named programs · 6 · from sources
What they call their work
Dinos Room
Universal Pre-Kindergarten program for children aged 4 to 5 years using the HighScope Curriculum to support active, child-centered learning across developmental domains.
Dolphins Room
Classroom for children aged 18 months to 3 years that emphasizes learning through play, sensory activities, art, dramatic play, music, and field trips to local museums and parks.
Ducklings Room
Care for infants aged 8 weeks to 1 year, focusing on individual routines for eating and napping, and social-emotional development through holding, feeding, and play.
Koalas Room
Program for mobile infants and toddlers aged approximately 1 to 18 months, providing a safe space for exploration, climbing, and continued parental collaboration on routines.
Octos Room
Preschool program for 3-to-4-year-olds fostering decision-making, self-expression, friendship skills, and reflection through daily choices and Recall Time activities.
Summer Camp
Summer program offering outdoor activities, arts and crafts, and team-building challenges to promote fun, personal growth, and connection with nature in a safe environment.
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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Early Childhood Education & Development Programs 2 activities
- Early childhood care and education for infants and children ages 8 weeks to 5 yearsProvides quality child care and early childhood education services for children from 8 weeks to 5 years of age, including infants, toddlers, and preschoolers, in a safe, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate environment. Offers individualized routines for infants and structured daily activities that support cognitive, social-emotional, and physical development.
- Free full-day Universal Pre-Kindergarten programOffers a free full-day Universal Pre-Kindergarten program for 4- to 5-year-old city residents, implementing the HighScope Curriculum to support comprehensive child development through hands-on learning experiences, daily choice-making opportunities, and structured reflection during Recall Time sessions.
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Play-Based Early Childhood Education 1 activity
- Developmental support for toddlers and preschoolers through structured play and social-emotional learningProvides daily programming in art, dramatic play, sensory activities, reading, music, and large motor movement for toddlers and preschoolers. Emphasizes social-emotional development by teaching friendship skills and fostering respectful peer interactions.
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Educational Field Trips and Experiential Outings 1 activity
- Educational outings and summer camp programmingOrganizes regular educational outings to local cultural and scientific institutions such as the George Eastman House Gardens and Rochester Museum and Science Center. Also offers a summer camp program featuring outdoor play, arts and crafts, and team-building activities to support children’s personal growth and development.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$724K
Contributions & grants$27K4%
Program service revenue$689K95%
Investment income$3K0%
Other revenue$6K
expenses
Total expenses$641K
Program expenses84%
Admin / overhead16%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$515K
Grants paid out$19K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$624K
Cash$464K
Investments$77K
Liabilities$125K
Net assets$499K
Liquid reserves10.1 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue -1.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michelle Felton | Executive Director | 40 | $86K |
board members · 7
- Brent Johnson — President
- Leslie Kernan — Vice President
- Louise Moore — Director
- Mary Ellen West — Secretary
- Neil DeMoney — Treasurer
- Nicole Gaden — Director
- Rev Jay Burkardt — Ex-Officio
relationships · 5
Who they work with
- Children's Institute Network — Member of the Pathways Accreditation network through Children's Institute.
- George Eastman House Partner — Located across from the George Eastman House, indicating proximity and potential community connection.
- George Eastman House Gardens Partner — Site for educational outings and experiential learning for toddlers.
- Rochester Museum and Science Center Partner — Site for educational outings and experiential learning for toddlers.
- parents Partner — Collaborates with parents to create individualized eating and napping routines for infants.
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, Play-Based Learning Modelmethodology: play_based_learningBy following children's interests and using play as the primary mode of learning, we foster holistic development, self-esteem, and peer relationships because play is intrinsically motivating and supports cognitive, emotional, and social growth.
- Individualized Developmental Supportmethodology: individualized_child_developmentBy customizing routines and communication to each child’s needs and developmental stage, we support smoother transitions from home to care and promote individual growth because responsive, personalized care strengthens attachment and self-awareness.