Bellevue Community Center

What Bellevue Community Center does

Bellevue Community Center is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded in 2014 and headquartered at 510 Duncan Road in north Wilmington, Delaware, serving the Eastern Brandywine Hundred area. Its mission is to improve quality of life for individuals and families by providing affordable and accessible educational, recreational, self-enrichment, and family support services. The center operates a vertically integrated portfolio of programs under a single campus: Bellevue Learning Center delivers 5-Star licensed infant through Pre-K childcare across three classrooms (Red, Lavender, Purple); School-Age Child Care (SACC) provides before/after-school care; Camp Inspiration offers summer programming including STEM courses (BrandywineBOTS), chess, art, gardening, and fitness; Creative Lobby is an art program led by local artist Brian Mills; the Center for Community Engagement operates the Planet Youth Coalition for drug prevention; Bellevue Farms produces over 2,000 lbs of food annually on a 1/4 acre Certified Wildlife Habitat; The Bellevue Theater houses C.A.U.S.E. Community Network Studios, which produces the anti-opioid podcast "Talk about It"; and facility rentals monetize the gymnasium, Dr. Lindsey Slater Conference Center, pavilion, multi-purpose room, and Philip B. Lynch Sr. Firepit to community organizations and event hosts.

The organization is governed by a 12-member Board of Directors led by President Vaidra Johnson, with operational leadership including Director of Education Margaret Suarez. Headcount is reported at 1–10 employees, with significant reliance on volunteers and partner organizations. Revenue is not publicly disclosed and is generated through five principal streams: fee-based childcare and school-age care (monthly billing), summer camp registration fees, facility rental transactions, individual and organizational donations, and government and foundation grants. Grant funders include the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy (DFC Support Program), SAMHSA, the Delaware Community Foundation, Longwood Foundation, Wells Fargo, and the Jack Carney Family Foundation.

The go-to-market motion is community-led, relying on partnerships with Brandywine Schools and other local organizations, word-of-mouth referrals, the Bellevue Farmers Market (operating seasonally on Fridays with 3rd-Friday carnivals since 2015), a Mobile Farm Stand reaching over 3,000 community members regionally, and digital channels including the bellevuecc.org website, Instagram (@bellevuecc), Facebook (BingoBCC and BellevueFarms pages), and an email newsletter. Strategic partners span Brandywine Schools, Delaware State Government, 4-H, Junior Achievement USA, the Bellefonte Lions Club, New Castle County Farmers Markets, The C.A.U.S.E., and Planet Youth Coalition.

Name

Bellevue Community Center

Legal name

Bellevue Community Center

Website

https://bellevuecc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Bellevue Community Center is a 501(c)(3) non-profit in Wilmington, Delaware, providing licensed infant-through-Pre-K childcare, school-age care, summer camp, arts, drug prevention, community farming, and facility rentals to families in the Eastern Brandywine Hundred area.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Non-Profit Community Center Services

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (624110), Other Individual and Family Services (624190)

SIC

Services-Child Day Care Services (8351), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Community Centers & Neighborhood Support Services (BPAGAEAL)

akta.pro secondary industry

Family Resource Centers & Wraparound Support Services (EDACALAH)

Keywords

• Licensed childcare services
• Community youth programs
• Substance abuse prevention
• Agricultural education programs
• Community center rentals

Headquarters

HQ city

Wilmington

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, Others

Revenue model

1. Childcare and School-Age Care Fees: Fee-based licensed childcare programs for toddlers through Pre-Kindergarten and school-age before/after school care.
2. Summer Camp Fees: Camp Inspiration summer program with registration packets and fees.
3. Facility Rentals: Rental income from gym, conference center, pavilion, multi-purpose room, and firepit spaces to community members and organizations.
4. Donations: Charitable donations from individuals and organizations to support community programs and services.
5. Government and Foundation Grants: Funding from White House Office of National Drug Control Policy DFC Support Program, SAMHSA grants, Delaware Community Foundation COVID Response grants.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Bellevue Community Center is a 501(c)(3) non-profit that provides licensed 5-Star rated infant-to-Pre-K childcare (Bellevue Learning Center), before-and-after school care (SACC), summer camp (Camp Inspiration), youth art programming (Creative Lobby), community-based drug prevention (Center for Community Engagement/Planet Youth Coalition), an agricultural education program (Bellevue Farms with community garden, farmers market, and mobile farm stand), creative productions and podcast/video recording at the Bellevue Theater, and event-space rentals. Its mission is to improve quality of life for individuals and families in the Eastern Brandywine Hundred area by offering affordable educational, recreational, self-enrichment, and family support services.

