under one roof. Direct nonprofit peer with the same 'open to all' community-center positioning.
• YMCA of Greater Toledo: The local Toledo YMCA operates the closest comparable mix of licensed childcare, before/after-school programs, summer camp, swim lessons, and family recreation at a single community facility. Same direct-to-consumer nonprofit model serving Toledo-area families.
• Boys & Girls Club of Toledo: The Boys & Girls Club of Greater Toledo provides youth development, after-school, and summer programs for children and teens, often with swim and recreation components. Comparable community-based nonprofit serving the same Toledo youth market.
• Head Start of Greater Toledo (Connecting Kids to Coverage / NW Ohio Community Action): Northwest Ohio Head Start operates federally funded Early Head Start and Head Start classrooms serving income-eligible families in the Toledo area. Directly competes for ODJFS-subsidized enrollment that Catholic Club also serves.

Emerging players

• Toledo Metro Parks (Toledo Area Metro Parks District): Metroparks Toledo operates public pools, summer camps, and nature-based youth programming in the same regional market. Adjacent competitor for swim lessons and summer-camp dollars.

Regional players

• Westside Montessori: Westside Montessori is a Toledo-area private preschool and elementary school offering accredited early childhood education. Comparable local alternative for quality-focused families choosing preschool over full-day childcare.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/pages/category/Day-Care/Catholic-Club-125844320833927
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/catholic-club

Compliance4 records

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