irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $2.69MSCHOOL AGE PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN 5-7 YEARS OLD: VCLC'S SCHOOL AGE PROGRAM PROVIDES SPECIAL EDUCATION AND RELATED THERAPIES FOR CHILDREN AND SUPPORT SERVICES FOR THEIR FAMILIES. THE PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO MAXIMIZE EACH CHILD'S LEARNING, DEVELOPMENT, AND SOCIAL AND EDUCATIONAL OUTCOMES.
- #2 $195KFOR CHILDREN FROM BIRTH TO 3 YEARS OLD: VCLC'S EARLY INTERVENTION PROGRAM PROVIDES HOME AND COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICES IN THE AREAS OF SPECIAL INSTRUCTION, RELATED THERAPIES INCLUDING SPEECH, OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY, PHYSICAL THERAPY, SOCIAL WORK, PARENT SUPPORT GROUPS AND PARENT CHILD GROUPS.
named programs · 7 · from sources
What they call their work
Early Intervention Program
Home- and facility-based services for children birth to 3 years, including special instruction, speech, occupational and physical therapy, feeding therapy, social work, and parent support groups.
Family Support Services
Ongoing support for families including parent training, counseling, and parent-child groups to promote child development and family engagement.
Preschool Special Education (3-5 Years)
Special education classes for preschoolers with disabilities, including Special Classes (SC) and Special Classes in an Integrated Setting (SCIS), with ratios from 6:1:2 to 15:1:2, using evidence-based practices like the Pyramid Model.
Related Therapies
On-site or in-home provision of speech, occupational, physical therapy, child psychological counseling, and parent training as specified in a child’s IEP.
School-Age Special Education Classes (5-8 Years)
Full-day special education programs for children 5-8 years with IEPs, offering individualized instruction, related therapies, and adaptive physical education in alignment with New York State Next Generation Learning Standards.
Special Education Itinerant Services (SEIS)
Certified special education teachers provide one-on-one instruction in a child’s home, school, or childcare setting to support integration with peers.
Universal Pre-K (UPK)
State-funded pre-kindergarten program for 4-year-olds in partnership with Island Trees, Syosset, and Northport-East Northport School Districts, offering inclusive classes with children who have and do not have IEPs.
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Early Childhood Education & Development Programs 2 activities
- Child Care and Early Childhood Education ServicesProvides full-day child care and early childhood education services for children from birth to 5 years old, operating Monday through Friday from 7:00 am to 5:30 pm at the Gallow School Levittown Campus. Curriculum supports academic, social, emotional, and physical development, including specialized instruction in physical education, music, and computers.
- Early Intervention Services for Infants and ToddlersProvides comprehensive early intervention services for children from birth to age 3 with developmental delays or diagnosed conditions, including special instruction, speech therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, social work, and family support services. Services are delivered in home, community, or facility settings in Nassau and Suffolk Counties and are provided at no cost to families as an approved provider by the New York State Department of Health, Bureau of Early Intervention.
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Special Education Preschool Programs 2 activities
- Special Education Itinerant Services (SEIS/SEIT)Delivers Special Education Itinerant Services through certified special education teachers who provide individualized instruction in homes, schools, or childcare centers for children ages 3 to 5 with disabilities. Supports peer integration and inclusion in community settings with regular consultation among SEITs, parents, and teachers.
- Special Education Preschool Programs (Ages 3–5)Operates special education preschool programs for children ages 3 to 5 with learning, language, behavioral, and developmental challenges, including autism, based on Individualized Education Programs (IEPs). Offers both general and Spanish bilingual-bicultural classes, as well as inclusionary models where children with and without IEPs learn together. Serves families across Nassau and Suffolk Counties and New York City.
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Family-School Engagement Programs 1 activity
- Family Support and Parent Engagement ProgramsEngages parents as partners in their child’s education through assigned social workers, parent-teacher conferences, inclusion on interdisciplinary teams, counseling, training, and participation in support groups and workshops. Programs focus on behavior management, understanding disability, transition planning, and daily routines.
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Early Childhood Developmental Evaluation and Screening 1 activity
- Multidisciplinary Evaluations for Young ChildrenOperates an evaluation center providing multidisciplinary and bilingual assessments for children from birth to 8 years old with suspected disabilities or developmental delays, supporting diagnosis and educational planning.
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Child Care Provider Support Services 1 activity
- Professional Development and Capacity Building for Early Childhood ProvidersOffers year-round training, professional development, consultation services, and internship opportunities for early childhood professionals to enhance skills in working with children with diverse learning needs.
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Specialized Therapy for Children with Disabilities 1 activity
- Related Therapies for Children (Birth to 8 Years)Provides on-site and in-home related therapeutic services—including speech, occupational, physical, and play therapy, as well as child psychological counseling—for children from birth to 8 years old, delivered by licensed or certified professionals according to IEPs or individual needs.
