named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Cooperative Parent Participation Program
Model encouraging parents to participate in classrooms and school operations, fostering family engagement and parent education
Nursery Class (3-year-olds)
Curriculum-based program introducing colors, shapes, letters, numbers, and seasonal themes through hands-on activities, with focus on social skills like sharing and communication
Pre-K Class (4-year-olds)
Literacy- and print-rich program aligned with NYS Common Core Standards, including Handwriting Without Tears, math readiness, science, and kindergarten preparation
Summer Program
Six-week summer program offering outdoor play, indoor learning in an air-conditioned facility, and age-appropriate fun activities
Toddler Separation Class
Program for young toddlers focusing on separation, socialization, and early developmental milestones with staff support for diapering and transition
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Play-Based Early Childhood Education 2 activities
- Curriculum implementation using Handwriting Without TearsImplements the "Handwriting Without Tears" and "Get Set for School" curricula to prepare 3- and 4-year-old students for kindergarten, with developmentally appropriate, interactive, multisensory lessons focused on writing readiness, language and literacy, and math concepts.
- Early childhood education program for children ages 2 to 4Provides play-based early childhood education focused on the social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development of children ages 2 to 4 through a curriculum planned by NYS-certified teachers. Activities include hands-on learning in art, music, literacy, math, science, and social studies, aligned with Common Core Learning Standards for pre-K and integrated with technology.
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Youth Soccer Development Programs 1 activity
- After-school enrichment programsContracts with external providers such as Soccer Shots to offer after-school enrichment programs for interested families, available at an additional cost.
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School Governance & Strategic Oversight 1 activity
- Parent and family engagement in school operationsEngages families in maintaining the school and supporting long-term sustainability, with opportunities for parents to join the Board of Directors and contribute to organizational and business operations.
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Parenting Education and Support Programs 1 activity
- Parent education and community eventsHosts annual General Membership meetings featuring guest speakers on topics related to parenthood and provides parents access to an extensive library of books and articles to support family engagement in early childhood development.
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Summer Day Camp Programs 1 activity
- Summer camp program for children ages 2.5 to 5Offers a 6-week summer program for children ages 2.5 to 5, featuring outdoor play and indoor learning in an air-conditioned facility, led by professional staff in small classes.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$164K
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$157K96%
Investment income$30%
Other revenue$7K
expenses
Total expenses$163K
Program expenses48%
Admin / overhead52%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$118K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$363K
Cash$47K
Investments$0
Liabilities$27K
Net assets$337K
Liquid reserves3.5 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +0.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joan Story | Executive Director | 30 | $43K |
relationships · 5
Who they work with
- Bethpage Nursery School Network — Self-identified cooperative preschool operated jointly by enrolled families, staff, and board
- Fundations Partner — Aligns literacy instruction with the Fundations program used in elementary schools.
- Handwriting Without Tears Partner — Implements the Handwriting Without Tears "Get Set for School" curriculum in 3- and 4-year-old programs.
- Handwriting Without Tears Partner — Uses the Handwriting Without Tears program to teach proper writing techniques.
- Soccer Shots Partner — Contracts with Soccer Shots to provide an after-school soccer program for children.
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, Individualized Curriculummethodology: child_centered_educationBy designing instruction around each child’s unique interests, learning styles, and developmental needs, we foster deeper engagement and more effective learning because individualized, observation-informed approaches support meaningful developmental progress across domains.
- Integrated Thematic Learningmethodology: thematic_learningBy organizing curriculum around thematic units that connect literacy, math, and other subjects, we promote holistic understanding and retention because interdisciplinary learning reflects real-world contexts and supports cognitive integration in early childhood.
- Parent-Teacher Cooperative Modelmethodology: parent_teacher_cooperativeBy integrating professional teaching with active parent participation in classrooms and school operations, we strengthen the learning environment and family engagement because shared responsibility builds community, enhances child development observation, and supports parenting skills through direct experience.
- Play-Based, Holistic Child Developmentmethodology: play_based_learningBy using play-based and multisensory learning activities, we develop cognitive, social, emotional, and physical skills in young children because active, experiential engagement supports optimal early learning across all developmental domains.