Holly Springs Academy

What Holly Springs Academy does

Holly Springs Academy is a privately-held, single-location early childhood education and childcare center based in Canton, Georgia, operating continuously since 1997 under founder, owner, and director Wanda DiStefano. The center serves children ages 6 weeks through 10 years across an integrated portfolio of programs including infant/toddler/preschool care, the Georgia Pre-K Program, after-school care for the Holly Springs Elementary district, and a summer camp for children entering Kindergarten through Third Grade. All lead teachers are certified, the center is Quality Rated by the Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning (DECAL), and curriculum is aligned with Georgia Early Learning Developmental Standards (GELDS).

The business participates in three state and federal programs that shape its revenue and service structure: the Georgia Pre-K Program (free Pre-K for 4-year-olds), the Childcare and Parent Services (CAPS) program (state subsidies assisting families with childcare costs), and the USDA's Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP), which enables the center to provide healthy meals at no additional charge. The revenue model is subscription-recurring, based on monthly tuition billed to families, augmented by state and federal subsidy reimbursements. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; prospective families must contact the center directly by phone or email.

The go-to-market motion is direct-to-consumer and purely local. Customer acquisition relies on a minimal digital footprint consisting of a Wix-hosted website, an active Facebook page, and a Google Places listing. There is no proprietary technology platform, no mobile application, no API integrations, and no online enrollment channel. All services are delivered in-person at the single physical site at 2941 Holly Springs Parkway. The business is positioned as a community-rooted, founder-operated childcare provider with 25+ years of operating history, leveraging regulatory credentials and local reputation rather than technology or scale as its competitive basis.

Name

Holly Springs Academy

Legal name

Holly Springs Academy

Website

https://hollyspringsacademy.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Holly Springs Academy is a privately-held, single-location Quality Rated childcare and early childhood education center in Canton, Georgia, serving children ages 6 weeks to 10 years across preschool, Georgia Pre-K, after-school, and summer camp programs under owner/director Wanda DiStefano since 1997.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Early Childhood Education and Childcare Services

NAICS

Educational Services (611), All Other Schools and Instruction (61169)

SIC

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

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDACABAL

Preschool Programs within Childcare Centers

Education/Early Childhood Education/Preschools & Pre-K Programs

SECONDARYEDACACAD

Full-Day Nursery Programs

Education/Early Childhood Education/Nursery Schools & Playgroups

SECONDARYEDACACAL

Nursery School Readiness & Transition Programs

Education/Early Childhood Education/Nursery Schools & Playgroups

Headquarters

HQ city

Canton

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. Childcare Tuition: The primary revenue stream is tuition fees for childcare services covering infants through school-age children. Programs include full-day childcare, after-school care, and summer camp. The center also participates in the CAPS (Childcare and Parent Services) program which assists families with the cost of childcare, potentially bringing state subsidy revenue.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Holly Springs Academy is a single-location early childhood education and childcare center in Canton, Georgia that provides full-day care, preschool instruction, Georgia Pre-K, after-school care, and summer camp for children ages 6 weeks through 10 years. The center is Quality Rated by the State of Georgia, accepts CAPS tuition subsidies, and provides CACFP-funded healthy meals, delivering structured age-appropriate learning through GELDS-aligned lesson plans.

Product overview

Holly Springs Academy is a Quality Rated childcare and early childhood education center providing a unified portfolio of programs for children ages 6 weeks to 10 years. The center operates as a single integrated offering combining infant, toddler, and preschool care with school-age programs including after-school care and summer camp. Additional services include the Georgia Pre-K Program, CAPS tuition assistance, and CACFP meal provision. All programs incorporate Georgia Early Learning Developmental Standards (GELDS) and are structured for age-appropriate learning and play.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Infant, Toddler, and Preschool Program Full-day age-appropriate learning and play-based childcare for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers, structured around Georgia Early Learning Developmental Standards (GELDS) and led by certified teachers. Targeted at parents of children in the Holly Springs / Canton, Georgia area needing full-day early childhood care.
• Georgia Pre-K Program Free state-funded pre-kindergarten program available to all children 4 years of age regardless of income, aligned with Georgia Pre-K standards and delivered through the Georgia DECAL Pre-K framework. For families seeking free, structured school-readiness Pre-K education.
• After School Program Supervised after-school care program currently serving children in the Holly Springs Elementary school district, providing structured activities and care between school dismissal and parent pickup. Targeted at working parents of elementary-age children in the local school district.
• Summer Camp Seasonal summer camp program for children entering Kindergarten through Third Grade, providing structured daytime activities and care during school break. Targeted at parents in the Holly Springs / Canton, Georgia community needing summer coverage.

