named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
Discovery Academy of Science & Art Preschool
Play-based preschool program for 3-year-olds and 4/5-year-olds with STEAM-focused curriculum, social-emotional development, and creative arts
Financial Aid Program
Offers limited partial needs-based scholarships to increase accessibility for families
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Play-Based Early Childhood Education 1 activity
- Play-based preschool education programOperates a play-based preschool program that supports children's cognitive, social, and emotional development through discovery, imagination, and active play. The program runs during the academic year at a church-based location and maintains small class sizes with a maximum of 13 students for 3-year-olds and 15 for 4/5-year-olds, staffed by a teacher and teacher aide.
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Structured Student Enrollment Process 1 activity
- Preschool enrollment and tuition managementAccepts applications for preschool enrollment on a first-come, first-served basis with an $85 application fee, beginning December 15 for the following academic year. Requires quarterly tuition payments of 25% at specified dates throughout the academic year and offers a limited number of partial, needs-based scholarships to support family access.
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Project-Based Learning Programs 1 activity
- STEAM and arts-integrated curriculum deliveryImplements a STEAM-based curriculum with five to six annually selected thematic topics such as Simple Chemistry, Astronomy, and Native American Culture, integrating classroom instruction, outdoor experiences, and museum visits. Includes weekly fine and gross motor development activities using manipulatives and gymnasium equipment, and offers visual arts programming featuring artists like Georgia O’Keeffe, Mo Willems, Eric Carle, and Jackson Pollock to support creative expression and cultural appreciation.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Child-centered emergent curriculum planningIntegrates emergent themes into the curriculum based on the interests of students, families, and staff, allowing flexible and responsive exploration of topics as they arise during the school year.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$117K
Contributions & grants$26K22%
Program service revenue$85K73%
Investment income——
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$114K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$69K
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$70K
Cash—
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Net assets$70K
3 years on record · 2022–2024 · YoY revenue +26.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carey Sisson | President | 40 | $27K |
board members · 1
- Amy Reiter — Director
relationships · 6
Who they work with
- Church of the Incarnate Word Partner — Hosts DASA Preschool classrooms on its education floor, though DASA Preschool operates independently as a nondenominational program.
- Incarnate Word Church Partner — Hosts DASA Preschool at its facility
- Incarnate Word Church Partner — Hosts DASA Preschool on its premises at 597 East Avenue in Rochester, NY.
- Incarnate Word Church Partner — Shares physical space with DASA Preschool, which is located within the church.
- Memorial Art Gallery Partner — Nearby cultural institution within walking distance, used for regular educational outings and curriculum enrichment.
- RMSC Museum & Science Center Partner — Located across the street from DASA Preschool, enabling frequent educational visits and integration of museum resources into the curriculum.
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.
- Discovery-Based Learningmethodology: discovery-based learningBy structuring early education around exploration and discovery, children build understanding through hands-on experience because curiosity-driven learning deepens cognitive and emotional development.
- Interest-Based Learningmethodology: interest-based_learningBy designing individualized learning experiences around children's natural interests and developmental levels, the organization fosters personal growth and a lifelong love of learning because engagement is highest when learning is intrinsically motivated.
- Play-Based Learningmethodology: play-based learningBy using active play as the primary mode of learning, children develop socially, emotionally, and cognitively because play enables them to explore and make sense of their world in a developmentally appropriate way.
- Process-Oriented Art Educationmethodology: process_artBy emphasizing the creative process over the final product in art activities, children are encouraged to express themselves freely without fear of judgment, which supports emotional development and intrinsic motivation.