The Early Learning Centers Of Rhode Island Llc

What The Early Learning Centers Of Rhode Island Llc does

The Early Learning Centers of Rhode Island LLC (ELC of RI) is a family-owned and operated multi-site childcare and early childhood education provider based in East Greenwich, Rhode Island. The company operates six purpose-built centers across the state (Barrington, Coventry, East Greenwich, East Providence, Rumford, and Saunderstown/North Kingstown), serving children from six weeks through twelve years of age via an age-segmented program portfolio: Infant, Younger Toddler, Older Toddler, Preschool, Pre-Kindergarten, Department-of-Education-licensed Kindergarten, and a School Age before/after-care program. The pedagogical platform is a blended curriculum combining the Creative Curriculum (aligned with Rhode Island RIELDS Early Learning Standards) with Reggio Emilia-inspired project-based learning and Montessori-inspired tools and sensory activities. ELC of RI employs more than 100 staff statewide, all of whom hold DCYF clearance, DOJ/FBI fingerprint background checks, First Aid/CPR certification, and a minimum of 20 hours of annual in-service training; several lead teachers hold Child Development Associate (CDA) credentials. The company also fields a part-time registered nurse and operates company-vehicle transportation to local schools and field-trip destinations.

Revenue is generated almost exclusively through recurring weekly tuition paid by individual Rhode Island families, with discounts available for multiple-child enrollments and a 10% reduction for military, law-enforcement, and first-responder families; tuition rates are not publicly disclosed and prospective customers must call for pricing. Ancillary revenue lines include summer swim instruction (state-certified instructors), 4H agricultural programming at partner farms, gymnastics, and a field-trip program visiting destinations such as Roger Williams Zoo and the State Capital. Go-to-market is direct-to-consumer via the company website, dedicated phone lines at each center, community events, and word-of-mouth; there is no formal sales function, with center directors handling enrollment inquiries. Operating geographies are entirely domestic and limited to Rhode Island; the company has received recognition including the 2012 Best of Coventry Award (US Commerce Association) and Best Daycares in Rhode Island, and is Brightstars-certified across all locations.

Name

The Early Learning Centers Of Rhode Island Llc

Legal name

The Early Learning Centers Of Rhode Island LLC

Website

https://elcofri.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Early Learning Centers of Rhode Island is a family-owned, multi-site childcare and early childhood education provider operating six centers across Rhode Island, serving children from six weeks to twelve years of age through a Creative Curriculum, Reggio Emilia-, and Montessori-blended program with weekly tuition billing.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Childcare and Early Childhood Education

NAICS

Child Care Services (62441), Elementary and Secondary Schools (61111), Educational Services (61)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Play-Based Early Learning Academies (EDACADAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Preschool Programs within Childcare Centers (EDACABAL), Infant & Toddler Classrooms within Childcare Centers (EDACAGAC), Center-Based Infant Care (0–18 months) (EDACAGAA)

Keywords

• Childcare services
• Early childhood education
• Daycare programs
• Preschool education
• Before after school care

Headquarters

HQ city

East Greenwich

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Childcare Tuition: Weekly tuition payments from families for childcare services. Tuition is due on the child's first day of attendance, with payment collected on Friday mornings. The more days per week a child attends, the lower the per-day rate. Parents can pay weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly as long as they are paying ahead. Full-time families (5 days/week for 3 months) receive 5 vacation days per year.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

The Early Learning Centers of Rhode Island is a family-owned, multi-location childcare and early childhood education provider operating six licensed centers across Rhode Island. It offers age-segmented educational programs from infancy through age 12 (infant, toddler, preschool, pre-kindergarten, kindergarten, and school-age before/after care) built on a blended Creative Curriculum, Reggio Emilia, and Montessori-inspired approach, supplemented by transportation, summer camp, swim, 4H, gymnastics, and field trip services.

