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CHENANGO NURSERY SCHOOL INC
HAMILTON, NY · EIN 160901859 · Form 990 · FY2024 · Medium ($1M-$10M) · chenangonurseryschool.org
revenue
$1.6M
expenses
$1.7M
net assets
$720K
employees
46
volunteers
9
program ratio
82%
mission · from form 990

PROVIDING CHILDCARE FOR APPROXIMATELY 140 CHILDREN.

profile · synthesized from sources

Chenango Nursery School Inc is a nonprofit early childhood education provider in Hamilton, NY, serving approximately 140 children ages six weeks to eight years. Established in 1948, the school offers full-day childcare and developmentally appropriate programming grounded in play-based learning. It operates on a licensed, state-compliant model with classrooms organized by age group and participates in federal nutrition programs.

named programs · 8 · from sources

What they call their work

After School Program
Program for children in kindergarten through 3rd grade, offering care and enrichment after school hours
Bumblebee Room
Program for children starting at 12 months, building on infant development with age-appropriate routines, motor skills, and socialization
Butterfly Room
Preschool program for children starting at ~2.5 years, introducing learning centers, teacher-led activities, and structured play routines
Caterpillar Room
Older toddler program for children starting at ~24 months, introducing circle time, arts and crafts, and independence skills
Cricket Room
Young toddler program for children starting at ~18 months, with parallel curriculum to Honey Bee Room focused on safe exploration and motor development
Honey Bee Room
Young toddler program for children starting at ~18 months, emphasizing exploration, sensory-motor activities, and emerging social skills
Ladybug Room
Infant program for children starting at six weeks, focusing on sensory development, basic sign language, and social interaction in a home-like environment
Mayfly Room
Older toddler program for children starting at ~24 months, with curriculum similar to Caterpillar Room emphasizing sensory play and socialization
activities · 6 groups

What they do

  • Back-to-School Supply Distribution 1 activity
    • Classroom resource support coordination
      Compiles and shares classroom wishlists to support program needs and enhance educational materials and supplies for children.
  • Early Childhood Education & Development Programs 1 activity
    • Early childhood education and childcare
      Provides high-quality early childhood education and childcare for approximately 140 children ages 6 weeks through 3rd grade, including infants, toddlers, and school-age children, through developmentally appropriate, play-based programming.
  • Structured Student Enrollment Process 1 activity
    • Enrollment and registration management
      Conducts annual registration each spring for the upcoming summer and school year and accepts enrollment inquiries year-round, attempting to accommodate requests as space allows.
  • Campus Construction and Renovation Projects 1 activity
    • Facility expansion and operational growth
      Expanded operations in 2024 by opening a new program space within the terrace level of Hamilton Central School to enhance service delivery.
  • CACFP Meal Service and Administration 1 activity
    • Nutrition support for enrolled children
      Provides healthy morning and afternoon snacks daily to all enrolled children as part of its childcare programming.
  • Children's Play and Motor Development Spaces 1 activity
    • Outdoor play and physical activity
      Ensures daily outdoor time for children, including during winter months when temperatures are above 20 degrees, to support physical development and well-being.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1.65M
Contributions & grants$101K6%
Program service revenue$1.50M91%
Investment income$50K3%
Other revenue$196
expenses
Total expenses$1.70M
Program expenses82%
Admin / overhead18%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$1.42M
Grants paid out$5K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.02M
Cash$416K
Investments$301K
Liabilities$300K
Net assets$720K
Liquid reserves5.1 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +5.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
CHRISTINA BUYEA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40 $66K
board members · 9
  • ALTHEA BROOKS — MEMBER
  • AMY GREEN — TREASURER
  • CHELSEA LEHMANN — MEMBER
  • ELLEN MURRAY — PRESIDENT
  • LAUREN WALSH — SECRETARY
  • MARISSA LAMISON-MYERS — MEMBER
  • NIRANJAN DAVRAY — MEMBER
  • SUE BURDICK — MEMBER
  • WHITNEY HORN — MEMBER
relationships · 2

Who they work with

  • Hamilton Central School Partner — Co-located and partnered with Hamilton Central School, including shared space in the terrace level following a 2024 expansion.
  • Hannah Fredericks Partner — Photographer who provided services for the team photo
strategies · 1

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.

  • Play-Based Learning for Holistic Child Development
    methodology: play_based_learning
    By using play as the primary mode of learning, the organization fosters problem-solving, social skills, self-awareness, and independence in young children because play naturally engages cognitive, emotional, and interpersonal development in developmentally appropriate ways.