named programs · 9 · from sources
What they call their work
Breakfast Club
Before-school care program from 7:15 AM to 8:00 AM, providing supervised activities and a safe environment for enrolled students
Busy Bees After School Program
After-school program from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM offering enrichment and supervised care, including participation in extracurricular activities
Enrichment Programs
Specialist-taught programs in Art, Physical Education, Music, Story Time, and Technology integrated into the curriculum to support holistic development
First Grade
First-grade academic program aligned with New York State Common Core standards, designed to build on foundational skills while fostering a love of learning and personal responsibility
Full Day Kindergarten
Kindergarten program focused on academic achievement, character development, and social-emotional learning, with individualized instruction in a small-class setting
Full Day Nursery
Program for 3-year-old children, running from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM, designed to provide a nurturing early learning environment with a focus on social, emotional, and academic development
Full Day Pre-Kindergarten
Full-day pre-kindergarten program emphasizing developmental readiness, character education, and foundational academic skills in a small-class setting
Summer Fun Program
Summer program open to children ages 3 through 3rd grade, providing educational and recreational activities during the summer months
Transitional Kindergarten
Program offering an additional year of preparation before traditional kindergarten, supporting children with late birthdays or developmental needs to build confidence and skills
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Play-Based Early Childhood Education 1 activity
- Enrichment programsOffers a curriculum-integrated enrichment program in Art, Physical Education, Music, Story Time, and Technology to support holistic child development.
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Before and After School Childcare 1 activity
- Extended care programsProvides extended care services including morning care (Breakfast Club/Busy Bee from 7:15 AM to 8:00 AM) and after-school care (3:00 PM to 6:00 PM) for enrolled students, supporting families needing care outside the standard school day.
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Parenting Education and Support Programs 1 activity
- Family support servicesSupports families navigating CPSE services and developmental delays, offering guidance that contributes to positive kindergarten outcomes.
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Independent and Charter K-12 Schools 1 activity
- Full-day early childhood education programOperates a private independent school providing full-day academic programs for children from Nursery (age 3) through First Grade, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM, with a focus on strong educational foundations, character building, and individualized learning through small class sizes.
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Summer Day Camp Programs 1 activity
- Summer programOperates a summer program open to children in the local community aged 3 through 3rd grade, providing educational and enrichment activities during summer months.
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Early Childhood Education & Development Programs 1 activity
- Transitional Kindergarten programProvides an additional year of early childhood education through a Transitional Kindergarten program for children with late birthdays or developmental concerns, supporting growth, confidence, and readiness before entering traditional kindergarten.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1.16M
Contributions & grants$7K1%
Program service revenue$1.14M98%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$18K
expenses
Total expenses$1.19M
Program expenses77%
Admin / overhead23%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$910K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$406K
Cash$237K
Investments$0
Liabilities$283K
Net assets$124K
Liquid reserves2.4 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue -0.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 7
- CHARLES HOMIC — TREASURER
- CHERYL GLICK — PRESIDENT
- ELIZABETH MOORE — DIRECTOR
- GLENN KRAUSS — DIRECTOR
- JASON PENDERGAST — VICE PRESIDENT
- KATIE OSBORN — DIRECTOR
- KEVIN JETTE — DIRECTOR
relationships · 23
Who they work with
- Ballston Spa Government — Public school district that may provide transportation to The Sara Marie School.
- Burnt Hills Partner — Local school district that families may transition to after attending The Sara Marie School.
- Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Government — Public school district that may provide transportation to The Sara Marie School.
- Chuck Homic Partner — Board member and Treasurer
- Cohoes Government — Public school district that may provide transportation to The Sara Marie School.
- Denise Tobin Partner — Board member and President
- Elizabeth Moore Partner — Board member
- Glenn Krauss Partner — Board member
- Halfmoon-Waterford Government — Public school district that may provide transportation to The Sara Marie School.
- Jason Pendergast Partner — Board member and Vice President
- Joanna Pendergast Partner — Co-founded The Sara Marie School in 2012.
- Katie Osborn Partner — Board member
- Kevin Jette Partner — Board member
- Lee Wilson Partner — Board member
- Mechanicville Government — Public school district that may provide transportation to The Sara Marie School.
- Michelle Emirzian Partner — Co-founded The Sara Marie School in 2012.
- Niskayuna Government — Public school district that may provide transportation to The Sara Marie School.
- North Colonie Government — Public school district that may provide transportation to The Sara Marie School.
- Scotia-Glenville Government — Public school district that may provide transportation to The Sara Marie School.
- Shenendehowa Government — Public school district that may provide transportation to The Sara Marie School.
- Steve Bronder Partner — Board member
- Stillwater Government — Public school district that may provide transportation to The Sara Marie School.
- Tara Leander Partner — Co-founded The Sara Marie School in 2012.
strategies · 2
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, Individualized Learning Approachmethodology: child_centered_learningBy using small class sizes, flexible learning groups, and individualized attention tailored to children's developmental needs and interests, the school enables each student to achieve their maximum potential because personalized pacing and multi-age groupings support developmental readiness and engagement.
- Whole-Child Development through Integrated Academic and Social-Emotional Learningmethodology: whole_child_educationBy integrating academic instruction with social-emotional development, moral values, and community engagement, the school supports holistic student growth because emotional well-being, character, and civic responsibility are foundational to academic success and lifelong development.