Parker-Anderson Enrichment, Inc.

What Parker-Anderson Enrichment, Inc. does

Parker-Anderson Enrichment, Inc. (legal entity Parker-Anderson Learning Centers, LLC) is a Van Nuys, California-based provider of after-school and youth enrichment programs founded in 1986 by Jamie Anderson. The company delivers more than 60 standardized enrichment class types — including STEAMLab, TechKids, robotics, science (e.g., Chem Kids, Rocket Science, Marine Biology), chess, cooking, mock trial, sports, and performing arts — directly on-site at elementary and middle schools, community centers, summer camps, and birthday party venues. Its technology stack is built around three proprietary platforms: the Franchise Management Tool (FMT) and Online Management Tool (OMT), which provide franchisees with scheduling, registration, marketing, invoicing, and instructor-time-clock capabilities via a mobile app with foreground/background location tracking; and the Online Registration Platform, a public-facing system for parents to search classes, enroll, and pay, with real-time inventory, automated waitlists, and staff compliance tracking. Parker-Anderson also offers curriculum licensing that bundles lesson plans, videos, worksheets, supply lists, and OMT access for third-party enrichment providers.

The company operates on an asset-light franchise model. Since launching franchising in 2014 (first franchisee in North Orange County), it has expanded to 12+ U.S. states with marquee territories (e.g., Central LA/Ventura/San Diego serving 8,000+ students/year with 50 instructors). Franchisees pay $25,900 (Franchise A, minimum 50 elementary schools) or $35,900 (Franchise B, minimum 100 elementary schools) in initial fees with total investment of $43,702-$130,695, and pay ongoing royalties plus an 8% commission on class revenue processed through the registration platform (5% Parker-Anderson fee plus 3% credit card processing). Corporate revenue streams combine franchise fees, royalties, curriculum licensing, direct program fees (summer camps priced $275-$500/week, $50 extended care, undisclosed birthday party pricing), and platform transaction commissions. The company is privately held, with Josh Parker (formerly the company's most popular chess teacher) serving as President/CEO since co-founder Jamie Anderson retired in 2019; ownership remains with founders and franchisees, with no disclosed institutional investment. Recognition includes Entrepreneur Magazine's Franchise 500 #1 ranking in Children's Enrichment in 2022.

Name

Parker-Anderson Enrichment, Inc.

Legal name

Parker-Anderson Learning Centers, LLC

Website

https://parker-anderson.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Parker-Anderson Enrichment provides on-site after-school, summer camp, workshop, birthday party, and curriculum licensing programs across 60+ enrichment class types to K-8 schools, families, and franchisees across 12+ U.S. states.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Children's After-School Enrichment Services

NAICS

Educational Services (611), Educational Support Services (61171), Sports and Recreation Instruction (611620)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351)

akta.pro primary industry

After-School & Extended-Day Programs (School-Run) (EDAJAJAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Multi-Activity Enrichment Camps (Academic + Arts + Sports) (EDAMALAA), Enrichment-Focused Before/After Care (Arts, STEM, Language) (EDACAHAI)

Keywords

• After-school enrichment
• Youth education programs
• STEAM curriculum licensing
• Children's summer camps
• Education franchise opportunities

Headquarters

HQ city

Van Nuys

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Franchise Fees and Royalties: Initial franchise fees of $25,900 (Franchise A) or $35,900 (Franchise B), plus ongoing franchise support fees. Franchise A includes minimum of 50 elementary schools; Franchise B includes minimum of 100 elementary schools.
2. After-School Enrichment Programs: Revenue from offering enrichment classes at schools, community centers, and camps. Classes include STEM, arts, sports, robotics, chess, cooking and more. Programs offered during school hours, after-school, and summer.
3. Curriculum Licensing: Sale of complete lesson plans, videos, worksheets, and supply lists to other enrichment providers, schools, learning centers, camps, and childcare centers. Access to Online Management Tool included.
4. Birthday Party Services: Birthday party hosting services with themes including art, chess, fashion/dance, cooking, Lego, sports, spy kids, tech, science, and magic. Run time approximately 1 hour, suitable for children aged 5-12.
5. Online Registration Platform Commission: Platform fee where Parker-Anderson deducts 8% from class costs (5% Parker-Anderson fee plus 3% credit card processing). Free for schools to use.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Parker-Anderson Enrichment provides after-school enrichment classes, expanded learning programs, summer camps, workshops and assemblies, and themed birthday parties for K-8 students, delivered on-site at partner schools and community centers. The company also licenses its 60+ program curriculum to other providers and operates a proprietary Franchise Management Tool and Online Registration Platform that support both direct operations and a nationwide franchise network.

