irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $14.96MFAMILY CHILD CARE NETWORK UNDER CONTRACT WITH THE NYC DOE, FOCH ALSO OPERATES AN EXTENSIVE FAMILY CHILD CARE NETWORK (FCCN), SUPPORTING HIGH-QUALITY CARE AND EDUCATION FOR CHILDREN AGED 6 WEEKS TO 3 YEARS OLD IN 148 LICENSED PROVIDER HOMES THROUGHOUT THE BOROUGHS OF BROOKLYN AND QUEENS. WITH A CURRENT ENROLLMENT OF MORE THAN 877 CHILDREN IN THESE AFFILIATED PROVIDER HOMES, OUR MIXED-AGE FAMILY CHILD CARE SUPPORTS ARE GROUNDED IN A HOLISTIC APPROACH THAT ENSURES THE SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL, PHYSICAL, AND COGNITIVE NEEDS OF EVERY CHILD ARE MET. AFFILIATED PROVIDERS ARE SUPPORTED WITH INSTRUCTIONAL RESOURCES, COACHING AND HANDS-ON PROGRAM MONITORING BY OUR EXPERT PROFESSIONAL STAFF. ALL FCCN PROVIDERS ARE LICENSED BY THE NEW YORK STATE OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES (NYC OCFS), AND REGULATED BY THE NYC DOHMH.
- #2 $6.42MCHILD & ADULT CARE FOOD PROGRAM FOCH IS A NEW YORK STATE-CONTRACTED SPONSORING AGENCY OF THE FEDERALLY FUNDED CHILD AND ADULT CARE FOOD PROGRAM (CACFP), A NUTRITION EDUCATION AND MEAL REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM HELPING PROVIDERS SERVE NUTRITIOUS AND SAFELY PREPARED MEALS AND SNACKS TO CHILDREN IN LICENSED CHILD-CARE SETTINGS. THROUGH THIS PROGRAM, WE DIRECTLY SUPPORT A NETWORK OF 287 GROUP AND FAMILY CHILD CARE PROVIDERS FOR WHOM WE ADMINISTER FINANCIAL REIMBURSEMENTS AND DELIVER NUTRITIONAL TRAINING AND OTHER TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE. THESE PROVIDERS TOGETHER SERVE A COMBINED POPULATION OF 3,200 CHILDREN IN THE CITY OF NEW YORK. AS A CACFP SPONSORING AGENCY, WE ENSURE THAT ALL MEALS SERVED BY PARTICIPATING PROVIDERS MEET MINIMUM GUIDELINES ESTABLISHED BY THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (USDA). FOR EXAMPLE, BREAKFAST REQUIRES A SERVING OF MILK, FRUIT OR VEGETABLE AND BREAD OR A GRAIN PRODUCT. LUNCH AND DINNER MUST INCLUDE A SELECTION OF MILK, BREAD OR GRAIN PRODUCT, MEAT OR MEAT ALTERNATE, AND TWO DIFFERENT SERVINGS OF FRUITS AND/OR VEGETABLES. SNACKS INCLUDE SERVINGS FROM TWO OF THE FOUR MAIN COMPONENTS: MILK, FRUITS OR VEGETABLES, BREAD OR GRAIN PRODUCT, AND MEAT OR MEAT ALTERNATE. SERVING NUTRITIOUS MEALS HELPS IMPROVE AND MAINTAIN THE HEALTH AND NUTRITIONAL STATUS OF CHILDREN IN CHILD CARE AND PRE-SCHOOL SETTINGS AND HELPS YOUNG CHILDREN DEVELOP WHOLESOME EATING HABITS. WE DELIVER THE TECHNICAL SUPPORT AND ADMINISTRATIVE OVERSIGHT REQUIRED TO ENSURE THAT PROVIDERS IN THIS NETWORK MEET THE FEDERALLY MANDATED NUTRITIONAL STANDARDS OF THE PROGRAM AND OBTAIN APPROPRIATE REIMBURSEMENT FOR EXPENSES INCURRED.
named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
3K and Pre-K Programs
Free, full-day, high-quality early education programs for age-eligible children residing in New York City, offered in partnership with the NYC Department of Education.
Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP)
Administers nutritional training, meal reimbursement, and technical oversight for a network of family and group child care providers serving over 3,000 children in New York City.
Family Child Care Network (FCCN)
Supports high-quality care and education for children aged 6 weeks to 3 years in licensed provider homes across Brooklyn and Queens, with professional coaching and program monitoring.
activities · 8 groups
What they do
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Early Childhood Education & Development Programs 5 activities
- Deliver infant and toddler careProvides licensed infant and toddler care for children starting at two months of age, recognized as a model program due to rigorous certification standards.
- Implement comprehensive early childhood curriculumImplements a developmentally appropriate curriculum that supports emotional, social, cognitive, and physical development through child-initiated play, small group instruction in language arts, math, science, and nutrition, daily active play, circle time, story time, and structured planning activities.
- Operate Family Child Care NetworkOperates a Family Child Care Network that delivers early care and education for children aged 6 weeks to 3 years across over 150 licensed provider homes in Brooklyn and Queens, with a contracted capacity for 1,000 children.
- Operate early childhood education centersOperates 21 full-service early childhood education centers serving over 2,000 infants, toddlers, and preschoolers annually in Brooklyn, Manhattan, and Staten Island, providing age-appropriate care and education starting as early as two months of age.
- Provide Universal Pre-Kindergarten and 3-K programsOffers free, full-day Universal Pre-Kindergarten (UPK) and 3-K programs for age-eligible 3- and 4-year-old children in New York City through a standards-based, developmentally appropriate curriculum, in partnership with the New York City Department of Education.
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CACFP Meal Service and Administration 2 activities
- Administer Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) for external providersActs as a state-contracted sponsoring agency for the federally funded CACFP, providing financial reimbursement, nutritional training, and technical assistance to hundreds of child care providers across New York City to ensure compliance with USDA standards and delivery of nutritious meals.
- Provide meals and nutrition services in childcare programsProvides daily nutritious meals and snacks—including morning snack, lunch, and supper—with structured nutrition education and self-service opportunities for children in its care, in compliance with CACFP standards.
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Special Education Preschool Programs 1 activity
- Operate special education classrooms for preschool childrenOperates three 12:1:2 special education classrooms for children ages 3 to 5, serving up to 36 students with individualized instruction based on IEP goals and integrated related services.
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Summer Day Camp Programs 1 activity
- Operate summer day camp programsRuns annual summer programs, including the "Summer in the City" day camp and seasonal day camps for children aged 5–12, featuring sports, field trips, arts, STEM, and social-emotional development at multiple sites across New York City.
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Specialized Therapy for Children with Disabilities 1 activity
- Provide related services for children with special needsDelivers integrated speech therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, and counseling services to preschool children with special needs as part of early intervention and special education programs.
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After-School Academic and Enrichment Programs 1 activity
- Run afterschool programs for school-age childrenOperates afterschool programs for over 800 school-age children (5–13 years old) in school- and center-based settings, including four sites serving 496 children under contract with NYC DYCD and 320 elementary students through the LEAPS initiative with NYS OCFS, offering academic support, project-based learning, and enrichment activities.
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Public Benefits Navigation and Enrollment 1 activity
- Support family engagement and access to servicesProvides free individualized consultations and assistance to families in applying for government subsidies and child care eligibility documentation, while facilitating access to dental and medical screenings and encouraging active participation in children's education.
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Teacher Professional Development 1 activity
- Support professional development and teaching practicesCollaborates with educational directors and instructional staff to enhance teaching practices and provide professional development support across its network of early childhood programs.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$60.24M
Contributions & grants$58.68M97%
Program service revenue$895K1%
Investment income$562K1%
Other revenue$107K
expenses
Total expenses$59.01M
Program expenses94%
Admin / overhead6%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$31.66M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$46.99M
Cash$16.46M
Investments$0
Liabilities$32.28M
Net assets$14.71M
Liquid reserves3.4 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue -3.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 8
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| DARYL DAVIS | PRES&CEO-UNT | 40 | $274K |
| LIGAYA DECASTRO | CFO | 40 | $246K |
| HUGH HAMILTON | DIRECTOR OF | 40 | $175K |
| TRACEYANN ESSIEN | EDUCATIONAL | 40 | $169K |
| OSBORNE DUBLIN | DIRECTOR, FA | 40 | $157K |
| MAUREEN DIXON | SR DIRECTOR, | 40 | $148K |
| GETANGALIE DASAI | PRES&CEO-FRO | 40 | $136K |
| HESTELLE NICHOLS | EDUCATIONAL | 40 | $123K |
board members · 5
- DRINA LEWIS-SLATER — BOARD MEMBER
- LORNA JOHNSON — TREASURER
- LOUCINA SKRINE — CO-CHAIRPERS
- NARISSA MORRIS ESQ — CHAIRPERSON
- ZAMAL SANKAR — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 20
Who they work with
- Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) Government — Participates in the federally funded CACFP to serve nutritious meals and snacks in childcare settings.
