named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Expanded Pre-K (EPK)
Community-based pre-kindergarten program in partnership with Liverpool Central School District providing free early education.
Infant Program
Care for children 6 weeks to 18 months in a nurturing and stimulating environment designed to support early development.
Preschool Program
Early education for children 3 to 5 years old emphasizing play-based learning, friendship building, and developmental readiness.
School-Age Program
Before- and after-school care for children 5 to 12 years offering homework help, arts, outdoor play, and STEM activities.
Toddler Program
Program for children 18 months to 3 years focusing on learning, socialization, and age-appropriate exploration in a tailored environment.
activities · 2 groups
What they do
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Early Childhood Education & Development Programs 3 activities
- Maintains NAEYC accreditation for early childhood program qualityHas held voluntary accreditation from the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) for over 15 years, reflecting sustained adherence to national standards in early childhood education.
- Partners with public school district for pre-K programmingOperates as a community-based provider for the Liverpool Central School District's expanded pre-K program, delivering publicly funded early education services.
- Provides early childhood care and education servicesOffers early childhood care and education to over 80 families annually, primarily from the Salina-Clay-Baldwinsville area, with services delivered through a waitlist enrollment system and supported by affordable pricing.
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Play-Based Early Childhood Education 1 activity
- Implements developmentally appropriate, interest-based curriculumUses the Creative Curriculum framework to deliver individualized, developmentally appropriate learning experiences shaped by children's interests, environments, and spontaneous events, with ongoing teacher observation and instruction tailored to each child's stage of development.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1.18M
Contributions & grants$505K43%
Program service revenue$651K55%
Investment income$21K2%
Other revenue$-478
expenses
Total expenses$1.25M
Program expenses90%
Admin / overhead10%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$998K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$752K
Cash$539K
Investments$100K
Liabilities$8K
Net assets$744K
Liquid reserves6.1 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -26.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KELLY WENTWORTH | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $80K |
board members · 9
- ALYSSA JENSEN — BOARD MEMBER
- CHRISTIANNE WALLACE — BOARD MEMBER
- DESSI KIRILOVA — PRESIDENT
- JESSICA JUNG — SECRETARY
- KAITLYN MARIANO — TREASURER
- LINDSAY LAROCQUE — BOARD MEMBER
- LINDSEY SPRAGUE — BOARD MEMBER
- MICHELE BRISTOL — BOARD MEMBER
- MOLLY SCHUNCK — VICE PRESIDENT
relationships · 3
Who they work with
- Liverpool Central School District Partner — Collaborates with CNCC to deliver the expanded pre-K program.
- National Association for the Education of Young Children Network — Maintains voluntary accreditation from NAEYC, reflecting adherence to developmentally appropriate practices and continuous quality improvement.
- New York State Office of Child and Family Services Government — Licensed by NYSOCFS, requiring background checks, professional training, and compliance with state regulations including regular assessment visits.
strategies · 2
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, Developmentally Responsive Learningmethodology: child-centered_learningBy using child-led, interest-based approaches and real-time adaptation of curriculum, we foster engagement, independence, and age-appropriate development because children learn best when learning is co-created around their curiosity and developmental stage.
- Culturally Responsive and Inclusive Care Modelmethodology: culturally-responsive-careBy implementing a non-biased, culturally responsive curriculum, we affirm children’s identities and promote equity because inclusion and representation strengthen self-esteem, belonging, and social-emotional development.