irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $8KFunds provided by FEMA / UWA allowed us to provide emergency assistance to people in need.
named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
CDSC Trainings & Workshops
Offers professional development courses for child care providers, including CPR/First Aid, Medication Administration Training, and child development topics.
Child Care Resource and Referral (CCR&R)
Provides free, customized referrals to licensed and registered child care programs in New York City, along with consumer education materials and follow-up support.
Health Care Consultancy
Supports child care providers in complying with New York State health and safety regulations, including medication administration training and health plan reviews.
Parent Education & Advocacy
Provides free workshops and resources to parents on child development, parenting skills, and advocacy to promote quality child care.
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Subsidized Child Care Services 2 activities
- Operate early childhood education and child care programsProvides full-day child care and positive early learning experiences for preschool children, supporting working families.
- Provide Child Care Resource and Referral (CCR&R) services to assist parents in selecting child careOffers free referrals to licensed and registered child care programs in New York City through parent counselors and an online self-service search tool. Conducts follow-up contact within one month of referral to assess service quality and identify improvements. Maintains a parent database and provides resources for updating contact information.
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Child Care Provider Support Services 1 activity
- Deliver professional development and training for early childhood educators and child care providersOffers courses, workshops, and technical assistance in child development, health and safety, childcare business management, infection control, medication administration, first aid/CPR, DECA-based resiliency, inclusive learning environments, responsive caregiving, infant-toddler program design, and New York State child care regulations. Provides training in English and Spanish, including via video conference, and supports providers at all stages, especially home-based providers.
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Residential Camp Health & Safety Services 1 activity
- Facilitate medication administration and health compliance for child care providersProvides Medication Administration Training (MAT) and assists child care providers and programs in complying with health care plan regulations for medication administration. Offers guidance on the care of mildly ill children.
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Parenting Education and Support Programs 1 activity
- Offer parent education and support servicesProvides free access to parent education resources, including workshops, learning activities, and information on child development and child care regulations. Organized a parent support group in Central Brooklyn to help families access safe, affordable, and quality child care.
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Direct Financial Assistance to Individuals 1 activity
- Provide emergency assistance to individuals and families in needUsed funds from FEMA/UWA to provide emergency assistance to people in need.
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Child Welfare and Protection Services 1 activity
- Sponsor preventive and family support programsSponsored Mind Power Family Services, a preventive services program for families addressing drug abuse, and other initiatives including Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention, Youth Programs, Head Start, Foster Care and Adoption Programs, and an Emergency Food Pantry.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$5.41M
Contributions & grants$4.80M89%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$8K0%
Other revenue$598K
expenses
Total expenses$4.50M
Program expenses100%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$2.08M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$9.33M
Cash$6.03M
Investments$0
Liabilities$4.78M
Net assets$4.55M
Liquid reserves16.1 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +5.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARCIA ROWE-RIDDICK | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 35 | $165K |
| WILDIENNE DANIEL | CONTROLLER | 35 | $155K |
board members · 6
- CLINTON MILLER — MEMBER
- DAMON WADSWORTH — SECRETARY
- FELA BARCLIFT — MEMBER
- LAWRENCE WADFORD — MEMBER
- LENA HAYES — TREASURER
- LENUE SINGLETARY III — CHAIRPERSON
relationships · 10
Who they work with
- Chemical Bank Partner — Provided major contributions to support the Nursery.
- FEMA Government — Source of funding for emergency assistance programs
- Grail Corp. Partner — Catholic women's organization that donated the building in which the Nursery was first housed.
- Network For Good Partner — Partner for online donation processing.
- New York City Administration for Children's Services Government — Partner in supporting early childhood education and services in New York City.
- New York State Government — Provides referrals to New York State licensed and registered child care providers.
- New York State Office of Children and Family Services Government — Works in compliance with OCFS health and safety regulations for child care programs.
- Robin Hood Foundation Funder — Provided grants supporting program operations
- The First Unitarian Church of Brooklyn Heights Partner — Provided major contributions to support the Nursery.
- UWA Government — Source of funding for emergency assistance programs
strategies · 4
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.
- Building Professional Capacity to Improve Child Outcomesmethodology: integrated professional developmentBy integrating continuous professional development with coaching and resources, we improve the quality of early childhood services, because skilled and supported providers deliver better developmental outcomes for children.
- Parent Empowerment as Pathway to Advocacy and Systemic Changemethodology: parent_empowerment_through_advocacyBy equipping parents with information, advocacy skills, and collective organizing tools, we drive policy change and improve early childhood systems, because empowered caregivers become effective agents of systemic reform.
- Strengthening Families to Build Community Resiliencemethodology: family_strengtheningBy strengthening family systems and protective factors, we improve child well-being and community health, because stable, supported families are the foundation of long-term developmental success.
- Using Evidence-Based Frameworks to Promote Child Resiliencemethodology: decaBy applying the DECA framework, we strengthen children’s social-emotional skills and resilience, because structured assessment and targeted support of protective factors lead to measurable improvements in developmental trajectories.