named programs · 11 · from sources
What they call their work
Book Club
Monthly book discussions hosted in member homes to encourage reading and social connection among parents.
Children’s Committee
Plans annual events such as the Fall Carnival, Halloween Ball, arts and crafts activities, and playdates at local venues.
Developmental Support Committee
Supports families of children with developmental, emotional, learning, or physical differences through community events and information sharing.
Health & Fitness
Organizes wellness events including 5K runs, yoga nights, and health education for parents and children.
Helping Hands
Engages preschoolers and families in community service through food drives, bake sales, and volunteer events.
KIDS
Monthly program from January to May for rising kindergarteners to tour Coman Hill Elementary School and practice bus safety.
Mom’s Night Out
Monthly social events for parents to connect and build friendships in a relaxed, adult-oriented setting.
Playgroups
Coordinates age- and interest-based playdates for preschoolers and caregivers to build peer connections.
Preschool Liaison
Serves as a communication bridge between BHPA and local preschools to promote events and involvement.
Welcoming Committee
Onboards new members with welcome packets, emails, and events such as Wine & Cheese and Welcome Coffee gatherings.
Working Moms
Provides networking and social events for working parents, including meetups in NYC and family-friendly activities.
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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School and School-Community Events 3 activities
- Coordinating community service and fundraising activitiesOrganizes community service projects such as holiday food drives and bake sales to engage preschoolers in giving back, and conducts fundraising activities to support the operations of the preschool association.
- Organizing community-building events for preschool children and familiesPlans and implements events such as the Fall Carnival, Halloween Ball, holiday gatherings, and themed social nights with arts, crafts, and entertainment for children and caregivers in the Byram Hills School District. These events are designed to build community and connection among over 330 member families.
- Providing orientation and support for new and transitioning familiesOffers structured onboarding for new members through welcome packets, personal outreach, and social events like Wine & Cheese and Welcome Coffee gatherings. Also runs a monthly program from January to May for rising kindergarteners that includes school tours, bus safety education, and a practice school bus ride.
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Inclusive Social & Recreational Events 1 activity
- Facilitating playgroups and age-based playdatesCoordinates regular playgroups and age- and interest-based playdates for preschoolers and their caregivers, originally established through Wampus and Coman Hill Preschools and continued under the Byram Hills Preschool Association to foster social development and community connections.
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Organized Member Social Events 1 activity
- Hosting member-exclusive social and educational eventsProvides access to free or low-cost members-only events, including monthly book clubs that meet in private homes, social events for mothers, networking gatherings for working mothers, and family-friendly events on evenings and weekends, including NYC meetups.
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Early Childhood Education & Development Programs 1 activity
- Providing informational and developmental resources to familiesOffers guidance and support to families in the preschool community through informational resources, developmental support, and assistance services aimed at enhancing early childhood development and parental engagement.
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Community Wellness Movement Classes 1 activity
- Running health, wellness, and fitness programming for familiesOrganizes health and wellness initiatives such as annual Health & Fitness Night, 5K runs, and yoga nights for families to promote active lifestyles within the preschool community.
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Family-School Engagement Programs 1 activity
- Supporting communication and collaboration with local preschoolsFacilitates communication between the Byram Hills Preschool Association and preschools in Armonk by promoting events and appointing preschool-specific liaisons to ensure coordination and engagement across the early childhood education community.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$29K
Contributions & grants$26K92%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$12K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
balance sheet
Total assets$78K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$78K
1 years on record · 2024–2024
relationships · 1
Who they work with
- Coman Hill Elementary School Partner — Hosts monthly visits for BHPA's KIDS program, including school tours and bus safety education.
strategies · 2
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.
- Community-Building Through Peer Connectionsmethodology: community-buildingBy connecting families with children of similar ages and facilitating shared events, the organization strengthens social bonds within the preschool community, because age-based peer networks create natural opportunities for lasting relationships and mutual support.
- Parent-Volunteer Model Strengthens Community Engagementmethodology: parent_volunteer_modelBy involving parents as active volunteers in leading committees and programs, the organization fosters deeper community connections and shared experiences, because participation builds ownership, trust, and sustained engagement among families with young children.