irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2023
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $31KPROVIDE MEALS (BREAKFAST, LUNCH AND SNACK) TO ALL STUDENTS ATTENDING THE CENTER.
- #2 $7KPROVIDE PROGRAM SUPPLIES THAT SUPPLEMENT THE CHILDREN'S LEARNING EXPERIENCE.
named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Early Childhood Education Program
Developmentally appropriate curriculum integrating social-emotional, cognitive, physical, and language activities for children, with individualized learning based on interests and needs.
Enrichment Programs
Includes music & movement, karate, yoga, petting zoo visits, naturalist programs, library visits, and class trips for all age groups.
Nutrition Program
Provides breakfast, lunch, and snacks daily to all enrolled children in accordance with federal child nutrition guidelines.
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Play-Based Early Childhood Education 3 activities
- Early childhood education programsProvides developmentally appropriate early childhood programs that support mastery of age-appropriate developmental tasks through integrated emotional, social, physical, and cognitive activities. Programs are structured around four domains of child development—social-emotional, cognitive, physical, and language—and incorporate five content learning areas: literacy, mathematics, science & technology, social studies, and the arts.
- Enrichment programs for childrenOffers enrichment programs across all age groups, including music & movement, karate, yoga, nature education, petting zoo visits, librarian visits, and class trips to support holistic development.
- School readiness instructionTeaches foundational school readiness skills through exposure to concepts such as numbers, letters, shapes, sequences, and cause-and-effect relationships as part of the early childhood curriculum.
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CACFP Meal Service and Administration 1 activity
- Nutrition services for enrolled childrenProvides breakfast, lunch, and snack meals to all children attending the center to support health and development.
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Family-School Engagement Programs 1 activity
- Parent communication and resource accessProvides online access to key documents including the Parent Handbook, Illness Policies, Monthly Calendar, Monthly Menu, and information about Closures & Early Dismissals to support family engagement and transparency.
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Back-to-School Supply Distribution 1 activity
- Provision of educational and program suppliesProvides educational and program supplies to enhance and supplement children's learning experience, including materials used in daily classroom activities and instruction.
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Early Childhood Education & Development Programs 1 activity
- Qualified early childhood teaching staffEmploys qualified teachers and assistants with expertise in child care and development who participate in continuing education to maintain high-quality programming.
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financials · form 990 · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$736K
Contributions & grants$82K11%
Program service revenue$650K88%
Investment income$600%
Other revenue$3K
expenses
Total expenses$762K
Program expenses84%
Admin / overhead16%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$617K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$207K
Cash$172K
Investments$0
Liabilities$32K
Net assets$175K
Liquid reserves2.7 mo
5 years on record · 2019–2023 · YoY revenue -8.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHRISTINE VALENTINO | EXECUTIVE DI | 40 | $62K |
board members · 4
- ANDREA RIBACHONEK — TREASURER
- COURTNEY FAHEY — PRES END 10/
- DANA NEVES — VICE PRESIDE
- JENNIFER VICSUCI — SECRETARY
relationships · 6
Who they work with
- Child Care Council of Westchester Network — Local council providing support and resources for child care providers in Westchester County.
- FDR V.A. HOSPITAL Partner — Primary beneficiary group includes employees of the FDR V.A. Hospital, indicating a targeted service relationship.
- Hudson Valley Gateway Chamber of Commerce Partner — Local business and organizational network affiliation.
- Montrose Child Care Center Partner — Self-referential partnership in program delivery
- National Association for the Education of Young Children Network — Member organization aligned with national early childhood education standards.
- New York State Office of Children and Family Services Government — State agency responsible for regulating and supporting child care services.
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.
- Child-Led Learningmethodology: child-led_learningBy following children's expressed interests to guide learning experiences, the organization enhances engagement and school readiness, because intrinsic motivation and curiosity drive deeper and more meaningful learning.
- Developmentally Appropriate Practicemethodology: developmentally_appropriate_practiceBy using a nurturing, developmentally appropriate approach, the organization fosters emotional, social, and individual growth as foundational to learning, because these elements are essential for holistic early childhood development.
- Family-Partnered Care Planningmethodology: family-partnered care_planningBy collaborating with parents to create individualized care plans, the organization ensures responsive and tailored development support, because family involvement strengthens continuity of care and aligns learning goals with children’s unique needs.
- Play-Based Learningmethodology: play-based_learningBy emphasizing play and spontaneous exploration as essential components of learning, the organization supports cognitive, emotional, and social development, because play is a natural and effective medium for young children to make sense of the world.