Concordia Preschool

What Concordia Preschool does

Concordia Preschool is a 501(c)(3) non-profit early childhood education provider operating as a community outreach of Concordia Evangelical Lutheran Church, based at 3003 Silverside Road in Wilmington, Delaware. The school serves families with children ages 2-5 in the Wilmington metropolitan area, delivering structured preschool programs from early September through the last week of May, with morning classes running 9:00 AM to noon. Core programming includes age-segregated classes for 2-year-olds (maximum 10 students), 3-year-olds (maximum 13 students), and 4/5-year-olds in Readiness and Pre-Kindergarten tracks (maximum 14-16 students), each staffed with a lead teacher and assistant.

The curriculum supplements core preschool instruction with music and creative movement, physical education, bi-monthly chapel services, Spanish language instruction, and external enrichment partnerships including Brandywine Traveling Zoo, Play on Music, Delaware Nature Society, and Ramsey's Farm. Add-on programs include Lunch Bunch extended care (Monday-Wednesday noon to 1:15 PM) and Friday After-School Specials (12-week sessions in soccer, dance, yoga, and karate at $228 per session). A Summer Camp 2026 program extends operations beyond the standard school year.

The business model is direct-to-consumer subscription-based tuition with monthly billing, ranging from $295 to $485 per month depending on age group and attendance frequency. Registration requires a non-refundable $75 fee, and sibling (10%) and full-year prepayment (3%) discounts are offered. The school operates under the organizational oversight of Concordia Evangelical Lutheran Church, is licensed by the State of Delaware Office of Childcare Licensing, and participates in the Delaware Institute of Excellence in Early Childhood's continuous quality improvement program.

Name

Concordia Preschool

Legal name

Concordia Preschool

Website

https://concordiapreschool.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Concordia Preschool is a 501(c)(3) non-profit early childhood education provider in Wilmington, Delaware, serving families with children ages 2-5 through age-segregated classes, enrichment programs, and extended care under the auspices of Concordia Evangelical Lutheran Church.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Early Childhood Education Services

NAICS

Child Care Services (62441)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Faith-Based Preschools (EDACABAF)

Keywords

• Early childhood education
• Preschool education
• Childcare services
• Kindergarten readiness
• Early learning programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Wilmington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Program Fees: Monthly tuition payments for preschool classes based on age group and attendance frequency. Additional fees for Lunch Bunch extended care, Friday special programs (soccer, dance, yoga, karate), and field trip programs. Registration fee of $75 for new students.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Concordia Preschool delivers structured early childhood education classroom programs for children ages 2-5 in Wilmington, Delaware, offered in 2-, 3-, and 5-day weekly schedules. The core offering is supplemented by Lunch Bunch extended care, Friday Specials (soccer, dance, yoga, karate), Spanish, music, chapel, physical education, and Summer Camp. The school is licensed by the State of Delaware Office of Childcare Licensing and participates in the Delaware Institute of Excellence in Early Childhood quality improvement program.

Product overview

Concordia Preschool is a community preschool operated by Concordia Evangelical Lutheran Church as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, offering a comprehensive early childhood education program. The school provides structured age-based classes for 2, 3, and 4/5-year-old children with various scheduling options (2, 3, or 5 days per week). Core programming includes traditional preschool curriculum supplemented by enrichment programs including Music and Creative Movement, Physical Education, Chapel, and special activities like winter holiday shows. Optional add-on programs include a Lunch Bunch extended day program, Friday After-School Specials (Soccer, Dance, Yoga, Karate), and Spanish language instruction, as well as Summer Camp. The school participates in Delaware's Excellence in Early Childhood continuous quality improvement program and is licensed by the State of Delaware Office of Childcare Licensing.

