named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Book Time Program
Early literacy initiative promoting reading and language development through structured story time and family engagement.
Infant Program
For children ages 6 to 17 months, providing a nurturing environment focused on developmental milestones, sensory exploration, and secure attachment.
Kid’s Closet
Parent-volunteer-led program providing clothing and essentials to families in need, supporting economic stability and dignity.
Pre-School
For children ages 3 and 4 years old, using the Teaching Strategies Creative Curriculum to build early literacy, numeracy, problem-solving, and social-emotional skills in preparation for kindergarten.
Toddler Program
For children ages 18 months to 2 years 11 months, emphasizing language development, motor skills, and social interaction through play-based learning.
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Family-School Engagement Programs 1 activity
- Conducting parent engagement and communication activitiesFacilitates biannual parent-teacher conferences to review children's developmental progress and provides daily classroom updates to parents via the Pro-care app, including photos and activity summaries, to support family involvement in early learning.
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Admissions Outreach and Enrollment Support 1 activity
- Offering facility tours and community outreachProvides daily tours for prospective families and community members to learn about programs, meet staff, and observe classroom environments at the early childhood center.
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Summer Day Camp Programs 1 activity
- Operating a drop-off summer camp program for young childrenRuns a summer camp program for children ages 2 and 3 years, led by certified early learning specialists, providing structured early education and enrichment during the summer months.
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Early Childhood Education & Development Programs 1 activity
- Operating licensed early childhood education and full-day childcare programsProvides affordable, high-quality early learning and full-day childcare for children ages 6 months to 4 years, operating year-round from 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM, serving over 100 children daily from working families on the East End of Long Island. Programs include age-specific curricula aligned with developmental milestones and use of the Teaching Strategies Creative Curriculum to support language, literacy, numeracy, social-emotional development, and creativity.
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Language Access Services 1 activity
- Providing bilingual support and language access for Latinx familiesOffers bilingual staff support to ensure language access and family engagement for Latinx families participating in early childhood programs.
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Early Childhood Education Financial Assistance 1 activity
- Providing scholarships and financial assistance for childcareOffers need-based scholarships to children from working families to ensure access to affordable early childhood education, supported through fundraising events and private donations; hundreds of children have received scholarship support over time.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$2.30M
Contributions & grants$951K41%
Program service revenue$1.28M56%
Investment income$87K4%
Other revenue$-26K
expenses
Total expenses$2.23M
Program expenses78%
Admin / overhead14%
Fundraising8%
Salaries & benefits$1.56M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$2.75M
Cash$423K
Investments$1.16M
Liabilities$19K
Net assets$2.73M
Liquid reserves8.5 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +0.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 3
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| MERCEDES COUNIHAN | PROGRAM DIRECTOR | 40 | $134K |
| TIM FRAZIER | Executive Dir. | 40 | $110K |
| JOAN OVERLOCK | DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR | 40 | $88K |
board members · 10
- ANNABELLA SALAS — BOARD MEMBER
- CHRISTOPHER JIMENEZ — board member
- JUDITH SCHNEIDER PHD — BOARD MEMBER
- JULIE SNOW — BOARD MEMBER
- KEN QUAY — Treasurer
- LAURIE L MALMAN — VICE CHAIR
- LINDA FOGELSON — Secretary
- MARIAH WHITMORE — BOARD MEMBER
- MARK BUTLER — VICE CHAIR
- RUTH ANN W MCSPADDEN — Chairman
relationships · 21
Who they work with
- Amber Waves Farm Partner — Partner organization providing expertise and support for hands-on learning enrichment programming and family support.
- Annie Washburn’s East Hampton Kitchen Partner — Provides catering services for the Annual Summer Benefit event.
- East Hampton Library Partner — Partner organization providing expertise and support for hands-on learning enrichment programming and family support.
- Garden Club of East Hampton Partner — Partner organization providing expertise and support for hands-on learning enrichment programming and family support.
- Ina Garten Partner — Hosts a fundraising cocktail party in support of the organization.
- Joan Overlock Partner — Director of Development, contact for donation inquiries
- Ladies Village Improvement Society Partner — Partner organization providing expertise and funding for hands-on learning enrichment programming and family support.
- MAIN BEACH Partner — Provides venue space and free parking for the Kites for Kids event.
- NAEYC Network — Member of the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), indicating alignment with national early childhood education standards.
- National Association of the Education of Young Children Network — Member organization adhering to national early childhood education standards.
- New York State Office of Child & Family Services Government — Licensing authority for the early childhood center.
- OCFS Government — Licensed by the New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS), ensuring regulatory compliance for childcare operations.
- Paddlers for Humanity Partner — Partner organization providing expertise and support for hands-on learning enrichment programming and family support.
- Pete & the Stray Dogs Partner — Provides musical entertainment for the Annual Summer Benefit event.
- Pro-care Partner — Uses the Pro-care app for daily communication between teachers and parents.
- Springs Food Pantry Partner — Partner organization providing expertise and support for hands-on learning enrichment programming and family support.
- William King Partner — Artist whose sculpture "Reader’s Circle" is displayed at the center.
- Yale University Partner — Collaborates on a research-based curriculum and innovative parenting program focused on managing challenging behaviors and promoting healthy lifestyles.
- ep ventures Partner — Responsible for website development.
- goodcircle.org Partner — Joan Overlock, Director of Development at EWECC, is co-founder of goodcircle.org, a project-based giving platform for nonprofits.
- graphic image Partner — Provides site design and photography services.
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.
- High-Quality Affordable Early Education for Economic Mobilitymethodology: economic mobility through childcare accessBy providing affordable, high-quality early education, the organization enables workforce participation among low-income and working families, advancing equity and economic mobility because access to reliable, effective childcare reduces barriers to employment and education.
- Play-Based and Experiential Learning Modelmethodology: play-based_learningBy using play-based, experiential, and discovery-driven learning methods, the organization fosters child-led development in literacy, social-emotional skills, and cognitive growth because active exploration and purposeful play are developmentally appropriate and effective for young children.
- Two-Generation Approach with Parent-Teacher Partnershipsmethodology: parent-teacher_partnershipBy integrating parent-teacher collaboration and research-based parenting programs, the organization supports both child development and family engagement because consistent, nurturing relationships across home and school settings compound developmental outcomes.