named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Preschool Program
Education for children ages 3 to 5 in three dedicated classrooms (Walnut, Chestnut, Coconut) with age-appropriate materials, creative activities, and outdoor play
Program Enrichment
Monthly visits from specialists in music, Mandarin, ASL, yoga, and science; older children participate in field trips to museums, playhouses, and nature centers
Toddler Program
Care and learning for children ages 18 months to 3 years in the Acorn classroom, featuring developmentally appropriate play areas and a dedicated outdoor play space
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Play-Based Early Childhood Education 2 activities
- Preschool education with structured classroom programmingRuns three preschool classrooms with defined enrollment capacities—Walnut Class (12 three-year-olds), Chestnut Class (9 three- or four-year-olds), and Coconut Class (17 four- and five-year-olds)—offering teacher-led activities in reading, singing, playing, and crafting, along with weekly thematic units on topics like transportation, weather, and health.
- Specialized enrichment programs through visiting educatorsProvides regular specialized instruction through visiting specialists in Mandarin, music, yoga, ASL, and science, with monthly visits to support enrichment and interactive learning across classrooms.
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Educational Field Trips and Experiential Outings 1 activity
- Field trips and experiential learning for older childrenOrganizes field trips for older preschool students to educational and cultural sites such as museums, local playhouses, and nature centers to support experiential learning.
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Early Childhood Education & Development Programs 1 activity
- Full-day child care services for toddlers and preschoolersOperates a full-day, year-round child care center serving over 50 children ages 18 months to 5 years across four classrooms, including dedicated toddler (18 months to 3 years) and preschool (3 to 5 years) programs with developmentally appropriate indoor and outdoor learning environments.
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Children's Play and Motor Development Spaces 1 activity
- Indoor and outdoor play environments for developmental playMaintains developmentally designed indoor learning centers (e.g., housekeeping, art, blocks, library, sensory) for toddlers and a shared outdoor playground with climbing structures, sandboxes, mud kitchens, riding toys, basketball, and outdoor building blocks to promote physical activity and imaginative play.
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Special Education Support Services 1 activity
- Support services for children with special needsCollaborates with educational consultants to provide targeted support for children identified with special needs, ensuring inclusive and individualized learning experiences.
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Uncategorized 2 activities
- Acquisition of educational materials through incentive programsRedeems bonus points from Scholastic purchases to obtain books, CDs, puzzles, and other educational materials for classroom use, supporting curriculum enrichment at no additional cost.
- Facility maintenance and safety improvementsPlans and implements facility upgrades such as repaving the parking lot and upgrading the playground surface to ensure safe, high-quality environments for children; also enforces alternative drop-off and pick-up procedures during icy conditions to protect child safety.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1.44M
Contributions & grants$11K1%
Program service revenue$1.41M98%
Investment income$19K1%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$1.44M
Program expenses85%
Admin / overhead15%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$1.17M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.10M
Cash$696K
Investments$2K
Liabilities$262K
Net assets$838K
Liquid reserves5.8 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue -10.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| RONNIE WEINBERGER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $113K |
| DONNA MAYHEW POLAYES | BOARD MEMBER | 40 | $71K |
board members · 8
- ALYSON KURITZKY — BOARD MEMBER
- EMILY WINSTON — BOARD MEMBER
- ERICA SILEN — BOARD MEMBER
- JOSEPHINE HAN — BOARD MEMBER
- MARK BITTER — BOARD MEMBER
- MICAH BOSTER — BOARD MEMBER
- MICHAEL WEINER — BOARD MEMBER
- ROBERT FEIGUINE — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 13
Who they work with
- ASL teacher Partner — Provides American Sign Language instruction through regular classroom visits.
- Center for Disease Control Government — Relies on CDC guidelines for respiratory virus management.
- Chip Partner — Staff member assisting with child drop-off during icy conditions
- Donna Partner — Staff member assisting with child pick-up during icy conditions
- Facebook Partner — Social media platform used for outreach and communication
- Instagram Partner — Social media platform used for outreach and communication
- Mandarin language specialist Partner — Provides specialized language instruction through classroom visits.
- Music teacher Partner — Provides music education through regular classroom visits.
- NY State Department of Health Government — References NY State Department of Health advisories for measles prevention.
- Ronnie Partner — Staff member coordinating pick-up procedures and communicating with families
- Scholastic Partner — Partner organization through which Oak Lane receives bonus points for classroom materials based on parent purchases.
- Science specialist Partner — Provides science education through regular classroom visits.
- Yoga instructor Partner — Provides yoga instruction through regular classroom visits.
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.
- Observation-Informed Curriculum Designmethodology: observation_informed_teachingBy continuously observing and documenting children’s progress, educators tailor environments and curricula to individual and group needs because responsive, data-informed teaching practices enhance developmental outcomes.
- Outdoor Learning Integrationmethodology: outdoor_learning_environmentBy embedding outdoor experiences into daily routines, the center supports holistic development because nature-based learning enhances physical health, emotional regulation, and environmental awareness.
- Play-Based Experiential Learning Modelmethodology: experiential_learningBy using play, sensory-rich activities, and hands-on exploration, the center promotes cognitive and social development because experiential engagement strengthens neural connections and supports natural learning rhythms in young children.
- Whole-Child Developmental Approachmethodology: whole_child_developmentBy addressing social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development through a holistic, values-based curriculum, the center supports comprehensive early childhood growth because integrated development fosters long-term learning and well-being.