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MAPLE STREET SCHOOL
BROOKLYN, NY · EIN 113089050 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE B21Z · Education · Medium ($1M-$10M) · maplestreetschool.org
revenue
$2.9M
expenses
$2.7M
net assets
$969K
employees
62
volunteers
27
program ratio
95%
mission · from form 990

THE MAPLE STREET IS AN NAEYC PRESCHOOL THAT INSPIRES CHILDREN THROUGH PLAY AND DISCOVERY, VALUES A DIVERSE COMMUNITY, AND RELIES ON THE ACTIVE PARTICIPATION OF COOPERATIVE-MEMBER FAMILIES AND TEACHERS TO THRIVE.

profile · synthesized from sources

Maple Street School is a NAEYC-accredited preschool in Brooklyn, NY, serving children ages 2–5 through a play-based, emergent curriculum. The school emphasizes discovery, social-emotional development, and community, with programs designed to support diverse learners and family participation. It offers full-time, part-time, and Universal Pre-K options, and operates as a cooperative involving families in its daily life.

named programs · 4 · from sources

What they call their work

After School Program
Extended-day program for current and community families, offering structured activities, free play, and snacks in a mixed-age setting
Multi-Age Core Day Program
Play-based, emergent curriculum for children ages 2–5, emphasizing exploration, social-emotional growth, and community learning in mixed-age classrooms
Music Program
Weekly music classes led by instructor Jeremy Zmuda, focusing on singing, movement, instrument play, and creative expression aligned with classroom themes
Universal Pre-K (UPK)
State-funded pre-kindergarten program for 4-year-olds, following the same play-based curriculum and community standards as tuition-based classes
activities · 10 groups

What they do

  • Early Childhood Education & Development Programs 3 activities
    • Play-based early childhood education program
      Provides NAEYC-accredited, play-based learning for children ages 2–5 in Brooklyn, using an emergent curriculum that fosters child development through discovery, individualized challenges, and small class sizes. Includes daily routines such as circle time, choice time, outdoor play, literacy integration, and developmental assessments using ASQ Ages and Stages screenings.
    • Potty training support
      Provides classroom-based support for children during potty training as part of its developmental programming.
    • Universal Pre-K program
      Operates a Universal Pre-K program for eligible children ages 4–5 in Brooklyn, with enrollment processed through the MySchools application system.
  • After-School Academic and Enrichment Programs 1 activity
    • After-school program
      Runs a mixed-age after-school program from 3:30 PM to 6:00 PM with flexible pick-up times and two Brooklyn locations, offering a responsive weekly curriculum and alumni-led story time through the Alumni Reads Program.
  • Community Event Fundraising 1 activity
    • Community events and fundraising activities
      Hosts community-building and fundraising events including Parents Night Out, an annual back-to-school celebration, a call-a-thon for the Little Friends campaign, and a family event at the Brooklyn Zoo with raffles and games, supported by donations, ticket sales, and volunteer efforts.
  • Before and After School Childcare 1 activity
    • Early drop-off service
      Provides daily early drop-off starting at 8:00 AM in the child’s regular classroom to support families with early schedules or children needing a quiet transition into the school day.
  • Educational Field Trips and Experiential Outings 1 activity
    • Educational excursions
      Conducts regular off-site educational trips to cultural and natural sites in Brooklyn to extend learning beyond the classroom.
  • Family-School Engagement Programs 1 activity
    • Family engagement and volunteer programs
      Engages families through required and optional participation, including approximately 5 hours of annual volunteer time per family and engagement in committees totaling around 20 hours per year across admissions, events, grounds, and classroom support. Hosts three General Meetings annually to strengthen community ties.
  • Early Childhood Education Financial Assistance 1 activity
    • Financial assistance and scholarship programs
      Provides tuition assistance through the Little Friends scholarship fund, supporting nearly half of enrolled students, with targeted long-term scholarships for Black and Brown girls from low-income families to ensure equitable access to early childhood education.
  • Infection Prevention & Control Protocols 1 activity
    • Health and safety protocols
      Implements health and safety procedures including mandatory immunization documentation, nut-free meals, refrigeration and microwave access for lunches, birthday snack guidelines, and trained staff administration of medication with proper Department of Health forms.
  • Early Childhood Music Education 1 activity
    • Specialist-led music and movement programming
      Offers weekly music instruction led by a dedicated educator, integrating singing, instrument play, and movement to support fine and gross motor development and creative expression for enrolled children.
  • Summer Day Camp Programs 1 activity
    • Summer camp program
      Offers a summer camp program for children ages 2–5 featuring hands-on science activities, dance instruction with guest artists, physical activity programming (tumbling, martial arts, yoga), and outdoor exploration in Prospect Park including bug hunts, bird watching, and carousel visits.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$2.87M
Contributions & grants$301K11%
Program service revenue$2.57M90%
Investment income$560%
Other revenue$-8K
expenses
Total expenses$2.69M
Program expenses95%
Admin / overhead5%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$2.20M
Grants paid out$20K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$2.57M
Cash$278K
Investments$0
Liabilities$1.60M
Net assets$969K
Liquid reserves1.2 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue -3.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 19
  • Anya Cherneff — board member
  • Chang Kim — co-treasurer
  • Dana Archer-Rosenthal — board member
  • Diamonte Valentin — board member
  • Elizabeth Eli Beller-Dee — board member
  • Gabriel Sayegh — board member
  • James McArthur — board member
  • Kimora Christie — board member
  • Kyle Lakin — board member
  • Meredith Smart — board member
  • Nakeema Bolton — board member
  • Nina Agrawal — board member
  • Peggy Francois — Executive Dir.
  • Shyra Smart — board member
  • Timica Eastman — board member
  • Trenata Lindsay — board member
  • Tsedeye Gebreselassie — board member
  • Vanessa Saba — board member
  • Vanessa Stair — board member
relationships · 17

