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ELIZABETH MASCIA CHILD CARE CENTER
TARRYTOWN, NY · EIN 132614850 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE P33Z · Human Services · Medium ($1M-$10M) · masciachildcare.org
revenue
$2.6M
expenses
$2.5M
net assets
$2.6M
employees
60
program ratio
92%
mission · from form 990

PROVIDE CHILD CARE (FULL DAY/AFTER SCHOOL) TO THE COMMUNITY.

profile · synthesized from sources

Child care center serving Tarrytown, Sleepy Hollow, and surrounding communities in New York since 1968. Provides full-day and after-school programs for toddlers, preschoolers, and school-age children, with a focus on early childhood education, social-emotional development, and enrichment activities. Operates year-round and accepts Westchester County subsidies and limited scholarships.

named programs · 7 · from sources

What they call their work

Greenburgh Nature Center Program
Monthly interactive nature program introducing toddlers and preschoolers to animals, habitats, and the natural world
Karate Program
Monthly karate sessions for toddlers and preschoolers that teach discipline, structure, and physical coordination
LeapSmart
Movement-based program that promotes resilience, high-order thinking, and reinforces language, math, and social-emotional skills across toddler, preschool, and school-age groups
Learning French through Music
Monthly music program integrating French language learning through songs, finger-plays, rhythm, and movement for all age groups
Preschool Program
Full-day, year-round program for preschoolers with five-day weekly enrollment, offering early learning, enrichment activities, and transition to after-school programming
School-Age Program
After-school care for school-age children including homework support, group activities, and enrichment; transportation provided by local school districts
Toddler Program
Secure, stimulating environment for toddlers focusing on socialization, sensory experiences, and development of social, cognitive, language, and motor skills
activities · 9 groups

What they do

  • Play-Based Early Childhood Education 2 activities
    • Developmentally appropriate early childhood education
      Supports children's cognitive, social-emotional, physical, language, and literacy development through play-based, hands-on learning experiences and developmentally appropriate materials aligned with early learning standards.
    • Enrichment programs supporting child development
      Provides a range of enrichment activities across all age groups, including music classes, karate, nature education, physical fitness (soccer, Ga-Ga), LeapSmart cognitive development, and foreign language instruction. These programs support intellectual, physical, social, emotional, language, and cognitive development through structured play and hands-on learning.
  • Early Childhood Education & Development Programs 2 activities
    • Full-day child care for toddlers, preschoolers, and school-aged children
      Provides licensed full-day, year-round child care services for toddlers, preschoolers, and school-aged children in Tarrytown, Sleepy Hollow, and neighboring communities, operating Monday through Friday from 7 am to 6 pm during the academic year. Programs are licensed by the New York State Office of Children and Family Services and adhere to mandated staff-to-child ratios.
    • Universal Pre-K program
      Offers a Universal Pre-K program in partnership with the Public Schools of the Tarrytowns, with student selection conducted via lottery. The program supports early childhood education access for eligible four-year-olds.
  • After-School Academic and Enrichment Programs 1 activity
    • After-school and before-school care programs
      Operates after-school care for school-age children, including homework assistance and group activities, with transportation provided by local school districts. Also launched a before-school program hosted within Public Schools of the Tarrytowns buildings.
  • Educational Field Trips and Experiential Outings 1 activity
    • Community engagement and curriculum partnerships
      Hosts visits from community helpers and external organizations—including Tarrytown Firefighters, Police Officers, local dentists, Westchester FitMobile, and Maritime Aquarium—to enhance curriculum themes and provide real-world learning experiences for children.
  • Family-School Engagement Programs 1 activity
    • Family support and home-school collaboration
      Builds relationships with families to support collaboration between home and school environments, providing peace of mind to working families and ensuring continuity in children’s development.
  • Sliding-Scale Tuition Programs 1 activity
    • Financial assistance and tuition support programs
      Offers a limited scholarship program to offset child care costs for families experiencing financial hardship, provides a 15% tuition discount for families with multiple enrolled children or for children of Tarrytown Police and Fire Department employees, and accepts Westchester County child care subsidies and external scholarships as partial tuition payment.
  • CACFP Meal Service and Administration 1 activity
    • Nutritious meal provision
      Began offering nutritious meals to children through its own kitchen facilities following renovations completed in 1988, supporting children’s health and development as part of daily programming.
  • Children's Play and Motor Development Spaces 1 activity
    • Outdoor and physical activity programming
      Provides daily supervised outdoor activities such as playground use, sports, nature walks, and access to a Ga-Ga court. These activities promote physical health and experiential learning for preschool and school-aged children.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Staff professional development and training
      Requires all staff to complete thirty hours of training every two years and mandates fifteen hours of training for new staff within their first six months of employment to ensure high-quality early childhood education delivery.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$2.64M
Contributions & grants$180K7%
Program service revenue$2.40M91%
Investment income$59K2%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$2.47M
Program expenses92%
Admin / overhead8%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$1.86M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$2.81M
Cash$1.61M
Investments$981K
Liabilities$235K
Net assets$2.57M
Liquid reserves12.6 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +15.1%
relationships · 16

