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DAY ONE EARLY LEARNING COMMUNITY INC
POUGHKEEPSIE, NY · EIN 834360367 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE B20 · Education · Medium ($1M-$10M) · dayoneearlylearning.org
revenue
$3.7M
expenses
$2.8M
net assets
$934K
employees
28
program ratio
68%
mission · from form 990

TO CREATE A MODEL TEACHING AND EARLY LEARNING COMMUNITY WHERE FAMILIES, EDUCATORS AND FUTURE TEACHERS COLLABORATE TO NURTURE EVERY CHILDS POTENTIAL, FROM DAY ONE.

profile · synthesized from sources

Early learning center in Poughkeepsie, NY serving children ages 0-5 through play-based education. Offers Universal Pre-Kindergarten and full-year programs for toddlers and preschoolers, emphasizing social-emotional development, family engagement, and teacher training. Partners with families and future educators to support child development during critical early years.

named programs · 4 · from sources

What they call their work

Affiliate Child Care Providers
Support system for graduate apprentices who become licensed providers, offering ongoing coaching and quality assessment
DAY ONE Early Learning Center
Play-based early childhood education program for children 0-5, including toddler, 3-year-old, mixed-age, and Universal Pre-Kindergarten classrooms
Parent & Family Programs
Initiatives that engage families as active participants in their child's learning, including resources and communication tools
Teacher Apprenticeship Pathway (TAP)
Training program for future early childhood educators that combines hands-on experience with mentorship and professional development
activities · 7 groups

What they do

  • Play-Based Early Childhood Education 3 activities
    • Deliver daily educational and developmental programming for enrolled children
      Provides structured daily activities including morning arrival routines, self-service meals, circle time for literacy and numeracy, open-choice learning across domains (art, blocks, books, pretend play, etc.), outdoor play in designated areas, and rest time for full-day attendees to support self-regulation and cognitive development.
    • Host weekly parent-child play groups and family engagement activities
      Organizes weekly free play groups and parent-child activities featuring music, yoga, arts and crafts, sensory play, and creative movement to support family engagement, connection to community resources, and interactive learning at home.
    • Operate early learning center for children ages 18 months to 5 years
      Runs a full-time early learning center in Poughkeepsie, NY with standard and extended-day hours, serving children through a play-based curriculum. The center includes six classrooms (toddlers, 3-year-olds, mixed-age, and UPK), a full-sized gym, and three outdoor play areas with a climbing gym, sandbox, and mud kitchen. Offers Universal Pre-Kindergarten funded by the Poughkeepsie City School District and tuition-based programs with sliding scale and subsidy options.
  • Child Care and Early Childhood Policy Advocacy 1 activity
    • Advocate for early childhood education at national level
      Engages in advocacy by testifying in Congress, appearing on national television, and speaking at conferences and in the White House to advance policy and awareness around children's needs and early learning.
  • Student Progress Assessment & Program Evaluation 1 activity
    • Offer free Teacher Apprenticeship Program for aspiring early childhood educators
      Provides an eleven-week, full-time apprenticeship program (DAY ONE TAP) for individuals with varied backgrounds, placing up to twelve participants per cohort in model early childhood settings with mentor teachers and afternoon collaborative seminars. Includes a weekly stipend of $500 during training.
  • Storytelling and Literacy Resource Development 1 activity
    • Produce and share early literacy resources for families
      Offers a collection of read-aloud videos created by volunteers to promote early literacy and support child learning through parent-child interaction at home.
  • Early Childhood Education Financial Assistance 1 activity
    • Provide post-graduation stipends and support for program alumni in early childhood roles
      Offers a monthly stipend to graduates of the Teacher Apprenticeship Program who remain employed in early childhood education in Dutchess or Ulster County and meet ongoing criteria, including participation in mentorship and professional practice standards.
  • Subsidized Child Care Services 1 activity
    • Provide resources and support for parents to pursue work or education
      Supports parents in entering or re-entering the workforce by providing high-quality early childhood education for their children, along with access to time, informal learning opportunities, and activity suggestions to promote engagement and child development at home.
  • Child Care Provider Support Services 1 activity
    • Support graduate-led early learning environments through affiliate child care provider model
      Operates an affiliate network where graduates of the Teacher Apprenticeship Program run high-quality early learning environments with ongoing professional development, mentorship opportunities, and assessment support from DAY ONE.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$3.73M
Contributions & grants$3.10M83%
Program service revenue$567K15%
Investment income$970%
Other revenue$60K
expenses
Total expenses$2.81M
Program expenses68%
Admin / overhead28%
Fundraising4%
Salaries & benefits$1.67M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.87M
Cash$457K
Investments$0
Liabilities$938K
Net assets$934K
Liquid reserves1.9 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +116.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 2
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
JULIE RIESS CHIEF EARLY 35 $118K
MADELINE HENRIQUEZ EXECUTIVE DI 35 $104K
board members · 13
  • ALISON PLENGE — BOARD MEMBER
  • BRIAN MARTINEZ PHD — BOARD MEMBER
  • CHRISTA HINES — TREASURER
  • GERALDINE LAYBOURNE — CHAIRPERSON
  • GRACE BASTIDAS — BOARD MEMBER
  • IAN SLOME — BOARD MEMBER
  • JAMES CHALLEY — RESIGNED 12/
  • JEANNE WAGNER — BOARD MEMBER
  • JENNIFER SANTOSUOSSO — BOARD MEMBER
  • MARY GAMORY — SECRETARY
  • MICHAEL GRAFF — BOARD MEMBER
  • SARAH LEE — BOARD MEMBER
  • WESLEY LEE — RESIGNED 2/2
relationships · 25

