Precious Promise Academy

What Precious Promise Academy does

Precious Promise Academy is a private Christian childcare center and preschool located at 2699 W. Commercial Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, Florida, operating under the facilities and oversight of Christian Life Center, a church ministry. Founded in 1988 by Pastor Max and Ophelia Yeary, the academy transitioned to Christian Life Center leadership in 2011 under Dr. Thomas Manning and Pastor Candace Manning. The academy provides age-based educational programs for children from 6 weeks of age through Florida's Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten (VPK), including Infants, Toddlers, Two Year Olds, Three Year Olds, VPK, and a Summer Session program. The institution is part of the Christian Life Center Learning Academies network alongside Christian Life Academy and Coral Ridge Christian Academy, and holds accreditation from the Florida Association of Christian Colleges and Schools (FLOCS).

The academy employs A Beka Book curriculum as its primary instructional framework — a traditional Christian-based curriculum with 30+ years of development — supplemented by Bob Jones University (BJU) curriculum in the 2-year-old program. Operations run Monday through Friday from 7:00am to 6:00pm with both full-day and half-day options. The physical facility includes a state-of-the-art digital security system with cameras monitoring nursery rooms and hallways 24 hours per day. The academy is an approved provider for Florida's VPK program (540 school-year hours plus up to 300 summer hours of state funding for eligible 4-year-olds) and for the School Readiness financial assistance program administered by ELC Broward, which provides subsidized enrollment pathways for low-income, at-risk, and special-needs families.

The business model is recurring weekly tuition priced by age tier and schedule choice: Infant care ranges $250-$275/week, 1-year-olds $245-$255, 2-year-olds $225-$235, and 3-year-olds $215-$225, with annual registration fees of $250 (fall) or $175 (summer) and ancillary fees for crib rental ($25) and infant registration ($200). Customer acquisition is direct-to-consumer through the academy website, phone inquiries, and facility tours (virtual or in-person), with ELC Broward serving as a referral channel for subsidized families. The organization operates with approximately 6 employees including Director Mary Havener, Director of VPK Sindy Leisner, Office Administrator Amanda Apollon, and curriculum/operational staff, serving a localized Broward County family market with no disclosed multi-site footprint, funding history, or external institutional investment.

Name

Precious Promise Academy

Legal name

Precious Promise Academy

Website

https://preciouspromise.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Precious Promise Academy is a private Christian childcare center and preschool in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, serving children aged 6 weeks through VPK with age-based tuition programs under Christian Life Center's oversight.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Early Childhood Education & Childcare Services

NAICS

Educational Services (61), Educational Services (611)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Preschool Programs within Childcare Centers (EDACABAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Faith-Based Preschools (EDACABAF), Full-Day Nursery Programs (EDACACAD)

Keywords

• Christian preschool education
• Early childhood education
• Childcare services
• Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten (VPK)
• Infant daycare

Headquarters

HQ city

Fort Lauderdale

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, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Childcare Tuition: Weekly tuition fees charged for childcare services across different age groups. Rates vary by program (Infant, 1-Year-Old, 2-Year-Old, 3-Year-Old) and schedule (4-day vs 5-day). Additional fees include registration ($250 fall, $175 summer), crib rental ($25), and infant registration ($200).
2. VPK State Funding: Precious Promise Academy participates in Florida's Voluntary Pre-kindergarten (VPK) program. The state of Florida pays for 540 hours of preschool time during the school year and up to 300 hours during summer for eligible 4-year-old children. This represents a funding stream offsetting family costs rather than direct revenue to the school.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Precious Promise Academy is a Christian childcare center and preschool providing age-based early childhood education programs for children from 6 weeks of age through Florida's Voluntary Pre-kindergarten (VPK). Programs include Infants, Toddlers, Two Year Olds, Three Year Olds, VPK, and a Summer Session, delivered using A Beka Book and Bob Jones University (BJU) curricula in a Christian-centered environment at its Fort Lauderdale, Florida campus.

