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CHILDREN'S DAY TREATMENT CENTER & SCHOOL INC
NEW YORK, NY · EIN 130776140 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE F300 · Mental Health & Crisis Intervention · Medium ($1M-$10M) · westenddayschool.org
revenue
$4.1M
expenses
$4.0M
net assets
$3.1M
employees
39
volunteers
1
program ratio
68%
mission · from form 990

WEST END DAY IS MORE THAN A SCHOOL: IT IS A COMMUNITY OF STUDENTS, STAFF AND PARENTS WHO HAVE A SHARED VISION. WE CREATE A SAFE HAVEN FOR LEARNING, STRIVE TO BE A TRUSTED PARTNER FOR PARENTS AND FOSTER THE DEVELOPMENT OF RESILIENCY IN CHILDREN TO BUILD A STRONG FOUNDATION FOR THEIR LIFELONG SUCCESS.

profile · synthesized from sources

Private special education school in New York City serving students with ADHD, anxiety, learning disabilities, and executive functioning challenges. Provides individualized academic instruction and social-emotional support through a multidisciplinary team. Focuses on building resilience, confidence, and lifelong learning skills in a nurturing, small-class environment.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $62K
    ENRICHMENT AND EXTRACURRICULAR PROGRAMS: BEYOND THE CORE CURRICULUM, STUDENTS HAVE ACCESS TO A VARIETY OF ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES DURING AND AFTER SCHOOL. THESE PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO FOSTER CREATIVITY, PHYSICAL HEALTH, AND PERSONAL INTERESTS, AND ARE LED BY BOTH WEST END DAY SCHOOL FACULTY AND EXTERNAL SPECIALISTS. OFFERINGS ARE RESPONSIVE TO STUDENT INTERESTS AND MAY INCLUDE ART, MUSIC, PHYSICAL EDUCATION, AND TECHNOLOGY-BASED PROJECTS.
  2. #2 $58K
    SUMMER LEARNING PROGRAM: THE FIVE-WEEK CAMP WEDS SUMMER PROGRAM COMBINES ACADEMIC REINFORCEMENT WITH SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES. THE PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO PREVENT LEARNING LOSS AND SUPPORT CONTINUED GROWTH IN A STRUCTURED, ENGAGING ENVIRONMENT. CAMP WEDS OFFERS STUDENTS OPPORTUNITIES TO CONNECT WITH PEERS AND FACULTY WHILE PARTICIPATING IN A BLEND OF FAVORITE SUMMER ACTIVITIES.
named programs · 4 · from sources

What they call their work

After School Program
Enrichment courses developed in response to student interests, taught by West End Day staff and outside professionals, focusing on academic reinforcement and personal development.
Enrichment Programs
Includes technology, athletics, art, music, and drama classes that integrate with academic learning and provide opportunities for creative expression and skill development.
Lower School Program
Individualized academic and social-emotional program for young learners with learning differences, featuring small classes, multisensory instruction, and integrated support for ADHD, dyslexia, and anxiety.
Summer Learning Program (Camp WEDS)
Five- to six-week summer program combining academic reinforcement, social-emotional learning, and recreational activities to prevent learning loss and support continued growth.
activities · 6 groups

