named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
School-Age Child Care
Before and after-school care program for school-age children, including summer camp with weekly themed activities and field trips.
The BURROW - Pre-K
Pre-kindergarten program preparing children for school readiness with structured yet play-centered learning experiences.
The DEN - Infants
Childcare program for infants led by a lead teacher and assistant teachers, providing nurturing care and developmentally appropriate activities.
The HIVE - Toddlers
Early learning program for toddlers focusing on play-based learning, social development, and exploration in a supportive environment.
The NEST - Preschool
Preschool program designed to foster cognitive, emotional, and social growth through age-appropriate, curiosity-driven activities.
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Early Childhood Education & Development Programs 1 activity
- Early childhood education and careProvides nurturing early childhood programming for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and Pre-K children, supporting social, emotional, physical, cognitive, and language development through play-based, developmentally appropriate activities and daily schedules. Implements observation and assessment tools to track child progress and maintains enrollment waitlists, with full enrollment through June 2026.
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Family-School Engagement Programs 1 activity
- Family engagement and communicationEngages families through regular communication and hosts at least two parent-teacher conferences annually to support children’s development and learning.
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Organizational Governance & Leadership Development 1 activity
- Organizational governance and leadershipConducts annual review and recruitment for Board of Directors positions to ensure effective organizational governance.
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Before and After School Childcare 1 activity
- School-age before and after-school careOperates a school-age child care program providing before and after-school care for children ages 5–12 enrolled in Clinton Central School, with flexible enrollment options including full-week (M-F), three-day (M/W/F), and two-day (T/Th) schedules. The program is led by a dedicated director and continues operations at Clinton Elementary School.
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Educator Training in Equity and Inclusion 1 activity
- Staff and teacher professional developmentProvides annual staff development of at least 15 hours meeting NYS OCFS and program requirements, including specialized training such as addressing race and racism with young children, and leverages experienced educators—including retired lead teachers and special education professionals—in substitute and instructional roles.
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Summer Day Camp Programs 1 activity
- Vacation and summer camp programs for school-age childrenProvides full-day and half-day vacation camps during scheduled school closures and operates a summer camp program with multiple weekly themed sessions, field trips (e.g., Utica Zoo, MOST, Root Farm, Fort Rickey), special visitors (e.g., Wellin Museum, Cornell Cooperative Extension), and activities such as tie-dying, pet rock crafting, disco parties, and Sports Camp Olympics. Several camp sessions are fully enrolled.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1.11M
Contributions & grants$193K17%
Program service revenue$893K81%
Investment income$14K1%
Other revenue$7K
expenses
Total expenses$1.07M
Program expenses75%
Admin / overhead25%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$882K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$723K
Cash$314K
Investments$0
Liabilities$154K
Net assets$569K
Liquid reserves3.5 mo
5 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +6.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CORINNE THORPE | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $72K |
board members · 11
- ANDREW DEAN — DIRECTOR
- DANIEL SAUNDERS — DIRECTOR
- DANIEL SHAW — DIRECTOR
- DAVID VORE — TREASURER
- GARY CARROCK — VICE PRESIDENT
- KAITY STEWART — DIRECTOR
- KORRIN RICHARDS — DIRECTOR
- MATTHEW BAISLEY — PRESIDENT
- REBECCA CALIDONNA — DIRECTOR
- SHAUNA HIRSHFIELD — SECRETARY
- VICTORIA VARGULICK — DIRECTOR
relationships · 14
Who they work with
- Clinton Central School District Partner — Coordinates school-age program hours and closures with the Clinton Central School District calendar.
- Clinton Elementary School Partner — Aligns vacation camp operations with the school calendar of Clinton Elementary School, providing childcare when the school is closed.
- Clinton Elementary School Partner — Operates programs at Clinton Elementary School, including the school-age program and vacation camps.
- Clinton Pottery Partner — Hosts campers for art-based activities during the Harry Potter/Fairy Tale themed week.
- Cornell Cooperative Extension Partner — Provides teambuilding exercises and a nature walk during Sports Camp week.
- Fort Rickey Partner — Hosts a field trip during the Science Week themed camp.
- Hamilton College Partner — Maintains a unique and ongoing relationship with Hamilton College, including co-location of programs on its campus.
- Jumpstart Partner — Staff member participated in AmeriCorps Jumpstart program supporting pre-k students in Head Start schools.
- MOST Partner — Hosts a field trip with grade-specific science workshops during the Inventors, Builders, and Engineers week.
- NAEYC Network — Aligns with NAEYC’s definition of Developmentally Appropriate Practice and references their position statements and publications.
- Root Farm Partner — Hosts field trips for campers during the Down on the Farm themed week.
- Teaching Strategies Partner — Uses The Creative Curriculum® developed by Teaching Strategies and references their resources to inform program practices.
- Wellin Museum Partner — Provides educational activities during the Super Hero Academy themed week.
- raceconscious.org Partner — Provided training to CELC teachers on addressing race and racism with young children.
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.
- Environment as Active Learning Partnermethodology: environment_as_third_teacherBy designing physical and thematic environments as intentional learning spaces, we enhance engagement and development because children learn best through immersive, sensory-rich experiences that invite exploration and discovery.
- Play-Based, Child-Led Exploration Modelmethodology: child_led_play_basedBy using play-based learning and child-led curriculum development, we foster curiosity, autonomy, and holistic development because children engage more deeply when they direct their own learning and explore through hands-on, joyful experiences.
- Whole Child Development Frameworkmethodology: whole_child_developmentBy integrating social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development in all programming, we produce more resilient and capable learners because early childhood growth is interdependent across domains and requires a holistic approach.