named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Early Childhood Development and Occupational Therapy
On-site licensed specialists provide support for developmental, behavioral, and occupational needs including feeding, socializing, and attending to activities
Enrichment Programs
Weekly classes in yoga, Spanish through Bilingual Birdies, music, and soccer with Super Soccer Stars, all included in tuition
Family and Parenting Support
Monthly workshops for parents on topics including parenting styles, racial justice, screen time, toilet training, and pre-writing skills
Play-Based Early Childhood Education
Curriculum built on children's developmental needs and interests, integrating language arts, math, science, art, music, and movement through hands-on exploration and play
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Early Childhood Education & Development Programs 2 activities
- Maintain dedicated child care facilityOperates a 4,500 sq.ft. child care facility in South Slope with three classrooms, an indoor sensory gym, an outdoor playground, child-sized bathrooms, and specialized learning spaces. The center has been housed in this permanent location since October 2011.
- Operate full-day, full-year early childhood education programProvides a full-day and full-year early childhood education program for children ages 1 to 4, running from September through mid-August with year-round operation except for federal holidays and minimal vacation closures. The program includes a play-based curriculum focused on language, cognitive, social-emotional, and motor development, and maintains an open-door policy with drop-off from 7:30 am to 6:30 pm without additional fees.
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Play-Based Early Childhood Education 1 activity
- Deliver on-site enrichment programsProvides weekly on-site enrichment classes at no additional cost, including yoga, Spanish music through Bilingual Birdies, and soccer instruction with Super Soccer Stars. These programs are integrated into the curriculum to support holistic child development.
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Admissions Outreach and Enrollment Support 1 activity
- Facilitate transitions and admissions processesConducts admissions tours for families enrolling children for the upcoming school year, with applications available after tours and enrollment offered on a first-come, first-served basis starting in late fall or early winter. Provides support for children transitioning to pre-kindergarten in public or private schools.
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Educator Training in Equity and Inclusion 1 activity
- Implement race-conscious and inclusive education practicesIntegrates anti-bias, race-conscious education to promote diversity and inclusivity, celebrating racial, cultural, and individual differences. Supports dual-language learners and inclusion of children with disabilities, with programming designed to foster equity from an early age.
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Individualized Academic Support 1 activity
- Maintain low teacher-to-child ratios with qualified staffStaffs classrooms with one master’s-level, state-certified head teacher, two full-time assistant teachers, and two part-time afternoon teachers, maintaining a low teacher-to-child ratio of approximately 1:3 or 1:4. Many staff members have 10 to 38 years of tenure, supporting continuity and high-quality care.
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Family-School Engagement Programs 1 activity
- Provide family engagement and support servicesOffers quarterly parent-teacher conferences, monthly family support workshops on parenting strategies and child development, and opportunities for families to participate in classroom activities such as sharing traditions or reading books. Also provides access to the Lillio school app for daily communication between teachers and parents.
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Specialized Therapy for Children with Disabilities 1 activity
- Support children's developmental and therapeutic needsOffers individualized support for children through a licensed Early Childhood Development Specialist and an occupational therapist, providing one-on-one sessions, workshops for teachers and parents, and targeted interventions to support developmental, behavioral, and functional skills.
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financials · form 990 · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$1.47M
Contributions & grants$151K10%
Program service revenue$1.32M90%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$1.62M
Program expenses78%
Admin / overhead22%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$1.12M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.24M
Cash$258K
Investments$0
Liabilities$1.31M
Net assets$-69K
Liquid reserves1.9 mo
5 years on record · 2019–2023 · YoY revenue +12.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASHLEY DAVIS | EDUCATION DIRECTOR | 40 | $146K |
board members · 8
- ELLEN SWEENEY — BOARD MEMBER
- JANE BERENTSON — BOARD MEMBER
- JENNIFER YANG — BOARD MEMBER
- JOHN C KIM — VICE CHAIR
- LYN S HILL — BOARD MEMBER
- MEG GLICK — CHAIR
- ROBERT WEAVER — TREASURER
- SUNITA PAUL — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 8
Who they work with
- BCECP Network — Member of the coalition of early childhood professionals, as indicated by logo and link to bcecp.org.
- Bilingual Birdies Partner — Partner organization delivering a Spanish music program included in the school's curriculum.
- Bilingual Birdies Partner — Partner organization providing Spanish immersion music classes.
- Lillio Partner — Technology partner providing a school app for daily parent-teacher communication.
- Park Slope Network — Longstanding community-based childcare provider located in and serving the Park Slope neighborhood.
- PayPal Partner — Platform used to process donations
- Super Soccer Stars Partner — Partner organization providing soccer enrichment programs.
- Super Soccer Stars Partner — Partner organization providing soccer instruction as part of the school's enrichment program.
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.
- Family-Centered Partnerships to Support Child Developmentmethodology: family-centered_supportBy building collaborative relationships between teachers, parents, and children and offering family-centered education such as parent workshops, the organization strengthens child outcomes because consistent support across home and school environments reinforces developmental progress.
- Inquiry-Based Learning Through Open-Ended Explorationmethodology: inquiry-based learningBy providing open-ended materials like loose parts and individualized learning strategies, the organization encourages curiosity, hypothesis-building, and critical thinking because children learn best through active exploration and self-directed discovery.
- Play-Based Learning for Holistic Developmentmethodology: play-based learningBy using play-based, hands-on learning tailored to children's developmental needs and interests, the organization fosters independence, creativity, critical thinking, and holistic skill development because this approach aligns with how young children naturally explore and make sense of their world.
- Social-Emotional Development as a Foundation for Cognitive Growthmethodology: social-emotional development focusBy emphasizing social-emotional development, the organization supports cognitive growth, problem-solving, and communication skills because emotional regulation and interpersonal competence create the necessary conditions for effective learning.