named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Pre-Nursery Program
Development-focused program for children ages 6 months to 2 years, emphasizing consistency, individualized schedules, and age-appropriate activities including music, movement, and neighborhood outings
Pre-School Program
Curriculum for children ages 2 to 5 years focusing on kindergarten readiness through hands-on learning in science, language, math, art, and social development
S.T.E.A.M. Program
Integrated science, technology, engineering, arts, and math activities designed to foster exploration and experimentation in early learners
Seed to Table
Gardening and nutrition program connecting children with food sources through growing, harvesting, and preparing food
Sports Day
Physical activity program promoting motor skills and teamwork through structured play and games
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Early Childhood Education & Development Programs 2 activities
- Operate early childhood education centerRuns a state-licensed day care center providing full-time and part-time early childhood education programs for children from 6 months to 4 years, with tuition collected in 10 equal monthly payments over 12 months.
- Operate full-time and part-time pre-nursery program for infants and toddlersProvides a pre-nursery program for children aged 6 months to 2 years, emphasizing developmental growth through individualized schedules, consistent routines, and age-appropriate activities. Offers full-time care from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and includes a dedicated infant room and toddler classroom with developmentally supportive materials.
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Inclusive Social & Recreational Events 1 activity
- Conduct neighborhood outings for educational and social enrichmentOrganizes regular outings to locations such as the zoo, park, and pet store using strollers ("Bye-Bye Buggies") to support experiential learning and social development for infants and toddlers.
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Play-Based Early Childhood Education 1 activity
- Operate pre-school program for children aged 2 to 4 yearsOffers a pre-school program focused on early learning, kindergarten readiness, and cognitive development through hands-on exploration in science, language, and math. Includes daily activities such as games, storytelling, and experiments, with options for half-day programs from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., five days per week.
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Early Childhood Music Education 1 activity
- Provide music and movement programming for young childrenOffers weekly music and movement sessions for children ages two to four, as well as three weekly sessions for infants and toddlers, to support developmental domains through structured, interactive activities.
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Family-School Engagement Programs 1 activity
- Support family engagement and communicationProvides parents with information about their children's daily activities and safety, and offers interactive and educational resources through its website to support families.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$858K
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$830K97%
Investment income$27K3%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$1.06M
Program expenses89%
Admin / overhead11%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$893K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$365K
Cash$11K
Investments$333K
Liabilities$570K
Net assets$-206K
Liquid reserves3.9 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue -4.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 6
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUSAN BIRNBAUM | DIRECTOR | 10 | $237K |
| KAREN DIAMOND | OPERATIONS MANAGER | 10 | $167K |
| Carrie Ilisie | Assistant director | 30 | $135K |
| JODI ROSENBERG | HEAD TEACHER/CURRICULUM COORDINATOR | 30 | $128K |
| Pascal Kim | Educational director | 30 | $115K |
| KELLY BORGES | PRESIDENT | 0 | $9K |
board members · 6
- CAITLIN TRAVER — SECRETARY
- DANIA NASSER — VICE PRESIDENT
- FAITH DRUCKER — DIRECTOR
- JORDAN RIZZUTO — DIRECTOR
- JULIE KAPLAN — DIRECTOR
- RABIYA AKHTAR — TREASURER
relationships · 6
Who they work with
- C.A.D.S. Partner — Collaborates with C.A.D.S. in operating the Pre-Nursery program for infants and toddlers.
- Independent Schools Admissions Association of Greater New York Network — Member of ISAAGNY, a professional association for independent school admissions.
- Parents League of New York Partner — Partner organization that supports families and children with resources, of which the school is affiliated.
- Roni Hewitt Partner — Founded Children's All Day School in 1975.
- Sofia Borges Partner — Teaching staff member at Children's All Day School and daughter of Kelly Borges.
- Susan Birnbaum Government — Director of Children's All Day School
strategies · 3
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.
- Developmental Interaction Approachmethodology: developmental_interactionBy integrating play, hands-on experiences, and academic learning in a nurturing environment, we support holistic child development because children construct knowledge through active interaction with people, materials, and ideas.
- Family-Centered Care and Parent Partnershipmethodology: family-centered_careBy involving families as active partners and creating a school environment that feels like home, we strengthen child development outcomes because consistent, trusting relationships between caregivers and educators reinforce emotional security and learning.
- Play-Based Learningmethodology: play-based_learningBy using play as the primary mode of instruction—through imaginative play, games, and enjoyable discussions—we develop cognitive, social, and emotional skills in young children because it enables them to engage meaningfully with complex concepts in a developmentally appropriate way.