Who they work with

  • Community Workshop Program of Ossining Correctional Facility Partner — Collaborated on the renovation of the Sheldon Avenue facility.
  • Day Care Center of the Tarrytowns Network — Original name of the organization founded by Elizabeth Mascia, later renamed in her honor.
  • Greenburgh Nature Center Partner — Provides a monthly nature program for toddler and preschool groups at the center.
  • Greenburgh Nature Center Partner — Provides nature education as part of the center's enrichment programming.
  • Maritime Aquarium Partner — External program that visits the center to support curriculum and learning themes.
  • New York State Office of Children and Family Services Government — State agency responsible for licensing and conducting formal program reviews
  • Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) Government — Complies with OCFS regulations regarding staff-to-child ratios and staff training requirements.
  • Public Schools of the Tarrytowns Partner — Partner organization in delivering the Universal Pre-K program
  • Salem Golf Club Partner — Hosts the annual golf outing to support the Elizabeth Mascia Child Care Center.
  • Tarrytown Fire Department Partner — Provides a 15% tuition discount for children of Tarrytown Fire Department employees.
  • Tarrytown Firefighters Partner — Visiting community helpers who support the center's curriculum and learning themes.
  • Tarrytown Police Department Partner — Provides a 15% tuition discount for children of Tarrytown Police Department employees.
  • Tarrytown Police Officers Partner — Visiting community helpers who support the center's curriculum and learning themes.
  • The Children’s School for Early Development Partner — Coparticipates in a playdate program with enrolled children at the Center.
  • Westchester County Government — Accepts Westchester County child care subsidies as partial tuition payment.
  • Westchester FitMobile Partner — External program that visits the center to support curriculum and learning themes.
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 Holistic Development
    methodology: holistic_development
    By recognizing and promoting the uniqueness of each child within a warm, safe, and secure environment, the center fosters individual development, self-esteem, and respect for others, because personalized, emotionally supportive settings enable children to grow across cognitive, social, emotional, and physical domains simultaneously.
  • Community-Based Character Education
    methodology: community_based_education
    By engaging in community outreach and shared community goals, the center teaches children empathy, collaboration, and respect for diversity, because embedding values like sensitivity and cooperation in real-world contexts strengthens moral development and social integration.
  • Financial Accessibility for Working Families
    methodology: sliding_scale_access
    By offering needs-based scholarships and targeted tuition discounts, the center increases access to high-quality child care for low-income families and essential workers, because reducing financial barriers ensures equitable participation and supports family stability, which in turn promotes consistent child development.
  • Learning Through Play and Movement
    methodology: learning_through_play
    By using play, hands-on experiences, and integrated physical activity as primary methods of instruction, the center supports children in achieving developmental milestones and reinforces social-emotional and academic skills, because experiential engagement aligns with how young children naturally learn and internalize concepts.