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UCNY ROUND THE CLOCK NURSERY INC
New York, NY · EIN 133895468 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE P33 · Human Services · Medium ($1M-$10M) · roundtheclocknursery.org
revenue
$8.3M
expenses
$9.1M
net assets
$261K
employees
81
program ratio
100%
mission · from form 990

DAYCARE CENTER - 24 HOUR CHILDCARE FOR PARENTS WITH TRADITIONAL AND NONTRADITIONAL WORK/SCHOOL SCHEDULES

profile · synthesized from sources

Round The Clock Nursery Inc. (RCN) is a nonprofit childcare provider in New York City offering 24-hour early childhood education for families with traditional and non-traditional work or school schedules. The organization serves infants through pre-kindergarten children with a developmentally focused curriculum emphasizing STEAM learning, social-emotional growth, and school readiness. Founded in 1996 and based in Harlem, RCN has expanded to four locations in Harlem and the Bronx.

named programs · 6 · from sources

What they call their work

529 College Fund Program
Scholarship initiative established in 2008 that provides $7,000–$10,000 college savings accounts for graduating 5-year-olds to support long-term educational success.
Early Preschool Program
Curriculum for 30- to 42-month-olds building skills in physical development, language, literacy, math, science, and social-emotional learning to prepare for preschool.
Infant Program
Curriculum for infants focusing on cognitive, language, physical, social-emotional development and approaches to learning through cozy, exploration, and movement areas with safe sleep practices and high caregiver ratios.
PreK Program
Kindergarten readiness program guiding children in 10 developmental areas including literacy, math, social-emotional skills, and STEAM to ensure school preparedness.
STEAM Curriculum
Integrated Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math learning approach used across all classrooms to foster creativity, critical thinking, collaboration, and communication through hands-on experiences.
Toddler Program
Program for toddlers that supports milestone development across cognitive, language, physical, and social-emotional domains through dedicated learning areas including art & science, math & engineering, and music & movement.
activities · 8 groups

What they do

  • Subsidized Child Care Services 1 activity
    • 24-hour childcare services
      Provides 24-hour childcare services for parents with traditional and nontraditional work or school schedules, ensuring care is available around the clock.
  • Local High School Scholarship Programs 1 activity
    • College scholarship program
      Awards annual college scholarships of $7,000–$10,000 to multiple graduating students from its early childhood programs and supports long-term academic success through a 529 College Fund established in 2008 for graduating 5-year-olds, monitoring their progress through to college.
  • Play-Based Early Childhood Education 1 activity
    • Early childhood education programs
      Delivers high-quality early childhood education through age-specific curricula focused on cognitive, language, physical, social-emotional, and approaches to learning domains for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. Programs include STEAM-based learning, self-initiated activity centers, and personalized lesson plans based on daily developmental assessments.
  • Infection Prevention & Control Protocols 1 activity
    • Health and hygiene protocols
      Maintains health and cleanliness through scheduled disinfection using safe cleaning products and requires staff to wear dedicated shoes or shoe covers to minimize contamination.
  • Child Safety Seat and Safe Sleep Support 1 activity
    • Infant care with safe sleep and low child-to-staff ratios
      Provides specialized infant care with safe sleep practices, including back sleeping, crib checks with visual and auditory monitoring, and use of minimal bedding. Maintains low child-to-staff ratios with primary caregivers and team-based supervision to support safety and development.
  • CACFP Meal Service and Administration 1 activity
    • Nutritious meals and snacks
      Provides nutritious meals and snacks daily for enrolled children, including afternoon snacks and an additional snack for those in extended hours programming.
  • Children's Play and Motor Development Spaces 1 activity
    • Outdoor and physical development activities
      Supports physical health and development through scheduled outdoor play multiple times daily, using developmentally appropriate equipment such as riding toys, tricycles, and bicycles.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Midday rest and quiet time
      Provides midday naps for all age groups using cribs, cots, or mats, with quiet activities available for children who do not sleep.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$8.30M
Contributions & grants$7.78M94%
Program service revenue$88K1%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$433K
expenses
Total expenses$9.05M
Program expenses100%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$7.02M
Grants paid out$63K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$7.75M
Cash$-435K
Investments$0
Liabilities$7.49M
Net assets$261K
Liquid reserves-0.6 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue -8.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 8
  • ANDREA JOHN — BOARD MEMBER
  • BERNADICE CALLENDER JAMES — BOARD MEMBER
  • DIANE FOURION-ARSIQUAUD — BOARD CHAIRMAN
  • JUDY MATOS — TREASURER
  • LACHENA CLARK — BOARD MEMBER
  • PAULINE APPLETON — BOARD MEMBER
  • SHAKEERAH SHUFORD — BOARD MEMBER
  • VALERIE PAYTON — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 7

Who they work with

  • Bronx Partner — Location of nursery operations
  • First Book Partner — Partnered with First Book to receive book donations, including recognition as the recipient of the 80 millionth book distributed to children in need.
  • Harlem Partner — Location of nursery operations
  • Julianne Moore Partner — Hosted Julianne Moore at the nursery to promote books for children in need, enhancing public awareness and advocacy for early literacy.
  • Round The Clock Nursery Partner — Provides early childhood education and care programs through neighborhood schools.
  • Tuition Express Partner — Online payment platform used to manage tuition payments and financial information.
  • Victoria Osteen Partner — Hosted a visit from Victoria Osteen, who read to children at the nursery, supporting literacy engagement.
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.

  • Child-Centered, Experiential Learning Model
    methodology: experiential_learning_with_nurturing_relationships
    By prioritizing child-directed play, exploration, and experiential activities such as dramatic play and storytelling, the nursery fosters cognitive, emotional, and social development because young children learn best through active engagement and secure, nurturing relationships.
  • Comprehensive Developmental Readiness Approach
    methodology: comprehensive_developmental_approach
    By using a curriculum grounded in developmental indicators and targeting multiple domains of growth, the nursery prepares children for preschool because holistic, individualized support addresses the full range of cognitive, social, and physical milestones critical for school success.
  • Long-Term Educational Investment Through Early Support
    methodology: early-investment-in-education
    By providing early childhood education and reinforcing continuity with college scholarships for graduates, the nursery promotes lifelong educational engagement because early investment signals long-term value and reduces systemic barriers to higher education.
  • Round-the-Clock Accessibility for Working Families
    methodology: round-the-clock-accessibility
    By operating 24-hour childcare with flexible enrollment options, the nursery increases access to early education for families with nontraditional work schedules because consistent, reliable care is a prerequisite for workforce participation and child development continuity.