a childs way kindergarten preschool

What a childs way kindergarten preschool does

A Child's Way Kindergarten-Preschool is a non-profit 501(c)(3) early childhood education center founded in 1983 and operated as a single location at 12755 NW Dogwood in the Cedar Mill area of northwest Portland, Oregon. The school serves families with children ages two through pre-kindergarten in the Cedar Mill, Cedar Hills, Rock Creek, Forest Heights, and Bethany neighborhoods, operating as an Oregon Recorded Program (#PS600626). The program is structured around age-based classes — Twos and Parents, Threes, Pre-Kindergarten, and a newer Thursday Twos and Parent Class — with a co-teaching model of two teachers per classroom and child-to-teacher ratios of 14-20 children per class.

The curriculum is play-based and developmentally focused, utilizing a multi-sensory, hands-on approach with classroom learning centers (block play, dramatic play, science, sensory table, manipulatives, art) and a large outdoor playground. The school has held continuous NAEYC accreditation since 1997 — a meaningful quality standard given that Oregon does not license preschools.

Revenue is generated primarily through recurring tuition payments, supplemented by annual fundraising events (Pumpkin Fun Run, Spring Plant Sale, Restaurant Night Out) with a $24,000 annual goal, tax-deductible donations, and a Fred Meyer Community Rewards affiliate program. Distribution is direct-to-consumer via the school's website, online and in-person registration, open houses, virtual tours, and word-of-mouth referrals. The organization has over 20 staff members, is governed by a parent community, and carries no outside investors or parent company.

Name

a childs way kindergarten preschool

Legal name

A Child's Way Kindergarten-Preschool

Website

https://achildsway.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1983

Operating status

Operating

Short description

A Child's Way is a non-profit, NAEYC-accredited play-based preschool and kindergarten in Cedar Mill, Portland, serving children ages two through pre-kindergarten across four age-based classes with a co-teaching model and tuition-based recurring revenue supplemented by fundraising and donations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Early Childhood Education

NAICS

Child Care Services (62441), Educational Services (611)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

General Preschools (Play-Based) (EDACABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Preschool Programs within Childcare Centers (EDACABAL), Center-Based Toddler Care (18–36 months) (EDACAGAB)

Keywords

• Early childhood education
• Preschool programs
• Play-based learning
• Kindergarten preparation
• Child development

Headquarters

HQ city

Portland

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition Payments: Primary revenue source from tuition payments for preschool and kindergarten classes.
2. Fundraising Events: Annual fundraisers including Pumpkin Fun Run, Spring Plant Sale, Restaurant Night Out. Fundraising goal of $24,000 per year.
3. Donations: Tax-deductible donations accepted as a 501(c)(3) organization. Tax ID: 93-0813269.
4. Partner Rewards Programs: Fred Meyer Community Rewards program where a portion of purchases benefits the school.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

A Child's Way is a non-profit, NAEYC-accredited play-based preschool and kindergarten serving children ages two through pre-kindergarten in the Cedar Mill area of northwest Portland, Oregon. The school delivers age-segmented classes (Twos and Parents, Threes, Pre-Kindergarten, and Thursday Twos) using a multi-sensory, hands-on, developmentally-based curriculum delivered through classroom learning centers and a large outdoor playground. Tuition is the primary revenue stream, supplemented by annual fundraisers and tax-deductible donations as a 501(c)(3) organization.

Product overview

A Child's Way is an accredited, play-based kindergarten and preschool serving children ages 2 through pre-kindergarten in Cedar Mill, Portland, Oregon. The school operates as a single, unified early childhood education program that offers age-based classes (Twos and Parents, Threes, Pre-Kindergarten, and Thursday Twos) utilizing a developmentally-based curriculum. The program features multi-sensory, hands-on learning through classroom centers and a large outdoor playground. The school has served the Portland community for over 40 years and is accredited by NAEYC.

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Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• Classes range from 14-20 children with 2 teachers each, ensuring low child-to-teacher ratios.

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Fred Meyer Community RewardsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity rewards program allowing Fred Meyer customers to link their rewards card to A Child's Way, with a portion of their purchases donated to the school.
• Jett BrandingminorOthersCorporate sponsor of the school.
• Oregon Restaurant ConceptsminorOthersCorporate sponsor of the school.
• Noyes DevelopmentminorOthersCorporate sponsor of the school.
• World of SmilesminorOthersCorporate sponsor of the school.
• Parr LumberminorOthersCorporate sponsor of the school.
• Little Island PediatricsminorOthersCorporate sponsor of the school.
• Si SenorminorOthersCorporate sponsor of the school.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• Bright Horizons Family Solutions: Largest U.S. provider of employer-sponsored early childhood education and care, with broad NAEYC-aligned curriculum offerings across hundreds of centers. Comparable as a large-scale accredited preschool/childcare operator competing for the same family demographic.
• KinderCare Learning Centers: National chain of NAEYC-accredited early childhood education centers serving infants through Pre-K. Comparable as a scaled, accredited preschool alternative that competes for the same families in Portland-area suburbs.

Direct peers

• The Goddard School: Private preschool franchise focused on play-based, accredited early childhood education for children from six weeks to six years. Highly comparable as a tuition-driven, accredited private preschool with similar age-segmented class structures.
• Primrose Schools: National private preschool franchise offering accredited early learning programs for infants through Pre-K with a balanced curriculum approach. Comparable as a directly competing accredited private preschool targeting the same family demographic.
• La Petite Academy: NAEYC-accredited private preschool and childcare provider serving infants through Pre-K. Comparable as an accredited, tuition-driven preschool competing for the same Cedar Mill-area family base.
• The Learning Experience: National private preschool franchise offering accredited programs for six weeks to six years old with a structured play-based curriculum. Comparable as a tuition-driven accredited preschool with a similar age-segmented class model.
• Cadence Education: Operator of NAEYC-accredited private preschools across multiple brands serving infants through Pre-K. Comparable as a multi-brand accredited preschool operator with overlapping curriculum and enrollment model.
• Kids 'R' Kids: Private preschool franchise offering accredited early childhood education for infants through Pre-K. Comparable as an accredited, tuition-driven preschool with a similar age-segmented class structure and curriculum philosophy.
• The Malvern School: Private preschool operator with NAEYC-affiliated programs serving infants through Pre-K, focused on developmentally appropriate curriculum. Comparable as a tuition-driven accredited preschool competing for similar suburban family demographics.
• Chesterbrook Academy: Accredited private preschool and childcare provider serving infants through Pre-K with a play-based, developmentally focused curriculum. Comparable as a tuition-driven accredited preschool with a similar age-segmented class structure.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/pg/A-Childs-Way-Kindergarten-Preschool-115218715215296

Compliance2 records

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