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ELLENVILLE NURSERY SCHOOL
ELLENVILLE, NY · EIN 141401659 · Form 990EZ · FY2023 · NTEE B21 · Education · Small ($100K-$1M) · ellenvillenurseryschool.com
revenue
$153K
expenses
$204K
net assets
$63K
employees
—
mission · from form 990

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION / NURSERY SCHOOL

profile · synthesized from sources

Ellenville Nursery School provides early childhood education for children ages 3 to 5 in Ellenville, New York. The school offers a hands-on, play-based curriculum that supports social, emotional, physical, and intellectual development in preparation for kindergarten. Operated by a parent board, the school emphasizes family involvement and community support.

named programs · 5 · from sources

What they call their work

AM Instructional Session
Instructional program from 8:45 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., typically for 3-year-olds, focusing on reading, math readiness, science, music, and arts
Extended AM/PM Sessions
Extended care from 8:00–8:45 a.m. and 4:00–5:00 p.m., including an after-school program for alumni and siblings
Lunch Break Program
Supervised lunch session from 11:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m., available for enrolled children
PM Instructional Session
Instructional program from 1:15 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., typically for 4-year-olds, with hands-on learning and creative expression
Run Like the Breeze
Annual community fundraiser featuring children's races, vendor booths, and family activities to support the nursery school
activities · 6 groups

What they do

  • Organized Running and Triathlon Events 1 activity
    • Hosts annual Run Like the Breeze community fundraising race
      Organizes and hosts the annual Run Like the Breeze event in May, featuring age-group races for children ages 3 to 10, vendor booths, family activities, food, and games. The event runs from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on a Sunday, includes vendor setup starting at 8 a.m., and provides medals for all participants and awards for top finishers to benefit the school.
  • School and School-Community Events 1 activity
    • Offers facility rental and event participation opportunities to the community
      Provides opportunities for community members to rent the school facility, purchase tickets to events, buy bricks for a memorial walkway, or place ads in the yearbook, supporting community engagement and school funding.
  • After-School Academic and Enrichment Programs 1 activity
    • Operates an after-school Homework Club for alumni and siblings
      Runs a Homework Club from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. for alumni of Ellenville Nursery School or siblings of currently enrolled students, providing structured academic support outside regular instructional hours.
  • Play-Based Early Childhood Education 1 activity
    • Provides early childhood education for children ages 3–5
      Offers a structured nursery school program that supports children's social, emotional, physical, and intellectual development through hands-on learning in reading, math readiness, science, music, creative drama, arts, and crafts. The program operates Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and prepares children for Kindergarten.
  • Teacher Professional Development 1 activity
    • Provides professional development for staff in early childhood education
      Supports staff growth through participation in workshops, research, and literature review in early childhood education, ensuring ongoing improvement in teaching practices and program quality.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Manages tuition and fee collection for nursery school programs
      Charges a $75 non-refundable registration fee per child and a $100 non-refundable insurance fee at enrollment. Offers structured monthly billing via a 10-month installment plan for annual tuition, with bills emailed monthly, and provides drop-in session rates when space is available.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$153K
Contributions & grants$48K32%
Program service revenue$86K56%
Investment income——
Other revenue$10
expenses
Total expenses$204K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$173K
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$73K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$63K
2 years on record · 2021–2023 · YoY revenue -10.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023

Who runs it

board members · 1
  • KATHERINE GORDON — DIRECTOR
relationships · 23

Who they work with

  • Barthels Partner — Proud sponsor of Ellenville Nursery School
  • Country Homes General Contracting Partner — 2019 sponsor of the Run Like the Breeze race supporting the Ellenville Nursery School.
  • Ellenville Central School District Partner — Listed as a released party in event liability waiver, indicating institutional partnership or logistical support for the race.
  • Ellenville Central School District Partner — Listed as an additionally insured entity for event liability.
  • Ellenville Cooperative Nursery School Partner — Listed as a released party in event liability waiver, indicating formal collaboration or shared sponsorship of the race.
  • Ellenville Rescue & First Aid Squad Partner — 2019 sponsor of the Run Like the Breeze race supporting the Ellenville Nursery School.
  • Ellenville Run Like the Wind, 10K, Inc. Partner — Coordinates race events on the same day and is listed in liability waiver, suggesting joint planning and operational integration.
  • Ellenville Run Like the Wind, 10k, Inc. Partner — Listed as an additionally insured entity for event liability.
  • Ellenville/Wawarsing Chamber of Commerce Partner — Listed as an additionally insured entity for event liability.
  • Executive Board Partner — Parent-elected body responsible for daily operations and school management.
  • Gillette Creamery Partner — Listed as an additionally insured entity for event liability.
  • Gillette Creamery, Inc. Partner — Listed as a sponsor in the liability waiver, indicating financial or in-kind support for the event.
  • NAEYC Network — Active membership in the National Association for the Education of Young Children.
  • Prashanti Massage Partner — 2019 sponsor of the Run Like the Breeze race supporting the Ellenville Nursery School.
  • Run Like the Breeze Partner — Collaborates on organizing the Run Like the Breeze event.
  • State of New York Government — Listed as an entity requiring insurance coverage for event liability.
  • THA Partner — Proud sponsor of Ellenville Nursery School
  • Town of Wawarsing Government — Listed as a released party in liability waiver, indicating local government support or jurisdictional collaboration.
  • Town of Wawarsing Government — Listed as an entity requiring insurance coverage for event liability.
  • Ulster County Health Department Government — Requires food and beverage vendors to obtain permits from this agency.
  • Village of Ellenville Government — Listed as an entity requiring insurance coverage for event liability.
  • Village of Ellenville Partner — Co-organizes or collaborates on the Run Like the Breeze event, with shared liability and involvement in the race.
  • treasurer Government — Manages the fundraising buyout payment plan and provides information to families.
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.

  • Fundraising-Subsidized Affordability Model
    methodology: fundraising_subsidized_tuition
    By requiring annual fundraising or offering a buyout option, the school maintains lower tuition rates and broad access, because distributing financial responsibility across families sustains affordability without excluding those unable to fundraise.
  • Parent Cooperative Governance Model
    methodology: parent_cooperative
    By operating as a parent-owned and parent-governed cooperative, the school fosters deep family engagement and shared responsibility in children’s education, because active parental involvement strengthens community investment and educational outcomes.
  • Play-Based and Experiential Learning Model
    methodology: play_based_learning
    By using play-based and hands-on learning approaches, the nursery school supports children's holistic development—cognitive, social/emotional, physical, and intellectual—because these methods align with children's natural curiosities and developmental needs.