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PORT WASHINGTON CHILDREN'S CENTER
PORT WASHINGTON, NY · EIN 112462594 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE P33Z · Human Services · Medium ($1M-$10M) · pwchildrenscenter.org
revenue
$5.9M
expenses
$7.2M
net assets
$-335K
employees
289
program ratio
73%
mission · from form 990

TO PROVIDE AFFORDABLE, HIGH QUALITY CHILD CARE AND AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS FOR WORKING FAMILIES IN PORT WASHINGTON WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE,RELIGION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, OR ECONOMIC STATUS.

profile · synthesized from sources

Port Washington Children's Center provides affordable, high-quality child care and after-school programs for working families in Port Washington, NY. The organization serves children from 18 months through 12 years, offering early childhood education, before- and after-school care, and summer programs. Founded in 1977, it operates as a licensed, private nonprofit with a focus on developmentally appropriate, play-based learning.

named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

Early Childhood Program
Provides care and education for children ages 18 months to 5 years, focusing on play-based, developmentally appropriate learning led by credentialed early childhood teachers.
KidsPort
Before- and after-school program for elementary school students in Port Washington, offering homework support, recreation, and enrichment activities.
Port Day Camp
Summer camp program for children from PreK to 6th grade, providing recreational and educational activities; originally launched as ATLAST in partnership with the school district.
activities · 8 groups

What they do

  • After-School Academic and Enrichment Programs 1 activity
    • After-School Programs for School-Age Children
      Operates after-school programs (including KidsPort and Port After School) for children in Pre-K through 5th grade, providing structured and unstructured activities, homework help, enrichment classes, and snacks; expanded to serve up to 170 school-age children across multiple elementary schools.
  • Play-Based Early Childhood Education 1 activity
    • Early Childhood and Preschool Programs
      Provides year-round, full-day early childhood education and care for children ages 18 months to 4 years, including a toddler program focused on language and early literacy and a credentialed teacher-led preschool program with developmentally appropriate learning centers and creative play.
  • School and School-Community Events 1 activity
    • Family and Community Engagement
      Hosts seasonal celebrations, cultural holiday events, and school district collaborations to showcase children’s learning; fosters communication between faculty and parents and organizes parent volunteer efforts such as bake sales and donation drives to support programming.
  • Before and After School Childcare 1 activity
    • Nutrition and Breakfast Program
      Provides a breakfast program for children in UPK through 5th grade from 7:15 a.m., offering nutritious meals, morning activities, and escorted bus drop-offs to local schools.
  • Language Access Services 1 activity
    • Operational and Enrollment Management
      Oversees daily operations including enrollment, billing, financial aid, compliance, and family support services, with dedicated support for Spanish-speaking families to ensure accessibility and program sustainability.
  • Children's Play and Motor Development Spaces 1 activity
    • Outdoor Learning and Play Environment
      Operates an outdoor playground designed to support gross motor development and social play within a curiosity-driven, hands-on learning environment.
  • Summer Day Camp Programs 1 activity
    • Summer Camp and Recreation Programs
      Runs summer programs for school-aged children, including Port Day Camp—a six-week program for children entering Pre-K through sixth grade—featuring themed weeks, field trips, swimming, enrichment clubs in STEAM, arts, sports, and special events; has provided summer programming since the late 1990s and rebranded the district’s ATLAST program in 2010.
  • Early Childhood Education & Development Programs 1 activity
    • Universal Pre-Kindergarten (UPK) Program
      Offers Universal Pre-K programming for 4-year-olds aligned with New York State Next Generation Pre-K Learning Standards to support social, language, cognitive, and motor development in preparation for kindergarten.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$5.91M
Contributions & grants$122K2%
Program service revenue$5.75M97%
Investment income$41K1%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$7.16M
Program expenses73%
Admin / overhead23%
Fundraising4%
Salaries & benefits$4.75M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.21M
Cash$518K
Investments$0
Liabilities$1.55M
Net assets$-335K
Liquid reserves0.9 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue -6.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 2
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
LISA BRIDGE FORMER EXEC. 40 $123K
CHRISTINE PAIGE INTERIM EXEC 40 $104K
board members · 18
  • ASHLEY MATTHEWS-DUBERKE — DIRECTOR
  • ESTHER LIN — DIRECTOR
  • FREDDA MELTZER — DIRECTOR
  • IRENE D'ANTONIO — CO-TREASURER
  • LAURA BROWN — DIRECTOR
  • LAURA NEVILLE — DIRECTOR
  • MARILYN BERNSTEIN — DIRECTOR
  • MERYL MASTBAUM — DIRECTOR
  • MICHAEL SISKIN — DIRECTOR
  • MINDY KAMERMAN — DIRECTOR
  • OREST TOMASELLI — DIRECTOR
  • ROY NELSON MD — CO-TREASURER
  • SANDRA JOSLYN — FORMER PRESI
  • SARAH HOGENAUER — DIRECTOR
  • STUART HERMAN — DIRECTOR
  • SUE WARSHOW — VICE PRESIDE
  • SUZANNE LIFF — DIRECTOR
  • VITA MOLIS — PRESIDENT
relationships · 10

Who they work with

  • Hofstra University Partner — Alumni affiliation with Matt Holzer earning a Master’s degree from the institution, indicating an educational partnership link.
  • Nassau County Department of Social Services Government — Contracted partner providing financial assistance support for families enrolled in the center's programs.
  • North Shore Unitarian Church Funder — Provided an initial grant and loan in 1977 to help establish the Children's Center.
  • PWCC Faculty Partner — Fosters communication and collaboration between parents and faculty to support children's enrichment.
  • Port Washington School District Government — Partnership to operate the district's summer recreation program (ATLAST/Port Day Camp) and referral pathway for UPK slots.
  • School District Partner — Collaborates with the local school district on family engagement events and programming.
  • St. John’s University Partner — Alumni affiliation and potential pipeline for staff with Omar Irizarry holding a degree from the institution.
  • St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church Partner — Hosted the Children's Center in its first location in 1977 and later provided rental space to expand capacity.
  • Veatch Foundation Funder — Provided an initial grant and loan in 1977 to help establish the Children's Center.
  • Wingman Planning Partner — Website development partner for Port Washington Children's Center
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.

  • Holistic Child Development Approach
    methodology: holistic_child_development
    By integrating activities that promote choice-making, creativity, problem-solving, and conflict resolution, we develop responsible community members because these skills build agency and social competence essential for lifelong growth.
  • Interest-Driven Curriculum Design
    methodology: interest_based_curriculum
    By aligning curriculum with children's emerging interests, we create meaningful and engaging learning experiences because relevance and intrinsic motivation increase children's participation and deepen developmental outcomes.
  • Play-Based Learning Model
    methodology: play_based_learning
    By using play as the primary mode of learning, we foster cognitive, physical, and social-emotional development because children naturally explore, discover, and make sense of their world through active, hands-on engagement.