Product overview

Parker-Anderson Enrichment, Inc. is a diversified after-school enrichment provider founded in 1986, operating as a unified portfolio of enrichment programs delivered through multiple channels. The core offering includes over 60 enrichment class types spanning STEM (STEAMLab, TechKids, Robot Building, Science Programs), arts (Art Adventures, Fine Art Academy, Creative Sculpture), sports (Basketball SuperStars, Soccer SuperStars, Pickleball), culinary (Kids Cooking Academy), academic (Chess Club, Mock Trial), and performing arts (Hip Hop Dance, Kids Acting Workshop). These programs are delivered through five integrated channels: Enrichment Programs (school-based classes), Expanded Learning Programs (before/after-school care), Summer Camps, Workshops and Assemblies (including Career Technical Education), and Birthday Parties. The company also offers Curriculum Licensing (access to lesson plans, videos, supply kits, and inventory management tools) for external organizations. Supporting infrastructure includes the Online Registration Platform (enrollment and payment processing) and Franchise Management Tool (internal franchise operations). The company operates on a franchise model with presence across multiple U.S. states.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Parker-Anderson: Primary brand for after-school enrichment programs, summer camps, and educational services for children.

Products and services

• Enrichment Programs

Quantifiable outcome

• Programs can potentially raise tens of thousands of dollars for schools annually through enrollment revenue sharing.
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Mookie Betts FoundationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership with the Mookie Betts Foundation (founded by MLB player Mookie Betts) supporting youth enrichment and baseball programs. Featured on the company's website homepage slider as a community partner.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Code Ninjas: Code Ninjas is a kids' coding education franchise offering after-school programs, summer camps, and birthday parties focused on game-building and programming. Directly comparable to PAE's TechKids/Coding programs in both format and franchise GTM.
• Mad Science: Mad Science is a franchise-based STEM enrichment provider offering in-school assemblies, after-school programs, and camps for K-8 students. It is directly comparable to PAE in delivery model (on-site at schools), target segment, and franchise structure.
• Snapology: Snapology operates a franchise model delivering STEAM enrichment (using LEGO and similar tools) through after-school classes, camps, and birthday parties for kids ages 3-14. Comparable to PAE in channel mix, age range, and franchise-based delivery.
• Bricks 4 Kidz: Bricks 4 Kidz is a franchise providing LEGO-based engineering and robotics after-school programs, camps, and in-school workshops for elementary-aged children. It overlaps directly with PAE's robotics and engineering enrichment curriculum.
• Engineering for Kids: Engineering for Kids is a franchise offering STEM enrichment programs (engineering, coding, robotics, math) at schools, camps, and community centers for ages 4-14. Overlaps significantly with PAE's STEAMLab and Robot Building Workshop categories.

Emerging players

• Destination Science: Destination Science runs science-focused summer camps and after-school programs for elementary students. Comparable niche overlap with PAE's science enrichment programs, though smaller in scale and more camp-centric.

Broad incumbents

• Mathnasium: Mathnasium is a supplemental math education franchise serving K-12 students after school. Comparable as a franchise-based, parent-paid, after-school academic enrichment brand, but narrower (math only) than PAE's diversified program mix.
• School of Rock: School of Rock is a music education franchise offering lessons, performance programs, and camps for kids and teens. Comparable as a children's enrichment franchise with similar franchise economics and on-site school/community delivery, though focused on music only.
• Kumon: Kumon is a globally scaled supplemental education franchise focused on math and reading worksheets. Comparable as a large franchise-based after-school education brand serving K-8, but with a workbook-centric (not activity-centric) model.
• Sylvan Learning: Sylvan Learning is a large supplemental education franchise providing tutoring, test prep, and enrichment across K-12. Comparable in targeting parents willing to pay for after-school academic support, though focused on remediation/tutoring rather than hands-on enrichment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/PA_Enrichment
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC5kWpH1McfPxwEywA1CP25Q
• Facebookfacebook.com/parkerandersonenrichment
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/parker-anderson-enrichment-inc
• Instagraminstagram.com/parkerandersonla

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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