named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Cooperative Parent Program
Parents participate as classroom volunteers, supporting teachers during activities and snack time, enhancing student-to-teacher ratios
Outdoor Learning and Field Trips
Regular use of fenced outdoor space and nearby playgrounds; walking field trips to local sites like the library and police station
Play-Based Curriculum
Thematic, child-centered program based on Creative Curriculum and NAEYC standards, integrating blocks, dramatic play, art, math, science, and literacy activities
activities · 8 groups
What they do
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Play-Based Early Childhood Education 2 activities
- Deliver play-based, thematic early childhood curriculumImplements a play-based, thematic curriculum aligned with the Creative Curriculum and New York State Pre-K Learning Standards, organizing lessons around specific topics or questions and integrating learning across content areas. Classroom environments include rotating interest areas to support exploration and peer interaction.
- Support early childhood development through specialized instruction and enrichmentProvides Music and Movement instruction, incorporates yoga into the curriculum, and organizes walking field trips to local community sites such as the library and police station during warmer months to support holistic development.
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Structured Student Enrollment Process 1 activity
- Conduct academic planning and enrollment operationsPublishes annual academic calendars for the 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 school years and conducts open enrollment starting January 10, 2026, for the following school year. Charges annual tuition ranging from $2,875 to $5,250 based on class attendance frequency.
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Fundraising for Community and Charitable Initiatives 1 activity
- Conduct year-round fundraising to support operationsOrganizes year-round fundraisers to subsidize operational costs, including teacher salaries, classroom supplies, field trips, and enrichment activities.
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Children's Play and Motor Development Spaces 1 activity
- Facilitate outdoor play and access to community spacesProvides regular access to outdoor play through a fenced-in on-site yard and utilizes the nearby Delmar Reformed Church playground. Organizes walking field trips to local community sites during warmer months.
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Individualized Academic Support 1 activity
- Maintain low student-to-teacher ratios through staffing and parent participationEnsures a student-to-teacher ratio of 7:1 for three-year-old classes and 8:1 for four-year-old classes by employing two teachers per class and incorporating parent volunteers, reducing ratios to near or below 5:1 on most days.
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Early Childhood Education & Development Programs 1 activity
- Provide preschool education for three- and four-year-old childrenOffers nursery school classes for three- and four-year-old children in Delmar, NY, with multiple enrollment options based on age and attendance frequency (2-day, 3-day, and 5-day weekly programs). The program maintains capped class sizes of 14 students for three-year-olds and 16 for four-year-olds, supported by a teaching model that includes a lead teacher, assistant teacher, and parent helpers.
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Special Education Support Services 1 activity
- Support individualized learning and special education collaborationSupports individualized learning by collaborating with families and school districts, coordinating CPSE screenings, and allowing external therapists to provide services in the classroom when needed.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Ensure health, safety, and emergency preparednessMaintains a peanut-free and tree nut-free environment, provides annual EpiPen training for all teachers, and conducts state-recommended evacuation and shelter-in-place drills for all classes to ensure student safety.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$280K
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$266K95%
Investment income$5700%
Other revenue$14K
expenses
Total expenses$246K
Program expenses99%
Admin / overhead1%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$191K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$200K
Cash$200K
Investments$0
Liabilities$15K
Net assets$185K
Liquid reserves9.8 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +25.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kathleen Dubin | Education Director | 19 | $32K |
relationships · 12
Who they work with
- Bethlehem Central School District Government — Follows Bethlehem Central School District guidelines for student age eligibility and aligns with its calendar for holidays, snow days, and school year timing.
- Bethlehem Central School District Partner — Lindsay Dashew, a teacher at Tri-Village Nursery School, works with the district on the production of musicals at the middle and high school levels, indicating a professional connection between the organizations.
- Delmar Reformed Church Partner — Uses the playground at Delmar Reformed Church for student outdoor play.
- First United Methodist Church Partner — Hosts Tri-Village Nursery School at its facility in Delmar.
- First United Methodist Church Partner — Hosts Tri-Village Nursery School on the ground floor of its building at 428 Kenwood Avenue in Delmar
- First United Methodist Church Partner — Long-time tenant sharing space with First United Methodist Church, though not religiously affiliated.
- First United Methodist Church Partner — Provides facility space for Tri-Village Nursery School in Delmar, NY
- National Association for the Education of Young Children Network — Follows educational practices supported by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC).
- Nayiri Tournayan Partner — Co-teaches the five-day class with Kelly Jeffers at Tri-Village Nursery School.
- New York State Education Department Government — Issuer of teaching and administrative certifications for the Education Director.
- Nicole Young Partner — Senior Parent Chair for 2025-2026, point of contact for class and application inquiries
- Robert Wright Disposal Partner — Provided a dumpster for the school's annual garage sales in 2025 and 2026
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.
- Child-Centered Developmental Approachmethodology: child-centered_learningBy tailoring curriculum and interactions to individual children’s developmental levels and interests, the school supports active learning and growth, because children learn best when they are engaged as participants in a nurturing, responsive environment.
- Cooperative Parent-Engagement Modelmethodology: cooperative_education_modelBy involving parents as active participants in governance, operations, and classroom activities, the school enhances family engagement and maintains affordability, because shared responsibility reduces costs and strengthens community investment in children's learning.
- Fundraising-Supported Affordabilitymethodology: cost_subsidy_modelBy using ongoing fundraising to subsidize operational costs, the school keeps tuition affordable and accessible, because direct financial support offsets family costs without compromising program quality.