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Special Education Support Services 1 activity
- School-Age Special Education Programs (Ages 5–8)Provides full-day special education programs for school-age children ages 5 to 8 with disabilities based on Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), addressing learning, language, and behavioral challenges. Includes on-site related therapies and integrated support services for students in Nassau and Suffolk Counties and New York City.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$25.49M
Contributions & grants$1.48M6%
Program service revenue$23.87M94%
Investment income$136K1%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$25.91M
Program expenses87%
Admin / overhead12%
Fundraising1%
Salaries & benefits$22.09M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$9.65M
Cash$1.18M
Investments$1.13M
Liabilities$4.60M
Net assets$5.05M
Liquid reserves1.1 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +1.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 8
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JANET KOCH | CEO | 40 | $279K |
| JANET SLADE | CONTROLLER | 35 | $200K |
| THEANO KEHAYES | CFO | 35 | $161K |
| JENNIFER REGAN HAIGHT | DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT | 35 | $151K |
| COREY LEIN | PRINCIPAL | 35 | $150K |
| BARBARA PIRNAT | EDUCATION COORDINATOR | 35 | $140K |
| ANNA CICCIARI | PRINCIPAL | 35 | $128K |
| MARYANN DI TRAGLIA | TEACHER | 35 | $126K |
board members · 12
- ALICE ROUSE — BOARD MEMBER
- ANDREW D ACKERMAN — BOARD MEMBER- AUDIT COMMITTEE
- ANDREW ZANKEL — BOARD MEMBER
- BRIAN CAMUS — BOARD MEMBER
- DONNA CANTRELL GERZOF — BOARD MEMBER
- PAUL FLEISHMAN — CHAIRPERSON- AUDIT COMMITTEE
- PETER STEARN — SECRETARY - AUDIT COMMITTEE
- RALPH F PALLESCHI — VICE CHAIR- AUDIT COMMITTEE
- RUTH STEARN — BOARD MEMBER
- SOFIA BLAIR — BOARD MEMBER
- THERESE C VOBIS CPA — TREASURER - AUDIT COMMITTEE
- VINCENT DIVITO — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 17
Who they work with
- Bellerose School Partner — Collaborates at a shared site in East Northport, NY, opening Fall 2025.
- Gallow School Partner — Hosts the child care program at the Gallow School Levittown Campus.
- Island Trees School District Partner — Collaborates with VCLC to oversee Universal Pre-K program
- Karopczyc School Partner — Collaborates on shared campus in Levittown, NY to deliver educational and therapeutic services.
- New York State Department of Health Government — Regulatory body that sets certification standards for teachers and therapists in the Early Intervention program.
- New York State Department of Health Government — Regulatory body under which VCLC's teachers and therapists are licensed or certified.
- New York State Department of Health, Bureau of Early Intervention Government — Approves VCLC to provide Early Intervention services to children under three in Nassau and Suffolk Counties.
- New York State Education Department Government — Curriculum alignment with New York State Common Core Learning Standards indicates formal or operational affiliation with state education authorities.
- New York State Education Department Government — Regulatory body that sets certification standards for teachers and therapists in the Early Intervention program.
- New York State Education Department Government — Regulatory body under which VCLC's teachers and therapists are licensed or certified.
- Northport-East Northport School District Partner — Partners with VCLC to offer Universal Pre-K classes for the 2025-26 year
- Office of Children & Family Services Government — Follows regulations set by the Office of Children & Family Services to ensure best practices in safety and care.
- Sparke Elementary School Partner — Partners to provide services at a shared location in Levittown, NY.
- Syosset Central School District Partner — Collaborates with VCLC to oversee Universal Pre-K program
- community Partner — Collaborative partner in supporting child development and education
- families Partner — Collaborative partner in supporting child development and education
- schools Partner — Collaborative partner in supporting child development and education
strategies · 5
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.
- Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Individualizationmethodology: aba-methodologyBy applying ABA methodologies tailored to individual IEPs and learning styles, the organization produces measurable improvements in learning and behavior because interventions are data-driven, systematic, and aligned with each child’s developmental profile.
- Family-Centered Early Interventionmethodology: family-centered-early-interventionBy actively involving parents as partners in their child’s education and therapy, the organization improves developmental outcomes because family engagement ensures continuity of support across home and school settings, reinforcing learning and behavior change.
- Inclusive Community-Based Service Deliverymethodology: inclusive-community-integrationBy delivering special education and therapy services in inclusive community settings—including homes, schools, and centers—the organization increases accessibility and peer integration, which enhances developmental progress because children learn in natural, socially rich environments.
- Integrated Therapy and Education Modelmethodology: integrated-therapy-and-educationBy embedding specialized therapies (speech, behavioral, language) directly within educational programming, the organization enhances child development outcomes because therapeutic and academic learning reinforce each other in real-time contexts.
- Pyramid Model for Social-Emotional Developmentmethodology: pyramid-modelBy implementing the Pyramid Model, the organization supports positive behavior and emotional regulation in young children because it uses tiered, relationship-based interventions that prevent challenges before they arise and build foundational social skills.