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KIDS' BASE & THE LITTLE SCHOOL
SCARSDALE, NY · EIN 133908589 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE B210 · Education · Medium ($1M-$10M) · kbls.org
revenue
$4.6M
expenses
$5.0M
net assets
$4.4M
employees
79
volunteers
17
program ratio
69%
mission · from form 990

KIDS' B.A.S.E. & THE LITTLE SCHOOL ("KBLS") IS A HIGH QUALITY RELIABLE BEFORE & AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN OF PARENTS WHO RESIDE IN THE COMMUNITY OF SCARSDALE, NEW YORK.

profile · synthesized from sources

KIDS' B.A.S.E. & The Little School (KBLS) is a nonprofit early childhood education provider in Scarsdale, New York, serving children ages 2–5 and elementary students in grades K–5. The organization offers preschool, before- and after-school care, and summer enrichment programs grounded in developmentally appropriate practices. KBLS is accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children and licensed by the New York State Office of Children and Family Services.

named programs · 4 · from sources

What they call their work

Kids’ B.A.S.E.
Before- and after-school program for Scarsdale elementary students in grades K–5, offering homework support, enrichment activities, sports clinics, and transportation coordination with local schools
Sports Clinics
Seasonal sports programs in basketball, hockey, soccer, and group games offered through Kids’ B.A.S.E., focusing on skill development in a relaxed, inclusive environment
Summer Scene
Summer enrichment camp for children ages 3–5 combining camp-style activities with early learning, including themed weekly adventures, swimming, art, music, and outdoor play
The Little School
Early childhood education program for children ages 2–5 offering half-day and full-day classes, including a Pre-K Academy for 5-year-olds not yet ready for kindergarten; follows a play-based curriculum aligned with NYS Early Learning Standards
activities · 7 groups

What they do

  • After-School Academic and Enrichment Programs 1 activity
    • Before- and after-school programs for elementary students (K–5)
      Provides before- and after-school educational and enrichment programs for K–5 students in Scarsdale, including structured activities such as homework assistance, arts and crafts, music events, gym time, outdoor games, and sports clinics. Programs operate at multiple locations, including the main campus and elementary schools, with daily bus transportation coordinated with the Scarsdale Board of Education.
  • Early Childhood Education & Development Programs 1 activity
    • Early childhood education programs for children ages 2–5
      Offers preschool programs for children ages 2 to 5, including half-day and full-day options, with curricula aligned with NAEYC accreditation standards and NYS OCFS licensing requirements. Programs include Pre-K Academy for children not yet ready for kindergarten and are operated at capacity with a waitlist for the 2026–2027 school year.
  • Campus Facility Operations and Management 1 activity
    • Facility operations and campus management
      Operates a 15,000+ square foot campus in Scarsdale, NY, featuring eight classrooms, a gymnasium, a library, and multiple multi-use indoor spaces to support early childhood and after-school programs.
  • CACFP Meal Service and Administration 1 activity
    • Nutrition services and on-site meal provision
      Provides daily healthy snacks and nutritious lunches prepared on-site, including vegetarian options, while maintaining a nut-free environment and accommodating children's food allergies as part of its early childhood and after-school programs.
  • Family-School Engagement Programs 1 activity
    • Online family and school resource portal
      Provides online access to registration packets, forms, lunch and snack menus, school calendar, and payment management systems for enrolled families, supporting program administration and family engagement.
  • Summer Day Camp Programs 1 activity
    • Summer enrichment programs for young children
      Operates a summer program for children ages 2–5 that integrates camp-style activities with early childhood learning, including athletic play, swimming, art, music, outdoor time, and weekly themed adventures. Registration for the 2026 summer program, called Summer Scene, is open to families.
  • Comprehensive Student Enrichment Programs 1 activity
    • Year-round sports and enrichment clinics
      Offers year-round sports clinics in basketball, hockey, soccer, and group games to help K–5 students develop physical and social skills through structured drills and active teaching, as part of after-school programming.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$4.64M
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$4.43M95%
Investment income$202K4%
Other revenue$8K
expenses
Total expenses$4.97M
Program expenses69%
Admin / overhead31%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$4.04M
Grants paid out$6K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$9.84M
Cash$4.04M
Investments$2.77M
Liabilities$5.48M
Net assets$4.36M
Liquid reserves16.4 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue -5.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 3
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
JANICE BARNES EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40 $250K
ANTHONY CARAGLIANO CONTROLLER 35 $220K
SHERRY JARRETT ASST. DIRECTOR 35 $133K
board members · 17
  • ALEX SHAH — BOARD MEMBER
  • ALY ZAMITH — CO-PRESIDENT
  • ANNIE HAN HSU — BOARD MEMBER
  • ANUJA KRIPLANI — BOARD MEMBER
  • CINDY TRUE — BOARD MEMBER
  • DHIVYA SIVAJI — BOARD MEMBER
  • JESSICA SCHACHTER — VICE PRESIDENT
  • JESSICA STEINBERG — BOARD MEMBER
  • NEHA CHOUDARY — BOARD MEMBER
  • PRIYA LEVINE — BOARD MEMBER
  • PUJA CHAND — BOARD MEMBER
  • RACHEL KLEIN — BOARD MEMBER
  • RACHEL PHILION — BOARD MEMBER
  • TIFFANY COHEN — CO-PRESIDENT
  • TOBY MILSTEIN SCHULMAN — BOARD MEMBER
  • VINCENT LOZADA — BOARD MEMBER
  • VIVIAN XIE — TREASURER
relationships · 16