Who they work with

  • Corlies Christian Childcare Partner — Affiliate Child Care Provider operated by a graduate of DAY ONE’s Teacher Apprenticeship Program
  • Creative Gardens Partner — Affiliate Child Care Provider operated by a graduate of DAY ONE’s Teacher Apprenticeship Program
  • DAY ONE Early Learning Community Network — Implied self-membership in its own model teaching and learning community
  • DAY ONE Teacher Apprenticeship Program Partner — Intensive ten-week program that trains new teachers within the DAY ONE model school setting.
  • DAY ONE affiliate provider Partner — Hosts apprentice teachers in early childhood classrooms alongside mentor teachers as part of the DAY ONE TAP program.
  • Day Care Council of New York Partner — Board member Mary Gamory serves as Chief Program Officer at Day Care Council of New York, indicating an organizational affiliation or partnership.
  • Dutchess Community College Partner — Board member Jennifer Santosuosso serves as Early Childhood Education Program Chair at Dutchess Community College, indicating an organizational affiliation or partnership.
  • Dutchess County Social Support Government — Accepts subsidies from Dutchess County Social Support to support access to early learning programs.
  • Facebook Network — Engages community and shares updates via Facebook.
  • Faith Childcare Partner — Affiliate Child Care Provider operated by a graduate of DAY ONE’s Teacher Apprenticeship Program
  • Feels Like Home Childcare Partner — Affiliate Child Care Provider operated by a graduate of DAY ONE’s Teacher Apprenticeship Program
  • First Lady Jill Biden Government — Visited DAY ONE Early Learning Community on October 6, 2023.
  • Hudson River Housing Partner — Board member Christa Hines serves as President & CEO of Hudson River Housing, indicating an organizational affiliation or partnership.
  • IBM Corp Partner — Board member Alison Plenge serves as Counsel at IBM Corp, indicating an organizational affiliation or partnership.
  • Instagram Network — Engages community and shares updates via Instagram.
  • Kingston Cohort Partner — Offers a Spanish-language-only cohort in Kingston, NY as part of the Teacher Apprenticeship Pathway.
  • Learn and Play Garden Partner — Affiliate Child Care Provider operated by a graduate of DAY ONE’s Teacher Apprenticeship Program
  • Lt. Governor Antonio Delgado Government — Visited DAY ONE Early Learning Community on April 19, 2024.
  • Poughkeepsie City School District Partner — Partners with DAY ONE to fund and enroll children in Universal Pre-Kindergarten programming.
  • SUNY Government — Board member Christopher White serves as Vice Chancellor for Workforce Development and Upward Mobility at SUNY, indicating an organizational affiliation or partnership.
  • Senator Kirsten Gillibrand Government — Visited DAY ONE Early Learning Community on April 8, 2024.
  • Tiny Hands and Feet Partner — Affiliate Child Care Provider operated by a graduate of DAY ONE’s Teacher Apprenticeship Program
  • YouTube Network — Shares video content through a YouTube channel to engage the community.
  • school district Government — Provides breakfast and lunch for Universal Pre-K classrooms.
  • volunteers Partner — Volunteers create read-aloud videos to support early literacy and early childhood development.
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.

  • Apprenticeship-Model Teacher Training with Reflective Practice
    methodology: apprenticeship-model_training
    By combining hands-on classroom experience, mentorship, and reflective seminars, we develop skilled early childhood educators because adult learning is most effective when grounded in daily practice, immediate application, and collaborative reflection.
  • Community-Based Workforce Development and Program Scaling
    methodology: community-based teacher preparation
    By training and certifying local community members as teachers and supporting graduates to launch and mentor within new programs, we scale high-quality early learning because culturally rooted educators increase program sustainability and community trust.
  • Family-Centered Support Through Parental Empowerment
    methodology: family-centered support
    By supporting parents' ability to work, study, or train, we enhance child learning outcomes because parental well-being and engagement are foundational to a child’s developmental environment and educational success.
  • Play-Based Learning with Environment as Curriculum
    methodology: play-based_learning
    By using play-based, child-directed learning within intentionally designed environments, we support brain development and individualized learning because children learn best through exploration, social interaction, and agency in their learning process.
  • Triangle of Strength Model
    methodology: triangle of strength
    By integrating teacher training, early learning services, and family engagement in a unified framework, we holistically support child development because each element reinforces the others, creating a synergistic ecosystem for early childhood growth.