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CHILD CARE SOLUTIONS INC
SYRACUSE, NY · EIN 161057376 · Form 990 · FY2024 · Medium ($1M-$10M) · childcaresolutionscny.org
revenue
$7.8M
expenses
$6.5M
net assets
$8.0M
employees
53
program ratio
95%
mission · from form 990

BUILDING EXCELLENCE IN EARLY CARE AND LEARNING SYSTEMS WHILE ADVANCING EQUAL ACCESS FOR ALL CHILDREN IN OUR COMMUNITY. WE ACCOMPLISH THIS THROUGH EDUCATION, ADVOCACY, AND SUPPORT FOR FAMILIES AND EARLY CHILDHOOD PROFESSIONALS.

profile · synthesized from sources

Child Care Solutions is a nonprofit organization based in Syracuse, NY, serving Onondaga and Cayuga Counties. It supports families and early childhood professionals by providing child care referrals, parenting education, financial assistance navigation, and professional development training. The organization advances equitable access to high-quality early care through direct services, advocacy, and systems-level support for providers and families.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $1.05M
    PARENT SERVICES PROVIDES REFERRAL SERVICES TO HELP FAMILIES FIND CHILD CARE AND EARLY EDUCATION PROGRAMS, PROVIDE CONSUMER INFORMATION TO HELP FAMILIES ACCESS SERVICES THAT MEET THEIR NEEDS, PROVIDE PARENTING EDUCATION AND SUPPORT, AND PROCESSING AND APPROVING THE APPLICATIONS AND RENEWALS FOR FAMILIES AND SUBSIDIZED CHILDREN WHO SELECT LEGALLY-EXEMPT CHILD CARE PROVIDERS.
  2. #2 $2.85M
    PROVIDER SUPPORT AND EDUCATION PROVIDES TRAINING AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT TO ENHANCE SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION AND ASSIST IN MEETING NYS TRAINING REQUIREMENTS.
named programs · 5 · from sources

What they call their work

Child Care Quality Improvement Pilot
Evaluates the impact of coaching, curriculum use, and increased compensation on teacher retention and quality of care in early childhood settings.
Empire State Family Child Care Collaborative
Free program providing licensed family and group family day care providers with business coaching, health insurance navigation, financial planning, and a free Child Care Management System to improve sustainability.
Infant Toddler Mental Health Consultation
Supports caregivers in improving social, emotional, and behavioral outcomes for infants and toddlers through relationship-based consultation.
Parent Services
Provides child care referrals, consumer education, parenting support, and processes applications and renewals for subsidized child care for families in Onondaga and Cayuga Counties.
Provider Support and Education
Offers training, professional development, business coaching, and regulatory compliance support to early childhood educators and child care providers across Central New York.
activities · 3 groups

What they do

  • Child Care Provider Support Services 4 activities
    • Child care quality improvement initiatives
      Launched the Child Care Quality Improvement Pilot project to assess the impact of coaching, curriculum use, and higher salaries on teacher retention and care quality. Introduced Infant Toddler Mental Health Consultation services to support caregiver-child relationships and improve developmental outcomes.
    • Specialized support services for providers and families
      Provides in-person and phone-based support for community members with special needs not accommodated through online systems, and offers phone-based assistance to child care providers for fraud prevention and regulatory inquiries.
    • Support for child care provider business operations
      Provides no-cost personalized business tools, coaching, referrals, and a free one-year license to a Child Care Management System (CCMS) for licensed family and group family day care providers to strengthen business sustainability.
    • Training and professional development for child care providers
      Offers training, coaching, and professional development to early childhood education providers to enhance skills, support compliance with New York State requirements, and improve quality of care. Includes individual and group business coaching, resources for early care and education professionals, and delivery of business tools and financial planning consultations.
  • Child Care and Early Childhood Policy Advocacy 2 activities
    • Advocacy for child care workforce and systems change
      Advocates for systems change and improved wages for child care providers using survey data. Engages in public outreach, such as news interviews, to highlight the growing need for child care and honors local child care professionals to elevate the field.
    • Research on child care provider workforce
      Conducted a survey documenting the compensation, benefits, education, and background of child care providers in Central New York to inform advocacy and policy efforts.
  • Subsidized Child Care Services 2 activities
    • Child care referral and financial assistance services
      Provides child care referrals to state-regulated providers and programs for families in Onondaga and Cayuga Counties, and assists parents in locating child care providers and accessing financial assistance to afford care. Offers concierge Child Care Resource Center services including child care referrals and CACFP reporting.
    • Regulatory oversight and management of child care programs
      Assumes responsibility as the School-Age Child Care Registrar and lead agency for the state-funded regional Infant Toddler Resource Center, serving Onondaga and 13 neighboring counties. Also became responsible for regulatory oversight of state-registered family child care homes and assumed operation of Child Care Resource and Referral (CCR&R) programs in Cayuga County under delegation from the Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS).
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$7.75M
Contributions & grants$7.37M95%
Program service revenue$114K1%
Investment income$257K3%
Other revenue$17K
expenses
Total expenses$6.55M
Program expenses95%
Admin / overhead4%
Fundraising1%
Salaries & benefits$3.34M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$9.01M
Cash$4.65M
Investments$1.72M
Liabilities$1.01M
Net assets$8.00M
Liquid reserves11.7 mo
5 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +20.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 2
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
MIKE RANSOM FINANCE DIRECTOR 40 $134K
ANNE NAPPER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40 $129K
board members · 18
  • ALEXANDRA PUNCH — CHAIRPERSON
  • AMY BISNETT — DIRECTOR
  • BIKASH REGMI — DIRECTOR
  • CARLOS TEARNY — DIRECTOR
  • JULIE BURGESS — TREASURER
  • JULIE SHEEDY — DIRECTOR
  • KATHERINE LANDERS — DIRECTOR
  • KYLIE BORWICK — DIRECTOR
  • MARIA TADDEO — DIRECTOR
  • MARY EARL — DIRECTOR
  • MELEK YAVUZ — DIRECTOR
  • NANCY GABRIEL — DIRECTOR
  • NICOLAS GRAHAM — DIRECTOR
  • RACHEL LEONARDO — VICE CHAIR
  • REBECCAH FRANK — DIRECTOR
  • ROSEMARY AVILA — DIRECTOR
  • SOPHIA MESKO — DIRECTOR
  • SUMMER MERRICK — DIRECTOR
relationships · 31

