named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Birthday Parties
Hosted birthday celebrations in a dedicated party room with inclusive activities, food options, and facility access for children and families.
Field Trips and Group Events
Private group visits and field trips for organizations or schools to experience the sensory gym in a structured, inclusive setting.
Open Play Sensory Gym
Parent-facilitated open-play sessions in a sensory-rich environment for children of all abilities, ages 9 months to 8 years, designed to build confidence and social skills through play.
Sensory Station Open Play
Themed open-play sessions that include crafts and activities to further engage children in meaningful sensory experiences.
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Play-Based Early Childhood Education 2 activities
- Developing children's confidence, social skills, and family bonds through play-based programsProvides inclusive play, classes, and events designed to help children develop self-confidence, social skills, and strong bonds with families and peers, building on a decade-long commitment to supporting children through community-based programming.
- Providing reservations-based access to scheduled play sessionsRequires reservations for all children aged 9 months and older to attend scheduled sessions, with reservations mandated at least 30 minutes prior to session start time. Session availability is posted 1–2 weeks in advance to manage access and ensure capacity.
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Inclusive Social & Recreational Events 1 activity
- Facilitating field trips, group events, and private playdatesOffers field trip and group event opportunities as well as private playdates for children of all abilities, enabling schools, organizations, and families to reserve dedicated time for structured group engagement in the sensory-rich environment.
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Children's Themed Birthday Parties 1 activity
- Hosting birthday parties and special events for childrenHosts birthday parties and organizes special events for children and families at its facility, providing a dedicated space for celebrations and community gatherings tailored to children of all abilities.
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Children's Play and Motor Development Spaces 1 activity
- Operating an inclusive sensory-rich play environment for children of all abilitiesOperates an all-inclusive, indoor, sensory-rich environment to support the growth and development of children of all abilities, offering open play sessions, themed crafts, and activities in a parent-facilitated sensory gym. The facility is open to the public and supports children of all ages and abilities through structured and facilitated play.
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Specialized Therapy for Children with Disabilities 1 activity
- Supporting therapeutic service delivery in a community settingProvides a safe, inclusive space where occupational therapists, physical therapists, SEITs, speech pathologists, and other service providers can conduct therapy sessions with children in a community-based sensory environment.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$266K
Contributions & grants$22K8%
Program service revenue$244K92%
Investment income$8690%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$317K
Program expenses95%
Admin / overhead3%
Fundraising2%
Salaries & benefits$214K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$64K
Cash$64K
Investments$0
Liabilities$9K
Net assets$55K
Liquid reserves2.4 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -21.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rachel Roslow | President | 30 | $52K |
board members · 3
- Brett Roslow — Treasurer
- Doub Ducharme — Director
- Marissa Murale — Secretary
relationships · 9
Who they work with
- Facebook Partner — Uses Facebook to share open play hours and updates.
- Instagram Partner — Uses Instagram to share open play hours and updates.
- Occupational Therapists Partner — Collaborates with occupational therapists who engage children during sessions at the sensory gym.
- Physical Therapists Partner — Collaborates with physical therapists who engage children during sessions at the sensory gym.
- SEITS Partner — Collaborates with SEITs who engage children during sessions at the sensory gym.
- Speech Pathologists Partner — Collaborates with speech pathologists who engage children during sessions at the sensory gym.
- community Partner — Collaborates with the community to support inclusive programming for children and families.
- sponsors Funder — Receives support from sponsors to sustain operations and transition efforts.
- town Government — Follows fire regulations set by the local town authority.
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.
- Family-Facilitated Community Modelmethodology: family_facilitated_communityBy using a family-facilitated approach, the organization builds supportive community connections among families with shared experiences, because peer support and relational bonding enhance engagement and long-term participation.
- Lifecycle-Expanded Program Accessmethodology: lifecycle_expansionBy shifting from a facility-based model for children to a resource and program-based model for older youth and young adults, the organization sustains engagement across developmental stages, because flexible, programmatic support better meets the evolving needs of maturing participants.
- Sensory-Based Developmental Engagementmethodology: sensory_based_playBy providing a sensory-enriched and inclusive play environment, the organization supports developmental growth and meaningful engagement for children of all abilities, because sensory-based activities stimulate cognitive, emotional, and motor development in a non-judgmental setting.