Evergreen Country Day School

Name

Evergreen Country Day School

Legal name

Evergreen Country Day School

Website

https://evergreencountryday.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1971

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Independent K-8 Day School Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Educational Services (61), Educational Services (611)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Nonsectarian Independent Day Schools (EDAJABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Full-Day Nursery Programs (EDACACAD), Extended Day Programs at Preschools & Childcare Centers (EDACAHAB)

Keywords

• Independent day school
• K-8 private education
• Early childhood education
• STEAM curriculum
• Outdoor education programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Evergreen

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Tuition: Primary revenue stream from tuition payments across multiple programs. Tuition ranges from $13,650-$30,400 annually depending on program (Nest, PreK, K-4, 5-8) and enrollment days (2, 3, or 5 days/week). Payment plans available; tuition refund insurance offered through partnership with Dewar.
2. Fundraising and Donations: Non-profit independent school relies on fundraising to support flexible tuition, professional development, and program enhancements. Colorado Childcare Contribution Tax Credit (CCTC) provides 50% state income tax credit for qualified donations of $100+. School gala and parent donations fund capital improvements.
3. Financial Aid/Tuition Assistance: Over $669,000 in tuition assistance awarded annually. 25% of student body receives aid. Average award of $14,000. FACTS Grant & Aid Assessment used to determine need. Flexible tuition applications available starting in kindergarten.
4. Extended Day Care and Summer Camp: Morning care (7:30am) and afternoon care (until 5:30pm) with snack included. Pre-registration required. Summer camp open to ECDS families and general public, ages 18 months through 8th grade, full-week sessions 9am-3pm with extended care options at additional cost.
5. School Lunch Program: On-site catering through Mountain Berry Culinary partnership. Nest lunch $7.00, K-8 lunch $9.00, milk/cookie $1.00 each. Nut-aware program. Pre-ordering required through Family Portal by Thursday 12pm for following week.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Evergreen Country Day School is an independent co-educational day school providing year-round education to approximately 240 students from 18 months through 8th grade on an 11-acre mountain campus in Evergreen, Colorado. The school sells tuition-based enrollment across its Early Childhood "The Nest," Elementary (K-4), and Middle School (5-8) programs, supplemented by Summer Camp open to the public and Extended Day Care before- and after-school services.

Product overview

Evergreen Country Day School is an independent co-ed school serving 240 students from 18 months through 8th grade. The school offers a unified educational program structured as Early Childhood (The Nest), Elementary School (K-4), and Middle School (5-8), with additional programs including Summer Camp, Extended Day Care, and after-school clubs. The academic portfolio includes specialized programs in Public Speaking, Entrepreneurship, Outdoor Education (Journeys), Athletics, and a newly launched Next Innovation Lab featuring 3D printing, robotics, and VR technology. The school emphasizes a THRIVE educational philosophy combining rigorous academics with social-emotional learning, outdoor education, and leadership development.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Early Childhood "The Nest" Program Tuition-based early childhood program for children ages 18 months to Pre-Kindergarten featuring play-based curriculum, Tinker Lab, outdoor Tinker Garden, sensory integration centers, Spanish, Early STEAM, and fine arts. Available 2-day, 3-day, or 5-day enrollment with tuition ranging from $13,650 to $24,800 annually.
• Elementary School Program Grades K-4 program with STEAM-focused curriculum, project-based learning, and specials taught by subject-matter experts in art, music, science, computer science, physical education, and Spanish. Tuition is $28,300 annually with flexible tuition available. Includes traditions like 4th Grade Keystone Science School, 2nd Grade Snow Mountain Ranch, and overnight camping adventures.
• Middle School Program Grades 5-8 program preparing students for high school with advanced coursework including athletics, English, literature, entrepreneurship, global studies, home economics, philosophy and debate, TED-style talks, robotics, science, Spanish, visual arts, and woodshop. Tuition is $30,400 annually with flexible tuition available. Athletics participation through the Middle School Athletic Conference.
• Summer Camp Full-week summer day camp sessions open to ECDS families and the general public for ages 18 months through 8th grade. Led by ECDS faculty featuring creative arts, hands-on STEM projects, outdoor adventures, and team-building. Lunch options and extended care available at additional cost.
• Extended Day Care & Clubs Before- and after-school care program operating 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM with included snack, plus after-school enrichment clubs including chess, cooking, knitting/sewing, Dungeons & Dragons, choir, skiing, skating, biking, and dance. Pre-registration required; drop-ins accommodated space permitting.
• Outdoor Education Journeys Program Progressive outdoor education program with expeditions including rock climbing, backpacking, ice climbing, camping, hut trips, hiking, and fly fishing. Develops personal growth, leadership, environmental stewardship, and resilience through guided reflection. Open to enrolled ECDS students across grade levels.
• School Lunch Program Daily on-site catered lunches through Mountain Berry Culinary partnership. Nut-aware program with main dishes, fresh fruit and vegetables, gluten-free and vegetarian options, and sandwich/salad bar. Nest lunch $7.00, K-8 lunch $9.00, milk/cookie $1.00 each. Pre-ordering required through Family Portal by Thursday 12pm for following week.