Who they work with

  • ABC Channel 9 News Partner — Collaborated with ABC Channel 9 News for a public interview on childcare needs.
  • CNY Works Partner — Rosemary Avila, Executive Director of CNY Works, serves on the board of Child Care Solutions
  • Cayuga Milk Ingredients, LLC Partner — Julie Burgess, Controller at Cayuga Milk Ingredients, LLC, serves as Treasurer on the board of Child Care Solutions
  • Central New York Community Foundation Partner — Sponsor of the 2025 Child Care Awareness Gala.
  • Champions Martial Arts Partner — Carlos Tearney, Owner of Champions Martial Arts, serves on the board of Child Care Solutions
  • Consolidated LLC Partner — Keonna Franklin, Founder/CEO of Consolidated LLC, serves on the board of Child Care Solutions
  • Empire State Family Child Care Collaborative Network — Child Care Solutions administers the Empire State Family Child Care Collaborative, a statewide support network for family child care providers.
  • Excellus BlueCross BlueShield Partner — Sponsor of the 2025 Child Care Awareness Gala.
  • Friends of the Rosamond Gifford Zoo Partner — Rachel Leonardo, HR Director at Friends of the Rosamond Gifford Zoo, serves as Vice Chair on the board of Child Care Solutions
  • Gigi's Playhouse Partner — Alyssa Johnston, former Executive Director of Gigi's Playhouse, serves on the board of Child Care Solutions
  • Help Me Grow Partner — Summer Merrick, Director at Help Me Grow, serves on the board of Child Care Solutions
  • Hiscock Legal Aid Society Partner — Lucas Huber, Attorney at Hiscock Legal Aid Society, serves on the board of Child Care Solutions
  • Jowonio School & Center Partner — Sophia Meskos, affiliated with Jowonio School & Center, serves as Secretary on the board of Child Care Solutions
  • Lerner Center for Public Health Promotion and Population Health Partner — Sponsor of the 2025 Child Care Awareness Gala.
  • Loretto Partner — Kylie Borwick, Board Development Chair at Child Care Solutions, is affiliated with Loretto
  • M&T Bank Partner — Sponsor of the 2025 Child Care Awareness Gala.
  • New York State Government — Refers families to child care providers and programs regulated by New York State.
  • New York State Office of Children and Family Services Government — Collaborates with OCFS to disseminate provider letters, alerts, and regulatory updates to childcare providers.
  • Newman & Lickstein, LLP Partner — Nicholas Graham, Corporate & Real Estate Lawyer at Newman & Lickstein, LLP, serves on the board of Child Care Solutions
  • Office of Children and Family Services Government — Delegated authority to Child Care Solutions to operate Child Care Resource and Referral programs in Cayuga County.
  • PEACE Inc Partner — Rebeccah Frank, Head Start Director at PEACE Inc, serves on the board of Child Care Solutions
  • Play Space ABC Cayuga Partner — Co-located partner in shared building space
  • Play Space ABC Cayuga Partner — Hosts the relocated Cayuga County office of Child Care Solutions within its building in Auburn, NY.
  • SFCU Partner — Ashley Krizman, Impact Manager at SFCU, serves on the board of Child Care Solutions
  • Syracuse Mayor Government — Collaborated on the proclamation of Expand Child Care Day in Syracuse.
  • Syracuse University Partner — Maryam Yuhas, Assistant Professor at Syracuse University, serves on the board of Child Care Solutions
  • Syracuse University Partner — Sponsor of the 2025 Child Care Awareness Gala.
  • WIC office Partner — Co-located government-affiliated partner providing nutritional services
  • Wegmans Partner — Sponsor of the 2025 Child Care Awareness Gala.
  • community partners Partner — Engages in conversations with community partners to understand issues and define solutions related to equity in early care and education.
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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.

  • Equity-Centered Workforce and Organizational Development
    methodology: equity_centered_development
    By grounding early care in diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice principles and applying them internally and externally, we improve care quality and access because equitable systems are more effective and sustainable.
  • Systems Change Through Integrated Support
    methodology: systems_change
    By combining advocacy, provider support, and family resources within a coordinated system, we produce more equitable and sustainable child care outcomes because systemic change requires simultaneous action across multiple stakeholder levels.
  • Workforce Stability via Compensation and Coaching
    methodology: workforce_stability_through_compensation_and_coaching
    By improving compensation, providing coaching, and reducing administrative burden, we increase early childhood provider retention and care quality because stable, supported professionals deliver better outcomes for children and families.