irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $458KTHE ORGANIZATION CONTRACTS WITH THE LOCAL PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT TO OPERATE UPK PROGRAMS ON SITE. AVERAGE MONTHLY ENROLLMENT WAS APPROXIMATELY 38 CHILDREN.
named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Fours
Pre-Kindergarten program preparing four-year-olds for school, including UPK curriculum, swim lessons at the YMCA, library visits, and hands-on learning activities.
Infants and Waddlers
Program for children aged 8 weeks to 18 months, providing a nurturing environment with two full-time caregivers and an aide, emphasizing bonding, floor time, and breastfeeding support.
School Age
Summer program for children aged 5 to 10 years, offering full-day care with crafts, games, field trips, outdoor play, and excursions to local attractions during school vacation.
Threes
Program for three-year-olds featuring creative activities, storytelling, music, outdoor play, and weekly visits to the Farmers Market during summer and fall.
Toddlers
Program for children aged 18 months to 3 years, with two classrooms of up to 10 children each, focusing on sensory play, stories, songs, and structured daily activities.
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Early Childhood Education & Development Programs 2 activities
- Deliver Universal Pre-Kindergarten (UPK) programs in partnership with public school districtOperates UPK programs both on-site and in a school district classroom, serving an average of 47–49 children per month, including 11–12 in the off-site program, for four-year-old children.
- Operate licensed childcare center for children ages 8 weeks to 10 yearsProvides quality, affordable early childhood care and education for up to 124 children from 8 weeks to 10 years old at the Franklin Street location, in compliance with New York State Daycare Regulations.
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Teacher Professional Development 2 activities
- Provide professional development and training for early childhood educatorsOffers professional development through conference presentations and supports teachers with curriculum development and activity planning as part of organizational capacity-building efforts.
- Supervise early childhood education interns and substitute teachersProvides supervision and guidance to interns and substitute teachers as part of ongoing program operations.
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Summer Day Camp Programs 1 activity
- Operate summer childcare program for school-age childrenProvides full-day summer programming for children ages five to ten at the Franklin Street location, including breakfast, lunch, snacks, crafts, games, outdoor play, and organized outings, with a capacity of 30 children.
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CACFP Meal Service and Administration 1 activity
- Prepare and serve nutritious meals for over 100 children dailyCreates menus and prepares healthy meals and snacks, supported by a renovated kitchen space with new appliances and storage, as part of daily childcare programming.
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Play-Based Early Childhood Education 1 activity
- Provide age-specific early childhood programming with structured daily activitiesOffers developmentally appropriate curricula for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers, including daily routines for meals, diapering, outdoor play, and creative learning activities such as puzzles, sensory play, storytelling, music, and art.
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Perinatal Support Services 1 activity
- Support breastfeeding families through open visitation policyAllows parents to visit and interact with their infants at any time to support continued breastfeeding and family engagement.
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Educational Field Trips and Experiential Outings 1 activity
- Support experiential learning through community-based field tripsOrganizes regular off-site visits for children, including weekly trips to the Farmers Market, YMCA swim lessons, library visits, and outings to local attractions such as the Sci-Tech Center, Thompson Park, and bowling alleys.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1.36M
Contributions & grants$124K9%
Program service revenue$1.23M91%
Investment income$300%
Other revenue$3K
expenses
Total expenses$1.50M
Program expenses90%
Admin / overhead10%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$1.25M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$253K
Cash$68K
Investments$0
Liabilities$113K
Net assets$140K
Liquid reserves0.6 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -8.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| SUSAN GIBSON | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (EFFEC. AUGUST 2024) | 40 | $24K |
board members · 15
- CAROL PUELS — DIRECTOR
- DEANNA LOTHROP — DIRECTOR
- JASON HARRINGTON — DIRECTOR
- JEAN GIANFAGNA — DIRECTOR
- JENNIFER PERKINS — TREASURER
- JESSICA EMERSON — DIRECTOR
- JOANNE RHODE — DIRECTOR
- JOHN TRUMBELL — VICE PRESEIDENT
- KAREN FREEMAN — SECRETARY
- LYNN MORGAN — DIRECTOR
- MACKENZIE COLLELO-THOMAS — DIRECTOR
- PAM NARRIGAN — DIRECTOR
- ROBERT GARDNER — DIRECTOR
- TAYLOR BENNETT — DIRECTOR
- VICTORIA HASSELER COLLINS — PRESIDENT
relationships · 26
Who they work with
- All Soul's Universalist Unitarian Church Partner — Previously hosted New Day in its basement and supported the transition to Asbury United Methodist Church after a fire in 1984.