Product overview

The Early Learning Centers of Rhode Island (ELC of RI) is a family-owned and operated childcare/daycare service providing educational care for children from 6 weeks to 12 years of age. The company operates 6 center locations across Rhode Island (Barrington, Coventry, East Greenwich, East Providence, Rumford, and Saunderstown/North Kingstown) offering a multi-age program portfolio that includes Infant, Toddler, Preschool, Pre-Kindergarten, Kindergarten, and School Age programs. The curriculum combines Creative Curriculum (aligned with Rhode Island's RIELDS standards) with elements from Montessori and Reggio Emilia philosophies. Additional services include before/after school care, transportation, summer camp, 4H programs, swim programs, and field trips. The company emphasizes a 'Reggio Emilia inspired' approach where children are viewed as active constructors of knowledge and researchers, with instruction often taking the form of long-term projects.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Infant Program Childcare and early development program for children ages 6 weeks to 18 months with certified infant teachers, daily parent communication sheets, and sensory-based cognitive development.
• Younger Toddler Program Program for children ages 18 months to 2 years focused on language skills and developmental milestones through a playful environment.
• Older Toddler Program Program for children ages 2 to 3 years emphasizing independence, self-help skills, stories, music, and painting activities, with daily information sheets for parents.
• Preschool Program Program for children ages 3 to 4 years fostering capacity to learn with a whole-child focus, language acquisition, and pre-academic preparation.
• Pre-Kindergarten Program Program for children ages 4 to 5 years combining Early Learning Standards with skill-building in math, science, language arts, art, and music to prepare for kindergarten.
• Kindergarten Program Licensed kindergarten curriculum aligned with Rhode Island Department of Education and National Association for the Education of Young Children expectations, preparing children for first grade with academics and language development.
• School Age Program Before/after school and school vacation programs for children ages 6 to 12 with learning tablets available and homework completion prioritized.
• Transportation Services

Named customers1 record

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Rhode Island Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RISPCA)minorOthers · 4 June 2013The Early Learning Centers of RI – East Providence Location – hosted the RISPCA on June 4, 2013. The RISPCA provided a presentation to the school followed by answering questions. ELC of RI matched a large donation made by the teachers and families as well as donating food for sick and injured animals rescued by the RISPCA. Students helped load food into the RISPCA vehicle.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Bright Horizons Family Solutions: Large publicly-traded operator of employer-sponsored and center-based early education programs across the US and globally. Operates at vastly greater scale but offers the same core service—infant through school-age care with curricula aligned to developmental standards—making it the closest incumbent benchmark for a multi-location RI operator.
• Chesterbrook Academy (Cadence Education): Operated under Cadence Education, one of the largest US private early childhood education platforms running multiple regional brands including Chesterbrook Academy and Children of America. Comparable multi-brand, multi-site private operator positioning versus ELC's single-brand Rhode Island footprint.
• Kindercare Education: One of the largest national providers of early childhood education, serving infants through school-age children with proprietary curriculum frameworks. Comparable to ELC in core offering (age range, curriculum-led program, multi-site delivery) but operates hundreds of centers nationwide.
• La Petite Academy (Cadence Education): Established national chain of early childhood education centers serving infants through Pre-K and school-age, now part of Cadence Education. Comparable to ELC's age-coverage philosophy and tuition-based subscription revenue model, though operating at significantly greater scale.

Direct peers

• Children's Lighthouse Learning Centers: Franchise network of early learning centers for infants through school-age with curriculum built on academic, social, and character development. Comparable to ELC in service breadth (infant to school-age), family-segment focus, and multi-site private delivery model.
• Goddard School: Franchise network of play-based early childhood education centers serving infants through Pre-K with proprietary curriculum. Comparable to ELC's play-based curriculum integration approach and multi-center delivery, and a relevant benchmark for franchise-style replication strategies.
• The Learning Experience: National franchise of early childhood education centers for infants through Pre-K with proprietary curriculum and enrichment programming. Comparable to ELC in age range, curriculum-led positioning, and enrichment offerings such as enrichment and character-building programs.
• Primrose Schools: National franchise system of private early childhood education centers serving infants through Pre-K and after-schoolers with a proprietary Balanced Learning curriculum. Directly comparable to ELC's age range, curriculum-led positioning, and multi-center operating model, and represents the franchise alternative for a regional operator considering expansion.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance6 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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