HOPE DAY SCHOOL

Name

HOPE DAY SCHOOL

Legal name

Hope Lutheran Day School

Website

https://hopedayschool.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Early Childhood Education Services

NAICS

Child Care Services (624410), Child Care Services (6244)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Faith-Based Preschools (EDACABAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Faith-Based Childcare Centers (EDACAAAN)

Keywords

• Preschool education
• Early childhood education
• Kindergarten preparation
• Child development center
• Faith-based preschool

Headquarters

HQ city

Helena, Alabama

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Monthly Tuition Payments: Primary revenue stream from monthly tuition payments from enrolled families. Tuition is divided into 12 monthly payments, due by the 5th of each month. Full-time tuition is $1,754/month, part-time is $1,533/month. Additional fees include $130/month for non-toilet trained students, $100 non-refundable application fee, $125 registration fee for new students, and $50 re-enrollment fee for returning students.
2. Family Discounts: 10% discount offered for enrollment of additional children from the same nuclear family or for members of Hope Lutheran Church.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Hope Lutheran Day School provides licensed early childhood education and care for children ages 2-6 through four age-tiered programs (Toddler, Pre-Schooler, Pre-K, and Transitional Kindergarten) on a single campus at 55 San Fernando Way, Daly City, California. The curriculum blends structured teacher-directed learning with child-directed play, integrates Christian faith-based content (Bible stories, songs, Lutheran teachings), and includes specialty music and science classes plus an on-site school garden. Services are delivered by qualified, state-licensed teachers with low student-to-teacher ratios on a full-day or part-day schedule.

Product overview

Hope Lutheran Day School is a State-licensed nonprofit child development center offering a comprehensive early childhood education program for children ages 2-6. The school operates four core programs: Toddler Program (Ducklings) for 2-3 year-olds, Pre-Schooler Program (Bunnies, Colts, Dolphins, Alligators) for 3-4 year-olds, Pre-K Program (Bears, Owls, Penguins) for 4-5 year-olds, and Transitional Kindergarten (Lemurs) for 5-6 year-olds. These programs are supplemented by Music and Science Classes taught by dedicated specialty teachers and an on-site School Garden Program featuring fruit trees and vegetables. The school follows a philosophy of balancing structured teacher-directed learning with child-directed learning through play, with a focus on developing the whole child spiritually, physically, socially, emotionally, and cognitively in a Christian environment.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Toddler Program (Ducklings) A licensed toddler care and early development program for children ages 2-3, providing a secure and comfortable environment with activities including fingerplays, songs, stories, alphabet and number recognition, and motor skill development through play. Operates with a 3-adult to 16-children ratio.
• Pre-Schooler Program (Bunnies, Colts, Dolphins, Alligators) A preschool program for children ages 3-4 focused on character development (respect, responsibility, independence, empathy, love for God) through play-based learning, fine arts, science exploration, gardening, and music activities.
• Pre-K Program (Bears, Owls, Penguins) A full-time, full-day kindergarten preparation program for children ages 4-5 designed to resemble kindergarten schedules with increased whole-class instruction and independent work activities to build school readiness.
• Transitional Kindergarten (Lemurs) A program for children ages 5-6 that transitions from Pre-K to kindergarten, starting with Pre-K-like activities and progressing to more challenging academics, independent projects, cooperative activities, and foundational skills in letters, numbers, beginning reading, adding, and subtracting.
• Music and Science Classes Specialty classes taught by Ms. Mandy for enrolled children ages 2-6, including music and movement sessions, science exploration, and hands-on activities designed to foster excitement about learning.
• School Garden Program An on-site garden featuring citrus trees, pear, apple, and fig trees, and vegetables including zucchini, squash, kale, Swiss Chard, cucumbers, and an annual pumpkin patch, used for hands-on outdoor learning with enrolled children.

Quantifiable outcome

• Children develop independence, confidence, and solid foundation in letters, numbers, and beginning reading, adding, and subtracting (TK program)

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Hope Lutheran Church, Daly CitycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 January 1987Hope Lutheran Day School is a ministry of Hope Lutheran Church in Daly City. The church established the school on January 7, 1987, following commitment by the Voters' Assembly in October 1985 to support the establishment through financial and volunteer assistance. The school is administered by the church and subscribes to the theological and doctrinal teachings of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS). Pastor Woo serves as Senior Pastor and Pastor Corey as Associate Pastor. The school operates on the church campus.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights1 record

Direct peers

• Primrose Schools: National franchise of accredited private preschools offering early childhood education for ages 6 weeks to 5 years with proprietary Balanced Learning curriculum. Most direct comparison for a private, premium-priced preschool with structured curriculum.
• Stratford School: Bay Area private school chain offering preschool through 8th grade with strong California presence. Most direct geographic comparable for Daly City families seeking private preschool, with similar tuition tier.
• The Goddard School: Premium private preschool franchise serving children 6 weeks to 6 years with play-based and STEAM-enriched curriculum. Closely comparable in price point, program structure, and family-demographic focus.
• Guidepost Montessori: Network of Montessori-based preschool and elementary programs serving children from infancy through kindergarten. Comparable in private-pay model and Bay Area presence, though pedagogically distinct.
• Holy Trinity Lutheran School: Faith-based Lutheran school offering early childhood through elementary education. Closest comparable in religious affiliation, theological positioning, and mission-driven private education model.

Emerging players

• Chinese American International School: San Francisco bilingual (Mandarin/English) independent school serving preschool through 8th grade. Comparable in its multilingual curriculum focus and Bay Area private school positioning serving Chinese-American families.
• Creative Kids Learning Center: Smaller Bay Area preschool operator with multiple locations focused on early childhood education. Comparable scale and regional presence to Hope Lutheran Day School, serving similar family demographics in Northern California.

Broad incumbents

• Chesterbrook Academy Schools: Private preschool and elementary school operator serving children 6 weeks to 8th grade with multiple Bay Area locations. Comparable in age range and curriculum structure but operates at larger scale under the Nobel Learning Communities umbrella.
• Bright Horizons Family Solutions: Large publicly-traded provider of high-quality early education and childcare with employer-sponsored centers and family services. Operates a much broader portfolio but serves the same fundamental need: licensed early childhood education for working families.
• KinderCare Learning Companies: Largest private provider of early childhood education in the U.S. with nationwide centers. Competes for the same working-family preschool demographic at scale, though typically without faith-based curriculum integration.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/hope.dayschool
• Instagraminstagram.com/hopedayschool/?hl=en
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hope-day-school

Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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