named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
Bilingual Early Childhood Education Program
Comprehensive early learning program for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers delivered in Spanish and English, focusing on developmental growth, cultural identity, and family engagement.
Family Engagement Initiative
Program led by a Family Engagement Coordinator to support and involve families in their children’s education and development.
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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ESL and Multilingual Language Support Programs 1 activity
- Deliver a dual-language immersion curriculum with a 90:10 Spanish-English modelImplements a bilingual curriculum that begins with 100% Spanish immersion for toddlers and transitions to a 90:10 model (90% Spanish, 10% English) in prekindergarten classrooms to develop children’s Spanish and English language skills through exploration, play, and discovery.
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Family-School Engagement Programs 1 activity
- Engage families as partners in children’s learning and developmentCollaborates with families through reflective practices, daily digital updates via the Lilio portal, workshops, and connections to community services to extend learning beyond the classroom and support holistic child development.
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Early Childhood Education & Development Programs 1 activity
- Operate a bilingual, tuition-free preschool for children ages 2 to 5Provides a full-day, 11-month early childhood education program in the Bronx for children ages 2 to 5, operating from September to July with extended care available until 5:30 p.m. The school is tuition-free and serves as a private, community-based institution with small class sizes and a dual-language model.
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Play-Based Early Childhood Education 1 activity
- Provide play-based, child-centered early childhood educationOffers a responsive, play-based curriculum centered on children’s questions and interests, using hands-on projects, sensory experiences, and exploration to support cognitive, socioemotional, and academic development in preschoolers.
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Teacher Professional Development 1 activity
- Provide professional development for early childhood educatorsOffers professional development workshops for early childhood educators in partnership with the Bank Street Infancy Institute to build capacity and share best practices in early education.
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Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Programs 1 activity
- Support socioemotional development and self-regulation in young childrenGuides toddlers and preschoolers in identifying and managing emotions, developing self-awareness, practicing empathy, and resolving conflicts through adult-supported discussions, reflective practices, and community-building activities.
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financials · form 990 · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$295K
Contributions & grants$209K71%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$86K29%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$2.30M
Program expenses74%
Admin / overhead26%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$772K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$10.38M
Cash$890K
Investments$0
Liabilities$5.92M
Net assets$4.46M
Liquid reserves4.7 mo
3 years on record · 2021–2023 · YoY revenue -94.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| EMILY MARMOLEJOS | HEAD OF SCHOOL | 50 | $159K |
board members · 7
- ANN JENKINS — CO-CHAIR
- DAN LASORTE — TREASURER
- JESSICA KELLY — SECRETARY
- KATHERINE TURLEY — CO-CHAIR
- MARIA PANORA — DIRECTOR
- MONICA MAJOR — DIRECTOR
- VYASA TEWARI — DIRECTOR
relationships · 6
Who they work with
- Bank Street College Partner — Collaborates on professional development through the Bank Street Infancy Institute.
- Bronx Government — Families must live and/or work in the Bronx to be eligible for enrollment.
- Bronx community Partner — Collaborates with the Bronx community to create a welcoming space for young children to learn and develop.
- CUNY Government — Hosts an apprentice in early childhood education through a CUNY program.
- CUNY Partner — Collaborates with CUNY through the Early Childhood Apprenticeship program, supporting workforce development and certification.
- Lehman College Partner — Faculty and staff have affiliations with Lehman College; some are currently studying there.
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.
- Child-Centered, Play-Based Learning with Responsive Curriculummethodology: play_based_responsive_curriculumBy using child-led play, hands-on exploration, and a curriculum that emerges from children's interests and questions, the school fosters deep engagement, cognitive growth, and self-discovery because children learn best when they are active protagonists in meaningful, emotionally safe contexts.
- Dual Language Immersion as a Developmental and Inclusive Practicemethodology: dual_language_immersionBy embedding Spanish and English across daily routines and learning activities, the school supports cognitive, linguistic, and cultural development because multilingual environments enable identity formation, equity for multilingual families, and enriched learning trajectories.
- Environment as the Third Teachermethodology: environment_as_third_teacherBy intentionally designing classrooms with natural and didactic materials that invite inquiry and discovery, the school enhances learning because the physical environment acts as an active facilitator of exploration, independence, and sustained engagement.
- Family and Community as Co-Creators of Educationmethodology: community_co_creationBy integrating families and the local community as equal partners in program design and daily learning, the school strengthens developmental outcomes because sustained, culturally responsive collaboration ensures relevance, trust, and shared ownership of children’s growth.