named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
Aftercare Program
After-school enrichment program for UPK participants, offering academic support in literacy, math, and science, along with arts, physical activity, and social development activities from 3:00 p.m. to 5:45 p.m.
Universal Pre-Kindergarten (UPK)
Full-day preschool program for children ages four to five, aligned with state learning standards and designed to prepare students for kindergarten through developmentally appropriate instruction.
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Early Childhood Education & Development Programs 2 activities
- Delivering Universal Pre-Kindergarten programOperates a Universal Pre-Kindergarten program for up to twenty children transitioning to kindergarten, staffed by a qualified teacher and two assistants, offering developmentally appropriate instruction Monday through Friday.
- Operating a licensed early childhood education and daycare centerProvides full-day, year-round early childhood care and education services for children in Brooklyn, New York, including prekindergarten and aftercare programs, in compliance with New York State Office of Children and Family Services regulations. The center serves up to 75 children at its current location, which opened in 2014 with support from City Council Discretionary Funding.
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Educational Field Trips and Experiential Outings 1 activity
- Conducting educational outings for preschool childrenOrganizes and implements educational field trips for preschool children to museums, farms, and children's theatre performances as part of its curriculum.
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Teacher & Classroom Innovation Grants 1 activity
- Funding program enhancements for early childhood educationAllocates funds for instructional materials, classroom improvements, educational consultants, and transportation for field trips to support and enhance early childhood education programming.
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After-School Academic and Enrichment Programs 1 activity
- Providing aftercare servicesOperates an aftercare program for children enrolled in the center’s Universal Pre-Kindergarten program, providing an average of 15 hours of aftercare per week.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Maintaining child developmental assessment portfoliosCreates and maintains individualized developmental assessment portfolios for each child using photographs, checklists, and work samples, which are accessible to parents in the classroom.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$0
Contributions & grants$0—
Program service revenue$0—
Investment income$0—
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$2K
Program expenses0%
Admin / overhead100%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$2K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$484K
Cash$407K
Investments$0
Liabilities$150K
Net assets$334K
Liquid reserves2183.8 mo
5 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue -100.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KAREN DAUGHTRY | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $129K |
board members · 6
- DARLEAN ARMSTEAD — DIRECTOR
- PEGGY WASHINGTON — CHAIRMAN
- PHILIP WILSON JR — DIRECTOR
- SHARMAN BLAKE — DIRECTOR
- YVETTE MOORE — DIRECTOR
- YVONNE RUBIE — DIRECTOR
relationships · 12
Who they work with
- 718-596-1993 Partner — Primary contact number for enrollment inquiries
- Administration for Children’s Services Government — Requested the center to operate a program in Bedford-Stuyvesant in 2008.
- Department of Health Government — Licensed the childcare program in 1972 and regulates its ongoing operation.
- Foundation Center Government — Source of public financial data via 990 filings for the organization.
- House of the Lord Church Partner — Founded the daycare center in 1970 and provided initial operational support.
- NYC Administration for Children's Services Government — Primary funder of the organization's child care, prekindergarten, and afterschool programs.
- New York City Department of Education Government — Partner in administering EarlyLearn NYC and Universal Pre-Kindergarten programs.
- New York City Department of Education Government — Provides Universal Pre-Kindergarten (U.P.K.) funding.
- New York State Office of Children and Family Services Government — Regulatory partner responsible for licensing and ensuring compliance with child care standards.
- Stephen Levin Government — Provided City Council Discretionary Funding through his office for the opening of the current center in 2014.
- The House of the Lord Church Partner — Founded the daycare center in 1969 as part of a community outreach program.
- Y.W.C.A. Partner — Hosted the daycare program starting in 1972 when it relocated to their facility.
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.
- Child-Centered Holistic Developmentmethodology: holistic-early-childhood-developmentBy integrating developmentally appropriate, hands-on learning with free nutritious meals and family engagement, we support children's cognitive, physical, and social growth because holistic support systems produce stronger early childhood outcomes.
- Family-Partnership Modelmethodology: family-partnership_modelBy building collaborative relationships with families through transparent engagement and structured onboarding, we improve child care outcomes because sustained family involvement increases continuity of support and trust in the program.
- Public-Funding Accessibilitymethodology: public-funding_partnershipBy delivering early childhood and afterschool services through public funding partnerships, we increase access for underserved families because leveraging government resources expands program reach without financial barriers to enrollment.