named programs · 6 · from sources
What they call their work
Infant Care
Provides care for infants 6 weeks through 18 months with a low child-to-teacher ratio in accordance with New York State regulations.
Pollinator Pals Garden
Outdoor educational space developed in partnership with the Campus Biology Department and Local Living Venture to teach children about pollinators and native plants.
Preschool 3 and 4
Serves children ages 3 to 5 with curricula promoting language, math, science, art, music, and motor skills development.
Progressive Program
Designed for older 2-year-olds (18–36 months), focusing on social, emotional, and cognitive development through play-based learning.
School Age Program
Offers after-school care for children ages 5–9 and full-day programs during school breaks, including vacation and holiday care.
Toddler 1 and 2
Serves children aged 12–36 months in two distinct groups with developmentally appropriate activities and structured learning environments.
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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School and School-Community Events 1 activity
- Hosting family and community engagement eventsOrganizes annual events such as Family Fun Night during the NAEYC Week of the Young Child and special launches like the Pollinator Pals seed distribution program to engage families and the broader community in the center’s programming.
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School-Specific Educational Support 1 activity
- Offering experiential learning opportunities for SUNY Potsdam studentsProvides hands-on educational experiences for SUNY students through internships in early education and children's literature, as well as volunteer roles, supporting workforce development in early childhood education.
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Horticultural Education and Community Gardening 1 activity
- Operation of a nature-based outdoor learning environment including the Pollinator Pals GardenManages an on-site pollinator garden and outdoor educational space featuring a willow hut, sensory plants, and native wildflowers to support environmental stewardship and nature-based learning. Children engage in daily outdoor play, garden walks, and seasonal activities that connect them with nature.
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Early Childhood Education & Development Programs 1 activity
- Provision of comprehensive child care services for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and school-age childrenProvides licensed, full-time and part-time child care for children from 6 weeks to 9 years old, with age-specific classrooms and low child-to-staff ratios (ranging from 4:1 for infants to 10:1 for after-school care). Services include structured daily programming, outdoor play, meals meeting federal nutrition standards, and developmental support in social, intellectual, and nutritional domains.
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Early Childhood Music Education 1 activity
- Provision of music education through partnership with The Crane School of MusicOffers music classes for preschool and school-age children through a collaborative program with The Crane School of Music, integrating arts education into early childhood programming.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Providing professional development and training for child care staffRequires staff to complete at least 30 hours of training every two years across state-designated core knowledge areas, including child development, nutrition, safety, and trauma, and mandates biennial CPR/AED/First Aid certification.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1.02M
Contributions & grants$184K18%
Program service revenue$812K80%
Investment income$21K2%
Other revenue$2K
expenses
Total expenses$1.03M
Program expenses87%
Admin / overhead13%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$793K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.16M
Cash$929K
Investments$0
Liabilities$45K
Net assets$1.11M
Liquid reserves10.8 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue -5.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LORI MOULTON | EXECUTIVE DI | 40 | $67K |
board members · 7
- AMANDA LEDESMA — BOARD MEMBER
- BETHANY PARKER — BOARD MEMBER
- CAROLYN ZANTA — BOARD MEMBER
- CHRISTA HAIFLEY — TREASURER
- DEBORAH CONRAD — SECRETARY
- DEVAN LEGGETT — VICE CHAIR
- SARAH SOLLEY — CHAIR
relationships · 13
Who they work with
- Assemblywoman Addie A. E. Jenne Government — Secured $6 million in legislative funding for the construction of the new child care facility.
- Cornell Cooperative Extension Partner — Collaborates on educational lessons for children.
- Crane School of Music Partner — Hosts interns from the Crane School of Music as part of educational programming.
- Local Living Venture Partner — Collaborated with Local Living Venture on the Pollinator Pals wildflower seed distribution program and garden initiative.
- NAEYC Network — Participates in the Week of the Young Child initiative to host Family Fun Night.
- Native North American Traveling College Partner — Hosted for cultural programming involving dancing and storytelling during Family Fun Night.
- Potsdam School District Partner — Coordinates full-day childcare programming during school vacations, early dismissals, delayed starts, and holidays.
- SUNY Central Funder — Provides grant funding to support the operations of the child care center.
- SUNY Potsdam Government — Located across from the back entrance to SUNY Potsdam's campus; gives enrollment priority to SUNY Potsdam students, faculty, and staff.
- SUNY Potsdam Partner — Engages faculty from SUNY Potsdam for visits and educational activities.
- Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe Partner — Partnered with the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe in the free wildflower seed distribution program called "Pollinator Pals".
- The Crane School of Music Partner — Provides preschool and school-age music classes at the center multiple times per day.
- WISER Center Partner — Partnered with the WISER Center in the Campus Biology Department to coordinate the Pollinator Pals seed distribution program and garden project.
strategies · 4
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.
- Integrated Campus-Community Model with Experiential Learningmethodology: integrated-campus-community-childcareBy operating a child care center that serves both campus and community families while involving SUNY students in service delivery, the organization strengthens early childhood education outcomes and workforce development, because integrating academic training with real-world practice enhances learning and service quality.
- Nature-Based and Outdoor Learning Environmentmethodology: nature-based_learningBy incorporating garden walks, outdoor spaces, and pollinator gardens into the curriculum, the organization enriches early childhood education and promotes environmental stewardship, because direct interaction with nature supports cognitive, social, and ecological development.
- Relationship-Based and Family-Centered Caremethodology: relationship-based careBy fostering warm, responsive relationships and clear communication between staff and families, and by offering flexible scheduling and a secure environment, the organization supports child development and family engagement, because strong relational ties and adaptability to family needs enhance continuity and quality of care.
- Sliding Fee Scale to Increase Accessibilitymethodology: sliding_scale_pricingBy adjusting child care fees based on family income, child age, and required care duration, the organization increases affordability and accessibility for low-income families, because financial barriers are a primary constraint to enrollment.