- Asbury United Methodist Church Government — Hosts the New Day Children's Center at its location and is represented on the board by Pastor Michael Terrell as an ex-officio member.
- Asbury United Methodist Church Partner — Church that sponsors and conducts New Day Children's Center, providing facilities and support.
- Asbury United Methodist Church Partner — Hosted New Day programs starting in 1984 and assumed organizational responsibility in 1985, providing governance through a Board of Directors.
- Beth Haynes-Miller Partner — Assistant Teacher in the infant room providing direct care
- Farmers Market Partner — Partners with the local Farmers Market for weekly educational outings during the summer.
- Flower Memorial Library Partner — Offers programs for children from the center through collaborative outreach.
- Flower Memorial Library Partner — Partners with the library for regular visits by four-year-old children.
- IHC Primary Partner — Leases space from IHC Primary for the school-age summer program when needed.
- Jefferson County Government — Serves children and families in Jefferson County through childcare services.
- Local Public School District Partner — Contracts with the organization to operate UPK programs on site and in district classrooms.
- Maddy Davis Partner — Lead Teacher in Toddler 1 classroom
- Makayla Lawton Partner — Assistant Teacher in Toddler 1 classroom
- Melissa Davenport Partner — Lead Teacher in the infant room providing direct care
- Morgan Ranieri Partner — Lead Teacher in Toddler 2 classroom
- NYS Central Register for Child Abuse and Neglect Government — Required for employment clearance
- NYS Criminal Justice Center Government — Required for employment clearance
- NYS Office of Children and Family Services Government — Required for employment clearance and regulatory compliance
- National Association for the Education of Young Children Network — Two childcare centers where Susan Gibson previously worked were accredited by this organization; she has presented training at its conferences.
- Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) Government — Complies with mandatory staff training requirements set by OCFS.
- SUNY Morrisville Partner — Faculty member earned an associate's degree here prior to joining New Day Children's Center.
- SUNY Oswego Partner — Faculty member earned a bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood here prior to joining New Day Children's Center.
- Sci-Tech Center Partner — Provides educational programs for children from the center through collaboration.
- Tyler Gannon Partner — Assistant Teacher in Toddler 2 classroom
- YMCA Partner — Collaborates to provide swim lessons for four-year-old children enrolled in the full-day program.
- YMCA Partner — Provides swim lessons for children from the center through collaborative programming.
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.
- Emotional Safety as a Foundation for Developmental Growthmethodology: emotional_safetyBy prioritizing emotional safety, the organization enables children to take developmental risks, ask questions, and engage socially and intellectually, because a secure emotional environment reduces anxiety and supports cognitive and social exploration.
- Holistic Child Development through Integrated Supportmethodology: holistic_child_developmentBy integrating social, emotional, physical, and intellectual development in a unified environment, the organization fosters comprehensive child growth because it recognizes that these domains are interdependent and mutually reinforcing in early childhood.
- Play-Based and Experiential Learning for Developmentmethodology: play_based_learningBy using play-based learning and structured enrichment that includes creative expression, music, and community outings, the organization supports child development because experiential engagement fosters cognitive, sensory, and social growth more effectively than passive instruction.
- Relational Care Model to Build Trust and Belongingmethodology: relational_care_modelBy ensuring staff know each child and family personally and fostering a family-like environment, the organization strengthens trust, consistency, and emotional safety, because strong relational connections are foundational to child engagement and developmental progress.