Southwest Washington Learning Center

What Southwest Washington Learning Center does

Southwest Washington Learning Center, operating as Southwest Learning Centers (SWLC, SWLearns), is a privately held, single-location childcare and early education provider based at 1020 NE 86th St, Vancouver, WA. The company serves children from 4 weeks to 12 years old across four age-segmented programs: Infant (0-1 year), Toddler (13-35 months), Preschool & Kindergarten (3-5 years), and After School (5-12 years), plus an add-on school transportation service covering multiple Vancouver Public Schools and Battle Ground Public Schools. Customers are working families in Vancouver and Clark County, WA.

Revenue is generated through monthly tuition billed in advance across full-day and half-day tiers (ranging from $525/month for school-age half-day 2-day care to $1,785/month for infant full-time 5-day care), a $75 per child annual registration fee, and a 10% sibling discount. All rates bundle USDA-approved meals, snacks, and transportation. The center is state-licensed, participates in the Washington State Early Achievers quality program, and requires all staff to hold CPR, First Aid, Food Handler's Permit, HIV Awareness, Blood-Borne Pathogens, and TB certifications in addition to COVID vaccination, and does not accept religious immunization exemptions.

The technology stack is built on the Teaching Strategies: Gold curriculum/assessment platform and the Procare Connect childcare management system, with MyProcare for self-serve parent pre-registration and Calendly for campus tour scheduling. Marketing runs through the company website, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Constant Contact newsletters, community sponsorships, and word-of-mouth referrals. The business is independently owned with no venture capital or private equity investment disclosed and is managed by Settle for Perfect (settleforperfect.com).

Name

Southwest Washington Learning Center

Legal name

Southwest Learning Centers

Website

https://swlearns.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Southwest Washington Learning Center is a privately held, single-location childcare and early education provider in Vancouver, WA, serving children aged 4 weeks to 12 years through age-segmented infant, toddler, preschool, and after-school programs with bundled school transportation.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Vancouver

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Childcare Tuition - Monthly Billing: Monthly billing for childcare services with payment expected in advance. Parents may pay half on the 1st and half on the 15th. Weekly rates are shown for competitor comparison based on 52 weeks per year. All rates include USDA-approved meals, snacks, and school transportation.
2. Annual Registration Fee: $75 per child annual registration fee effective July 01, 2021.
3. Sibling Discount: 10% sibling discount applied to the oldest child, offered at time of enrollment.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Southwest Washington Learning Center is a licensed childcare and early education center that provides full-time and part-time daycare, preschool, and after-school care for children from 4 weeks to 12 years old. Offerings include age-based programs (Infant, Toddler, Preschool & Kindergarten, After School) delivered through a customized Teaching Strategies: Gold curriculum, with school transportation to local public schools, USDA-approved meals, and parent communication via the Procare Connect system.

Product overview

Southwest Learning Centers operates as a unified childcare and early education platform offering age-based programs for children from infancy (0-1 year) through after school care (5-12 years). The product portfolio includes four core developmental programs: Infant Program, Toddler Program, Preschool & Kindergarten Program, and After School Program. These programs are unified by a research-based curriculum (Teaching Strategies: Gold) and delivered through a heart-centered approach that tailors learning to each child's unique style. The platform also includes transportation services and uses Procare Connect System for parent communication and operational management.

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Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Infant Program Childcare program for infants aged 0-1 year (enrolled as young as 4 weeks old), focusing on developing trust with nurturing adults, bodily awareness through senses, engaging with stories, creating art, learning with music, playing and making friends, and exploring motor skills. Pricing: 5 days/week $1,785/month.
• Toddler Program Childcare program for toddlers aged 13-35 months, focusing on practicing language skills, following curiosity through hands-on experimentation, socializing, developing self-confidence, expressing ideas and needs, and creating stories and art. Full-day 5 days/week: $1,595/month; Half-day 5 days/week: $838/month.
• Preschool & Kindergarten Program Educational program for children aged 3-5 years, focusing on navigating structured curriculum, practicing cooperation through group activities, fostering self and independence, learning sympathy, identifying strengths through diverse learning experiences, sharpening language and math skills, and understanding art. Full-day 5 days/week: $1,299/month.
• After School Program After school program for children aged 5-12 years, focusing on supplementing school learning, exploring scientific explanations, self-regulation skills, engaging with technology, leadership opportunities, and homework assistance. Full-day 5 days/week: $1,299/month.
• School Transportation Service Transportation service providing bussing for students before and after school, with stops at multiple Vancouver Public Schools (Chinook, Eisenhower, Felida, Franklin, Fruit Valley, Hazel Dell, Lake Shore, Minnehaha, Sacajawea, Salmon Creek, Sara J. Anderson Elementary, Alki Middle School, Gaiser Middle School) and Battle Ground Public Schools (Captain Strong, Daybreak, Glenwood Heights, Pleasant Valley, Tukes Valley, Yacolt). Included in tuition rates.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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App detail

