irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $15KThe CACFP Food program provides nutritious meals to eligible students funded by the USDA through the NYS Department of Health.
named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
CACFP Food Program
Provides nutritious meals to eligible children through federal funding administered by the USDA and NYS Department of Health
Infant Program
Child care for infants aged 6 months to 18 months, focusing on hands-on learning and individualized routines in a safe, child-oriented environment
Preschool Program
Preschool for children aged 3 to 4 years using the HighScope curriculum, with structured learning areas and a focus on independence, problem-solving, and school readiness
Toddler Program
Program for children aged 18 months to 3 years emphasizing active participatory learning, exploration, and social development
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Play-Based Early Childhood Education 2 activities
- Developmentally structured early learning curriculumDelivers a curriculum organized into five content areas—Approaches to Learning; Language, Literacy, & Communication; Social and Emotional Development; Physical Development, Health, and Well Being; and Arts and Sciences—guided by 58 Key Developmental Indicators as observable milestones.
- Play-based curriculum deliveryImplements the HighScope Daily Routine and organizes classrooms into defined interest areas—including block, house, small toy, book, sand-and-water, and art areas—to support play-based learning aligned with children's developmental needs.
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Early Childhood Education & Development Programs 1 activity
- Early childhood education and careProvides early education and child care services for children aged 6 months to 4 years, operating programs for infants (up to 10 at a time), toddlers (up to 12 enrolled), and preschoolers (21 children), with services offered on a space-available basis and tuition adjusted based on household income.
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Cultural Exchange and Mutual Understanding Programs 1 activity
- Multicultural and multilingual learning environmentSupports a multicultural and multilingual environment where children and staff from diverse global backgrounds interact and learn together.
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CACFP Meal Service and Administration 1 activity
- Nutritious meal provisionProvides nutritious meals to eligible children through the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP).
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Subsidized Child Care Services 1 activity
- Subsidized child care accessOffers a form for families to apply for subsidized child care services, enabling access based on eligibility and financial need.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Facility operations and schedulingObserves major federal and state holidays with scheduled closures, indicating structured operational planning for facility management.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$854K
Contributions & grants$397K46%
Program service revenue$457K54%
Investment income$90%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$841K
Program expenses94%
Admin / overhead7%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$684K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$573K
Cash$462K
Investments$0
Liabilities$105K
Net assets$468K
Liquid reserves6.6 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue -17.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dolores McCollough-Sacaridiz | Director | 40 | $99K |
board members · 6
- Disnayra Castillo — Board member
- Kristin Montella — Vice President
- Senem Suzek — Secretary
- Susan C Montella — Treasurer
- Theresa Maher — President
- Victoria Masterson — Board member
relationships · 9
Who they work with
- Bellevue Hospital Partner — Offers a tuition perk for personnel affiliated with Bellevue Hospital.
- Bellevue Hospital Center Partner — Hosts the day care center on its premises and was the founding affiliate through its Auxiliaries.
- DCCNY Inc Partner — Provides information about subsidized child care through DCCNY Inc.
- HighScope Partner — Implements the HighScope Educational Approach and Daily Routine in its programs.
- NYS Department of Health Government — Administers USDA-funded CACFP Food program for eligible students
- New York City Administration for Children's Services Government — Links to NYC.gov childcare eligibility tool administered by the Administration for Children's Services.
- New York City Administration for Children's Services Government — Partners with NYC ACS to determine eligibility for subsidized child care services.
- New York City Public Schools Government — Coordinates operational status during emergencies and extreme weather.
- New York University Partner — Offers a tuition perk for personnel affiliated with New York University.
strategies · 3
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.
- High/Scope and Active Participatory Learning Modelmethodology: high_scopeBy implementing the High/Scope curriculum and active participatory learning, the center fosters cognitive and social development in children because structured yet child-driven exploration promotes independence, problem-solving, and persistence.
- Intentional Teaching with Plan-Do-Reviewmethodology: intentional_teachingBy integrating the Plan-Do-Review sequence into daily activities, children develop intentionality, memory, and executive function because they actively plan, carry out, and reflect on their learning with teacher support.
- Sliding Scale Tuition for Equitable Accessmethodology: sliding_scale_accessBy using a sliding scale fee model based on household income, the center increases accessibility to quality childcare because financial barriers are reduced, enabling participation across income levels.