CHILD DEVELOPMENT SERVICES OF OTTAWA COUNTY, INC.

What CHILD DEVELOPMENT SERVICES OF OTTAWA COUNTY, INC. does

Child Development Services of Ottawa County, Inc. (DBA CDS Lakeshore Head Start, formerly Holland Day Care) is a Michigan-based 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation founded in 1966 and incorporated in 1967. It provides early childhood education, Head Start, Early Head Start, and child care services for children ages six weeks through five years and their families across Ottawa and Northern Allegan Counties. The organization serves over 400 children annually through six physical locations (Zeeland administrative office, Grand Haven, Holland Day Care/Hope, North Holland, and Maplewood), supplemented by a home-based Early Head Start program featuring weekly 1.5-hour home visits and twice-monthly Tot Time socialization sessions.

The organization delivers a portfolio of programs: Early Head Start (center-based and home-based) for infants, toddlers, and pregnant women; Head Start Full for income-eligible preschoolers; Head Start Wraparound combining Head Start funding with private pay for working families; and Child Care Services including a Private Pay option at the Holland Day Care/Hope site. Programs use research-based curricula including Creative Curriculum, Parents As Teachers, Zoo-phonics, and Handwriting Without Tears, with developmental assessments conducted four times per year via the My Teaching Strategies platform. Family engagement is supported through the Ready Rosie video parenting curriculum, Policy Council, Advisory committees, home visits, and parent conferences.

The revenue model is hybrid: the majority of operating funding comes from federal Head Start and Early Head Start grants administered through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, supplemented by Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) child care reimbursements, a sliding-fee private pay child care program, United Way support, and community fundraising (notably the annual Caring for Kids Charity Golf Outing). Head Start and Early Head Start services are provided free of charge to families meeting federal low-income eligibility or with children who have disabilities. Go-to-market is primarily community-led, relying on social service agency referrals, a dedicated referral portal, online enrollment via childplus.net, in-person and mailed applications in English and Spanish, and listings on community resource directories. The management team is led by Executive Director Kristin Wise, with functional managers covering Education, Family Services, Mental Health/Special Needs, Operations, HR, and Finance, and governance provided by a Board of Directors.

Name

CHILD DEVELOPMENT SERVICES OF OTTAWA COUNTY, INC.

Legal name

Child Development Services of Ottawa County, Inc.

Website

https://cdsoc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1966

Operating status

Operating

Short description

CDS Lakeshore Head Start is a Michigan 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1966 that delivers federally funded Head Start, Early Head Start, and child care services to over 400 children ages six weeks to five years across six locations in Ottawa and Northern Allegan Counties.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Early Childhood Education Services

NAICS

Child Care Services (62441), Child and Youth Services (62411), Child Care Services (624410)

SIC

Services-Child Day Care Services (8351), Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Head Start & Public Pre-K Programs (EDACABAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Early Head Start & Publicly Funded Infant/Toddler Programs (EDACAGAH), Developmental Screening & Assessment (0–5) (EDACAFAA), Service Coordination / Case Management (IDEA Part C) (EDACAFAK)

Keywords

• Early childhood education
• Head Start programs
• Child care services
• Preschool education
• Family engagement services

Headquarters

HQ city

Zeeland

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Federal Head Start/Early Head Start Grants: Primary funding source from federal government through the Head Start program. Provides free early childhood education services to low-income families meeting federal eligibility guidelines.
2. Private Pay Child Care: Child care services for children ages 6 weeks to 5 years at Holland Day Care (Hope) site. Families pay for extended hours beyond Head Start funding. DHHS payments accepted; sliding fee scale available based on income.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Child Development Services of Ottawa County, Inc. (CDS Lakeshore Head Start) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit that delivers federally funded Head Start and Early Head Start programs alongside private pay child care services for children ages 6 weeks to 5 years across six locations in Ottawa County, Michigan. Programs combine research-based curricula (Creative Curriculum, Zoo-phonics, Handwriting Without Tears, Parents As Teachers) with developmental assessments and family engagement services. Services are provided free of charge to income-eligible families and on a sliding fee scale for private pay families.

