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RIPPLETON INC
CAZENOVIA, NY · EIN 992771665 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE S20 · Community Improvement · Small ($100K-$1M) · rippletoncenter.com
revenue
$319K
expenses
$310K
net assets
$9K
employees
36
volunteers
4
program ratio
87%
mission · from form 990

AT RIPPLETON INC WE INSPIRE JOYFUL LEARNING THROUGH PLAY AND IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCES IN NATURE. ROOTED IN CURIOSITY AND EXPLORATION, OUR PROGRAM EMPOWERS CHILDREN TO GROW, CREATE, AND THRIVE IN A NURTURING ENVIRONMENT WHERE THE NATURAL WORLD IS BOTH CLASSROOM AND TEACHER.

profile · synthesized from sources

Rippleton Inc operates Rippleton Center, a nonprofit early childhood education and care program in Cazenovia, NY. The organization serves children from 6 weeks through 5th grade with nature-immersed learning experiences, offering infant, toddler, preschool, and after-school programs, as well as summer camp. Rooted in play and exploration, the center emphasizes outdoor learning across its 20-acre campus.

named programs · 4 · from sources

What they call their work

After School Program
Serves children in UPK through 5th grade with safe, educational after-school care featuring outdoor exploration, extracurriculars, and play-based learning from 3pm–5:30pm.
Infant and Toddler Program
Provides full-day care and developmentally appropriate learning experiences for children aged 6 weeks to 3 years, emphasizing warm, individualized caregiving and nurturing relationships.
Preschool and UPK Wrap Around
Offers nature-immersed, child-led learning for children ages 3–5, including Universal Pre-Kindergarten with after-school care options to support working families.
Summer Camp
Eight-week nature-based summer program for children in grades K–5, combining outdoor play, educational activities, and skill-building to prevent summer learning loss.
activities · 3 groups

What they do

  • Before and After School Childcare 1 activity
    • Operates after-school programs for school-age children
      Provides after-school care and programming Monday through Friday from 3:00 PM to 5:30 PM for children in grades UPK–5, including transportation from Burton Street. The play-based curriculum includes outdoor learning, confidence courses, dance, and peer-building activities, with wraparound services for families in the Cazenovia district and surrounding areas.
  • Early Childhood Education & Development Programs 1 activity
    • Provides nature-based early childhood education and childcare
      Offers full-day child care and educational programming for children ages 6 weeks through preschool, using 20 acres of land to support outdoor exploration and nature-immersed learning experiences. Programs include infant, toddler, and preschool tracks with monthly tuition during the school year.
  • Summer Day Camp Programs 1 activity
    • Runs summer and school-break nature-based camps
      Operates a summer camp program for children in grades K–5 from July 6 to August 21, 2026, featuring outdoor play, nature exploration, and educational activities to prevent summer learning loss. Also offers nature-based camps during school breaks for school-age children.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$319K
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$319K100%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$310K
Program expenses87%
Admin / overhead13%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$255K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$15K
Cash$13K
Investments$0
Liabilities$6K
Net assets$9K
Liquid reserves0.5 mo
1 years on record · 2024–2024
relationships · 3

Who they work with

  • Caz Cans Partner — Partner in organizing a can drive fundraiser, where proceeds from recycled cans are donated to Rippleton Center.
  • Cazenovia Central School District Partner — Provides after-school and UPK wraparound services for children enrolled in the district.
  • New York State Office of Children and Family Services Government — Licensing agency for Rippleton Center's childcare operations.
strategies · 5

How they approach the work

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  • Child-Centered Development Framework
    methodology: child-centered_growth
    By grounding education in care and curiosity, we support holistic child growth because emotionally secure and intrinsically motivated children engage more deeply and develop resilience.
  • Mixed-Age Peer Development Model
    methodology: mixed-age_programming
    By grouping children across age ranges, we cultivate empathy, leadership, and prosocial behaviors because younger children learn through modeling and older children develop responsibility and kindness through mentorship.
  • Nature-Based Education Approach
    methodology: nature-based_education
    By situating learning within natural environments, we support child development and joyful learning because immersive outdoor experiences foster wonder, emotional regulation, and deep engagement with the world.
  • Play-Based Learning Model
    methodology: play-based_learning
    By integrating play and exploration into the learning process, we foster children's social, emotional, and cognitive development because joyful, hands-on experiences promote curiosity, confidence, and critical skill-building.
  • Summer Learning Integration Strategy
    methodology: summer-learning
    By embedding educational activities within summer camp programming, we prevent learning loss because consistent, engaging academic experiences over breaks maintain developmental momentum.