named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
12-Month Full-Day Program
Year-round Montessori education for children ages 3–6, operating from 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM, including summer sessions.
After Care Program
Extended day childcare from 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM, offering hands-on exploration and creativity for enrolled families.
Flexible Tuition Program
Need-based sliding scale tuition model to ensure socio-economic diversity and equitable access to Montessori education.
Summer Session
July–August program blending outdoor play, creative expression, and hands-on discovery to continue learning during summer months.
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Montessori Education Programs 3 activities
- Integrate mindfulness and relational practices in educationEngages children and adults in mindfulness practices to cultivate inner awareness, relational harmony, and a cohesive learning environment aligned with Montessori principles.
- Prepare Montessori learning environments and staffEstablishes and equips Montessori classrooms with hands-on materials, aesthetically rich resources, and nature-integrated spaces, while training and educating staff to support child development in authentic Montessori settings.
- Provide year-round Montessori early childhood educationOffers a 12-month, year-round early education program for children aged 3 to 6, including automatic summer session enrollment and continuous enrollment with individualized transition planning for mid-year entry.
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Family-School Engagement Programs 1 activity
- Connect home, school, and community environmentsSeeks to integrate children's home, school, and community contexts to create consistent, engaging, and holistic developmental experiences.
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After-School Academic and Enrichment Programs 1 activity
- Deliver aftercare and extended day childcare servicesOperates an aftercare program with both regular and drop-in options for currently enrolled families, focusing on hands-on exploration and creativity beyond the standard school day.
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Onsite & Outreach Environmental Education Programs 1 activity
- Implement sustainable and nature-centered school practicesDesigns and operates schools using sustainable, non-toxic, and earth-friendly materials with limited physical footprint, incorporates indoor plant life and outdoor excursions, and follows earth-conscious nutritional standards to foster environmental stewardship and healthy development.
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Summer Day Camp Programs 1 activity
- Operate summer learning program for childrenProvides a structured summer program during July–August to support continuous learning and development for enrolled children.
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Early Childhood Education Financial Assistance 1 activity
- Promote equitable access to Montessori educationOperates an early learning community in Broome County designed for equitable access, enrolling children of diverse racial, ethnic, and economic backgrounds and accepting public subsidies such as New York State's CCAP to reduce tuition costs.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$17K
Contributions & grants$15K89%
Program service revenue$2001%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$4K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
balance sheet
Total assets$63K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$14K
1 years on record · 2024–2024
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 3
- Heather Frost — Board Member, Co-Director, Founder
- Lixue Tu — Board Member
- Samantha Knop — Board Member, Co-Director
relationships · 5
Who they work with
- Broome County Council of Churches Government — Partner organization through which a board member previously coordinated meal delivery and pantry relationships.
- New York State Office of Children and Family Services Government — Partner agency administering the Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP), which funds tuition at Meadowsweet Montessori.
- Wildflower Network — Member of the Wildflower network of schools committed to authentic Montessori education and innovation.
- Wildflower Schools Network — Member of the Wildflower Schools network, aligning with its educational philosophy and practices.
- Wildflower schools Network — Member of the Wildflower schools network, which shares educational and environmental principles.
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.
- Authentic Montessori Methodologymethodology: authentic_montessoriBy adhering closely to Montessori philosophy, materials, and child-centered practices, the organization fosters independence, intrinsic motivation, and lifelong learning because structured freedom within a prepared environment enables natural self-construction of the child.
- Equitable Access Through Financial Inclusionmethodology: equitable_access_modelBy offering flexible, need-based tuition and integrating public subsidies, the organization increases socio-economic diversity and access to Montessori education because reducing financial barriers enables participation from families across economic backgrounds.
- Family-School-Community Co-Creation Modelmethodology: family_partnership_modelBy positioning families as collaborative partners and integrating school, home, and community, the organization strengthens developmental continuity and shared responsibility because consistent, co-constructed environments amplify learning and relational quality beyond the classroom.
- Nature-Integrated Learning Environmentmethodology: nature_integrated_educationBy embedding nature into daily learning through outdoor play, classroom plants, and sustainable design, the organization cultivates environmental stewardship and holistic development because direct, reciprocal experiences with the natural world shape children’s values and relational awareness.