Little Scholars Academy

What Little Scholars Academy does

Little Scholars Academy is a private academic preschool and elementary institution operating two campuses in the Phoenix, Arizona metropolitan area: Glendale (17220 N. 43rd Ave) and Peoria (6702 W. Cholla St). The school delivers a structured, sequential educational pathway from Early Preschool through Second Grade for children ages 2-8, plus a summer program extending service to age 10. The curriculum covers language and literacy, math, science, art, music, Spanish, guided learning centers, dramatic play, and physical education, and is explicitly designed to exceed Arizona State Learning Standards. Small class sizes, low student-to-teacher ratios, and an all-inclusive daily schedule (up to 10 hours with breakfast, lunch, and snack included) are central operating principles. The institution also offers fee-based enrichment programs in Art, Karate, Spanish, and Dance during the school year and into summer.

The business model is recurring tuition-based subscription revenue, with monthly pricing structured by program and attendance schedule: Early Preschool ($495-$850/month), Preschool ($545-$625/month), Pre-K ($675-$795/month), Private K-2 ($1,075-$1,295/month), and Extended Care ($1,095-$1,400/month). Secondary revenue comes from enrichment add-ons at $50-$60/month with $25 registration fees. Distribution is direct-to-consumer via in-person school tours at the two campuses, supported by organic social channels (Facebook, Instagram) and word-of-mouth. The school is an Empowerment Scholarship Account (ESA) Approved Vendor and Arizona Department of Education (DES) approved, allowing eligible families to apply state education tax dollars toward tuition. It also participates in CACFP, enabling federal subsidies for meals.

Operations are seasonal-aligned with the August-to-May school calendar and a corresponding summer program. Headcount stands at 108 employees, with no disclosed financials, no public funding, and no parent company. The firm is privately held with a single DBA, no subsidiaries, and no M&A history. Brand validation includes the 2024 "Best of Peoria" recognition from the Peoria Times. Strategic posture is concentrated on deepening the existing two-campus footprint through grade-level expansion (First and Second Grade) rather than aggressive multi-site rollout.

Name

Little Scholars Academy

Legal name

Little Scholars Academy

Website

https://littlescholarsaz.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Little Scholars Academy is a private academic preschool through second grade in Glendale and Peoria, Arizona, delivering tuition-based early childhood education, enrichment programs, and wrap-around care for children ages 2-10 in the Phoenix metro.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Early Childhood Education

NAICS

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

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Play-Based Early Learning Academies (EDACADAE)

Keywords

• Early childhood education
• Private preschool programs
• Elementary education services
• After school care
• Kindergarten readiness

Headquarters

HQ city

Glendale

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Tuition - Early Preschool: Monthly tuition for early preschool program with half-day and full-day options ranging from $495-$850/month depending on days attended.
2. Tuition - Preschool: Monthly tuition for preschool program ranging from $545-$625/month depending on schedule selected.
3. Tuition - Pre-K: Monthly tuition for pre-kindergarten program ranging from $675-$795/month depending on days attended.
4. Tuition - Private Kindergarten/First/Second Grade: Monthly tuition for private elementary grades ranging from $1075-$1295/month. Includes breakfast, lunch, and snack at no extra cost.
5. Extended Care: Before and after school care with extended hours from 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM, priced at $1095-$1400/month.
6. Enrichment Programs: Additional fee-based enrichment classes including Art ($50/month), Karate ($60/month), Spanish, and Dance offered September through May.
7. Summer Program: Summer program for ages 2-10 with pricing remaining the same for currently enrolled students.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Little Scholars Academy is a private academic preschool through second grade institution serving children ages 2-8, with a summer program for ages 2-10. The school provides a sequential educational pathway from Early Preschool through Second Grade, including meals (breakfast, lunch, and snack) and before/after school care. The Glendale and Peoria, Arizona campuses also offer fee-based enrichment programs in Art, Karate, Spanish, and Dance.

