named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
Early Childhood Program
Full-day, year-round childcare for children ages 12 weeks to 5 years, emphasizing play-based learning, sensory exploration, and social development in a nurturing environment.
Intergenerational Engagement Program
Program that involves senior citizens, foster grandparents, and high school volunteers to create a multi-generational support system for children.
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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Intergenerational Connection Programs 1 activity
- Community engagement of volunteers and senior citizensIntegrates senior citizens, including foster grandparents, and high school volunteers into its childcare programs, fostering intergenerational participation and community involvement.
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Early Childhood Education & Development Programs 1 activity
- Full-day, year-round early childhood care and educationOperates a full-day, year-round early childhood program for children ages 12 weeks to 5 years in Great Neck, NY, providing nurturing group care that supports children's growth and development. The program serves infants, toddlers, and preschool-aged children, with a focus on supporting working parents and parents in training programs.
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CACFP Meal Service and Administration 1 activity
- Provision of meals and snacks in accordance with CACFP guidelinesProvides breakfast, lunch, and snacks to enrolled children in compliance with New York State Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) guidelines, ensuring nutritional support as part of daily childcare operations.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1.33M
Contributions & grants$110K8%
Program service revenue$1.20M90%
Investment income$28K2%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$1.37M
Program expenses72%
Admin / overhead28%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$1.08M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.40M
Cash$1.19M
Investments$0
Liabilities$449K
Net assets$949K
Liquid reserves10.4 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +8.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ERICA SOMMERS | CO-DIRECTOR | 40 | $96K |
| ARPI ARUKIAN | CO-DIRECTOR | 40 | $90K |
relationships · 6
Who they work with
- Department of Social Services (DSS) Government — Contract partner for the provision of childcare services.
- Nassau County Department of Social Services Partner — Contracts with CLASP for income-eligible families to access childcare services.
- New York State Office of Children and Family Services Government — Licenses CLASP Children’s Center.
- foster grandparents Partner — Participate in programs to support children and provide intergenerational engagement
- high school volunteers Partner — Engaged as volunteers in center programs
- senior citizens Partner — Involved in programs as participants and caregivers
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.
- Inclusive Childcare with On-Site Accommodationsmethodology: inclusive_childcareBy providing on-site accommodations for children with special needs, we enable full inclusion in early education settings because integrated support services reduce the need for external referrals and promote equitable access within a mainstream classroom environment.
- Play-Based Learning Modelmethodology: play_based_learningBy using play-based learning with emphasis on sensory exploration, discovery, and interpersonal relationships, we promote deeper cognitive and social development in young children because they learn best through active engagement with materials, peers, and their environment.
- Working-Family-Centered Caremethodology: working_family_centered_careBy designing childcare services around the schedules and needs of working families, we increase accessibility and consistent participation because aligning service delivery with family logistics reduces barriers to enrollment and retention.