Only About Children
Acquisition in 2022
Only About Children is a prominent provider of holistic early learning services based in Saint Leonards, Australia. The company specializes in preschool and kindergarten education, offering tailored learning programs that focus on early childhood development, health, and overall well-being for children under six years of age. With multiple campuses, Only About Children is dedicated to empowering young learners to achieve their full potential and foster a lifelong passion for learning in a nurturing environment.
Sittercity
Acquisition in 2020
Sittercity is a Chicago‑based company founded in 2001 that provides an online platform connecting families with local caregivers, including babysitters, nannies, special‑needs sitters, care companions, and pet sitters. The service offers tools to streamline the screening and hiring process, such as two levels of background checks, motor vehicle record checks, and an online safety guide. In addition to its traditional matching service, Sittercity has launched an on‑demand offering called Chime, which further simplifies the way parents and caregivers establish and manage trusted relationships. The platform serves families nationwide and is a subsidiary of Bright Horizons Family Solutions.
Yellow Dot Nursery
Acquisition in 2018
Yellow Dot Nursery operates a network of nursery schools with over 18 years of experience in early childhood education, specifically catering to children aged 4 months to 5 years. The organization focuses on delivering quality childcare services and offers a range of programs designed to foster early development. These programs include daycare services, music sessions, rhyme sessions, and a nature nursery that emphasizes learning about the environment. By providing a nurturing and stimulating atmosphere, Yellow Dot Nursery aims to enhance children's learning experiences and support their rapid development.
Asquith Nannies
Acquisition in 2016
Asquith Day Nurseries have successfully operated over 79 children's day nurseries, of which 31 are London based.
Little Unicorn Day Nurseries
Acquisition in 2016
Little Unicorn Day Nurseries has been providing childcare services since 1998, with a focus on children aged three months to eight years. The management team boasts over 50 years of combined experience in early childhood education. Operating nurseries in London, Little Unicorn Day Nurseries is dedicated to maintaining high standards in both its facilities and staff. The company welcomes families to visit and explore the exceptional services offered, emphasizing its commitment to quality and inclusivity in childcare.
College Nannies and Tutors
Acquisition in 2014
College Nannies and Tutors helps busy families raise smart kids. They have built teams across the U.S. to ensure that the parents get a sitter, have help on hand with a part-time or full-time nanny, and get their college bound student the tutoring they need to succeed. The company provides baby sitters, nannies, part-time nannies, summer nannies, and after school nannies. It also helps kids with services such as college test preparation, essay writing, homework, study skills, and math and science tutoring.
The company has developed a mobile application to transform the way its users find and manage childcare. It allows its users to schedule real time and reliable babysitters for kids. Parents can use My Sitter mobile app to find sitters and nannies, review profiles, schedule a sitter, check assignments, and include notes.
College Nannies and Tutors is a U.S.-based company that was founded in 2001.
Sittercity
Debt Financing in 2013
Sittercity is a Chicago‑based company founded in 2001 that provides an online platform connecting families with local caregivers, including babysitters, nannies, special‑needs sitters, care companions, and pet sitters. The service offers tools to streamline the screening and hiring process, such as two levels of background checks, motor vehicle record checks, and an online safety guide. In addition to its traditional matching service, Sittercity has launched an on‑demand offering called Chime, which further simplifies the way parents and caregivers establish and manage trusted relationships. The platform serves families nationwide and is a subsidiary of Bright Horizons Family Solutions.
Sittercity
Series C in 2013
Sittercity is a Chicago‑based company founded in 2001 that provides an online platform connecting families with local caregivers, including babysitters, nannies, special‑needs sitters, care companions, and pet sitters. The service offers tools to streamline the screening and hiring process, such as two levels of background checks, motor vehicle record checks, and an online safety guide. In addition to its traditional matching service, Sittercity has launched an on‑demand offering called Chime, which further simplifies the way parents and caregivers establish and manage trusted relationships. The platform serves families nationwide and is a subsidiary of Bright Horizons Family Solutions.
Kidsunlimited
Acquisition in 2013
Kidsunlimited is a UK-based operator of day nurseries and preschools, also serving Ireland. It offers full-time childcare and educational programs for children aged 0 to 5 years. The company's curriculum includes initiatives like 'Growing Mathematicians', 'Growing Readers', and 'Growing Writers' to foster mathematical understanding, independent reading, and confident writing skills respectively. Kidsunlimited operates its facilities in independent and work-environment sites across England and Scotland, charging a flat fee for care and age-appropriate activities.
Lipton Corporate Child Care Centers
Acquisition in 2008
Lipton Corporate Child Care Centers focuses on the development and operation of backup child care facilities designed to support working parents. The company offers employer-sponsored early education services that provide a reliable solution for families facing challenges such as nanny or babysitter unavailability, daycare center closures, snow days, school holidays, and summer vacations. By creating a safe and nurturing environment for children, Lipton Corporate Child Care Centers aims to alleviate the stress associated with unexpected child care disruptions, ensuring that parents can maintain their professional responsibilities while knowing their children are well cared for.