# Acorn Early Education Management > A vertically integrated operator and technology platform that builds and operates licensed childcare facilities, enabling governments, cities, and institutional partners to deliver childcare infrastructure at scale. ## About Acorn Early Education Management is a B2G (Business-to-Government) education infrastructure platform based in Vancouver, BC, Canada. Acorn delivers modular, licensed childcare environments through a vertically integrated model that combines physical delivery, licensed operations, and proprietary technology systems. The platform is designed for repeatable, scalable deployment in partnership with public agencies, municipalities, school districts, capital providers, landowners, developers, and employers. Acorn's operating foundation spans over 40 years of childcare experience. The company operates under a governance model emphasizing clear accountability, separation of oversight and execution, public-sector transparency, and long-term stewardship. ## Core Platform Acorn's platform operates across three integrated layers: - **Physical Delivery**: Modular, pre-integrated childcare facilities deployed in months rather than years. Optimized for 36–48 space centres, including deployment on constrained sites such as single-family lots. - **Licensed Operations**: Full-service operation of licensed childcare centres, including staffing, compliance, enrollment, curriculum, and day-to-day management. - **Technology Systems (Acorn Connect)**: Proprietary operational software powering AI-enhanced enrollment, billing, staffing, compliance automation, and governance reporting. ## Delivery Model Acorn follows a five-stage delivery process from site identification to licensed operation: 1. Site identification and partnership 2. Facility configuration and deployment 3. Licensing and compliance readiness 4. Operational setup 5. Technology enablement and launch Speed to market is achieved through parallel execution of licensing, construction, and operations — not by cutting regulatory corners. ## Key Metrics - 4 operating childcare centres - 3 sites in active development pipeline - 1,000+ children on waitlists - 40+ years of operating history - Centres ranging from 24 to 100 licensed spaces ## Portfolio Locations ### Operating - **Parkland Players** — Coquitlam, BC — 100 spaces — Licensed childcare with 40+ years of history — parklandplayers.com - **Meadowbrook Players** — Coquitlam, BC — 24 spaces — School age care at Meadowbrook Elementary — parklandplayers.com ### In Development - **Lumi Academy** — Port Moody, BC — 48 spaces — Multi-age childcare, opening 2026 — lumiacademy.ca - **Montclair Port Moody** — Port Moody, BC — 96 spaces — Licensed childcare, opening 2027 — montclairacademy.ca - **Lumi** — North Vancouver, BC — 48 spaces — Partnership project, opening 2028 ## Municipal Partners - District of North Vancouver - City of Port Moody - City of Coquitlam ## Partnership Models Acorn partners with seven categories of stakeholders: - **Public Sector**: Capacity expansion for provincial and federal agencies, cities, and municipalities - **Non-Profits**: Turnkey delivery support for community organizations - **School Districts**: Co-location and shared-use childcare on school sites - **Institutional / Private Capital**: Proven model with scalability for investors - **Landowners**: Site activation with commercial returns - **Developers**: Integration of childcare into residential and mixed-use projects - **Employers**: Workforce childcare support programs ## Educational Philosophy Acorn's educational framework is grounded in the Reggio Emilia approach, emphasizing: - Child-led, inquiry-based learning - The environment as a "third teacher" - Documentation and making learning visible - Nine domains of whole-child growth: Thinking, Physical, Social/Emotional, Language, Creativity, Health, Cultural Awareness, Technology/Innovation, Community ## Academy Acorn Academy is the educator certification and professional development hub, offering training programs aligned with Acorn's educational framework and operational standards. - Academy portal: academy.myacorn.ca ## Technology Acorn Connect is the proprietary operational platform covering: - AI-powered enrollment and waitlist management - Automated billing and financial reporting - Workforce scheduling and compliance tracking - Curriculum documentation and learning portfolios - Governance reporting and transparency tools - Platform login: connect.myacorn.ca ## Community Involvement Acorn is a dedicated sponsor and active member of the Rotary Club of Vancouver, supporting community-driven initiatives that strengthen families, education, and local infrastructure. - Rotary Club of Vancouver: rotaryvancouver.org ## Leadership - **Navid Morawej** — Founder, Vision & Strategy - **Amin Eskooch** — Founder, Technology & Systems - **Shohreh** — Education & Program (40+ years experience) - **Anna** — Center Operations & Culture - **Erika** — Finance, Billing & Compliance - **Marharyta** — Creative Arts & Program ## Recognition - Chamber Member of the Year (2023) - Community Builder of the Year (2023) - Multiple Chamber award finalist recognitions ## Pages - [Home](/) — Overview of Acorn's platform, impact metrics, partnership types, and educational framework - [About Acorn](/about) — Mission, leadership team, governance principles, and operating heritage - [Platform](/platform) — Detailed breakdown of the three-layer vertically integrated platform - [Delivery Model](/delivery-model) — Five-stage execution process from site to licensed operation - [Technology](/technology) — Acorn Connect systems architecture and measurable impact - [Academy](/academy) — Educator certification, professional development, and learning framework - [Portfolio](/portfolio) — Operating centres, development pipeline, demand validation, and municipal partners - [Partnerships](/partnerships) — Seven partnership models and structuring principles - [Contact](/contact) — Partnership inquiries, general contact, and sector-specific engagement - [Insights](/insights) — Perspectives on childcare infrastructure, delivery models, and policy - [Childcare as Infrastructure](/insights/childcare-as-infrastructure) — The case for treating childcare as essential public infrastructure - [Fragmented Delivery Models](/insights/fragmented-delivery-models) — Why fragmented models struggle at scale - [Reggio Emilia Approach](/insights/reggio-emilia-approach) — Educational philosophy and environment design - [Speed to Market](/insights/speed-to-market) — Achieving velocity without regulatory compromise - [Legal / Privacy](/legal) — Legal notice, privacy statement, and data practices ## Contact - Email: info@myacorn.ca - Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada - Website: myacorn.ca - Instagram: instagram.com/acornedumngt - Facebook: facebook.com/profile.php?id=61558600180482 - LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/myacornedu