irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $25KDISCOVERY CLUB- AFTERNOON ENRICHMENT CLASSES FOR PRESCHOOLERS SUCH AS WIGGLY WORMS GARDENING (GROWING SEEDS, DIGGING, MAKING A GARDEN BED WITH STEPPING STONES AND BIRDHOUSES), MOVEMENT (DANCE AND YOGA), SUPER SCIENCE (MULTI-SENSORY CLASS WHERE STUDENTS EXPLORE, DISCOVER AND ANSWER QUESTIONS ABOUT THE WORLD AROUND THEM), CREATIVE CATERPILLARS (ARTWORK AND CRAFTS), AND TERRIFIC TIGERS (SPORTS; RUNNING, KICKING, JUMPING, BALANCING AND TEAMWORK) PROVIDES CHILDREN WITH AGE APPROPRIATE EXPLORATION OF THESE VARIOUS TOPICS. DISCOVERY CLUB MEETS FOR 10 WEEKS IN THE FALL AND 10 WEEKS IN THE SPRING AND IS OPEN TO TWO- TO FIVE-YEAR-OLDS.
- #2 $4KSUMMER CAMP - LOTS OF OUTDOOR PLAY, WATER PLAY, ARTS AND CRAFTS, MUSIC, GAMES, STORY TIME AND SNACK TIME DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY MORNINGS.
named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Discovery Club
After-school enrichment program offering 10-week fall and spring sessions in gardening, movement (dance and yoga), science exploration, art, and sports; open to children ages 2–5
Summer Camp
Weekly summer program for children ages 2–5, held Monday–Friday mornings, featuring outdoor play, water play, arts and crafts, music, games, story time, and snack time
The Fours
Program preparing four-year-olds for kindergarten with focus on social skills, imaginative play, self-expression, and structured learning in literacy and numeracy through process-oriented, creative activities
The Threes
Program for three-year-olds emphasizing peer play, classroom routines, sensory exploration, art, music, story time, and curriculum units based on children's interests
The Twos
Program for two-year-olds focusing on separation from parents, independent play, routine adherence, self-regulation, sensory exploration, and early social interaction; includes support for ongoing toilet training
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Play-Based Early Childhood Education 2 activities
- Afternoon enrichment and after-school programsOffers afternoon enrichment classes and an "After School Discovery Club" for children ages two to five, featuring activities in gardening, dance, yoga, science exploration, art and crafts, and sports. Each enrichment session runs for 10 weeks during fall and spring terms to support well-rounded development.
- Preschool and early childhood education programOperates a preschool and early childhood education program in Croton-on-Hudson, NY, serving children ages two to five through age-specific classroom programs focused on social development, creative expression, sensory exploration, kindergarten preparedness, and structured daily routines. Programs include "The Twos," "The Threes," and "The Fours," each with developmentally appropriate curricula and activities.
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Student-Led Community Service Programs 1 activity
- Community engagement and service activitiesEngages children in community-focused initiatives such as food drives, recycling projects, creating holiday gifts, local field trips, and hosting visits from community service members to foster civic awareness and participation.
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Sliding-Scale Tuition Programs 1 activity
- Financial assistance and enrollment supportProvides hardship scholarships for families in need and offers a tuition discount policy waiving the youngest child's tuition for families enrolling multiple children.
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Summer Day Camp Programs 1 activity
- Summer camp program for preschoolersRuns a summer camp program for preschool-aged children featuring outdoor play, water play, arts and crafts, music, games, story time, and snack time, held Monday through Friday mornings during the summer months.
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Community Event-Based Giving Programs 1 activity
- Tag sales and family eventsHosts semi-annual tag sales featuring baby and children's clothing, toys, books, games, and baby gear, including a "Fill-A-Bag" event where customers fill a bag with clothing for $20, fostering community participation and resource sharing.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$253K
Contributions & grants$42K17%
Program service revenue$216K85%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$-5K
expenses
Total expenses$265K
Program expenses61%
Admin / overhead39%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$197K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$109K
Cash$107K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$109K
Liquid reserves4.8 mo
4 years on record · 2021–2024 · YoY revenue -8.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOANNE DOWNEY | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $51K |
board members · 7
- CAILIN PROVENZANO — MEMBER
- DOMINIC ROVANO — TREASURER
- EVERETT PERRY — PRESIDENT
- JEFFREY PRENSKY — MEMBER
- JENNIFER CHEEVER — MEMBER
- KRISTIN VAICELS — MEMBER
- THOMAS HABIB — SECRETARY
relationships · 7
Who they work with
- College of New Rochelle Partner — Alma mater of School Director Joanne Downey
- Croton Caring Committee Partner — Collaborates with children on food-gathering activities as part of community engagement programming.
- Department of Health Government — Requires vaccination records to be kept on file in compliance with regulations.
- Fordham University Partner — Alma mater of teacher Meaghan Willimann
- Mercy College Partner — Alma mater of teacher Kerri Weyrauch
- St. Mary’s College Partner — Alma mater of teacher Meaghan Willimann
- Westchester Community College Partner — Alma mater of teacher Kerri Weyrauch
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.
- Child-Led, Interest-Based Learning Modelmethodology: child_led_learningBy designing curriculum around children's interests and supporting self-directed exploration, we foster deeper engagement and long-term enthusiasm for learning, because intrinsic motivation drives sustained cognitive and emotional development.
- Individualized Developmental Pacing with Family Partnershipmethodology: individualized_development_pacingBy honoring each child’s unique developmental timeline and aligning school practices with home environments—especially through parent-teacher collaboration—we support holistic growth, because continuity across settings strengthens emotional security and learning retention.
- Integrated Inclusive Education Modelmethodology: inclusive_educationBy employing teachers with dual certification and advanced training in special education within general classrooms, we support equitable learning for all children, because embedded expertise enables responsive, differentiated instruction without segregation.
- Play-Based Developmental Integrationmethodology: play_based_learningBy using guided imaginative play as a core learning mechanism, we advance cognitive, social-emotional, and language development, because play enables children to experiment, co-regulate, and expand understanding in a developmentally appropriate context.
- Process-Oriented Creative Learningmethodology: process_oriented_art_educationBy emphasizing open-ended materials and the creative process over final products, we support diverse learning styles and risk-taking in expression, because valuing process nurtures autonomy, resilience, and individuality.