Includ(ed) Sd

What Includ(ed) Sd does

Includ(Ed) San Diego is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit operating San Diego's first inclusive early childhood center, integrating licensed pediatric therapy directly into classrooms for children ages 3 months through 6 years. The organization runs four age-tiered classrooms (Infant 3-24 months, Toddler 18-36 months, Preschool 3-4 years, TK/Kindergarten 4-6 years launching Fall 2026) at a 4:1 child-to-staff ratio, with occupational, physical, speech, and board-certified music therapists working alongside educators during natural daily activities rather than in isolated clinical sessions. Additional offerings include a parent co-working lounge, inclusive summer camp, home-based field therapy, a family portal (Clerk-authenticated), and an annual fundraising gala.

Revenue comes from tiered monthly tuition subscriptions (Infant $1,034-$2,350; Toddler $880-$2,000; Pre-K $836-$1,900; TK/Kindergarten $1,100-$2,500), unit-priced therapy sessions ($75-$135) billed either via San Diego Regional Center vendor status or private pay, summer camp weekly rates ($200-$450), and philanthropic contributions processed through Givebutter. The stated target is 92% earned revenue at scale, with philanthropy covering scholarships and growth. Distribution is direct-to-consumer via website tours, monthly Open Houses, community PlayDates, paid social on Facebook/TikTok, and word-of-mouth, supplemented by SDRC referral channels. The technology stack is conventional SaaS: Next.js front end, Clerk auth, Resend email, Pusher real-time messaging, Ensora Fusion HIPAA-compliant intake, and a Gemini-powered chatbot.

Name

Includ(ed) Sd

Legal name

Includ(Ed) San Diego

Website

https://includedsd.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2022

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Includ(Ed) San Diego is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit running San Diego's first inclusive early childhood center, blending licensed OT, PT, Speech, and Music therapy into classrooms for children ages 3 months to 6 years alongside typically developing peers, with tuition, therapy fees, and philanthropy as primary revenue sources.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Early Childhood Education and Pediatric Therapy Services

NAICS

Educational Services (611), Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), All Other Schools and Instruction (61169)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Inclusive Preschools (Special Needs Integrated) (EDACABAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Inclusive / Special-Needs Childcare Centers (EDACAAAH), Assistive Technology (AT) & AAC Services (EDAJAKAF)

Keywords

• Inclusive early childhood education
• Pediatric therapy services
• Special needs preschool
• Occupational therapy children
• Speech language therapy

Headquarters

HQ city

San Diego

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Early Childhood Education Tuition: Tuition for full-day inclusive early childhood programming for infants through kindergarten, with tiered pricing by program (Infant, Toddler, Pre-K, TK/Kindergarten) and schedule options (5-day, 3-day, 2-day).
2. Therapy Services: Individual and group therapy sessions for OT, PT, Speech, and Music therapy. 30-minute and 60-minute sessions available. Accepted via San Diego Regional Center (SDRC) vendor and private pay.
3. Donations and Philanthropy: Tax-deductible donations through Givebutter platform. Monthly giving program (Circle of Friends), one-time gifts, stock donations, DAF grants, corporate matching, and in-kind donations. Covers scholarships and organizational growth.
4. Summer Camp: Inclusive summer programming with themed weeks from early June through early August. Weekly rates for full-week, 3-day, and 2-day options with therapy add-ons available.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Includ(ed) San Diego operates an inclusive early childhood education center in San Diego where children with and without developmental disabilities learn together in integrated classrooms. The organization also provides on-site pediatric occupational, physical, and speech-language therapy services to enrolled children.