Who they work with

  • Blackbaud Partner — Uses Blackbaud’s secure online platform for application submissions.
  • Brooklyn Botanic Garden Partner — Collaborates with the Brooklyn Botanic Garden as part of neighborhood exploration to enhance classroom curriculum.
  • Brooklyn Museum of Art Partner — Utilizes the Brooklyn Museum of Art as a cultural resource for art-based learning and field trips.
  • Brooklyn Public Library Partner — Takes children to the Brooklyn Public Library for research and book exploration as part of literacy programming.
  • Brooklyn’s Children Museum Partner — Partners with Brooklyn’s Children Museum for hands-on learning and interactive educational visits.
  • El Patron Partner — Provides food for the Spring Soiree event at Maple Street School.
  • Hob.e Partner — Guest dance instructor providing hip hop and street jazz programming during summer camp.
  • NAEYC Government — Accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children
  • NAEYC Network — Accredited member of the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) early learning program.
  • NAEYC Network — Accredited member of the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) for early learning and early childhood education.
  • NAEYC Network — Accredited member of the National Association for the Education of Young Children.
  • NAEYC Network — Member of the National Association for the Education of Young Children, as evidenced by program accreditation.
  • New York City Department of Health Government — Follows health regulations and exclusion policies set by the NYC Department of Health during disease outbreaks.
  • New York State Department of Health Government — Follows immunization schedules and accepts medical exemptions in accordance with NYS Department of Health guidelines.
  • Prospect Park Neighborhood Partner — Provides resources and support to Maple Street School's community programming.
  • Prospect Park Zoo Partner — Engages with the Prospect Park Zoo for educational outings and curriculum-connected nature experiences.
  • Sita's Family Partner — Honors Sita's legacy in partnership with her family through the creation of a memorial scholarship
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.

  • Cooperative Education Model with Family Participation
    methodology: cooperative_education_model
    By involving families as active stakeholders in operations, curriculum, and culture, the school strengthens community engagement and collective responsibility for children’s learning because shared ownership increases investment, continuity between home and school, and a supportive developmental ecosystem.
  • Multi-Age, Individualized Developmental Support
    methodology: individualized_development
    By organizing learning across age groups and using ongoing developmental screenings, the school supports individual pacing and early intervention because mixed-age settings allow children to develop at their own rhythm while modeling leadership and collaboration, and regular observation enables timely, tailored support.
  • Play-Based, Emergent Curriculum
    methodology: play_based_learning
    By using play as the primary mode of learning and building curriculum from children's interests and discoveries, the school fosters critical thinking, social-emotional development, and holistic growth because children engage more deeply and meaningfully when they are active agents in their learning process.