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Small Tales Day Care Center Inc
Warrensburg, NY · EIN 844731995 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE P33 · Human Services · Small ($100K-$1M) · smalltalesdaycare.org
revenue
$559K
expenses
$644K
net assets
$18K
employees
25
volunteers
10
program ratio
100%
mission · from form 990

Providing much needed child daycare services to the children in rural Warren County, including early learning services.

profile · synthesized from sources

Small Tales Day Care Center Inc provides child daycare and early learning services for children aged 6 weeks to 12 years in rural Warren County, New York. Operating as a nonprofit, it offers age-specific programs from infancy through elementary school, including preschool preparation and after-school care. The center follows research-backed curricula and participates in federal nutrition programs to support child development.

named programs · 6 · from sources

What they call their work

Creative Curriculum
Research-based early learning approach emphasizing play, exploration, and holistic child development
ELM Curriculum (Early Learning Matters)
Partnership with Purdue University's ELM program to enhance early childhood education and development
Infant Program
Day-long care for infants 6 weeks to 18 months, including individualized schedules, tummy time, sensory activities, and language development
Preschool/Pre-K Program
Curriculum-based preparation for elementary school, including letter recognition, tracing, phonics, and structured learning activities
School Age Program
After-school and summer camp program for elementary-age children offering homework support, snacks, and themed educational activities
Waddler/Toddler Program
Developmental program for children 18 months to 3 years focusing on gross and fine motor skills, independence, and exploration
activities · 8 groups

What they do

  • Play-Based Early Childhood Education 2 activities
    • Implementation of structured early childhood curricula
      Delivers a holistic early childhood education program using the Creative Curriculum and Purdue University’s Early Learning Matters (ELM) Curriculum, emphasizing child-led exploration, art, music, movement, language development, and cognitive growth across all age groups.
    • Preschool and pre-kindergarten education programs
      Offers year-round preschool programs that prepare children for elementary school through creative learning, exploration, and structured curricula. Includes younger preschool focusing on fine motor skills and letter recognition, and an older pre-k class using dynamic teaching methods. Enrollment is accepted year-round.
  • Early Childhood Education & Development Programs 1 activity
    • Childcare and early learning services for infants and toddlers
      Provides day-long care, supervision, and developmentally appropriate activities for children aged 6 weeks to 36 months, including tummy time, sensory play, and support for gross and fine motor skills, independence, and curiosity. Dedicated classrooms are maintained for infants, transitional "Waddlers," and toddlers.
  • Community Art Education Workshops 1 activity
    • Daily enrichment activities in art, music, and language
      Provides daily art instruction where children create original artwork, integrates music into classroom learning to support rhythm and motor development, and conducts daily reading and language development activities that progress from vocal interaction in infancy to phonics and reading.
  • CACFP Meal Service and Administration 1 activity
    • Nutritious meal service through CACFP
      Participates in the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) to provide on-site prepared breakfast, lunch, and afternoon snacks to support children's health and development.
  • Children's Play and Motor Development Spaces 1 activity
    • Outdoor play and motor skill development
      Supports social, emotional, and gross motor development through daily outdoor play and structured movement activities tailored to children’s developmental stages.
  • Youth Safety and Protection Programs 1 activity
    • Safe and hygienic childcare environment
      Maintains secure facilities using security cameras, electric door locks, and door bells, and ensures hygiene through daily cleanings and illness prevention protocols. All staff are trained in CPR, first aid, and ongoing child care education.
  • After-School Academic and Enrichment Programs 1 activity
    • School-age childcare and summer camp programs
      Provides after-school care with snacks and homework support for elementary school children, as well as a summer camp program featuring weekly themed activities in areas such as space exploration, cooking, and sports to promote continuous learning and engagement.
  • Subsidized Child Care Services 1 activity
    • Subsidized childcare and enrollment support
      Offers weekly rate childcare and accepts county assistance, providing support with the application process to ensure accessibility for families in need.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$559K
Contributions & grants$1590%
Program service revenue$559K100%
Investment income$220%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$644K
Program expenses100%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$480K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$51K
Cash$42K
Investments$0
Liabilities$34K
Net assets$18K
Liquid reserves0.8 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -23.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
Michael Bruce President 40 $65K
board members · 4
  • Brianne Hazelton — Board member
  • Carrie Black — Board member
  • Christian Bruce — Board member
  • Janet Tallman — Board member
relationships · 5

Who they work with

  • Chestertown Partner — Location site for Small Tales Day Care Center Inc offering preschool services.
  • Child and Adult Care Food Program Government — Participant in the federal CACFP program to provide nutritious meals to children.
  • Child and Adult Care Food Program Government — Participates in the federal CACFP program to serve nutritious meals to children.
  • Purdue University Partner — Collaborates with Purdue University by incorporating its Early Learning Matters (ELM) Curriculum into programming.
  • Warrensburg Partner — Location site for Small Tales Day Care Center Inc offering preschool services.
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 Care Planning
    methodology: individualized_care
    By tailoring care plans to each infant’s unique needs and schedule, we support developmental growth because individualized attention aligns with children’s natural rhythms and fosters secure attachment.
  • Integrated Early Learning Model
    methodology: integrated_early_learning
    By combining daycare with structured early learning programming, we support child development because integrated services create consistent developmental stimulation in a nurturing environment.
  • Play-Based, Child-Directed Learning
    methodology: play-based learning
    By using play as the primary mode of learning, we foster cognitive, social, and emotional growth because child-directed exploration promotes engagement, creativity, and intrinsic motivation.