Product overview

Includ(Ed) is San Diego's first inclusive early childhood center offering a unified program combining early childhood education with embedded therapy services. The core offering includes age-differentiated classrooms (Infant Classroom, Toddler Program, Preschool Program, and TK/Kindergarten Program) where children with and without disabilities learn together. Therapy services—Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy, and Music Therapy—are integrated directly into classrooms rather than delivered in isolated clinical settings. Additional offerings include a Parent Co-Working Lounge for caregiver work flexibility, Summer Camp with themed activities, the Back to School Soirée fundraising event, a family portal for communication, and field-based home visit services for infants and toddlers. This integrated model positions education and therapy as interconnected rather than fragmented.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Inclusive Early Childhood Education Program A preschool program for children with and without developmental disabilities that integrates typically developing peers and children with special needs into the same classroom. Designed for San Diego-area families seeking inclusive early learning for preschool-age children.
• Pediatric Occupational Therapy On-site occupational therapy services delivered by licensed pediatric therapists to enrolled children with developmental delays or disabilities. Provided to families seeking integrated therapy within the preschool setting.
• Pediatric Physical Therapy On-site physical therapy services delivered by licensed pediatric therapists to enrolled children requiring gross motor or physical developmental support. Provided within the preschool setting for San Diego-area families.
• Pediatric Speech-Language Therapy On-site speech-language therapy services delivered by licensed speech-language pathologists to enrolled children with speech, language, or communication delays. Integrated into the preschool program for San Diego-area families.

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• San Diego Regional Center (SDRC)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInclud(Ed) is a vendored provider with San Diego Regional Center, offering OT, PT, Speech, and Music therapy services for children with developmental disabilities. Families receive services through SDRC funding and Service Coordinator authorization.
• Herb & Wood GalleryminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEvent venue partner for Back to School Soirée fundraising event on September 10, 2026. Provides space for inaugural benefit soirée.
• Puffer Malarkey CollectiveminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEvent sponsor for Back to School Soirée, supporting the inaugural fundraising event.
• Felix & Fingers Dueling PianosminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLive entertainment provider for Back to School Soirée event, providing dueling pianos performance.
• GivebuttercoreTechnology or IntegrationThird-party donation processing and fundraising platform. Handles payment processing, tax receipts, and recurring donation management. Tax ID: 92-1396249.
• Ensora FusioncoreTechnology or IntegrationHIPAA-compliant therapy intake and documentation platform used for secure collection of clinical information following initial inquiry.
• ClerkcoreTechnology or IntegrationAuthentication provider for family and staff portal account management.
• Amazon (Wishlist)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerClassroom wishlist registry for in-kind donations of classroom materials, therapy tools, and supplies.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• GiGi's Playhouse: National network of Down syndrome achievement centers offering free educational, therapeutic, and family programming. Highly comparable inclusive early childhood model with embedded therapy and family support components.
• Friendship Circle: Nonprofit providing inclusive programs, therapies, and social opportunities for children and adults with special needs. Operates inclusive early childhood and family programming with a similar mission-driven model.
• May Institute: Nonprofit providing education, rehabilitation, and behavioral healthcare for children and adults with autism and developmental disabilities. Operates special needs schools and integrated clinical services.
• The Help Group: Nonprofit operating schools and programs for children with special needs, including early childhood education and integrated therapy services. Closely aligned on the inclusive-education plus therapy model.

Emerging players

• Special Needs Network: California-based nonprofit providing early intervention, education, and advocacy for children with developmental disabilities. Comparable geography and mission specificity.
• Keshet: Nonprofit focused on disability inclusion in Jewish communities and schools, including early childhood. Similar community-based, mission-driven inclusive education model.
• The Nora Project: Nonprofit advancing inclusion in schools and early childhood settings through educator training and inclusion programming. Thematic peer in disability-inclusion education.

Others

• The Arc: National advocacy and service organization for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Adjacent peer that broadly serves the same disability community but focuses on advocacy and adult services rather than center-based early childhood.

Broad incumbents

• Easterseals: Large national nonprofit providing a broad portfolio of disability services including early childhood education, therapy, and inclusive programming. A scaled incumbent in the same inclusive-services space.
• Bright Horizons: Large operator of high-quality early childhood education and care with thousands of centers. Comparable preschool model at scale, though with broader (non-specialized) inclusion focus rather than Includ(Ed)'s embedded-therapy depth.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Valuation estimate

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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