named programs · 6 · from sources
What they call their work
Infant Program
Individualized care for infants in a nurturing environment with a 1:3 teacher-to-child ratio
Pre-Kindergarten 3/4s
Hands-on math and science projects and emergent literacy skills tailored to individual ability with a 1:6 teacher-to-child ratio
Pre-Kindergarten 4s
Focus on social and intellectual skills for kindergarten readiness with emergent literacy and a 1:7 teacher-to-child ratio
Three Year Old Program
Age-appropriate emergent literacy, expressive art, and dramatic play with a 1:6 teacher-to-child ratio
Toddler Program
Focus on gross motor and language development with outdoor play in a secure area and a 1:4 teacher-to-child ratio
Two Year Old Program
Emphasis on language stimulation and social development through hands-on activities with a 1:5 teacher-to-child ratio
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Play-Based Early Childhood Education 2 activities
- Age-specific early childhood programming with differentiated curricula and staffing ratiosOffers developmentally appropriate curricula tailored to age groups from infants to four-year-olds, including individualized care for infants (1:3 ratio), toddler language and motor development (1:4), social development for two-year-olds (1:5), emergent literacy and play for three-year-olds (1:6), and kindergarten preparation through math, science, and literacy for 3–4-year-olds (1:6) and four-year-olds (1:7).
- Theme-based and culturally inclusive learning activitiesImplements theme-based learning units on topics such as community resources, outer space, and manners, incorporating age-appropriate activities in art, music, movement, games, language arts, math, science, literature, dramatic play, and cooking, while engaging children, parents, and community members in sharing family traditions and cultural heritage.
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Family-School Engagement Programs 1 activity
- Family support and program administration materialsProvides families with an annual school calendar, parent handbook, program brochure, and downloadable forms for enrollment, CACFP, medical statements, and medication permissions to support program participation and communication.
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Early Childhood Education & Development Programs 1 activity
- Full-day early care and education for children ages 0–6Provides full-day, year-round early care and education services for children from infancy through age 6, operating Monday through Friday, 52 weeks per year, from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., with closures on 10 observed holidays and two early closures for staff training.
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Child Care Provider Support Services 1 activity
- Staff training in health and safetyProvides staff with at least 30 hours of training every two years in CPR, First Aid, and Medication Administration to ensure health and safety compliance in early childhood care.
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financials · form 990 · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$1.77M
Contributions & grants$182K10%
Program service revenue$1.54M87%
Investment income$45K3%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$1.73M
Program expenses97%
Admin / overhead3%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$1.46M
Grants paid out$37K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$870K
Cash$845K
Investments$0
Liabilities$176K
Net assets$694K
Liquid reserves5.9 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2023 · YoY revenue +13.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023
Who runs it
paid leadership · 3
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tara Rinckey | Director | 0 | $76K |
| Catherine Halayko | Executive Director | 0 | $38K |
| Mary Morrill | Executive Director | 0 | $38K |
board members · 7
- Eleanor D Howell — Board Member
- James A Morrill — President
- Kevin OBrien — Board Member
- Nicole Stott — Board Member
- Paul Stewart — Board Member
- Sarah Parker — Secretary-Treasurer
- Wayne W Halayko — Board Member
relationships · 10
Who they work with
- Albany County Health Department Government — Conducts bi-annual health inspections of the preschool
- Bethlehem Center School Partner — Shares facility space; Bethlehem Preschool has been located in the Bethlehem Center School Building since 1976.
- Brightside Up Partner — Partnered with Brightside Up to support early childhood education quality initiatives and professional development.
- CACFP Government — Periodically inspects the preschool as part of the Child and Adult Care Food Program
- NAEYC Network — Member of the National Association for the Education of Young Children, aligning with national early childhood education standards.
- NYS DOH CACFP Government — Participates in the Child and Adult Care Food Program administered by the New York State Department of Health, providing nutritious meals to children.
- NYSOCFS Government — Affiliated with the New York State Office of Children and Family Services, complying with state childcare regulations.
- New York State Office of Children and Family Services Government — Licensing and bi-annual inspection agency for the preschool
- Times Union Partner — Announces preschool closures due to severe weather or emergencies via timesunion.com.
- Town of Bethlehem Government — Provides annual fire inspection services for the preschool
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, Developmentally Appropriate Practice 98 orgsmethodology: child-centered developmentally appropriate practiceBy designing the program around each child's developmental stage and individual needs, we support their full cognitive, emotional, and social development, because learning is most effective when it aligns with a child’s natural growth trajectory.shared approach: Montessori-Based Holistic Development →
- Family-Staff Collaboration for Holistic Development 98 orgsmethodology: family-staff-collaborationBy promoting collaboration between staff and families, we create a consistent, supportive ecosystem around each child, because strong home-program partnerships enhance developmental outcomes and continuity of care.shared approach: Montessori-Based Holistic Development →
- Teacher Quality as Foundation of Early Education 15 orgsmethodology: teacher-quality-driven early educationBy investing in hiring and training exceptional educators, we ensure high-quality interactions that drive child development, because the effectiveness of early childhood programs is directly tied to educator quality and relational capacity.shared approach: Invest in Educator Quality →
- Experiential Learning Through Hands-On Engagementmethodology: experiential learningBy engaging children in hands-on projects in math and science, we foster deeper understanding and sustained interest, because active participation strengthens cognitive development and makes learning meaningful.