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CORTLAND COUNTY CHILD DEVELOPMENT - DAY CARE PROGRAM INC
CORTLAND, NY · EIN 161167492 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE P30Z · Human Services · Medium ($1M-$10M) · cortlandchilddevelopment.com
revenue
$1.2M
expenses
$1.5M
net assets
$550K
employees
61
program ratio
93%
mission · from form 990

To provide daycare and child development services to residents of Cortland County

profile · synthesized from sources

Cortland Child Development Centers provides child care and early education services for infants through school-age children in Cortland County, New York. Operating since 1974, the organization offers year-round programs including infant, toddler, preschool, Universal Pre-K, and school-age care. Services are provided in a nurturing environment with sliding-scale tuition to support accessibility for local families.

named programs · 5 · from sources

What they call their work

Infants Program
Care for newborns and infants focusing on secure, loving environments with individualized feeding, resting, and developmental stimulation.
Preschoolers Program
Enriching activities including art, books, neighborhood walks, and social development to prepare children for formal schooling.
School Age Program
Before and after school care, full-day programming on school holidays, and a nine-week summer camp at F.S. Barry Elementary School.
Toddlers Program
Program supporting developmental growth through play, outdoor activities, music, movement, and early social skills.
Universal Pre-K
Free half-day pre-kindergarten program for four-year-olds, sponsored by the Cortland Enlarged School District and taught by a master’s level teacher.
activities · 5 groups

What they do

  • Early Childhood Education & Development Programs 2 activities
    • Delivering specialized child development programs by age group
      Offers age-specific programs including infant care, toddler care, preschool, Universal Pre-K, and school-age care. The Universal Pre-K program is aligned with public education standards to prepare children for kindergarten, and enrollment priority is given to children with special challenges.
    • Operating early care and education programs for children from infancy through grade school age
      Provides year-round child care and early education services for children from infancy through school age, including infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and school-aged children. Programs operate at two locations: the Pomeroy site for infants through preschoolers and the F.S. Barry Primary School site for school-aged children.
  • Family-School Engagement Programs 1 activity
    • Facilitating family communication and enrollment processes
      Provides daily written notes to parents about their child’s activities and encourages direct communication with caregivers at the start and end of each day. Offers multiple inquiry options (in-person, phone, online) and a formal enrollment application process for families seeking services.
  • Summer Day Camp Programs 1 activity
    • Operating a summer camp and extended-day programs for school-aged children
      Runs a nine-week summer camp annually at Barry Elementary School and provides full-day programming on non-school days, including holidays and school breaks, as part of its School-Age Program.
  • Play-Based Early Childhood Education 1 activity
    • Providing daily enrichment and structured routines for enrolled children
      Offers well-rounded daily programming that includes outdoor play, music and movement, art and learning materials, neighborhood walks, and social skills development for toddlers and preschoolers. School-age children receive before- and after-school care and full-day programming on non-school days.
  • CACFP Meal Service and Administration 1 activity
    • Providing nutritious meals and snacks as part of daily child care services
      Serves homemade, family-style breakfasts, lunches, and afternoon snacks daily to all enrolled children, including school-aged children during after-school and full-day programming, at no additional charge.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1.25M
Contributions & grants$228K18%
Program service revenue$941K75%
Investment income$75K6%
Other revenue$5K
expenses
Total expenses$1.49M
Program expenses93%
Admin / overhead7%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$1.28M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$637K
Cash$107K
Investments$244K
Liabilities$87K
Net assets$550K
Liquid reserves2.8 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +2.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
CAREY PETERS Director 40 $65K
board members · 7
  • CHRISTINE FERRARO — Chairman
  • COLLEEN NELSON — Director
  • EMILY MORSE — Director
  • JESSICA BILEK — Secretary
  • KRISTIN PENNOCK — Treasurer
  • LORRAINE BARBER — Director
  • MARGIE LANN — Director
relationships · 6

Who they work with

  • Barry Elementary School Partner — Hosts the nine-week annual summer camp program.
  • Child and Adult Care Food Program Government — Follows CACFP guidelines for meal planning and nutrition standards.
  • Cortland Enlarged School District Partner — Co-sponsors and administers the Universal Pre-Kindergarten program with Cortland County Child Development - Day Care Program Inc.
  • F.S. Barry Primary School Partner — Hosts the School-Age Program on its premises for before and after school care and full-day programming on non-school days.
  • State of New York Government — Licensing authority for the daycare program
  • United Way of Cortland County Partner — Partner organization linked from the homepage, indicating a collaborative relationship.
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.

  • Individualized, Nurturing Care Aligned with Developmental Needs
    methodology: child-centered_care
    By tailoring care to each child’s developmental level and providing a secure, home-like environment, we support optimal early development because emotionally safe and individually responsive settings enhance attachment, reduce stress, and promote neural and behavioral growth.
  • Integrated Support for Academic, Social-Emotional, and Physical Well-Being
    methodology: integrated_academic_and_social_emotional_support
    By combining academic support, social-emotional learning, and nutritious meals within daily programming, we strengthen school readiness and long-term resilience because integrated services address multiple domains of development simultaneously, particularly for children from diverse or under-resourced backgrounds.
  • Play-Based Learning and Developmental Continuum
    methodology: play-based_learning
    By using play as the primary mode of learning and structuring care along a continuous developmental pathway from infancy through school age, we promote holistic child development because play fosters cognitive, social, and emotional growth in age-appropriate ways and sustained engagement across stages reinforces cumulative learning.