irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2023
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $387KTo Act as a Sponsor of Day Care Homes for Administration of The NYS Child And Adult Care Food Program. In 2023-2024.The Child Care Council of Nassau Administered an average of approximately 350 claims for enrolled Day Care Homes each month who provided meals to approximately 4,000 children throughout the county. All participating providers received three unannounced visits annually
- #2 $218KOTHER PROGRAMS ARE CONDUCTED THROUGHOUT THE YEAR TO FACILITATE THE CHILD CARE PROGRAMS AND PROVIDE EXPERTISE IN NASSAU COUNTY.
named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Child Care Solutions for Employers
Partners with businesses to help employees find reliable, affordable child care through customized referrals, consultation on family-friendly policies, and guidance on Dependent Care Assistance Plans.
Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) Sponsorship
Administers the NYS Child and Adult Care Food Program by sponsoring approximately 350 day care homes monthly, ensuring meal reimbursement for providers serving around 4,000 children in Nassau County.
Professional Development and Workforce Support
Offers training, technical assistance, and business support to early childhood educators and providers to strengthen the quality and sustainability of child care programs.
Resource and Referral Services
Provides families and employers with individualized support to locate quality child care options, including centers, family homes, summer camps, and school-age programs across Nassau County.
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Subsidized Child Care Services 3 activities
- Operating emergency child care assistance and provider grant programsProvided no-cost child care assistance to income-eligible essential workers through scholarships and awarded temporary operating grants to child care providers for reopening or restructuring during the COVID-19 pandemic using CARES Act funding.
- Providing child care resource and referral services to familiesConnects families with safe, reliable child care options through a database of over 1,000 programs in Nassau County—including centers, family homes, summer camps, and nanny agencies—and offers access to child care specialists during regular and adjusted business hours. Also provides nationwide referrals via partnerships with other agencies.
- Supporting working families and employers with child care solutionsPartners with businesses to help employees access affordable, reliable child care by conducting worksite child care needs assessments, offering customized referrals, advising on Dependent Care Assistance Plans, and consulting on family-friendly workplace policies to improve employee retention and reduce absenteeism.
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CACFP Meal Service and Administration 1 activity
- Administering Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) in Nassau CountyAdministers an average of approximately 313–350 monthly claims for day care homes providing meals to around 4,000 children in Nassau County under the NYS Child and Adult Care Food Program; conducts three unannounced visits annually to all participating providers to ensure compliance and quality.
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Child Care and Early Childhood Policy Advocacy 1 activity
- Advocating for child-care-friendly public policy and conducting researchEngages in advocacy efforts, community partnership building, and research to advance public policies that support families, child development, and equitable access to quality child care in Nassau County.
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Child Care Provider Support Services 1 activity
- Delivering training and professional development for early childhood educatorsProvides comprehensive training, consultation, classroom strategies, professional development opportunities, and business support to early childhood educators and providers in Nassau County through direct engagement with the Early Childhood Services team, strengthening program quality and workforce growth.
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financials · form 990 · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$2.49M
Contributions & grants$2.22M89%
Program service revenue$181K7%
Investment income$1K0%
Other revenue$86K
expenses
Total expenses$2.69M
Program expenses86%
Admin / overhead10%
Fundraising4%
Salaries & benefits$1.95M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$2.64M
Cash$1.46M
Investments$7K
Liabilities$661K
Net assets$1.98M
Liquid reserves6.6 mo
5 years on record · 2019–2023 · YoY revenue +9.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smita Daniel | Executive Director | 35 | $144K |
board members · 16
- Alexa Tran — Director
- Anna Farhadian — Director
- Barbara Becker — Director
- Bernadette Kasnicki Esq — Vice President
- Cesanyoly Bautista — Director
- Divendra Jaffar — Secretary
- Dr Sheeba Kurian — Director
- Florence Barbour — Director
- Katiana Partis — Director
- Lawrence Lin — Director
- Lori Bader — Director
- Markus Ramlall — Treasurer
- Martine Hackett — President
- Sara Morrison — Director
- Tyronza Murray — Director
- Zuleika Hines — Director
relationships · 19
Who they work with
- Child Care Aware of America Network — Member of the national Child Care Aware of America network of child care resource and referral agencies.
- Early Care & Learning Council Network — Part of the statewide Early Care & Learning Council network that coordinates New York’s Child Care Resource Center system.
- Early Childhood Services Department Partner — Department providing training and support services for early childhood educators in collaboration with Child Care Council of Nassau Inc.
- Early Childhood Services team Partner — Collaborates with the Early Childhood Services team to deliver training, resources, and support to child care providers.
- Family Fun Night at the Museum Partner — Event partner that raises funds to support child care and early learning initiatives.
- George Partner — CCCN Office Companion who joins the team at events to spread joy.
- New York State Government — Licensed and regulated child care providers in Nassau County are licensed by New York State.
- New York State Child and Adult Care Food Program Government — Federal nutrition program administered in partnership with the Child Care Council of Nassau to provide meals to children in day care homes.
- New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) Funder — Provider of CARES Act funding through the NY Forward grants program to support child care providers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Superheroes for Child Care 5K Partner — Annual fundraising event supporting the organization's programs.
- United Way of Long Island Partner — Collaborates with United Way of Long Island to advance child care access and support community initiatives in health, education, and financial stability.
- community leaders Partner — Partners with community leaders to strengthen the child care system in Nassau County.
- education organizations Partner — Partners with education organizations to provide child care support services for employees.
- employers Partner — Collaborates with employers to support child care and early learning in Nassau County.
- government agencies Partner — Partners with government agencies to provide child care support services for employees.
- healthcare organizations Partner — Partners with healthcare organizations to provide child care support services for employees.
- organizations Partner — Partners with organizations to further develop early childhood education and care services.
- private industry organizations Partner — Partners with private industry organizations to provide child care support services for employees.
- public agencies Government — Works with public agencies to develop and improve the child care system.
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.
- Autonomous Family Choice through Non-Directive Guidancemethodology: informed_choice_supportBy offering personalized referrals and expert, non-directive support, families make informed child care decisions because preserving autonomy increases satisfaction, engagement, and fit between families and providers.
- Capacity Building for Early Childhood Educatorsmethodology: educator_capacity_buildingBy equipping child care providers with professional development and tools, the organization enhances child development outcomes because educator competence and confidence directly influence program quality and child learning.
- Employer-Linked Child Care Supportmethodology: workplace_support_partnershipBy connecting employees with child care resources, employers experience improved workforce stability because reducing family child care stress decreases absenteeism and increases retention.
- Integrated Family and Provider Support Modelmethodology: integrated_support_modelBy delivering coordinated resources, training, and services to children, families, and providers simultaneously, the organization improves access to quality care because addressing needs across the ecosystem reduces barriers and strengthens outcomes holistically.
- Systems-Building Through Multi-Stakeholder Engagementmethodology: systems_buildingBy convening families, educators, policymakers, and community leaders, the organization builds a sustainable, high-quality child care system because collective ownership and cross-sector collaboration strengthen systemic resilience and equity.