Integration5 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• St. Vincent DePaulminorOthersSWLC participates in SVDP annual Walk/Run, Friends of the Poor events, and offers assistance with the food pantry. Community service partnership supporting families in need.
• Klineline Fishing DerbyminorOthersAnnual fishing derby event that families throughout Clark County look forward to. SWLC is a sponsor and team members enjoy manning the booth.
• Clark County FairminorOthersSWLC sponsors children's events at the Clark County Fair including Toddler Trot, Diaper Dash, and Pretty Baby Contest. Team members receive passes with ride bracelets.
• Parks FoundationminorOthersSupporting parks ensures families have safe and clean places to play. Many field trips are made possible through Parks Foundation partnership.
• Vancouver Family MagazineminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSWLC supports VFM as an advertiser and exhibitor at events such as St. Paddy's and Halloween family events. Partnership for family-oriented community marketing.
• Lewis & Clark Young MarinesminorOthersYouth organization serving Clark County. SWLC owners met while volunteering for LCYM over 15 years ago. Partnership includes outdoor survival skills and community service programs.
• Wreaths Across AmericaminorOthersIn support of Lewis and Clark Young Marines, SWLC participates in Wreaths Across America initiative to lay wreaths upon veteran graves.
• Vancouver ElksminorOthersLong-standing community support for Vancouver with Food Baskets, Drug Awareness, and youth support programs. SWLC sponsors golf tournament hole.
• Procare Connect System (Procare Software)coreTechnology or IntegrationThe #1 childcare management software solution used for attendance tracking, security measures, real-time parent communication, and tuition management.
• Teaching Strategies: GoldcoreTechnology or IntegrationResearch-based curriculum platform that allows SWLC to assess children without disrupting learning patterns, focusing on strengths and weaknesses.
• Washington State Early Achievers ProgramcoreOthersWashington State quality improvement program for early learning and childcare providers. SWLC participates indicating commitment to highest quality care standards.
• Vancouver Public SchoolsminorOthersSchool district for which SWLC provides transportation services. Partners include Chinook, Eisenhower, Felida, Franklin, Fruit Valley, Hazel Dell, Lake Shore, Minnehaha, Sacajawea, Salmon Creek, Sara J. Anderson Elementary, Alki Middle School, Gaiser Middle School.
• Battle Ground Public SchoolsminorOthersSchool district for which SWLC provides transportation services. Partners include Captain Strong, Daybreak, Glenwood Heights, Pleasant Valley Tukes Valley, and Yacolt schools.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• La Petite Academy: National childcare and early education provider under Learning Care Group, offering infant care through after-school programs. Comparable in bundled full-day service model and transportation partnerships with local schools.
• Cadence Education: Operator of over 200 early childhood education schools across the U.S. Comparable in infant-through-Pre-K program structure and proprietary curriculum delivery model.
• Goddard School: Franchise system of year-round early childhood programs for infants through Pre-K, with proprietary play-based curriculum. Aligns with SWLC on age range, curriculum-led differentiation, and family-focused branding.
• Primrose Schools: National franchise of private early childhood education schools serving infants through Pre-K and after-schoolers with a proprietary Balanced Learning curriculum. Comparable to SWLC in research-based curriculum emphasis and premium tuition positioning.
• Bright Horizons Family Solutions: Large national operator of early education and childcare centers serving infants through school-age children. Comparable in age-spanning curriculum and quality credentials (NAEYC accreditation parallel to SWLC's Early Achievers), though operates at vastly greater scale across employer-sponsored and community sites.
• The Learning Care Group: Parent of Childtime, La Petite Academy, Tutor Time, and other U.S. childcare brands serving infants through school-age. Mirrors SWLC's multi-age, full-day operating model at significantly larger scale.
• Childcare Network: Regional chain operating childcare centers across multiple U.S. states serving infants through school-age. Comparable to SWLC in full-day care, USDA meal inclusion, and transportation add-on services.
• KinderCare Learning Companies: One of the largest U.S. private early childhood education providers, offering infant care through before- and after-school programs. Directly analogous age-band coverage and transportation partnerships with elementary schools make it a relevant scaled comparable to SWLC's single-site model.

Regional players

• Evergreen Pediatric & Airway Dentistry-adjacent local Vancouver childcare centers: Independent licensed childcare centers in Vancouver, WA / Clark County area competing directly with SWLC for the same families, schools transportation routes, and Early Achievers-credentialed positioning.
• YWCA Clark County Child Development Center: Local Clark County early childhood provider offering full-day care and preschool programs to working families. A direct local market peer competing for the same demographic as SWLC.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/SWLearns
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/southwest-washington-learning-center
• Instagraminstagram.com/sw_learns

Compliance8 records

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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