irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $89KEarly bird, after school and summer day camp programs.
named programs · 6 · from sources
What they call their work
After School Care
Extended-day program from 3:30–6:00pm for enrolled students, available for an additional fee.
Anti-Bias Education Curriculum
Integrated classroom approach that fosters identity, equity, and inclusion through child-led exploration of human differences including race, culture, ability, family structure, and gender.
Early Bird Care
Before-school program offered from 8:00–8:45am for an additional fee, serving families needing early drop-off.
Special Education Inclusion Program
Program that integrates children with learning and physical challenges alongside typically developing peers, supporting individualized needs within a shared classroom environment.
Summer Day Camp
Seasonal summer program providing full-day care and enrichment for children during the summer months.
Universal 3-K and Pre-K Program
Full-day early childhood education program for 3- and 4-year-olds, delivered in partnership with the NYC Department of Education. No tuition is charged for this core program.
activities · 9 groups
What they do
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Educator Training in Equity and Inclusion 1 activity
- Deliver family and staff education on anti-racism and racial justiceOffers workshops for families and staff on how to talk to young children about race and on anti-racist education, and provides toolkits to support families in engaging in racial justice work.
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Safe and Inclusive School Environment 1 activity
- Foster diversity, equity, and inclusion in early childhood educationBuilds and maintains a diverse and inclusive school community that welcomes families and staff of all races, ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, religions, family structures, abilities, income levels, and cultures. Facilitates discussions about empathy, fairness, equity, and social justice, and teaches children to recognize injustice and act as changemakers.
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Educational Field Trips and Experiential Outings 1 activity
- Host family engagement and cultural eventsHosts annual Family Days where families lead classroom activities centered on their cultural or personal backgrounds, and conducts monthly field trips to local community sites to support experiential learning.
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Early Childhood Education & Development Programs 1 activity
- Operate mixed-age 3-K and Pre-K programProvides a mixed-age preschool program for 3- and 4-year-olds through a contract with the NYC Department of Education, serving nine 3K and eleven PreK students annually in a classroom with a maximum enrollment of 20 children. The program runs from September through June and includes additional days beyond the standard DOE calendar.
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Before and After School Childcare 1 activity
- Provide extended-day and summer childcare programsOffers Early Bird care from 8:00–8:45am, After School care from 3:30–6:00pm, and summer day camp programs for children ages 2 years 9 months to 5 years. These services are available for an additional fee and were the primary educational program in 2024, generating $165,866 in revenue.
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CACFP Meal Service and Administration 1 activity
- Provide nutrition and family-style mealsProvides two snacks and one lunch daily to each child, served family-style to support the development of social skills.
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Admissions Outreach and Enrollment Support 1 activity
- Support family enrollment and transition processesHosts virtual open houses via Zoom for prospective families, contacts families who receive DOE offers to schedule school visits, and supports children through separation anxiety with individualized transition plans and real-time updates to caregivers.
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Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Programs 1 activity
- Support social-emotional learning through language-based strategiesUses neutral and non-judgmental language to support children’s emotional and physical safety, helping them identify and manage emotions safely and productively, and articulate their wants, needs, and differences.
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Special Education Preschool Programs 1 activity
- Support special education inclusion and CPSE servicesOperates as a special education inclusion preschool, educating children with physical and/or learning challenges alongside typically developing peers. Annually identifies students who may benefit from special education support and guides families through the CPSE referral, evaluation, and IEP process.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$660K
Contributions & grants$471K71%
Program service revenue$166K25%
Investment income$1K0%
Other revenue$21K
expenses
Total expenses$609K
Program expenses90%
Admin / overhead8%
Fundraising1%
Salaries & benefits$400K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$524K
Cash$400K
Investments$0
Liabilities$73K
Net assets$452K
Liquid reserves7.9 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +6.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amy Stiegler | Executive Director | 40 | $120K |
board members · 8
- Anna Popinchalk — Secretary
- George Vallas — Member
- Harel Shein — Treasurer
- Jocelyn Bonadio — Member
- Katie Venezia — Co-Chair
- Nadia Ahmed — Co-Chair
- Peter Cruz — Member
- Ula Movchan — Member
relationships · 13
Who they work with
- Black leaders in Brooklyn early education Partner — Collaborates with Black leaders in Brooklyn early education to learn and implement best practices in racial equity.
- Catherine M. Goins Network — References and draws upon the work of Catherine M. Goins in its anti-bias education framework.
- Committee on Preschool Special Education (CPSE) Government — Collaborates with CPSE to support families through the special education referral, evaluation, and IEP process for preschool-aged children.
- Cooking with Corey Partner — Provides organic meals, snacks, and lunch to children at Chickpeas Child Care Center.
- Department of Education Government — Contracts with the NYC Department of Education to provide 3K and PreK seats as part of the city's public preschool program.
- Department of Education Government — Funds the core 3K/PreK program and sets the operational calendar for the preschool.
- Julie Olsen Edwards Network — References and draws upon the work of Julie Olsen Edwards in its anti-bias education framework.
- Louise Derman-Sparks Network — References and draws upon the work of Louise Derman-Sparks in its anti-bias education framework.
- NAEYC Network — References NAEYC as a source for anti-bias education goals and links to a NAEYC publication.
- New York City Department of Education Government — Contracts with Chickpeas to deliver 3-K and Pre-K for All programs.
- New York City Department of Education Government — Operates as a DOE 3-K and PreK for All provider.
- New York City Department of Education Government — Partner agency through which families apply for 3-K and Pre-K For All programs
- SEL Consulting (TheSELC.org) Network — References SEL Consulting as a resource for Worker Self-Directed Non-Profit models.
strategies · 5
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.
- Anti-Bias and Anti-Racist Education Modelmethodology: anti_bias_educationBy integrating anti-bias education and anti-racist curriculum changes—such as diversifying representation and using teachable moments—the program fosters identity affirmation, equity literacy, and action against prejudice, because early exposure shapes lifelong attitudes and behaviors.
- Child-Centered Emergent Curriculummethodology: emergent_curriculumBy structuring curriculum around children's observed interests, questions, and play, learning becomes intrinsically motivated and developmentally meaningful, because it emerges from authentic engagement rather than top-down instruction.
- Inclusive and Integrated Support Modelmethodology: inclusive_educationBy integrating children with IEPs into general classrooms and embedding therapeutic services as "helping teachers," inclusion becomes normalized, because all children experience support as part of community life rather than as segregated interventions.
- Mixed-Age, Play-Based Learning Environmentmethodology: mixed-age_classroomBy organizing mixed-age classrooms where child-initiated play drives learning, children develop socially and cognitively through peer modeling and collaboration, because developmental growth is supported by diverse interactions across age and ability.
- Restorative Justice and Emotional Regulation Practicesmethodology: restorative_justiceBy using restorative justice techniques and non-judgmental language, children develop accountability, emotional regulation, and conflict resolution skills without shame, because the focus is on repairing harm and understanding impact rather than punishment.