Product overview

Bellevue Community Center is a 501(c)(3) non-profit community center offering a diverse portfolio of programs and services centered around childcare, youth development, community engagement, and agricultural education. The core offerings include: Bellevue Learning Center providing 5 Star rated infant through Pre-K childcare; School-Age Child Care (SACC) for before and after school care; Camp Inspiration summer camp with STEM programming; Creative Lobby art program; the Center for Community Engagement/Planet Youth Coalition for drug prevention; Bellevue Farms agricultural program with community garden and farmers market; Bellevue Theater for creative productions; and facility rentals including a gym, conference center, pavilion, and multi-purpose room. These programs collectively support the organization's mission to improve quality of life for individuals and families in the Eastern Brandywine Hundred area.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Childcare (Bellevue Learning Center) Licensed childcare program providing infant, toddler, and preschool care for children ages 36 months through Pre-Kindergarten, with age-appropriate learning centers and developmental programs across three classrooms.
• School-Age Child Care (SACC) Fee-based, licensed before and after school childcare program providing a safe, fun, and enriching environment for school-age children with structured activities led by skilled professionals.
• Camp Inspiration (Summer Camp) Summer camp program offering youth programming including STEM courses (such as BrandywineBOTS), art, gardening, fitness, and chess activities for children during summer break.
• Creative Lobby Art program led by local artist Brian Mills offering hands-on projects in painting, drawing, mixed media, and digital art for children of all skill levels.
• Center for Community Engagement / Planet Youth Coalition Community-based drug prevention organization focusing on prevention and early intervention, offering education and advocacy services, mental health resources, and alternative activity programs for youth.
• Bellevue Farms Agricultural program established in 2014 providing garden and nutrition-based education, operating a community garden, seasonal farmers market, mobile farm stand, and growing over 2,000 lbs of food annually on a 1/4 acre. Recognized as a Certified Wildlife Habitat.
• Rental Spaces Facility rentals including a renovated gymnasium with A/C and half-court divider, Dr. Lindsey Slater Conference Center with 4K smart TV and video/sound setup, Dr. Lindsey Slater Pavilion with outdoor event space, Multi-Purpose Room with stage and seating, and Philip B. Lynch Sr. Firepit.

Quantifiable outcome

• 5 Star rating for pre-school childcare
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Brandywine SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal school district partnership for school-age childcare programs and youth programming coordination.
• Delaware State GovernmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState government partnership for community services and regulatory oversight.
• New Castle County Farmers MarketscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to operate Bellevue Farmers Market, providing access to locally grown and produced foods.
• 4-HminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerYouth development organization partnership for Bellevue 4-H Club activities.
• Junior Achievement USAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJAUSA partnership for youth entrepreneurship and business education programs.
• Bellefonte Lions ClubminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal service club partnership for community events and support.
• The C.A.U.S.E. (Collective Action Urging Social Evolution)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity-based drug prevention network operating The CAUSE Theater and podcast production at Bellevue, focusing on creating a healthier and happier society.
• Planet Youth CoalitioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoalition focused on drug prevention and early intervention, partnering with federal and state agencies to address youth mental health, alcohol, and substance concerns.
• Representative Deb HeffernanminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal representative partnership for Mobile Food Pantry giveaways and community support initiatives.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• KinderCare Learning Centers: Large national chain of licensed daycare and before/after-school programs - broader incumbent benchmark for BCC's licensed childcare and SACC pricing, quality, and enrollment dynamics.
• Bright Horizons Family Solutions: National for-profit operator of licensed early-education centers and school-age care - a broader incumbent competitor to Bellevue Learning Center's licensed infant/Pre-K and SACC programs.

Direct peers

• YMCA of Delaware: Multi-branch Delaware YMCA offering licensed childcare, before/after school care, summer camps, youth programming, wellness, and facility rentals - the closest direct peer to Bellevue's one-stop community-center model in the same Eastern Brandywine geography.
• Children & Families First of Delaware: Delaware-based family services nonprofit providing wraparound support, counseling, prevention, and youth programs; comparable to BCC's family support services and prevention-driven Center for Community Engagement in the same state.
• Boys & Girls Club of Delaware: Statewide youth development organization running after-school, summer, teen leadership, and prevention programs for K-12 youth - directly comparable to BCC's SACC, Camp Inspiration, teen programming, and Planet Youth Coalition drug-prevention work.
• Hilltop Lutheran Neighborhood Center: Community-center nonprofit providing childcare, youth programs, and family support in the greater Wilmington/Northern Delaware area - a same-region peer running a comparable multi-service neighborhood-center model.
• West End Neighborhood House: Wilmington-based community center offering licensed childcare, youth programming, senior services, and family support - a directly comparable multi-program community center in the same city as Bellevue.
• Police Athletic League of Delaware: Youth-focused nonprofit offering recreation, mentoring, and prevention programming (including substance abuse prevention) to at-risk youth - closely comparable to BCC's teen programming and Planet Youth Coalition prevention work.
• Easter Seals Delaware & Maryland's Eastern Shore: Regional nonprofit delivering child development, childcare, youth programs, and community-based family services; comparable to BCC's licensed childcare and wraparound community programming in the same Mid-Atlantic region.
• Big Brothers Big Sisters of Delaware: Youth mentoring nonprofit operating in Delaware, comparable to BCC's youth development, mentoring, and teen programming lines within the same catchment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/bellevuecc
• Instagraminstagram.com/bellevuecc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/bellevue-community-center

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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