Product overview

CDS Lakeshore Head Start is a non-profit early childhood education organization offering a portfolio of programs for children ages 0-5 years and families in Ottawa and Northern Allegan Counties. The core offerings include Early Head Start (Center-Based and Home-Based options) for infants and toddlers, Head Start (Full and Wraparound options) for preschoolers, and Child Care Services including Private Pay options. All programs use research-based curricula including Creative Curriculum, Parents As Teachers, My Teaching Strategies, Zoo-phonics, and Handwriting Without Tears. The organization serves over 400 children across six locations and operates as a federally funded Head Start program combined with private pay child care services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Early Head Start (Center-Based) Center-based infant and toddler program for children ages 6 weeks to 3 years, offering full-day, year-round care Monday through Friday for low-income families. Uses Creative Curriculum and My Teaching Strategies assessment tool.
• Early Head Start (Home-Based) Home-based program for pregnant women and children birth to 3 years, featuring weekly 1.5-hour home visits focused on parenting skills and child development, plus twice-monthly socialization sessions (Tot Time). Uses Parents As Teachers Curriculum and My Teaching Strategies.
• Head Start Wraparound Center-based program for children ages 3 to 5 years whose parents are working, attending job training, or going to school. Combines Head Start funding with private pay for extended day care, full-day, year-round, Monday through Friday.
• Head Start (Full) Free preschool program for low-income families with children ages 3 to 5 years, offered Monday through Friday during the school year at Maplewood, North Holland, and Grand Haven sites. Uses Creative Curriculum, My Teaching Strategies, Zoo-phonics, and Handwriting Without Tears.
• Child Care Services Child care services for children ages 6 weeks to 5 years at Holland Day Care (Hope) site, accepting DHHS payments and offering sliding fee scale based on income. Full day (minimum 6 hours) Monday through Friday, year-round.
• Private Pay Child Care Private pay child care for children ages 6 weeks to 5 years. DHHS payments accepted with sliding fee scale available based on income. Schedule: full day (minimum 6 hours), year-round, Monday through Friday.
• Ready Rosie Parenting Curriculum Parent engagement tool providing weekly video clips with activities for parents to try at home with their children, plus a video library on parenting topics.

Quantifiable outcome

• Children assessed for developmental progress four times per year
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Local School DistrictsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCDS works closely with local school districts when additional assessments are needed for children with suspected disabilities. Coordinates with school districts to provide on-site special education services.
• Hope Church (Holland)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHope Church hosts the Holland Day Care/Hope location at 84 W. 10th Street, Holland, MI 49423.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Primrose Schools: Franchise operator of accredited early childhood education schools serving infants through private kindergarten across more than 400 US locations. Comparable as a center-based early education provider using proprietary Balanced Learning curriculum framework.
• Childcare Network: Large US private child care operator running more than 200 centers across infant, toddler, preschool, and after-school programs. Comparable as a multi-site center-based child care provider serving a similar age group.

Broad incumbents

• Catholic Charities USA: National non-profit network providing social services including early childhood education, family support, and child care to vulnerable populations. Comparable as a faith-rooted, community-anchored non-profit offering early childhood programming under government contracts and grants.
• YMCA of the USA: National non-profit federation delivering early childhood education, before/after-school care, and youth development programs through community-based centers. Comparable as a non-profit community-anchored provider of early childhood services relying on partnerships and sliding-scale fees.
• Learning Care Group: Operates multiple US child care brands including La Petite Academy, Childtime Learning Centers, and Tutor Time. Comparable as a multi-brand operator of center-based early childhood education and child care across infant-to-preschool age ranges.
• KinderCare Learning Companies: Largest US private early childhood education provider operating more than 1,500 centers nationwide. Directly comparable offering center-based early learning and child care across infant, toddler, and preschool age groups with comparable curriculum-driven pedagogy.
• Save the Children: International non-profit operating US early childhood and Head Start/Early Head Start programming in multiple states. Comparable as a federally funded Head Start grantee delivering early childhood education to low-income families.
• Bright Horizons Family Solutions: Largest US operator of employer-sponsored and community-based child care and early education centers. Comparable as a multi-site early childhood education provider serving working families, though operating at vastly greater scale and as a for-profit publicly listed company.
• Boys & Girls Clubs of America: National non-profit network of youth development organizations providing before/after-school and youth programming. Comparable as a community-based non-profit serving children and families with anchor support from United Way and corporate partners.

Regional players

• Great Start Readiness Program (Michigan): Michigan state-funded pre-K program for four-year-olds at risk of educational disadvantage. Comparable as a Michigan-specific publicly funded pre-K initiative targeting income-eligible families that often operates in coordination with local Head Start grantees.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Child-Development-Services-Lakeshore-Head-Start-1664297693807846

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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