named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Gingersnaps Summer Program
Summer enrichment program offering continued learning and care for children during summer months, supporting transition to elementary school.
Infant and Toddler Program
Developmental care for infants and toddlers, emphasizing emotional security, independence, and early learning through play-based centers.
Preschool Program
Academically structured program for children ages 3–6 focusing on language arts, mathematics, science, sensory play, and social development to prepare for kindergarten.
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Early Childhood Education & Development Programs 2 activities
- Deliver daycare services with high staff engagementProvides daily childcare services emphasizing attentive, devoted staff care to support child development and safety.
- Operate preschool and childcare services in a Catholic environmentProvides comprehensive preschool and childcare services for children from infancy through six years of age within a Catholic educational framework.
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Play-Based Early Childhood Education 1 activity
- Provide academically structured preschool programmingOffers preschool education with dedicated learning centers in language arts, mathematics, block building, exploratory science, literature, sensory play, and dramatic play to support cognitive development.
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Summer Academic Enrichment Programs 1 activity
- Run a summer transition program for preschool childrenOperates the “Gingersnaps Summer Program” to support children’s transition to elementary school through structured summer learning and care.
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Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Programs 1 activity
- Support social, emotional, and academic development in young childrenFosters independence and peer relationships among preschool children by supporting the development of emotional, academic, and social skills.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Provide multi-generational preschool and childcare servicesDelivers preschool and childcare services that span multiple generations of families, fostering long-term community engagement and continuity of care.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$2.25M
Contributions & grants$282K13%
Program service revenue$1.95M87%
Investment income$1K0%
Other revenue$18K
expenses
Total expenses$2.05M
Program expenses85%
Admin / overhead15%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$1.61M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.30M
Cash$557K
Investments$0
Liabilities$296K
Net assets$1.01M
Liquid reserves3.3 mo
2 years on record · 2023–2024 · YoY revenue +1.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| David Cole | Executive Director | 40 | $150K |
board members · 3
- Anita Lombardi — President
- Tina D'Agata — Treasurer
- Todd Long — Secretary
relationships · 11
Who they work with
- Dalton Family Partner — Family recommending The Gingerbread House based on experienced care and devotion from staff.
- D’Agata Family Partner — Family describing The Gingerbread House as an extension of their family and highlighting long-term staff relationships with children.
- Ernest and Young Partner — Prior employer of Finance Coordinator Sheila Zimmerman.
- LeMoyne College Partner — Institution where Assistant Director Jess Riess earned her Masters Degree.
- Long Family Partner — Family whose child attends The Gingerbread House and reports observable development in social and spiritual behaviors.
- NAEYC Partner — Accrediting organization for prior childcare center where David Cole worked.
- Potsdam State Partner — Alumni institution of Executive Director David Cole.
- Pratt Family Partner — Multi-generational family utilizing and endorsing The Gingerbread House's services for preschool education and childcare.
- Sisters of St. Francis of the Neumann Communities Partner — Catholic religious order that sponsors and operates The Gingerbread House Preschool and Childcare Center as a ministry.
- University of Rochester Partner — Institution where Finance Coordinator Sheila Zimmerman earned her accounting degree.
- Welch Allyn Partner — Prior employer of Finance Coordinator Sheila Zimmerman.
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.
- Developmental and Relational Care Approachmethodology: developmental_approachBy using a healthy, developmental, and dynamic approach grounded in emotional safety and relational trust, the center supports holistic child development because secure relationships enable cognitive, social, and emotional growth in early childhood.
- Faith-Based Spiritual Formationmethodology: faith_based_educationBy integrating spiritual development into daily interactions through Catholic values and practices like verbal courtesies, the center builds character and personal development because early moral formation shapes lifelong behavior and identity.
- Inclusive Care Through Awareness of Diversitymethodology: inclusive_careBy promoting awareness of race, ethnicity, religion, socioeconomic class, and disabilities, the center fosters inclusivity because recognizing diverse identities from an early age supports equitable development and belonging for all children.
- Learning Center Model with Intrinsic Motivationmethodology: learning_centersBy organizing academically structured days around learning centers and fostering curiosity, the center cultivates long-term engagement with learning because hands-on exploration and child-led discovery promote intrinsic motivation in early learners.