Foothill Christian Preschool

What Foothill Christian Preschool does

Foothill Christian School is a private, church-affiliated K-8 institution operating as a ministry of Foothill Church in Glendora, California, serving approximately 800 students across two campuses — the Baseline Campus (elementary and junior high) and the Rt. 66 Preschool Campus — with programs spanning 18 months through 8th grade. Founded in 1964 with 64 students, the school has grown into a dual-accredited (ACSI and WASC), Apple Distinguished School-recognized institution that integrates Christian worldview into academics via its proprietary Teaching for Transformation framework and the Imago Dei character-recognition program. Core academic delivery combines small class sizes (18 students per teacher-and-aide), a 1:1 iPad program in junior high, technology instruction from 1st grade, coding and robotics (with nationally competitive CoderZ League teams), and a broad enrichment layer spanning general music, choir, theater, orchestra, digital and traditional art, and competitive athletics (basketball, volleyball, soccer, flag football, cheerleading, eSports).

The school's business model is anchored by annual subscription tuition for Preschool through 8th grade, billed once per academic year with financial assistance capped at 50% via FACTS Grant & Aid Assessment. Revenue is diversified across five documented streams: core tuition, before-and-after-school child care (6:30 AM – 6:00 PM weekdays and holidays), a multi-program summer portfolio (11-week Adventure Camp, Bridge Academy, Minecraft STEAM, Sphero Robotics, Orchestra Camp, music composition, digital art, basketball clinic), private studio lessons in piano/strings/voice/theory taught by long-tenured instructors, and trip-based revenue including an 8th grade East Coast tour. Go-to-market is community-led, layered with admissions-driven sales: Parent Preview Nights function as the primary in-person conversion event, the church congregation provides a built-in referral pipeline, and word-of-mouth among current families drives sustained inbound demand, supported by a website (Finalsite), Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and a Parent University programming layer for retention. Enrollment and billing are operationalized through RenWeb and FACTS platforms, with summer programs registered via Active Network.

Name

Foothill Christian Preschool

Legal name

Foothill Christian School

Website

https://foothillchristian.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1964

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Foothill Christian School is a private K-8 Christian school in Glendora, California, serving approximately 800 students across two campuses from preschool through 8th grade. Operated as a ministry of Foothill Church, it delivers dual-accredited, faith-integrated academics with Apple Distinguished School recognition.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Christian K-8 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Child Care Services (62441), Educational Services (61)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Preschool Programs within Private K–12 Schools (EDACABAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Faith-Based Preschools (EDACABAF), General Preschools (Play-Based) (EDACABAA)

Keywords

• Private Christian education
• Preschool early childhood
• Faith-based K-8 school
• Summer camp programs
• Before after school care

Headquarters

HQ city

Glendora

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition: Primary revenue stream from tuition payments for Preschool through 8th grade education. Tuition rates published in Financial Rate Sheet PDF. Financial assistance available through FACTS Grant & Aid for qualifying families.
2. Before and After School Child Care: Extended day care program operating 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM during school week and holidays. Includes recreational activities, homework room, library access, crafts, and optional snacks.
3. Summer Programs: Adventure Camp (11 weeks, grades 1-8), Bridge Academy academic program, Traditional Art Classes, Studio Fine Arts Lessons, Orchestra Camp, Minecraft STEAM Camp, Sphero Robotics, Music Composition, Digital Art, Basketball Clinic, and Advanced Orchestra Performance Intensive.
4. Private Studio Lessons: 1:1 instruction in piano, voice, violin, viola, cello, bass, and music theory. Offered during school day for elementary and before/after school for junior high.
5. Camps and Trips: Additional charges for 8th grade East Coast trip (Washington D.C., Philadelphia, NYC, Boston) and optional enrichment trips. 4th grade Rawhide Ranch and 5th grade CIMI Camp included in tuition.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Foothill Christian Preschool provides faith-based early childhood education for children 18 months through Transitional Kindergarten, operating as the entry point of Foothill Christian School's K-8 program on the same campus. The preschool delivers a Christ-centered academic, social, and spiritual curriculum, with seamless progression into the elementary and middle school programs. Supplemental paid offerings include before/after-school child care, Adventure Camp, specialty camps, private music and art lessons, and workshops.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Foothill Christian Preschool Faith-based early childhood education program for children 18 months through Transitional Kindergarten, delivering a Christ-centered academic, social, and spiritual curriculum as the entry point of Foothill Christian School.
• Kindergarten through 8th Grade Program Full-time Christ-centered elementary and middle school education for kindergarten through 8th grade students, with dual WASC/ACSI accreditation and integration of the Teaching for Transformation framework.
• Before and After School Child Care On-campus supervised child care provided before and after the school day for enrolled students, supporting working families with extended hours coverage.
• Adventure Camp Summer camp program offering themed activities and weekly sessions for children during school break periods.
• Bridge Academy Academic Program Supplemental academic support program for students needing additional reinforcement or academic enrichment outside the standard classroom schedule.
• Private Studio Lessons Private one-on-one instruction in piano, voice, and other instruments, as well as visual arts, for enrolled students and the broader community.
• Specialty Camps and Workshops Short-term themed camps and workshops including Orchestra Camp, Minecraft STEAM, Basketball Clinic, Digital Art, and Music Composition Workshop, targeting students with specific interests.
• Traditional Art Classes Group instruction in traditional visual arts techniques for students seeking structured arts enrichment.

