Springbok Academy

What Springbok Academy does

Springbok Academy is a privately-held, single-location early childhood education provider operating continuously in Denton, Texas since 1996. The center serves children from 8 weeks old through private Kindergarten, with age-tiered programs spanning Infants, Toddlers, 18-24 Month, Two Year Olds, Three Year Olds, Pre-Kindergarten, and Private Kindergarten, plus a Big Bok Summer Camp for school-age children (Kindergarten through Grade 5). The school holds Texas Rising Star certification, maintains teacher-to-student ratios below state-mandated levels, and provides breakfast, lunch, and afternoon snack prepared on-site by a chef at standards exceeding USDA requirements. The firm employs approximately 20 teachers per company-disclosed headcount (the firmographic count lists 12 total employees), all CPR/First Aid certified with at least 24 hours of annual professional development.

The business operates a direct-to-consumer, subscription-based tuition model. Weekly tuition ranges from $180 to $310 per child depending on age and attendance schedule (full-time, 3-day, or 2-day options). Supplemental revenue comes from a one-time $100-$150 enrollment fee, a $250 annual activity fee per child, and discounts of 10% for a second sibling and 5% for quarterly prepayment. The center accepts Childcare Services (CCS) subsidies for eligible families on a limited-space basis. Operationally, the school uses Childcare Manager and Tadpoles for record-keeping and parent communication, and Procare for online tuition payments; Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and PayPal are accepted payment methods. Marketing is conducted primarily through organic social media (Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, YouTube), word-of-mouth, and a curated Parent Endorsement page featuring named testimonials from local professionals.

Springbok Academy is founder-owned and independently operated. Elizabeth Seibt, who joined during the school's first year (1997), acquired ownership in 2009 and serves as Director/Owner with 27 years of experience in early childhood education. Francois DesCotes serves as Director of Operations with a background in IT industry business management, and Alex Colunga (with the school since 2015) serves as Assistant Director. The company shows no public listing, no institutional investment, no parent company, and no cap table data in available materials. The center operates Monday through Friday, 7:00am-6:00pm, year-round.

Name

Springbok Academy

Legal name

Springbok Academy

Website

https://springbokacademy.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Springbok Academy is a single-location, privately-held early childhood education center in Denton, Texas, founded in 1996, providing age-tiered childcare and preschool programs for children from 8 weeks through private Kindergarten, plus a summer camp for school-age children, on a weekly tuition subscription model.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Early Childhood Education / Childcare Services

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Child Day Care Services (8351)

akta.pro primary industry

Preschool Programs within Childcare Centers (EDACABAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

General Preschools (Play-Based) (EDACABAA), Full-Day Nursery Programs (EDACACAD)

Keywords

• Early childhood education
• Childcare services
• Preschool programs
• Infant daycare
• Summer camp

Headquarters

HQ city

Denton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Childcare and Education Tuition: Weekly tuition fees for childcare services ranging from $180-$310/week depending on child's age and attendance schedule (full-time, 3 days, or 2 days per week). Additional fees include $100 enrollment fee (first child) or $150 per family, and $250 annual activity fee per child. Discounts available: 10% sibling discount for second child, 5% discount for quarterly payments.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Springbok Academy is a single-location preschool, daycare, and early childhood education center serving children from 8 weeks through private Kindergarten, with a Big Bok Summer Camp for school-age children (K-Grade 5). The school delivers age-appropriate programs with a theme-based integrated curriculum, on-site chef-prepared meals exceeding USDA standards, weekly enrichment classes (Yoga/Movement and Art), and smaller teacher/student ratios than state mandates. Parents enroll through direct contact and pay recurring weekly tuition fees.

Product overview

Springbok Academy is a single-location early childhood education center offering a comprehensive suite of programs for children from infancy (8 weeks) through private Kindergarten. The core product is the Early Childhood Education Program, which encompasses age-specific programs including Infants, Toddlers, 18-24 Month, Two Year Olds, Three Year Olds, Pre-Kindergarten, and Private Kindergarten. These programs form a progressive learning pathway where children advance through each stage with age-appropriate curriculum and developmental goals. Enrichment add-ons including weekly Yoga/Movement Classes (starting at Two Year Olds), Art Enrichment Program (starting at Preschool age), and Meal Services are integrated into the basic tuition. The Big Bok Summer Camp extends services for school-age children (Kindergarten through Grade 5) during summer months. The center operates year-round with a theme-based curriculum rather than canned programmatic approach, allowing integrated learning across subjects.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• Graduates are described as academically and socially advanced compared to peers when entering elementary school
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Texas Rising StarminorOthersSpringbok Academy participates in the Texas Rising Star certification program, which indicates quality standards above state minimums. This partnership helps parents identify quality childcare options.
• CCS (Childcare Services)minorOthersAccepts Childcare Services (CCS) subsidies for eligible families, though spaces are limited.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Others

• Procare Solutions: Technology vendor providing childcare management and tuition payment software used by Springbok. Enabler/ecosystem participant rather than direct competitor, but relevant for benchmarking Springbok's operational tooling.

Broad incumbents

• Bright Horizons Family Solutions: Public company operating employer-sponsored and center-based early childhood education programs. Comparable curriculum and age-range coverage but serves primarily employer-sponsored and premium urban markets at significant scale.
• KinderCare Learning Companies: Largest US private early childhood education provider operating daycare centers and preschools nationwide for infants through school-age. Comparable offering across the same age bands Springbok serves, though at much larger scale and with public-company transparency.

Direct peers

• Kids R Kids: Private preschool and daycare franchise serving infants through school-age with proprietary curriculum. Comparable age-banded programs and tuition-based subscription model.
• The Learning Experience: National daycare and preschool franchise serving infants through pre-K with proprietary curriculum and enrichment programs. Similar tuition-based subscription model and franchise unit economics.
• Goddard School: Franchise system of private preschool and childcare centers for infants through Pre-K with play-based curriculum. Closest direct competitor in the franchise private preschool category with similar tuition-based subscription model.
• La Petite Academy: National chain of daycare and preschool centers offering infant care through private kindergarten and after-school programs. Comparable age-band coverage and tuition-based subscription model.
• Primrose Schools: National private preschool and childcare franchise offering programs for infants through pre-K and after-school, with a comparable tuition-based model and proprietary balanced-learning curriculum. Direct competitor in the franchise/private preschool segment.

Emerging players

• Guidepost Montessori: Growing Montessori curriculum–based preschool and daycare operator with multiple locations including Texas. Comparable age-band coverage with differentiated curriculum approach.

Regional players

• Country Home Learning Center: Texas-based chain of early childhood education centers serving infants through Pre-K across multiple DFW-area locations. Direct peer in the same Texas metro geography with similar age-band programs and curriculum.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCnz3un0JtWEqnwAWwGQGkPg
• Facebookfacebook.com/Springbok-Academy-107454385956961
• Instagraminstagram.com/springbok_academy
• Pinterestpinterest.com/thebok2016
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/springbok-academy

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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