named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Emergency Drop-In Program
Drop-in childcare service available from dismissal until 5:30pm, limited to 3 times per semester, for enrolled families at $55 per day
Play and Choice Time
Post-class supervised play and choice activities including four square, chess, Legos, and puzzles in a social hall or play space before dismissal
Specialty Arts Classes
Extended afterschool classes lasting 1 hr 30 min to 1 hr 45 min in theater, dance, visual arts, chess, karate, movement, and interactive technology, offered within public schools
activities · 2 groups
What they do
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After-School Academic and Enrichment Programs 2 activities
- After-school and in-school arts and enrichment programs for children (pre-K–12)Provides ongoing arts, movement, play, chess, visual arts, theatre, dance, and interactive technology programs for children from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade, both within public schools and as afterschool offerings. Programs aim to support personal development, self-confidence, and community building.
- Post-class supervised play and choice-based activitiesProvides supervised playtime and self-directed activities in a social hall or play space for children after the conclusion of scheduled classes.
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Before and After School Childcare 1 activity
- Emergency and drop-in childcare services for enrolled familiesOffers emergency drop-in childcare up to three times per semester and operates emergency drop-in classes from school dismissal until 5:30pm for families in need of immediate, short-term supervision.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$592K
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$592K100%
Investment income$370%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$590K
Program expenses84%
Admin / overhead16%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$480K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$273K
Cash$272K
Investments$0
Liabilities$238K
Net assets$35K
Liquid reserves5.5 mo
3 years on record · 2022–2024 · YoY revenue -41.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laura Brown | President | 40 | $111K |
board members · 2
- Albert Mongillo — director
- Claudia Negru — director
relationships · 3
Who they work with
- ABC Fit Kids and Sports Partner — Collaborates on behavior management and emergency safety policies, including a shared zero-tolerance policy for bullying.
- NYS Department of Health Office of Children and Family Services Government — Fully licensed childcare provider with the state agency.
- RisingStar Partner — Email address RisingStar@DZArts.org suggests a program or collaborative initiative under the DZ Arts Development umbrella.
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.
- Arts-Based Youth Development 351 orgsmethodology: arts-based youth developmentBy engaging youth in arts education focused on performance, production, and writing, we build self-confidence and foster positive community engagement, because creative expression strengthens personal identity and social connection.shared approach: Arts-Based Youth Empowerment →
- Positive Youth Development with Structured Environment 338 orgsmethodology: positive youth development with behavioral expectationsBy providing a fun-oriented environment with clear behavioral expectations, we promote safety, respect, and group cohesion, because structure and positivity together support emotional regulation and prosocial behavior in afterschool settings.shared approach: Holistic Youth Development →
- Extended and Play-Based Learning Modelmethodology: play-based learningBy extending class time and integrating play-based activities with instruction, we maximize engagement and support deeper learning, because longer, creatively structured time allows students to internalize and apply knowledge in meaningful ways.