named programs · 7 · from sources
What they call their work
Before & After School Programs
Provides care from 7:00 am – 8:30 am and 2:30 – 6:00 pm with homework help, enrichment activities, test prep, arts & crafts, recreation, and snacks. Includes transportation from neighboring schools.
Extracurricular Programs
Includes weekly ballet (Miss Lorraine), piano (iSchool of Music), karate (Warren Levi Martial Arts), and soccer (Soccer Shots) classes for children ages 2 and up, with additional fees and performance opportunities.
Kindergarten Program
"Up, Up, and Away" program supporting social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development through an integrated curriculum tailored to each child's growth.
Pre-Kindergarten Program
Prepares four-year-olds for kindergarten with instruction in math, science, social studies, reading, phonics, art, and life skills. Offers free Universal Pre-K (UPK) for eligible children in specific districts.
Preschool Program
Hands-on curriculum for three-year-olds focusing on creativity, critical thinking, social skills, physical development, and independent thinking through interactive learning adventures.
Special Education Program
Provides individualized learning plans and comprehensive support services including speech therapy and behavioral interventions in an inclusive environment at the Valley Stream location.
Summer Program
Seven-week summer camp for children 18 months to 8 years featuring educational enrichment in math and reading, plus daily arts & crafts, sports (swimming, tennis, soccer, bowling), themed activities, and certified counselors.
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Early Childhood Education & Development Programs 2 activities
- Offers Universal Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten programs with integrated curriculaProvides free Universal Pre-Kindergarten (UPK) for four-year-olds in Districts 14 and 24 (Valley Stream) and New York City (Rosedale), along with a Kindergarten program that emphasizes math, reading, science, social studies, phonics, art, life skills, and holistic development through an integrated curriculum.
- Provides affordable early childhood education for children aged 2 to 5 from low-income backgroundsOffers early childhood education programs for children aged 2 to 5 from low-income families, with a focus on academic readiness, social development, and individualized attention through small class sizes. Programs are NAEYC-accredited and recognized by New York State Quality Stars in 2022.
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Play-Based Early Childhood Education 2 activities
- Operates "Let’s Play" nursery program for toddlers’ developmental growthRuns the “Let’s Play” nursery program in Valley Stream and Rosedale, NY, designed to support toddlers’ sensory-motor, language, social, and self-regulation development through hands-on and interactive learning experiences.
- Provides extracurricular enrichment classes for young childrenOffers extracurricular classes in ballet, piano, soccer, and karate for four- and five-year-old students to promote physical activity, creativity, teamwork, and early social interaction.
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After-School Academic and Enrichment Programs 1 activity
- Operates before- and after-school programs with academic and recreational supportProvides before- and after-school care from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm in Valley Stream and Rosedale, including homework help, enrichment activities, test preparation, arts & crafts, recreation, and healthy snacks. Offers transportation from neighboring schools to program sites.
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Special Education Support Services 1 activity
- Operates special education programs with individualized support and therapeutic servicesProvides a holistic special education program that includes personalized attention, speech therapy, behavioral interventions, and inclusive learning environments to support the academic, social, emotional, and cognitive growth of children with special needs at its Valley Stream location.
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Summer Day Camp Programs 1 activity
- Runs a summer program with academic instruction and recreational activitiesOperates a seven-week summer program for children aged 18 months to 8 years, featuring daily math and reading instruction to maintain academic continuity, alongside arts & crafts, sports (swimming, tennis, soccer, ballet, bowling), and themed activities.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$3.77M
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$3.77M100%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$3.62M
Program expenses59%
Admin / overhead40%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$2.22M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$555K
Cash$201K
Investments$0
Liabilities$180K
Net assets$375K
Liquid reserves0.7 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -0.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 3
- LESLIE PETERS — EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- LORRAINE PETERS — EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- MERYLYN PETERS — PRESIDENT
relationships · 16
Who they work with
- NYC DOE Partner — Partnership with NYC DOE highlighted during Chancellor Banks' visit.
- NYC Department of Education Partner — Partnership to strengthen the community and support early childhood education, highlighted during a visit by NYC's Chancellor Banks.
- NYC Department of Education Partner — Partnership to strengthen the community through early childhood education programs.
- NYC Department of Education Partner — Partnership to support Universal Pre-Kindergarten programs and community engagement in early childhood education.
- NYC's Chancellor Banks Government — Received a visit from NYC's Chancellor Banks to recognize early childhood education efforts.
- New York City Department of Education Government — Partnered with OKP to strengthen community early childhood education initiatives.
- New York City Department of Education Partner — Partner in strengthening the community through early childhood education programs.
- New York City Department of Education Partner — Partnership to support early childhood education and community engagement.
- New York City Department of Education Partner — Partnership with NYC DOE to strengthen community engagement and early childhood education.
- New York City Department of Education Partner — Partnership with NYC DOE to strengthen community through early childhood education programs.
- New York City Department of Education Partner — Partnership with NYC DOE to strengthen the community and showcase early childhood education programs.
- New York City Department of Education Partner — Partnership with NYC DOE to strengthen the community through early childhood education initiatives.
- Our Kids Place Country Day Inc Partner — Operates the Valley Stream childcare and education center under the Our Kids Place brand.
- Soccer Shots Partner — Provides soccer training through an eight-week program with certified instructors at OKP.
- Warren Levi Martial Arts Partner — Hosts karate classes with certified instructors as part of OKP's extracurricular offerings.
- iSchool of Music Partner — Provides one-on-one piano instruction for students enrolled in OKP extracurricular programs.
strategies · 5
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.
- Experiential and Play-Based Learning Approachmethodology: experiential_learningBy using hands-on, play-based, and interactive methods, the organization deepens engagement and supports developmental growth because real-world and sensory-rich experiences spark curiosity, improve retention, and meet diverse learning needs, especially in early childhood.
- Family and Community Engagement as Foundational Supportmethodology: family_community_engagementBy actively engaging families and building partnerships with community institutions, the organization strengthens children’s sense of belonging and continuity of support because sustained development depends on trust, shared responsibility, and integrated networks across home and school.
- Holistic Early Childhood Development Modelmethodology: holistic_early_childhood_developmentBy integrating academic, social-emotional, physical, and creative development within a nurturing environment, the organization supports each child’s overall growth because children thrive when learning addresses the whole self and fosters emotional security alongside cognitive skills.
- Small Class Ratios for Personalized Developmentmethodology: small_class_ratiosBy maintaining small class sizes, the organization enables personalized instruction and stronger teacher-child relationships, which enhances both academic and social-emotional development because individualized attention increases engagement and supports tailored learning.
- Standards-Aligned Rigorous Curriculum with Educator Guidancemethodology: standards-based curriculumBy implementing a balanced, rigorous, and standards-based curriculum guided by educators, the organization fosters independent thinking and academic excellence because structured yet flexible learning promotes problem-solving and a lifelong love of learning.