Quantifiable outcome

• Voted Best in San Gabriel Valley since 2012 with titles in Christian School, Preschool, Private Elementary, and Private Middle School categories (2024)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration17 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• NextEdcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 March 2026Succession planning consultant engaged to help with head of school transition. NextEd partnered for search and application process to identify and vet candidates for Head of School position.
• New Unto OtherscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal second-hand store in Glendora. FCS receives 40% of profit when donated items sell. Funds support the school's missions program. To date, FCS has received over $10,000 back from this partnership.
• FACTS Grant & Aid AssessmentcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerFinancial need analysis service conducting assessment for families applying for financial assistance. Processes applications, reviews tax documentation, and determines eligibility for tuition assistance.
• American Christian Tours (ACTS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational tours operator partnering with FCS for 8th grade East Coast trip. Curates action-packed trips to Washington D.C., Philadelphia, NYC, and Boston including visits to Gettysburg, Statue of Liberty, 9/11 Museum, Broadway, and Boston Freedom Trail.
• Manny Mota FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOutreach partner for Faith in Action program. Community organization supporting the school's missions and service initiatives.
• Union Rescue MissionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFaith-based outreach partner for urban ministry on Skid Row. Part of Faith in Action immersion trips program.
• Convoy of HopeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHumanitarian organization partnership for outreach projects and community service initiatives.
• Mary's Mercy CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal outreach partner for service projects and community support programs.
• Open Doors MinistryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMinistry partner for outreach projects and faith-based service initiatives.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• FACTS (FCS's SIS/financial aid vendor): Vendor partner providing RenWeb SIS and tuition/financial aid assessment to FCS. Comparable not as a peer but as an ecosystem participant whose platform decisions impact operational efficiency across similar private Christian schools.

Broad incumbents

• Stratford School: Larger private K-8 school chain in California with multiple campuses in the San Gabriel Valley and broader SoCal region. Comparable preschool-through-middle-school offering and tuition model, though secular rather than faith-based.
• Flintridge Prep School: Highly regarded private 7-12 school in La Cañada Flintridge, CA. Comparable SoCal premium private school positioning, though secular and serves the upper grades that FCS feeds into.

Direct peers

• Whittier Christian Schools: Private K-12 Christian school in Whittier, CA, also in the greater Los Angeles region. Similar faith-based K-8/12 model with dual-accreditation through ACSI/WASC, athletics programs, and tuition-driven revenue.
• Heritage Christian School: Private K-8 Christian school in Southern California. Comparable faith-based curriculum, parent-driven community model, and small-class-size structure targeting similar Christian-family demographic.
• Valley Christian Schools: Private K-12 Christian school system in Cerritos, CA with multiple campuses serving similar Preschool-12th grade faith-based education. Comparable in scale, dual-campus structure, and integration of fine arts, athletics, and STEM programs.
• Village Christian School: Private K-12 Christian school in Sun Valley, CA offering faith-integrated academics, fine arts, and athletics. Directly comparable as a Southern California private Christian school with preschool through upper-grade programs, similar dual-accreditation model, and tuition-based revenue structure.
• Crossroads Christian School: Private Christian school in the Los Angeles area offering K-8 faith-based education with similar emphasis on character formation, small class sizes, and integrated arts/athletics programs.

Regional players

• Maranatha High School: Private Christian 9-12 school in Pasadena, CA. Comparable faith-based mission and Southern California market, though serves older students only and represents the next stage in the K-12 pipeline for FCS graduates.

Emerging players

• Christ Lutheran School: Smaller faith-based K-8 school in the LA region. Comparable faith-integrated early childhood through middle school model, though at smaller scale and without the same breadth of specialty programs (eSports, coding, orchestra).

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/fcschool
• Facebookfacebook.com/FoothillChristianSchool
• Instagraminstagram.com/fcschool
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/foothill-christian-preschool

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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