named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Creative Curriculum Learning
Weekly planned, mobile learning centers using the Creative Curriculum to promote critical thinking through blocks, dramatic play, art, math, science, and literacy activities.
Family-Style Dining Program
Nutritious, age-appropriate meals and snacks provided daily as part of the curriculum to support health and learning.
Observation & Developmental Assessment
Three annual observations using a curriculum-correlated tool to document child progress and inform individualized learning plans based on developmental needs.
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Play-Based Early Childhood Education 2 activities
- Delivers inclusive early childhood education programsProvides inclusive and adaptable learning programs and experiences that support student growth through developmental stages, using the Creative Curriculum and conducting observational assessments three times per year to inform individualized planning. Serves 100 children ages 2 to 12 in a center-based environment.
- Facilitates experiential learning through daily choice and outdoor timeSupports meaningful learning by providing daily choice time and outdoor time during both morning and afternoon sessions.
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Campus and Residential Safety Services 1 activity
- Ensures child safety through secure facility operationsImplements secure facility access using electronic entry systems, authorized pickup protocols, and employee background checks to ensure a safe learning environment.
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CACFP Meal Service and Administration 1 activity
- Provides daily meals and snacks through integrated family-style diningOffers healthy, age-appropriate meals and snacks daily as part of a family-style dining program that is integrated into the educational curriculum.
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Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Programs 1 activity
- Supports holistic child development through structured curriculum and positive guidancePromotes positive child development by fostering confidence, creativity, critical thinking, multicultural awareness, and a passion for learning. Uses positive guidance and redirection to support emotional regulation and social development without physical or verbal punishment.
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financials · form 990 · fy2021
revenue
Total revenue$1.28M
Contributions & grants$599K47%
Program service revenue$680K53%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$1.23M
Program expenses95%
Admin / overhead5%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$541K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$201K
Cash$27K
Investments$0
Liabilities$253K
Net assets$-52K
Liquid reserves0.3 mo
2 years on record · 2020–2021 · YoY revenue +79.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021
Who runs it
paid leadership · 3
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nirlyn King | COO Director | 40 | $227K |
| Rueneca Watkins | Treasurer | 40 | $15K |
| Sasha Pierre | Secretary | 40 | $3K |
relationships · 3
Who they work with
- community Partner — Engages with the community to support early childhood development and learning
- community agencies Partner — Collaborates with community agencies to access resources and information beneficial to families and children.
- families Partner — Collaborates with families to support child development and learning
strategies · 6
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-Centered Learningmethodology: child-centered_learningBy organizing learning around child-led exploration in center-based settings, the organization promotes autonomy and developmental progress because self-directed engagement increases intrinsic motivation and meaningful learning.
- Data-Informed Individualizationmethodology: data-informed_individualizationBy using observational data from the Creative Curriculum tool to tailor learning plans, the organization advances child development because ongoing assessment allows for responsive, individualized instruction that meets children where they are.
- Family and Community Partnershipmethodology: family_and_community_partnershipBy collaborating with families and community members, the organization enhances child development and learning outcomes because sustained engagement across environments reinforces learning and supports holistic growth.
- Inclusive and Adaptable Learningmethodology: inclusive_and_adaptable_learningBy tailoring educational experiences to diverse needs and individual developmental stages, the organization fosters deeper engagement and progression because recognizing each student's unique strengths enables more effective learning.
- Integrated Physical-Cognitive Developmentmethodology: integrated_physical-cognitive_developmentBy combining physical activity with cognitive learning through play and discovery, the organization supports simultaneous development in both domains because movement and thinking are interdependent in early childhood.
- Positive Behavior Supportmethodology: positive_behavior_supportBy using positive guidance and redirection to validate emotions and model constructive responses, the organization supports social-emotional development because children learn self-regulation through consistent, empathetic adult interaction.