named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Field Trips
Organizes extracurricular outings to locations including Seneca Park Zoo, Rochester Museum and Science Center, Strong National Museum of Play, and local farms.
Infant Program
Serves children 6 weeks to 18 months with a 1:4 teacher-to-child ratio; focuses on tummy time, crawling, language development, and basic sign language.
Preschool Program
Serves children 3 to 5 years in three classrooms; uses play-based learning with weekly themes, center-based activities, and developmentally appropriate academics.
School-Age Program
Serves children Kindergarten through 5th grade (up to age 12) with before/after school and vacation care; includes cooking, arts, games, and outdoor play.
Toddler Program
Serves children 18 months to 3 years with structured routines, circle time, sensory play, and potty training support; emphasizes social skills and gross motor development.
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Play-Based Early Childhood Education 1 activity
- Age-grouped early childhood education programsOperates infant, toddler, preschool, and school-age classrooms with developmentally appropriate curricula, including weekly theme-based lesson plans, morning circle time, arts and crafts, music, sensory play, and structured activities tailored to each age group.
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After-School Academic and Enrichment Programs 1 activity
- Before- and after-school and summer care for school-age childrenProvides before- and after-school care, full-day care during school breaks and summer vacation, and out-of-school care for children in kindergarten through fifth grade and up to age 12, including structured activities such as cooking, writing, games, and access to indoor and outdoor play spaces.
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Educational Field Trips and Experiential Outings 1 activity
- Outdoor learning and field tripsConducts weekly walking trips to local sites such as the library, school playgrounds, and the Canal Path, and organizes extracurricular field trips to educational and recreational venues including Seneca Park Zoo, Rochester Museum and Science Center, Strong National Museum of Play, and local farms and parks.
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CACFP Meal Service and Administration 1 activity
- Provision of nutritious meals through CACFPParticipates in the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP), receiving free commodity deliveries and reimbursement for serving healthy meals, and develops and distributes weekly menus to support children's nutrition.
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Early Childhood Education & Development Programs 1 activity
- Universal Pre-Kindergarten and part-time/drop-in childcare servicesOffers Universal Pre-Kindergarten programs (under six hours of care), part-time childcare, and drop-in services when space is available, serving children across developmental age groups.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Full-day childcare for children aged 6 weeks to 12 yearsProvides full-day childcare services from 6:30am to 6:00pm, Monday through Friday, for children aged 6 weeks to 12 years, organized by age groups and compliant with New York State teacher-to-child ratio requirements.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1.31M
Contributions & grants$40K3%
Program service revenue$1.27M97%
Investment income$1840%
Other revenue$399
expenses
Total expenses$1.35M
Program expenses90%
Admin / overhead10%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$1.04M
Grants paid out$64K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$814K
Cash$137K
Investments$0
Liabilities$114K
Net assets$699K
Liquid reserves1.2 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +19.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashlyn Morrisroe | Executive Director | 40 | $24K |
board members · 7
- April Griffin — Vice President (through 6/25)
- Caroline Reese — Board Member
- Courtney Hoffmann — Board Member
- Julia Koberlein — Secretary
- Nicholas Grecco — Board Member
- Nikki Kersbergen — President
- Ryan Mulhern Board Member — Vice President (beg. 7/25)
relationships · 5
Who they work with
- Amazon Partner — Hosts a classroom wishlist to facilitate donations of supplies from families and supporters.
- American Lung Association Government — Endorsed as an Asthma Friendly Center
- Executive Director Partner — Meets monthly with the Board of Directors to manage center business and policy.
- Pal-Mac Intermediate School Partner — Hosts visits from CECLC children at its playgrounds during weekly walking trips.
- United Way Network — Member organization eligible to receive donations through United Way's workplace giving program using designation code 1312.
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.
- Play-Based Learning for Holistic Developmentmethodology: play-based_learningBy organizing learning around play and exploration in classroom centers, we develop children's cognitive, social, emotional, and physical skills because hands-on, experiential activities align with developmental needs and promote engagement.
- Positive Behavioral Support Through Redirectionmethodology: positive_behavioral_supportBy using positive reinforcement and redirection instead of punishment, we foster self-regulation and healthy self-esteem because supportive guidance teaches conflict resolution and respectful interaction while preserving emotional safety.
- Responsive Caregiving for Infant Developmentmethodology: responsive_caregivingBy responding to infants' individual needs on demand, we support healthy cognitive and emotional development because consistent, attuned care builds secure attachment and foundational trust.
- Social-Emotional Learning in Early Childhoodmethodology: social_emotional_learningBy teaching communication, consent, and respectful interaction from an early age, we build foundational social skills because early exposure to emotional literacy supports long-term relationship-building and self-awareness.