named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Bilingual Birdies
Weekly Spanish language enrichment program using music, movement, and puppetry to introduce young children to a second language.
Class Partner Internship Program (CPIP)
16-20 week training program for parents or family members interested in early childhood education careers, preparing them for roles as teacher assistants or aides.
Family Child Care Network
Supports licensed home-based child care providers serving children 6 weeks to 3 years old; assists families with subsidy applications and ensures providers meet health, safety, and developmental standards.
Head Start & Early Head Start Education Services
Center-based early childhood education program for children 6 weeks to 4 years old, focusing on school readiness, individualized learning, and developmental support in a child-centered environment.
Studio in a School
Arts enrichment program providing creative learning experiences for children, though specific details are not described on the website.
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Early Childhood Education & Development Programs 2 activities
- Operate Family Child Care NetworkRuns a Family Child Care Network that provides early childhood care and education to 301 children in Department of Health licensed homes, serving children ages 6 weeks to 3 years using developmentally appropriate practices tailored to individual cognitive, social, emotional, and physical needs.
- Operate Head Start and Early Head Start programsProvides center-based early childhood education and care services for children ages 6 weeks to 4 years through Head Start and Early Head Start programs, serving 116 children directly. Services include individualized, child-centered learning and developmentally appropriate practices.
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Specialized Therapy for Children with Disabilities 1 activity
- Deliver inclusive early childhood special education and therapeutic servicesProvided integrated special education and therapeutic services—including speech, occupational, and physical therapy—to children with or at risk for developmental delays through inclusive classrooms and partnerships. Maintained co-taught classrooms and delivered early intervention to prevent unnecessary special education placement.
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Child Care Provider Support Services 1 activity
- Deliver workforce training for early childhood education assistantsCreated and implemented the Class Partner Internship Program (CPIP), a 16–20 week training program for parents or family members preparing them to become teacher assistants or aides in early childhood education. Supports graduates in pursuing further education, including Child Development Associate Credentials or college degrees.
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Early Childhood Music Education 1 activity
- Offer bilingual enrichment programming for young childrenProvides weekly Bilingual Birdies classes using a research-based curriculum to teach Spanish through music, movement, and puppetry as part of its early childhood programming.
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Admissions Outreach and Enrollment Support 1 activity
- Offer online application system for programsProvides an online application portal to facilitate enrollment in its early childhood education and care programs.
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Family-School Engagement Programs 1 activity
- Provide parent and family engagement in educationEngages parents as active team members alongside teachers and community providers to strengthen home-school connections and involve families in all aspects of the education program.
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Summer Day Camp Programs 1 activity
- Run summer program for childrenOperates a short-term summer program for children, running from July 8 to July 19, 2024.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$5.56M
Contributions & grants$5.55M100%
Program service revenue$6K0%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$5.43M
Program expenses92%
Admin / overhead8%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$1.88M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$3.89M
Cash$874K
Investments$0
Liabilities$3.24M
Net assets$659K
Liquid reserves1.9 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -6.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANDREA HAYES | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $226K |
board members · 6
- CHRISTOPHER DUNN — VICE PRESIDENT
- DARLENE MOORE — TREASURER
- JEANETTE SPENCER — MEMBER
- JEROME WHITE — PRESIDENT
- MARLENE WARD-DEPETRIS — SECRETARY
- WILLAIM R FRIED — ATTORNEY
relationships · 13
Who they work with
- Cooke Center for Learning and Development Partner — Collaborated from 1998 to 2014 to provide special education and therapeutic services to children with special needs and those at risk of developmental delays.
- Department Of Education Government — Operates a Family Child Care Network in affiliation with the Department of Education.
- Department of Health Government — Family Child Care Network operates in homes licensed by the Department of Health.
- Healthy Smiles Partner — Partnered to deliver dental and oral health services to children and families.
- Mt. Sinai Hospital Partner — Jerome White serves on Mt. Sinai Hospital’s Planning Board and as a volunteer in Spiritual Care, indicating a professional affiliation.
- New York City Department of Education Government — Contracts the Family Child Care Network to provide early childhood services.
- New York City Department of Education Government — Contracts with West Harlem's Family Child Care Network to provide early care services.
- New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene Government — Licenses Family Child Care providers operating in homes.
- New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene Government — Licenses Family Child Care providers operating under the West Harlem network.
- Northern Manhattan Perinatal Care Partner — Partnered to deliver perinatal and family health services.
- Optical Academy Partner — Partnered to deliver vision-related services to children and families.
- U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Government — Receives federal funding through the Head Start program administered by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
- Union Settlement Asthma Initiative Partner — Partnered to deliver health-related services to children and families.
strategies · 5
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-Centered Learningmethodology: child-centered_learningBy individualizing educational experiences based on each child's cues and desires, we produce deeper engagement and developmental outcomes, because responsive, tailored interactions foster intrinsic motivation and cognitive growth.
- Family-Centered Supportmethodology: family-centered_supportBy supporting families as the central context for child development, we produce healthier outcomes for both children and parents, because child well-being is inextricably linked to the strength and stability of the home environment.
- Integrated and Inclusive Service Deliverymethodology: integrated-inclusive service deliveryBy embedding special education and therapeutic services directly within neighborhood-based programs, we produce more equitable and timely support for children with or at risk for disabilities, because co-location reduces barriers and ensures coordinated, stigma-free care.
- Parent-to-Practitioner Workforce Pathwaymethodology: parent-to-practitioner pathwayBy training parents as teacher assistants through structured internships, we strengthen community ownership and improve program quality, because involving parents as practitioners builds trust, role models engagement, and deepens cultural responsiveness.
- Relationship-Based Learningmethodology: relationship-based_learningBy grounding early learning in secure, long-term relationships between children and trusted caregivers, we produce foundational developmental growth, because emotional security and consistent attachment enable cognitive, social, and emotional learning.