named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Four Year Old Program
5-day weekly program preparing 4-year-olds for kindergarten with an emphasis on environmental education, independence, and social skills.
Music Class
Weekly music curriculum integrated into classroom time for 3 and 4-year-olds, designed to support holistic early childhood development.
Outreach Programs
Community-based experiential learning activities including apple picking, skiing, hiking, snowshoeing, swimming, and mini golf.
Three Year Old Program
Montessori-based program for 3-year-olds, offering 3-day or 5-day weekly options focusing on early developmental skills through play and structured activities.
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Children's Play and Motor Development Spaces 2 activities
- Deliver outdoor-focused developmental activitiesImmerses preschool children in year-round outdoor activities such as downhill skiing, hiking, apple picking, snowshoeing, skiing, and swimming to foster resilience, independence, and connection to nature. Weekly outings occur at locations including McCauley Mountain and Old Forge.
- Facilitate social and peer development through shared experiencesSupports children's social skill development through collaborative classroom projects and shared outdoor adventures, including group skiing activities that foster peer encouragement and shared experiences.
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Early Childhood Music Education 1 activity
- Integrate music education into early childhood developmentProvides weekly age-appropriate music education integrated into classroom time for 3- and 4-year-old students to support emotional and cognitive development.
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Early Childhood Education Financial Assistance 1 activity
- Offer scholarships for early childhood education accessProvides scholarships to ensure access to its Montessori preschool program for families regardless of financial circumstances.
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Montessori Education Programs 1 activity
- Provide Montessori-based early childhood educationOffers a nonprofit Montessori preschool program for 3- and 4-year-olds in the Central Adirondacks, focusing on holistic development through cognitive, affective, and practical learning since 1969. The program operates on flexible 3-day or 5-day weekly schedules and emphasizes kindergarten preparation and environmental education.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$139K
Contributions & grants$50K36%
Program service revenue$35K25%
Investment income$44K31%
Other revenue$11K
expenses
Total expenses$105K
Program expenses92%
Admin / overhead8%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$76K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$712K
Cash$96K
Investments$617K
Liabilities$1K
Net assets$711K
Liquid reserves81.0 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +39.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 5
- ALLISON SKINNER — SECRETARY
- KELLY NOONAN-GREEN — PRESIDENT
- KERIANN KAERCHER — VICE PRESIDE
- KRISTIN ARMENDOLA — ASST TREASUR
- SHARON FINKLE-KLEPS — TREASURER
relationships · 4
Who they work with
- McCauley Mountain Partner — Site for weekly skiing outreach program for Kinderwood students.
- Mirnie Kashiwa Partner — Founded The Kinderwood Program in 1969.
- Old Forge community Partner — Community-based partnership supporting the ongoing operation and legacy of the Kinderwood Program.
- local mountain Partner — Collaborates with a local mountain for downhill skiing activities for 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.
- Child-Led, Hands-On Developmentmethodology: montessori_play_based_learningBy using Montessori and play-based methods that emphasize self-directed, hands-on learning, the program cultivates curiosity, confidence, and lifelong engagement because children develop cognitive, practical, and affective skills through autonomous exploration and incremental mastery.
- Holistic, Community-Integrated Early Educationmethodology: whole_child_rural_educationBy integrating academic, social, emotional, and practical development within a rural, community-supported context, the program supports whole-child growth because individualized attention, small group dynamics, and local resources collectively reinforce resilience, teamwork, and reconnection after isolation.
- Nature-Based Experiential Learningmethodology: nature_based_learningBy immersing children in the natural environment, particularly through seasonal outdoor activities like skiing and exploration, the program fosters holistic development, resilience, and environmental stewardship because direct engagement with nature deepens learning, builds confidence through challenge, and strengthens social bonds.