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CHILDREN'S LEARNING CENTER AT MORNINGSIDE HEIGHTS INC
NEW YORK, NY · EIN 134111840 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE P33 · Human Services · Small ($100K-$1M) · clcnyc.com
revenue
$826K
expenses
$814K
net assets
$18K
employees
9
volunteers
8
program ratio
69%
mission · from form 990

TO HONOR THE IMAGINATIVE SPARK WITHIN EACH CHILD AND CELEBRATE LEARNING THROUGH PLAY, THE ARTS, AND HANDS-ON EXPLORATION. THE CENTER NURTURES CHILDREN'S CURIOSITY, CREATIVITY, AND FASCINATION WITH THE NATURAL WORLD. TOGETHER, THE CENTER'S TEACHERS AND STUDENTS CULTIVATE CARING CLASSROOMS WHERE WE EXPLORE THE TAPESTRY OF RICH TRADITIONS, LANGUAGES, AND PERSPECTIVES. THE CENTER WORKS TO ENCOURAGE CONFIDENCE, RESILIENCY, AND A LIFE-LONG LOVE OF LEARNING.

profile · synthesized from sources

Early childhood education center in Upper Manhattan serving children from 6 months to 5 years old. The school follows a play- and project-based progressive curriculum emphasizing hands-on exploration, the arts, and outdoor learning. Located within the Morningside Gardens complex, it prioritizes diversity and community engagement, with a focus on nurturing curiosity, creativity, and social-emotional development in a supportive classroom environment.

named programs · 4 · from sources

What they call their work

After School Program
Extended-day program for preschool-aged children from 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM offered during the academic year.
Hootenannies
Weekly full-school singalongs featuring music from diverse artists including Dolly Parton, Prince, and Radiohead; held on Fridays as a community-building event open to families.
Outdoor Classroom
Expansive private outdoor learning space used daily for gross motor play, nature exploration, and project-based learning; launched in fall 2020 as a reimagined use of the school’s outdoor area.
Play- and Project-Based Curriculum
Emergent, materials-rich curriculum driven by children's interests and teacher facilitation, with thematic units such as Ice, Night, Ghosts, Quilting, and Recycling that support development across domains.
activities · 5 groups

What they do

  • Admissions Outreach and Enrollment Support 2 activities
    • Host school engagement events
      Hosts virtual Open Houses for prospective families to learn about the school’s educational philosophy and daily life, followed by in-person tours and participation in Hootenanny days featuring full-school singalongs. These events are available to families who have submitted an application and attended a virtual Open House.
    • Provide kindergarten admissions support
      Offers guidance and resources to families during the kindergarten admissions process, including an email list and a kindergarten admissions tracker template to assist with applications.
  • Onsite & Outreach Environmental Education Programs 1 activity
    • Maintain outdoor classroom and daily outdoor exploration
      Operates a multi-purpose outdoor classroom created in Fall 2020 and facilitates daily outdoor classroom exploration for all students following drop-off, weather permitting, to support experiential learning.
  • Summer Day Camp Programs 1 activity
    • Offer summer camp program
      Operates a summer camp program in July for children enrolled in the early learning program.
  • Before and After School Childcare 1 activity
    • Operate after-school program
      Offers an after-school program for preschool-aged children from 3:30–5:30 PM during the 2026–27 academic year.
  • Play-Based Early Childhood Education 1 activity
    • Operate early childhood education program
      Provides a five-day-a-week early learning program from September through June for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers, emphasizing learning through play, the arts, and hands-on exploration. The program operates with staff ratios of 3–4 teachers for 10 children in infant/toddler rooms and 2–3 teachers for 12–18 children in preschool classrooms.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$826K
Contributions & grants$35K4%
Program service revenue$779K94%
Investment income$12K1%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$814K
Program expenses69%
Admin / overhead31%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$628K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$210K
Cash$119K
Investments$51K
Liabilities$192K
Net assets$18K
Liquid reserves2.5 mo
5 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +11.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
MOLLY VOZICK-LEVINSON EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40 $197K
board members · 8
  • CLARE MOTTOLA — CHAIR
  • EDWARD SOWDER — BOARD MEMBER
  • JANETTE GREENBERG — SECRETARY
  • LILY BELLOW — BOARD MEMBER
  • RACHEL LINDAHL — BOARD MEMBER
  • SMITA MUKHERJEE — BOARD MEMBER
  • STEPHANIE FACTOR — TREASURER
  • TRACY VAN CORT — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 7

Who they work with

  • CLC Family Band Partner — Collaborates with the school to lead weekly Friday hootenannies and musical gatherings involving students, families, and staff.
  • Columbia University Network — CLC is part of Columbia University’s Affiliated Early Learning Center program, which includes admissions priority for children of Columbia faculty, staff, and students.
  • Columbia University Partner — Offers an additional in-person Open House for Columbia-affiliated families.
  • Morningside Gardens Housing Corporation Partner — Hosts CLC within its residential complex and provides community volunteers through its retirement office.
  • New York State Department of Education Government — Partners with families and the department to identify and support children's educational needs.
  • Teachers College Partner — Provides student and work-study teachers who assist in classrooms each semester.
  • Teachers College Partner — Provides student teachers to support classroom instruction.
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.

  • Arts-Integrated, Nature-Based Holistic Development
    methodology: arts_integrated_nature_based_learning
    By weaving arts, outdoor exploration, and gross motor play into the curriculum, the center nurtures creativity, physical development, and emotional regulation, because multisensory, nature-connected experiences provide rich developmental stimuli that support whole-child growth.
  • Culturally Responsive and Community-Integrated Learning Environment
    methodology: culturally_responsive_education
    By integrating diverse cultural traditions, languages, and community members—including student teachers and volunteers—into daily classroom life, the center supports social-emotional development and belonging, because inclusive, relationship-rich environments mirror children’s lived experiences and strengthen engagement.
  • Emergent, Play-Based Curriculum
    methodology: emergent_curriculum
    By using play- and project-based learning that emerges from children's interests and open-ended materials exploration, the center fosters intrinsic motivation and deeper cognitive engagement, because child-led inquiry supports sustained attention and meaningful learning.
  • Family-Centered Support and Engagement Model
    methodology: family_centered_support
    By providing personalized support during kindergarten admissions and experiential outreach to prospective families, the center reduces family stress and increases preparedness and enrollment confidence, because informed, engaged families are better equipped to support transitions and sustain long-term participation.