What they do

  • Comprehensive K–12 Arts Education 1 activity
    • Deliver arts, music, and physical education programs
      Provides weekly art classes in a dedicated Science and Art Center, weekly music and chorus instruction, and regularly scheduled physical education. The school hosts an annual Art Show and two musical performances: a Winter Sing and a year-end June Performance, which integrates drama, art, and music programs.
  • Special Education Support Services 1 activity
    • Deliver individualized special education programs for students with unique learning needs
      Provides a specialized educational program tailored to bright students with unique learning styles, integrating academic instruction with social-emotional support. The school serves multiple grade levels with small classrooms (average 8–10 students) and a multidisciplinary team including master-level teachers, counselors, speech and language pathologists, and occupational therapists.
  • Comprehensive K–8 Academic Curriculum 1 activity
    • Implement structured academic curricula in core subject areas
      Delivers instruction in spelling, vocabulary, math, and STEM using established curricula including Spellwell, Wordly Wise, and Big Ideas Learning’s Math & YOU. Small-group instruction (3–5 students) is used in core academic areas, and STEM is taught through hands-on, inquiry- and project-based learning in a dedicated STEAM Center.
  • Summer Academic Enrichment Programs 1 activity
    • Operate after-school and summer learning programs
      Runs after-school enrichment programs led by faculty and external specialists, and a five-week summer learning program (July 6–August 7, 2026) that combines academic reinforcement, social-emotional learning, and recreational activities. A six-week summer program is also offered for early elementary students to improve learning and social skills.
  • Family-School Engagement Programs 1 activity
    • Provide family support and parent engagement services
      Offers family support services to ensure parents feel valued and supported, including collaboration on student goals and addressing home-based challenges. The school distributes a Parent/Guardian Companion Guide to support discussions on race, culture, and identity as part of its DEIB programming.
  • Hands-On STEM Education Programs 1 activity
    • Provide hands-on technology and digital literacy education
      Offers a technology program that includes film and video editing, 3D modeling, web design, and programming, using the Engineering Design Process to develop digital and physical artifacts. Instruction is delivered through active, project-based learning.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$4.05M
Contributions & grants$311K8%
Program service revenue$3.73M92%
Investment income$8K0%
Other revenue$115
expenses
Total expenses$4.00M
Program expenses68%
Admin / overhead25%
Fundraising7%
Salaries & benefits$3.22M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$3.94M
Cash$482K
Investments$0
Liabilities$806K
Net assets$3.13M
Liquid reserves1.4 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +10.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 5
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
CARRIE BENWARE HEAD OF SCHOOL 35 $372K
JESSICA CHAMBERS MIDDLE SCHOOL EDUCATION HEAD 35 $135K
JENNA STOGSDIL CLINICAL HEAD 35 $114K
ANDREW BARNES TERM AUGUST 24 BUSINESS MANAGER 35 $113K
DIANA GLOGAUSTART SEPTEMBER 24 BUSINESS MANAGER 35 $50K
board members · 9
  • ALBINA MILLER — BOARD MEMBER
  • BRIAN HAYES — BOARD MEMBER
  • DEBBIE ZLOTOWITZ — BOARD MEMBER
  • EMILY PENNINGTON BOUCHER — BOARD MEMBER
  • ERIC SHERIDAN — CHAIRPERSON
  • GREGORY ROBBINS — TREASURER
  • J BETH CLARKE — SECRETARY
  • RYAN STARK TERM JUNE 25 — BOARD MEMBER
  • WALTER DROBENKO ESQ — LEGAL AFFAIRS
relationships · 5

Who they work with

  • Alliance for Psychoanalytic Schools Network — Member of the Alliance for Psychoanalytic Schools network.
  • Kids in the Game Partner — Partnership with Kids in the Game to deliver tailored physical education curricula and coaching aligned with student development goals.
  • Parents Partner — Parents are actively involved as partners in creating goals and addressing barriers to student success, with collaboration between home and school emphasized.
  • Pollyanna Partner — Implements the Pollyanna Racial Literacy Curriculum in partnership with Pollyanna.
  • parents Partner — Parents are treated as essential partners in the educational process, actively involved in goal-setting and addressing challenges affecting student success.
strategies · 5

How they approach the work

Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.

  • Collaborative Problem-Solving Environment
    methodology: collaborative_problem_solving
    By involving students, faculty, and parents in open, solution-focused dialogue, the organization cultivates agency and mutual understanding because shared ownership of challenges leads to more sustainable behavioral and academic outcomes.
  • Family-Integrated Model for Student Resiliency
    methodology: family_inclusive_education
    By partnering with parents as essential collaborators in education, the organization strengthens continuity across home and school environments, thereby reinforcing student resiliency and long-term success because consistent, aligned support systems amplify developmental outcomes.
  • Personalized, Whole-Child Educational Approach
    methodology: whole-child approach
    By tailoring academic and emotional support to each student’s profile, strengths, and needs, the organization enhances skill development and motivation because learning is most effective when it addresses the full context of a child's cognitive, emotional, and social reality.
  • Social-Emotional Learning as Foundational Practice
    methodology: social-emotional_learning
    By integrating social-emotional learning into daily instruction, the organization fosters student development and engagement because emotional well-being is understood as central to learning and behavior. Strong relationships and safe environments are leveraged as prerequisites for academic and personal growth.
  • Structured, Multisensory Literacy Instruction
    methodology: structured_literacy
    By using evidence-based, multisensory methods like Orton-Gillingham and Heggerty’s phonemic awareness curriculum, the organization builds foundational reading skills because these structured approaches directly address diverse learning needs, particularly for students with executive functioning or language-based challenges.