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MY FIRST SCHOOL
FLORAL PARK, NY · EIN 300708514 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE B21 · Education · Small ($100K-$1M) · myfirstschoolfp.org
revenue
$263K
expenses
$284K
net assets
$60K
employees
0
program ratio
73%
mission · from form 990

The My First School, was established to provide a high-quality, affordable and accessible education. The School is co-ed and its curriculum is from Nursery through Kindergarten

profile · synthesized from sources

My First School is a cooperative preschool in Floral Park, NY, serving children from 15 months through kindergarten. The school emphasizes social, emotional, and cognitive development in a parent-participation model, where families actively engage in classroom activities and governance. Programs include nursery, pre-K, and summer camp, with a curriculum centered on hands-on learning and community involvement.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $3K
    Other Student Activities including field trips and summer camps
named programs · 5 · from sources

What they call their work

Bumble Bees
Program for children 15–24 months old, introducing them and their parents to the classroom environment with a class size of 8
Enrichment Program
Wednesday session focused on math, science, letter/number skills, music, sports, and games
Nursery 3's
Program for children 36–48 months old focused on building independence with parent involvement; class size of 14
Summer Camp
Week-long interactive session involving movement, creation, cooking, experimentation, and fun for children
Two Time!
Program for children 24–48 months old offering classroom independence in a nurturing setting; class size of 10
activities · 7 groups

What they do

  • School and School-Community Events 2 activities
    • Fundraise through family and community events
      Hosts fundraising events such as the Halloween Party and Parent’s Night Out Spring Fundraiser, and participates in external charity events like the Cycle Bar Garden City ride, to generate financial support for the school.
    • Host seasonal and annual events for students and families
      Organizes community-building events such as Halloween Parades, Field Day Family Fun, Truck Day, Fall Social, Liz’s Day, and end-of-year celebrations. These events include family participation, themed activities, parades, auctions of student artwork, and recreational games, held at the school or local parks.
  • After-School Academic and Enrichment Programs 1 activity
    • Deliver weekly enrichment programming in math, science, literacy, and physical activity
      Offers a Wednesday Enrichment Program that supplements the core nursery curriculum with hands-on exploration of math and science concepts, letter and number skill development using the Handwriting Without Tears strategy, music, sports, games, walking trips, and themed visitor engagements. The program is designed for enrolled preschoolers and delivered twice weekly.
  • Family-School Engagement Programs 1 activity
    • Facilitate active parent and caregiver involvement in classroom and governance roles
      Operates as a cooperative preschool requiring parents, grandparents, or primary caregivers to serve as classroom helpers based on their child’s attendance schedule, participate in a gentle separation process, attend four annual co-op meetings, and contribute to special committees or board of directors. Parents also share talents and interests in classroom activities.
  • Play-Based Early Childhood Education 1 activity
    • Operate cooperative preschool programs for children aged 15 months to 4 years
      Provides early childhood education through parent-participation preschool programs including BumbleBees (15–24 months), Two Time! (24–48 months), and Nursery 3's (36–48 months), with structured curricula focused on social-emotional development, play-based learning, and gradual separation from caregivers. Classes are led by certified Master’s-level teachers and meet multiple times per week during the school year at the Floral Park, NY facility.
  • Summer Day Camp Programs 1 activity
    • Run week-long summer camp program for young children
      Offers an interactive summer camp program featuring movement, creative arts, cooking, experimentation, and other engaging activities led by Master Certified Teachers. The program runs annually for one week during the summer months.
  • Volunteer Engagement and Capacity Support 1 activity
    • Support school operations through volunteer coordination and administrative assistance
      Engages volunteers in operational support tasks including purchasing and delivery of classroom supplies (juice, snacks, paper goods), seasonal maintenance (snow removal, planting), gift wrapping, event setup, newsletter production, social media promotion, and fundraising logistics.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Apply for and manage external grant funding
      Conducts research on eligible grants and assists in writing and submitting grant proposals to secure funding for My First School’s programs and operations.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$263K
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$254K97%
Investment income$60%
Other revenue$9K
expenses
Total expenses$284K
Program expenses73%
Admin / overhead26%
Fundraising1%
Salaries & benefits$201K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$233K
Cash$230K
Investments$0
Liabilities$173K
Net assets$60K
Liquid reserves9.7 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue -7.2%
relationships · 14

Who they work with

  • Angelica Leon-Villenas Partner — Fundraising Co-Chair
  • Cycle Bar Garden City Partner — Hosted a charity ride in support of My First School.
  • Green Meadows Farm Partner — Visited My First School for an educational event.
  • Homeroom Partner — Uses the Homeroom app to share classroom updates, photos, and videos with families to maintain connection and involvement.
  • Jessica Nessler Partner — Recording Secretary
  • Kathryn Kouboulas Partner — Fundraising Co-Chair
  • Our Board Network — Executive board provides governance and leadership for the school.
  • Parents Partner — Parents rotate into classrooms, share talents, participate in events, chair committees, and serve on the board of directors.
  • Steve Cheng Partner — Vice President of the Executive Board
  • Susan Beinert Partner — President of the Executive Board
  • The United Methodist Church Partner — Collaborates with the Executive Board to uphold school standards and involves parents in church events.
  • UMC Partner — Hosted joint events including the Harvest Fair and Spring Fair with My First School.
  • United Methodist Church Partner — Collaborates with My First School on Fall and Spring Fairs where baked goods are provided.
  • Wednesday Mother’s Club Partner — Grants members early registration access for My First School programs.
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.

  • Gradual, Child-Centered Transition to School
    methodology: gradual_separation
    By implementing gentle separation practices and gradual entry schedules guided by child-led readiness assessments involving parents and staff, the school reduces anxiety and builds independence because smooth transitions establish emotional safety and promote early school engagement.
  • Parent Cooperative Model
    methodology: parent_cooperative_model
    By integrating parents into classroom support, governance, and operational roles, the school strengthens home-school connections and community ownership because shared responsibility enhances child engagement and institutional resilience.
  • Play-Based, Developmentally Aligned Learning
    methodology: play_based_learning
    By using play-based, hands-on, and sensory-rich activities tailored to children's developmental stages, the school fosters cognitive, social, and emotional growth because young children learn best through exploration and real-world interaction. Delaying formal academics until developmental readiness supports a lifelong love of learning.