named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Pre-Kindergarten (Pre-K) Program
Five-day weekly program for 4- to 5-year-olds preparing children for kindergarten with a focus on social, emotional, and cognitive development
Pre-School Program
Two- or three-day weekly program for 3- and 4-year-olds emphasizing exploration, problem-solving, and foundational academic concepts
Sprouts Program
Twice-weekly two-hour classes for 2- to 3-year-olds focusing on cognitive, language, motor, and self-help skills through play-based learning
Tiny Tots Program
Weekly one-hour class for children 18 months and older and their caregivers, featuring social play, art, music, and story time
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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Play-Based Early Childhood Education 3 activities
- Age-specific early childhood programs: Tiny Tots, Sprouts, Pre-School, and Pre-KOffers four distinct age-based programs: Tiny Tots for children 18 months and older, Sprouts for 2-year-olds, Pre-School for 3-year-olds, and Pre-K for children ages 4 to 5. Each program is tailored to developmental milestones, with curricula emphasizing cognitive, language, motor, self-help, and social skills in preparation for kindergarten.
- Early childhood education programs for children 18 months to 5 yearsProvides comprehensive early childhood education programs focused on social, emotional, physical, and intellectual development through hands-on, play-based learning. Offers morning and afternoon class options for children ages 18 months to 5 years, including structured activities such as free play, foundational academics, music and movement, art, story time, field trips, and guest appearances.
- Tiny Tots weekly enrichment classOffers a weekly one-hour enrichment class for children aged 18 months and older that includes social play, art, music and movement, and story time, with class sizes limited to 9 children and their caregivers. Runs three 8-week sessions annually, beginning in October for the fall session, and charges $140 per session.
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Admissions Outreach and Enrollment Support 1 activity
- Pre-enrollment family engagement and classroom toursOffers pre-enrollment classroom tours and teacher meetings for prospective students and their families to support transition and engagement prior to enrollment.
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Early Childhood Education & Development Programs 1 activity
- Universal Pre-K program at no cost to familiesProvides a no-cost Universal Pre-K program that supports children's social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development through five weekly sessions of two-and-a-half hours each, with children attending independently. The program is at capacity and maintains a waiting list.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$338K
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$326K96%
Investment income$140%
Other revenue$13K
expenses
Total expenses$378K
Program expenses92%
Admin / overhead8%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$289K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$128K
Cash$51K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$128K
Liquid reserves1.6 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -4.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robin Stolarcyk | Executive Dir. | 40 | $50K |
board members · 9
- Anne Mirabito — Trustee
- Austin Matthews — Trustee
- Jessica Testani — Trustee
- Jessica Wilcox — Secretary
- Mackenzie Dubois — Treasurer
- Megan Hagerbaumer — Trustee
- Mhairi Donatelli — Co-President
- Michelle Ericksen — Co-President
- Tracy Miller — Trustee
relationships · 3
Who they work with
- Chenango Bridge Partner — Located in and serves the Chenango Bridge neighborhood of Binghamton, NY.
- Chenango Valley Central School District Government — Aligns inclement weather closures with Chenango Valley schools' schedule.
- WBNG-TV Partner — Partners with WBNG-TV to communicate school closure information during inclement weather.
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.
- Caregiver-Participation Modelmethodology: caregiver-participation_early_childhoodBy involving caregivers directly in the educational setting, children achieve stronger socialization and peer bonding because family presence supports emotional security and community integration in early learning.
- Child-Centered Developmentmethodology: child-centered-developmentBy supporting children to complete tasks independently and cooperate with peers, the nursery fosters self-concept, self-discipline, and self-reliance because achieving goals and receiving positive feedback reinforces developmental autonomy and social competence.
- Developmentally Appropriate Practicemethodology: developmentally_appropriate_practiceBy implementing theme-based, developmentally appropriate learning in a secure and social setting, children engage in meaningful exploration and skill-building because the curriculum aligns with their cognitive and emotional stages.
- Play-Based Learningmethodology: play-based_learningBy using hands-on, purposeful play and sensory-rich exploration as the primary method for learning, children develop cognitive, behavioral, and social skills because direct interaction with materials and environments enhances focus, problem-solving persistence, and engagement.