Quantifiable outcome

• 97-98% of graduates attend first-choice high school over past 4 years
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Prusa3DminorOthers · 18 August 2025Equipment provider for Next Innovation Lab. Lab includes Prusa MK4s with MMu3 attachment printers and XL Prusa printer for 3D printing and design projects.
• SamsungminorOthers · 18 August 2025Equipment provider for Next Innovation Lab. Lab includes Samsung interactive displays (WAD series) for digital learning and project collaboration.
• SparkFun ElectronicsminorOthers · 18 August 2025Equipment provider for Next Innovation Lab. Lab includes Arduino SIK Inventors 4.1 kit, Micro:bit inventors kit, and Lilypad sewable electronics kit for hands-on technology education.
• Mountain Berry CulinarycoreOthersOn-site catering company providing daily school lunches. Offers main dishes with fresh fruit and vegetables, gluten-free and vegetarian options, sandwich/salad bar. Nut-aware program accommodating serious allergies. Orders placed through Family Portal by Thursday 12pm for following week.
• University of DenvercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerECDS partners with University of Denver to bring graduate student psychologists to campus, offering individual support to students as part of commitment to holistic well-being and social-emotional learning.
• Dewar (Tuition Refund Insurance)minorOthersPartnership with Dewar to offer Tuition Refund Insurance Plan to families, providing protection for tuition payments in case of withdrawal or special circumstances.
• Middle School Athletic ConferencecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerECDS participates in league with six schools across Evergreen, Arvada, and Westminster areas. Only middle school in Evergreen offering school-sponsored sports (volleyball, soccer, basketball).
• National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)minorOthersMember organization providing resources, advocacy, and professional development for independent schools. ECDS holds institutional membership.
• Association of Colorado Independent Schools (ACIS)minorOthersState-level association for Colorado independent schools. ECDS participates in ACIS Denver Group admissions agreement and Head of School Kabe ErkenBrack serves on finance committee.
• National Business Officers Association (NBOA)minorOthersMember organization for business officers in independent schools. Provides professional resources and best practices for school financial management.
• Project AdamcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerECDS is first 'Heart Safe School' in Colorado under Project Adam program, demonstrating commitment to student health and safety with four AED devices and certified staff.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Aspen Country Day School: Independent K-8 day school in Aspen, Colorado. Directly comparable as a mountain-region independent day school serving a similar affluent family demographic with comparable tuition range and small class sizes.
• Colorado Academy: Independent nonsectarian day school in Denver serving grades K-12. Directly comparable to ECDS as a Colorado independent day school with similar tuition model and admissions funnel; ECDS graduates feed into Colorado Academy as a first-choice high school.
• Dawson School: Independent K-12 day school in Lafayette, Colorado. Comparable as a Colorado independent day school with similar tuition structure, small class sizes, and emphasis on outdoor education and whole-child development.
• Denver Academy: Independent day school in Denver serving grades 1-12 with emphasis on differentiated learning and Summit-style support. Comparable to ECDS in mission and target demographic, with overlapping differentiated instruction and learning support programs.
• Vail Mountain School: Independent K-12 day school in Vail, Colorado. Closely comparable mountain-region independent school with similar program structure; ECDS Head of School Kabe ErkenBrack previously served as Head of Middle School at Vail Mountain School.
• Kent Denver School: Independent co-ed day school in Englewood serving grades 6-12. Directly comparable as a top-tier Colorado independent school drawing from the same Denver-metro feeder families; ECDS alumni select Kent Denver as a first-choice high school destination.

Broad incumbents

• Valor Christian High School: Large Christian-affiliated independent school serving grades 9-12 in Highlands Ranch. Broader incumbent competing for the same Denver-metro feeder families; listed as a common ECDS alumni first-choice high school.
• Mullen High School: Large Catholic independent high school in Denver. Broader incumbent; listed as one of the most common ECDS alumni first-choice high school destinations, indicating direct feeder competition.
• St. Mary's Academy: Larger Catholic independent day school in Englewood serving K-12. Broader incumbent competing for the same Denver-metro independent school families; ECDS alumni list includes St. Mary's Academy as a first-choice high school destination.
• Bright Horizons Family Solutions: Large national operator of early childhood education centers and employer-sponsored childcare. Comparable to ECDS's Nest early childhood programs (ages 18mo-PreK) as a scaled competitor in the early childhood education segment of ECDS's business.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Instagraminstagram.com/evergreencountrydayschool

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles21 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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