Product overview

Little Scholars Academy is a private academic institution offering a comprehensive educational pathway from Early Preschool through Second Grade for children ages 2-8, plus a summer program for ages 2-10. The core portfolio includes five sequential grade-level programs (Preschool, Pre-K, Kindergarten, First Grade, Second Grade) organized by age and developmental stage, with enrichment add-ons in Art, Karate, Spanish, and Dance offered during the school year. All grade programs include meals and before/after school care at no additional cost. The school operates as an ESA-approved vendor, allowing families to use education tax dollars for tuition.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Early Preschool Program
• Preschool Program
• Pre-K Program
• Private Kindergarten
• Private First Grade
• Private Second Grade
• Summer Program
• Extended Care
• Art Enrichment
• Karate Enrichment
• Spanish Enrichment
• Dance Enrichment

Quantifiable outcome

• Students often reading independently before winter break in kindergarten
• +1 more outcomes

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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App detail

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Arizona Department of Education (DES)coreOthersDES Approved - Little Scholars Academy is a private academic preschool through second grade approved by the Arizona Department of Education.
• Empowerment Scholarship Account (ESA)coreOthersESA Approved Vendor - Parents can use their education tax dollars through ESA to pay for tuition at Little Scholars Academy, providing access to state funding for private education.
• CACFP (Child and Adult Care Food Program)minorOthersParticipates in CACFP program providing meals to students. Breakfast, lunch, and snack are included at no extra cost to families.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• La Petite Academy: National daycare and preschool chain offering full-day early learning and extended care. Comparable in bundled-meal/full-day service model serving working families, though national scale advantages versus Little Scholars Academy's two-campus footprint.
• Bright Horizons Family Solutions: Large national provider of employer-sponsored childcare, preschools, and before/after-school care. Comparable in core service lines (early learning + extended care) though primarily employer-paid rather than direct-to-consumer, and geographically diversified including Phoenix-metro presence.
• Primrose Schools: National franchised preschool and early-learning operator with a structured proprietary curriculum serving ages 6 weeks to 12 years. Comparable in core offering (fee-based preschool with extended care and enrichment) but at substantially greater scale and brand reach.
• The Goddard School: National franchised private preschool system focused on play-based, accredited early childhood education with extended care. Directly comparable in program mix (preschool + extended hours) and target customer (working families seeking full-day care and learning).
• Guidepost Montessori: National Montessori-focused preschool and elementary network (Nido through elementary). Comparable as a fee-based private early-learning operator, differentiated by a specific pedagogical framework (Montessori) that competes for the same education-priority family segment.

Regional players

• Merryhill School: California/Sacramento-area private preschool-through-elementary chain with similar small-class, accelerated-curriculum positioning. Comparable in operating model (private K-8 with bundled care and enrichment) but does not directly compete in the Phoenix metro.
• Stratford School: California-based private preschool and elementary chain with an academic, accelerated curriculum and before/after-care offerings. Comparable in core product (fee-based private preschool-to-elementary) and value prop (extended hours, enrichment, small classes), though geographically concentrated in California rather than Arizona.

Direct peers

• BASIS Charter Schools: Arizona-based public charter network with a strong Phoenix-metro presence offering accelerated, college-prep curricula K-12. Comparable as an academic, accelerated-curriculum operator capturing the same affluent, education-focused Phoenix families.
• Great Hearts Academies: Arizona-headquartered network of classical, tuition-charging charter/independent K-12 schools serving the Phoenix metro among other markets. Directly comparable as a private-pay, Arizona-based school operator competing for similar families in the same geography.
• Legacy Traditional Schools: Arizona-headquartered public charter school network with multiple Phoenix-metro campuses. Competes for similar K-8 families in the same metro, especially those using ESA and other public funding sources to choose non-assigned schools.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/littlescholarsaz
• Facebookfacebook.com/LittleScholarsAcademyGlendaleAZ
• Instagraminstagram.com/littlescholarsaz
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/little-scholars-academy

Compliance3 records

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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