- Chinese Foster Grandparents Partner — Community elders who provide daily classroom support, cultural guidance, and interpretation services at the Coney Island Center.
- City of New York Government — Licensed and authorized by the City of New York to operate an infant and toddler care program.
- Daryl Davis Partner — Former CEO whose leadership and mentorship contributed to organizational continuity.
- NYC Department of Education Partner — Partners with FOCH to operate the Family Child Care Network.
- NYC Department of Education Partner — Partnership to operate the Family Child Care Network and provide early childhood education under the Birth-to-Five program.
- NYC Department of Youth and Community Development Government — Contracted to provide city-funded afterschool and summer programs for school-age children.
- New York City Department of Education Government — Contracted partner for operating the Family Child Care Network
- New York City Department of Education Government — Contracts FOCH to deliver Birth-to-Five, Universal 3K, and Pre-K services.
- New York City Department of Education Partner — Partnership to offer free, full-day 3K and Pre-K programs to age-eligible children in New York City.
- New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene Government — Licenses all FOCH Early Childhood Education Centers.
- New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene Government — Regulatory authority for family child care providers in the network
- New York City Department of Youth and Community Development Government — Contract partner for operating COMPASS and SONYC afterschool programs.
- New York State Office of Children & Family Services Government — Co-funder and contracting agency for afterschool and summer youth programs.
- New York State Office of Children and Family Services Government — Contract partner for delivering LEAPS afterschool programs.
- New York State Office of Children and Family Services Government — Licensing and regulatory authority for family child care providers in the network
- Not specified Government — Operates a 4410 Preschool Special Education Program, indicating affiliation with New York State's special education funding and regulatory framework for preschool services.
- U.S. Department of Agriculture Government — FOCH operates as a sponsoring agency under USDA's Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP), adhering to federal nutritional guidelines and reimbursement requirements.
- U.S. Department of Agriculture Government — Federal agency setting nutritional guidelines for the Child and Adult Care Food Program
- Vaughan Toney Partner — Founding leader whose visionary advocacy for equity and educational excellence shaped the organization’s mission.
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.
- Child-Initiated, Play-Based Learningmethodology: play_based_learningBy centering learning on children's interests and self-directed exploration through play and choice, the organization promotes engagement and autonomy because intrinsic motivation drives deeper cognitive and social-emotional development.
- Family-Centered and Community-Integrated Educationmethodology: family_centered_approachBy collaborating with families and integrating cultural traditions and community elders into programming, the organization strengthens child development outcomes because sustained family and community involvement deepens cultural continuity and supports inclusive learning environments.
- Holistic Child Development Modelmethodology: holistic_child_developmentBy addressing the social, emotional, physical, and cognitive domains of development through integrated, multi-sensory approaches, the organization supports comprehensive growth in young children because development is most effective when all domains are nurtured simultaneously.
- Positive Youth Development with Choice-Based Engagementmethodology: positive_youth_developmentBy offering youth structured choices in activities and applying a Positive Youth Development framework, the organization fosters social-emotional wellness and civic engagement because autonomy and mentorship together build resilience and agency in adolescents.
- Provider Support Through Coaching and Technical Assistancemethodology: provider_support_coachingBy combining instructional coaching, hands-on monitoring, and technical assistance with financial reimbursement, the organization improves the quality of family child care because sustained support empowers providers to implement evidence-based practices effectively.