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning (DECAL) - Quality Rated ProgramcoreOthersParticipates in the Quality Rated Program which subscribes to higher standards than the state's basic licensing requirements. Demonstrates commitment to providing the highest level of care to children and families.
• Georgia DECAL - Georgia Pre-K ProgramcoreOthersParticipates in the Georgia Pre-K Program which provides free Pre-K education to all children 4 years of age regardless of income level.
• Georgia DECAL - CAPS ProgramcoreOthersParticipates in the Childcare and Parent Services (CAPS) program designed to assist families with the cost of childcare through state subsidies.
• USDA - CACFP (Child and Adult Care Food Program)minorOthersParticipates in the CACFP which allows the center to offer healthy, balanced meals throughout the day at no additional charge to families.
• Holly Springs Elementary School DistrictcoreOthersProvides after-school program services specifically for children in the Holly Springs Elementary school district, serving as a designated after-school care provider for the local school community.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• Learning Care Group (Cadence Education): Operates multiple U.S. childcare brands including La Petite Academy and Tutor Time. Comparable because it runs licensed, tuition-based infant-through-school-age care centers using similar curricula, but at significantly larger national scale.
• KinderCare Learning Centers: Largest private U.S. provider of early childhood education and before/after-school care. Comparable core offering (infant, toddler, preschool, Pre-K, before/after-school, summer camp) delivered in licensed centers, but operates nationally rather than at a single community site.
• La Petite Academy: U.S. brand of licensed early childhood education centers (part of Learning Care Group). Comparable core programs (infant care through Pre-K and before/after-school) under tuition-based enrollment, but operated at a national, multi-center scale.
• Bright Horizons Family Solutions: Public, large-scale operator of employer-sponsored and community childcare centers. Comparable because it delivers the same core service (infant through pre-K care plus back-up care) under a regulated, tuition-based model, but at vastly greater scale and with broader corporate/employer channels.

Direct peers

• Primrose Schools: Franchise network of private early childhood education centers for infants through after-schoolers. Closely comparable business model: tuition-based, licensed, play-based curriculum, certified teachers, and similar age-coverage footprint, with a stronger brand and multi-site franchise infrastructure.
• Discovery Point Child Development Centers: Regional franchise of licensed childcare and early education centers serving infants through school-age children. Comparable tuition-based, single-operator-per-site model with similar age coverage and play-based curriculum.
• The Goddard School: Franchise system of private accredited early childhood education centers. Highly comparable on curriculum philosophy (play-based, accredited), age range served, tuition model, and local single-operator ownership profile, though with national brand backing.
• Kids 'R' Kids: Franchise network of accredited early learning centers for infants through school-age children. Comparable licensed, tuition-based delivery, age-coverage, and curriculum structure, though with broader franchise scale.
• Crème de la Crème: Premium private early childhood education and care operator. Comparable core offering (infant, toddler, preschool, Pre-K, before/after-school care) with licensed, tuition-based centers and enriched curriculum positioning.
• The Learning Experience: Franchise operator of early childhood education and daycare centers. Directly comparable service mix (infant, toddler, preschool, Pre-K, before/after-school care) under a tuition-based, licensed model, but delivered via franchise units nationwide.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/HollySpringsAcademy
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/holly-springs-academy

Compliance2 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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