Who they work with

  • Edgewood Elementary School Partner — Hosts Kids’ B.A.S.E. After-School programming at its location.
  • Fox Meadow Elementary School Partner — Hosts Kids’ B.A.S.E. After-School programming at its location.
  • Greenacres Elementary School Partner — Hosts Kids’ B.A.S.E. After-School programming at its location.
  • Kids’ B.A.S.E. Network — KIDS' BASE & THE LITTLE SCHOOL operates both the Little School Program and Kids’ B.A.S.E. programs, indicating an integrated organizational structure.
  • NYS Office of Children and Family Services Government — Licensing agency for The Little School.
  • NYS Office of Children and Family Services Government — Licensing and regulatory body for KBLS programs in New York State.
  • National Association for the Education of Young Children Network — Accreditation organization whose criteria KBLS maintains
  • National Association for the Education of Young Children Network — Accredited member organization that informs KBLS's educational practices and standards.
  • National Association for the Education of Young Children Network — Accrediting body for The Little School's early childhood education program.
  • New York State Office of Children and Family Services Government — Regulatory body with which KBLS complies
  • New York State Pyramid Model for Social Emotional Competency Network — Professional development cohort of which KBLS is a member
  • Quality Stars New York Network — Quality rating and improvement system in which KBLS participates
  • Scarsdale Board of Education Partner — Coordinates bus transportation for Kids’ B.A.S.E. students to and from Scarsdale’s elementary schools.
  • Scarsdale Board of Education Partner — Coordinates bus transportation for students between KBLS and Scarsdale’s elementary schools.
  • Scarsdale Pool Partner — Collaborates with Scarsdale Pool to provide swimming activities for children in the summer program.
  • Scarsdale community Partner — Community members founded KBLS and continue to support its programs.
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.

  • Developmentally Appropriate Practice Framework
    methodology: developmentally_appropriate_practice
    By applying developmentally appropriate practices, the organization fosters holistic growth in children, because aligning educational methods with children’s cognitive, emotional, and social maturity levels increases learning efficacy and well-being.
  • Experiential Learning Environment Design
    methodology: experiential_learning_environment
    By using intentionally designed, material-rich classrooms, the organization stimulates curiosity and supports experiential learning, because tactile and sensory engagement enhances cognitive development and sustained attention in young children.
  • Play-Based Learning with Academic Readiness
    methodology: play_based_learning
    By blending play-based curriculum with academic readiness skills, the organization develops children's confidence, creativity, and critical thinking through hands-on, project-based experiences, because experiential engagement fosters deeper cognitive and social development than rote instruction alone.
  • Social-Emotional Learning Integration
    methodology: social_emotional_learning
    By providing developmentally appropriate environments that prioritize social and emotional growth, the organization supports long-term academic success, because early emotional regulation and interpersonal skills form the foundation for effective learning and resilience.