KIDUS

What KIDUS does

KIDUS is a family-owned bilingual early childhood education provider operating as a DBA of JPR International, Inc. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in San Antonio, Texas, the company runs a single campus at 21650 Bulverde Rd offering full-time infant and toddler care, preschool for Pre-K 3 and Pre-K 4, before and after-school care, and a seasonal summer camp. Its positioning is built on Spanish immersion, delivered through the Creative Curriculum for hands-on, play-based learning and the Estrellita Curriculum for early Spanish literacy, with adherence to Texas Rising Star and Texas School Ready quality guidelines.

The business is a direct-to-consumer early childhood education operator. Revenue is generated through recurring monthly tuition for full-time enrollment, with the company also accepting Texas Education Freedom Accounts (TEFA) funding of up to $10,474 per eligible family for Pre-K 3 and Pre-K 4 tuition. Distribution is direct: families enroll via the company website, phone (210-888-1060), WhatsApp, or the TEFA marketplace, with social media engagement on Facebook. The current customer acquisition push includes a promotion offering one free week of tuition for full-time enrollment.

KIDUS has no proprietary technology platform, no mobile app, and no public AI capability. The offering is delivered through physical facilities only, including an open-area campus with independent classroom buildings, spacious facilities, and a large wooded outdoor playground, operating Monday through Friday from 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. The organization is supported by 11 employees, has no subsidiaries, no funding rounds, no acquisitions, and no institutional investors; ownership remains with the founding family under JPR International, Inc.

Name

KIDUS

Legal name

JPR International, Inc.

Website

https://kiduskids.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

KIDUS is a family-owned bilingual early childhood education center in San Antonio, Texas, serving families with young children through Spanish immersion infant care, preschool (Pre-K 3 and Pre-K 4), before/after-school care, and summer camp using the Creative Curriculum and Estrellita literacy programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Early Childhood Education Services

NAICS

Child Care Services (624410), Educational Services (611)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Full-Day Childcare Centers (EDACAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

General Preschools (Play-Based) (EDACABAA), Center-Based Toddler Care (18–36 months) (EDACAGAB), Extended Day Programs at Preschools & Childcare Centers (EDACAHAB)

Keywords

• Early childhood education
• Bilingual daycare services
• Preschool programs
• Spanish immersion education
• Childcare center services

Headquarters

HQ city

San Antonio

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition Revenue: KIDUS generates revenue through tuition fees charged for full-time child care and preschool programs. The company offers a promotion of one free week of tuition upon enrollment in their full-time program. Revenue is recurring on a monthly basis for ongoing care services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

KIDUS is a family-owned bilingual daycare, preschool, and bilingual academy operating from a single campus in San Antonio, Texas, delivering full-time early childhood education with Spanish immersion to children from infancy through Pre-K 4. The core programs include infant and toddler care, preschool (Pre-K 3 and Pre-K 4), before and after-school care, and a seasonal summer camp, all delivered through the Creative Curriculum and the Estrellita Curriculum and aligned to Texas Rising Star and Texas School Ready quality standards. The center operates Monday through Friday from 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM and accepts Texas Education Freedom Accounts (TEFA) funding for eligible families.

Product overview

KIDUS is a family-owned bilingual daycare, preschool, and bilingual academy in San Antonio, Texas, offering a full-time educational program with Spanish immersion. The core portfolio includes infant and toddler care, preschool (Pre-K 3 & Pre-K 4), before and after-school care, and summer camp, all delivered through two named curricula: the Creative Curriculum (a play-based, developmentally comprehensive approach) and the Estrellita Curriculum (a specialized early literacy program for Spanish learners). Programs follow Texas Rising Star and Texas School Ready quality guidelines, and the institution participates in the Texas Education Freedom Accounts (TEFA) program.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Infant and Toddler Care Full-time early childhood care program for infants and toddlers, providing a safe and nurturing environment that supports growth and development. Designed for families in the San Antonio area needing reliable daily child care for the youngest age groups.
• Preschool (Pre-K 3 and Pre-K 4) Preschool program for Pre-K 3 and Pre-K 4 students that prepares children for academic success through a bilingual (Spanish) immersion approach using the Creative Curriculum and Estrellita Curriculum. Eligible families may apply TEFA funding of up to $10,474 toward tuition.
• Before and After-School Care Extended-day care program providing supervision and enrichment activities for school-age children before and after their regular school hours, supporting working-parent schedules in the San Antonio area.
• Summer Camp 2026 Seasonal summer program offering enrichment and recreational activities for children, including water splash days, cooking, hands-on crafts, field trips, science exploration, and Spanish lessons, delivered on the KIDUS San Antonio campus.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Texas Education Freedom Accounts (TEFA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKIDUS is a participating school in the Texas Education Freedom Accounts (TEFA) program, an initiative designed to provide families with greater flexibility and access to educational opportunities. The program allows eligible families to use state-allocated funds toward approved educational services including tuition. KIDUS is listed on the TEFA marketplace where families can select them as their school provider.

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• KinderCare Learning Companies: The largest US provider of early childhood education, operating hundreds of centers serving infants through school-age children. Comparable to KIDUS in offering age-banded programs (infant, toddler, preschool, before/after school) but at vastly larger scale and broader geographic footprint.
• La Petite Academy: Operated under Bright Horizons, La Petite Academy is a national chain of daycare and preschool centers with programs for infants through Pre-K. Comparable to KIDUS as a multi-program, full-day childcare operator, though typically English-only rather than Spanish-immersion.
• Primrose Schools: National franchise operating accredited private preschools with a research-based Balanced Learning curriculum covering infant care through after-school programs. Comparable to KIDUS in delivering curriculum-led early childhood education across multiple age bands.
• Goddard School: National franchise of private preschool and childcare centers using a play-based, STEAM-enriched curriculum for infants through Pre-K. Comparable to KIDUS in delivering curriculum-led, full-day early childhood programming with quality differentiation.
• Bright Horizons Family Solutions: Largest US operator of employer-sponsored childcare and early education centers, offering infant through Pre-K and back-up care programs. Comparable to KIDUS in operating full-service early childhood programs with structured curriculum and quality certifications, though predominantly serving corporate-sponsored families.

Direct peers

• Stratford School: Private preschool through middle school operator emphasizing academic readiness, language immersion, and enrichment. Comparable to KIDUS in delivering curriculum-led bilingual early education with a multi-program structure and a premium private positioning.
• The Learning Experience: National franchise of daycare and preschool centers with a proprietary 'L.E.A.P.' curriculum and enrichment programs including foreign language. Closely comparable to KIDUS in operating multi-program, full-day centers with structured curriculum and language exposure for young children.
• Crème de la Crème: Premium private daycare and preschool operator with bilingual and foreign-language programs, full-day care, and enrichment offerings. Directly comparable to KIDUS in combining bilingual exposure with full-day infant-to-Pre-K programming and a premium, private positioning.
• Childcare Network: Large operator of licensed daycare and preschool centers across the southern US, including Texas. Directly comparable to KIDUS in serving working families with full-day infant through Pre-K programs in Texas markets, with similar state-quality certification positioning.

Emerging players

• Montessori Schools (e.g., AMS-affiliated operators): Network of Montessori-method preschool and early elementary operators offering full-day programming for infants through elementary. Comparable to KIDUS in operating licensed, curriculum-driven full-day early childhood centers, though differentiated by teaching methodology rather than language focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Kiduskids
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kidus

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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