Product overview

Precious Promise Academy is a Christian childcare center offering a comprehensive age-based educational program spanning from infants (6 weeks) through Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten (VPK). The center provides structured programs including Infants, Toddlers, Two Year Olds, Three Year Olds, and VPK, utilizing A BEKA and Bob Jones University (BJU) curricula with a Christian philosophy. Additional offerings include a Summer Session program with themed activities and field trips, School Readiness Financial Assistance through ELC Broward, and a Digital Library powered by RightNow Media. The academy operates Monday through Friday from 7:00am to 6:00pm, with full-day and half-day options, and is accredited by FLOCS.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Infants Program Childcare program for infants from 6 weeks to 12 months and walking age, providing a calm, nurturing environment with cognitive, emotional, and physical development activities including singing, talking, holding, reading, playing, and praying. Weekly tuition: 4 days $250, 5 days $275; infant registration $200; crib rental $25.
• Toddlers Program Program for 1-year-old toddlers focusing on developing friendships, self-esteem, and curiosity through activities teaching basic colors, letters, numbers 1-10, common prayer, bible stories, gross motor skills, and outdoor play. Weekly tuition: 4 days $245, 5 days $255.
• Two Year Olds Program Early childhood program for 2-year-olds using the Bob Jones University (BJU) curriculum, focusing on cognitive, social, emotional, physical, and spiritual development through vocabulary expansion, poems, finger plays, manners, observation skills, letter/number recognition, and fine motor skill development. Weekly tuition: 4 days $225, 5 days $235.
• Three Year Olds Program Preschool program for 3-year-olds using A BEKA curriculum (including missed VPK eligibility cases), focusing on cognitive, social, emotional, physical, and spiritual development through stories, memory verses, songs, the Child Art Book, animal alphabet flashcards, numbers concept flashcards, and weekly chapel services. Weekly tuition: 4 days $215, 5 days $225.
• Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten (VPK) Florida's free Voluntary Pre-kindergarten education program for children who turn 4 by September 1. The state provides 540 hours during the school year and up to 300 hours during summer, with care available from 7:00am to 6:00pm.
• Summer Session Summer program running June through August offering developmentally appropriate activities including music, cultural arts, dramatic play, themed weekly activities, onsite field trips, and special vendor shows such as pottery studios, drummers, fire trucks, police, dentists, and petting zoos.
• School Readiness Financial Assistance Financial assistance program through ELC Broward that helps low-income eligible families obtain affordable, high-quality child care. Priority is given to children of economically disadvantaged parents, children at risk of abuse or neglect, and children with special needs.

Quantifiable outcome

• Children learn days of week, months of year, and counting in English and Spanish by age 3

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ELC BrowardcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerELC Broward (Early Learning Coalition of Broward County) partners with Precious Promise Academy as an approved provider for Florida's Voluntary Pre-kindergarten (VPK) education program and School Readiness financial assistance program. ELC Broward administers state funding for 540 hours of VPK during the school year and up to 300 hours during summer, plus financial assistance for low-income eligible families. Priority is given to economically disadvantaged families, at-risk children, and those with special needs.
• Christian Life CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrecious Promise Academy is operated by facilities of Christian Life Center, a church ministry. The school operates under the leadership of Lead Pastor Dr. Thomas Manning and Pastor Candace Manning. Christian Life Center provides the physical facilities and organizational oversight for the academy, which is part of the Christian Life Center Learning Academies network alongside Christian Life Academy and Coral Ridge Christian Academy.
• A Beka BookcoreOthersPrecious Promise Academy uses the A Beka Book learning program curriculum, which is based on sound scholarship, common sense, and the Bible. This traditional, Christian approach to education is used by thousands of Christians and private schools worldwide. Over 30 years of testing and classroom experience goes into every book.
• Bob Jones University (BJU)minorOthersBob Jones University curriculum is integrated into the 2-year-old program, offering many activities to help each child learn at his or her own level. This curriculum offers exciting hands-on activities and new approaches to learning.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• KinderCare Learning Centers: National childcare and early-education provider serving infants through school-age children; comparable in age-segment coverage and Florida VPK participation.
• The Learning Experience: Large national daycare and preschool chain offering infant, toddler, and preschool programs; competes for the same Broward County families at similar price points.
• Primrose Schools: National franchisor of private preschools offering accredited early-childhood education from infant care through Pre-K; competes in the same Florida market with broader geographic reach and brand recognition.
• Goddard School: National franchise system of private preschool and childcare programs emphasizing accredited curriculum and enrichment; comparable in age range and program structure to Precious Promise.
• La Petite Academy: Multi-state childcare and preschool chain owned by KinderCare; competes on age range, VPK program acceptance, and pricing in South Florida.
• Bright Horizons Family Solutions: Largest U.S. operator of employer-sponsored childcare centers and preschools; overlaps with Precious Promise on age range, curriculum-driven care, and family-segment target customers.

Emerging players

• Guidepost Montessori: National Montessori preschool and childcare operator offering infant through elementary programs; competing for the same professional-parent segment with an alternative pedagogy to Precious Promise's faith-based approach.

Direct peers

• Coral Ridge Christian Academy: Third school in the Christian Life Center Learning Academies network; comparable Christian K-12 offering in Fort Lauderdale that draws from the same faith-based parent segment.
• Christian Life Academy: Sister school in the same Christian Life Center Learning Academies network; shares faith-based philosophy, leadership, and Fort Lauderdale location, and competes for overlapping Christian family demand.

Regional players

• Celebration Early Learning Academy: Regional South Florida preschool and childcare operator with similar faith-aligned programming; overlaps on VPK participation and Broward County footprint.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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