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Products and services

• 2-Year Old Preschool Classes Early childhood education classroom program for children age 2 (by August 31 of the enrollment year), offered in 2-day, 3-day, or 5-day weekly formats for families in Wilmington, DE seeking a first structured school experience.
• 3-Year Old Preschool Classes Early childhood education classroom program for children age 3 (by August 31 of the enrollment year), offered in 3-day or 5-day weekly formats for families in Wilmington, DE seeking structured preschool with a teacher and assistant.
• 4/5-Year Old Preschool Classes Kindergarten readiness classroom program for children turning 4 or 5, designed to refine skills and support social-emotional growth before elementary school entry, for families in Wilmington, DE.
• Lunch Bunch Extended Care Add-on extended-day program from Noon to 1:15 PM on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays that provides lunch and additional supervised social time for enrolled preschoolers (not available to 2-year-old classes).
• Friday After-School Special Programs Friday afternoon 12-week enrichment sessions covering Soccer, Dance, Yoga, and Karate for 3 and 4-year-old classes, priced at $228 per session inclusive of prorated lunch bunch fee.
• Spanish Classes Weekly Spanish language instruction for preschoolers offered once a week in 10- or 12-week sessions by outside providers for an additional fee.
• Summer Camp Summer program offering extended childcare and educational activities during the summer break, with separate registration required.

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Concordia Evangelical Lutheran ChurchcoreOthersConcordia Preschool operates as a community outreach of Concordia Evangelical Lutheran Church. The church provides organizational oversight and 501(c)(3) non-profit status for the preschool. Pastor Dave Kummer serves as church liaison and can be contacted via [email protected].
• Delaware Institute of Excellence in Early ChildhoodcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerConcordia Preschool participates in the Delaware Institute of Excellence in Early Childhood's continuous quality improvement program, demonstrating commitment to quality early childhood education standards recognized by the state.
• Brandywine Traveling ZoominorOthersField trip partner providing in-house animal education programs as part of the curriculum enrichment activities.
• Play on MusicminorOthersExternal music education provider that supplements the regular classroom music curriculum through field trip experiences.
• Delaware Nature SocietyminorOthersEnvironmental education organization providing educational field trip experiences aligned with the preschool's science and nature curriculum.
• Ramsey's FarmminorOthersLocal farm providing agricultural education field trip experiences as part of the preschool's enrichment curriculum.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• La Petite Academy: National preschool and childcare provider offering programs for infants through pre-K with monthly tuition subscription model. Comparable in age tiers, scheduling options, and enrichment offerings.
• Guidepost Montessori: Growing national Montessori preschool network with tuition-based enrollment for toddler and primary programs. Comparable private-pay preschool model with differentiated pedagogy but similar family segments.
• Primrose Schools: National private preschool franchise offering accredited early childhood education for ages 6 weeks to 12 years with proprietary Balanced Learning curriculum. Highly comparable as a tuition-based, multi-age preschool operating on a similar subscription model.
• Chesterbrook Academy: Multi-site private preschool and childcare provider offering programs for infants through pre-K with enrichment components. Highly comparable in subscription tuition model and structured early childhood education focus.
• The Goddard School: Private preschool franchise emphasizing play-based learning and STEAM-enriched curriculum for infants through pre-K. Comparable in scale, tuition model, and age-segment focus to Concordia Preschool.
• Stratford School: Private preschool and elementary school network with tuition-based programs emphasizing early childhood education and enrichment. Comparable in subscription tuition model and curriculum philosophy.

Broad incumbents

• KinderCare Learning Centers: Largest national provider of early childhood education and daycare with thousands of centers. Offers overlapping preschool programs but at significantly larger scale and with broader age range including infant care.
• Cadence Education: Large private operator of more than 200 early childhood education centers across the U.S. Operates multiple preschool brands and serves a similar family target, but at significantly greater scale.
• Bright Horizons Family Solutions: Publicly-traded provider of early childhood education, backup care, and educational advisory services. Operates employer-sponsored and standalone centers, with overlapping preschool offerings but a much broader portfolio.

Others

• Concordia Lutheran Church: Parent organization and community sponsor of Concordia Preschool, providing 501(c)(3) oversight and structural backing. Comparable as the sponsoring entity but not a direct competitor in preschool services.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/concordiapreschoolde
• Instagraminstagram.com/concordiapreschoolde
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/concordia-preschool

Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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