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LITTLE PEAKS INC
KEENE, NY · EIN 141764289 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE B21 · Education · Small ($100K-$1M) · little-peaks.org
revenue
$701K
expenses
$865K
net assets
$2.2M
employees
33
volunteers
1
program ratio
91%
mission · from form 990

TO PROVIDE A PROGRAM FOR INFANTS, TODDLERS, AND PRESCHOOL CHILDREN THAT IS ROOTED IN OUR NATURAL SURROUNDINGS. PARTNERING WITH FAMILIES, WE PROVIDE A RICH LEARNING ENVIRONMENT WHERE DIVERSITY IS CELEBRATED, WHERE KINDNESS AND SINCERITY ARE USED TO SOLVE EVERYDAY PROBLEMS, AND WHERE CHILDREN'S QUESTIONS DRIVE INDEPENDENT LEARNING.

profile · synthesized from sources

Little Peaks Inc is a nonprofit early childhood education provider in Keene, NY, serving infants, toddlers, and preschool-aged children. Rooted in nature-based learning, the organization offers full-day, year-round programs that emphasize diversity, kindness, and child-driven inquiry. It partners with families and relies on a mix of tuition, financial aid, and community support to sustain operations.

named programs · 2 · from sources

What they call their work

Preschool & Early Childhood Program
Full-day, year-round early childhood education for children ages six months to five years, based in nature and play, with homemade meals and dedicated classrooms.
Summer Care Program
Seasonal program offering outdoor play, sprinkler activities, enriching classroom experiences, and meals for children during summer break.
activities · 2 groups

What they do

  • Play-Based Early Childhood Education 1 activity
    • Operating a nature-based early childhood education program
      Provides full-day, year-round early childhood education and care for infants, toddlers, and preschool children in Keene, NY, with a curriculum centered on play, wonder, the arts, literacy, and learning in natural surroundings. The program emphasizes diversity, kindness, and child-driven inquiry.
  • Summer Day Camp Programs 1 activity
    • Operating a summer care program for children
      Offers a structured summer care program from June 29 to August 21, 2026, featuring outdoor play, classroom activities, meals, and rest. Available as a full program, two-week session, or daily enrollment at varying rates.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$701K
Contributions & grants$397K57%
Program service revenue$296K42%
Investment income$8K1%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$865K
Program expenses91%
Admin / overhead9%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$655K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$2.22M
Cash$371K
Investments$0
Liabilities$60K
Net assets$2.16M
Liquid reserves5.2 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +39.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
JANELLE SCHWARTZ Executive Dir. 43 $19K
board members · 9
  • CORINNE WHITE — Director
  • EMILY EISMAN — Director
  • EMILY EVATT — Director
  • FRITZ SABBOW — Treasurer
  • LARRY SHIPPS — Director
  • LISSA GOLDSTEIN — Chair
  • Pam Gothner — Secretary
  • RACHEL CARTER — Director
  • TORI OLIVER — Director
relationships · 3

Who they work with

  • Families Partner — Partners with families to provide a rich learning environment for young children.
  • Keene Central School Partner — Designated preschool provider, supporting school readiness and transition into KCS.
  • Wix Partner — Utilizes Wix platform for website hosting and content management.
strategies · 2

How they approach the work

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