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LITTLE MISSIONARY DAY NURSERY
NEW YORK, NY · EIN 131763807 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE P330 · Human Services · Medium ($1M-$10M) · lmdn.org
revenue
$1.8M
expenses
$1.9M
net assets
$995K
employees
16
program ratio
86%
mission · from form 990

PROVIDE DAY CARE AND NURSERY SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY

profile · synthesized from sources

Little Missionary Day Nursery is a preschool in New York City serving children ages two to five. The school offers full-day and part-day programs focused on emotional intelligence, social development, and creative enrichment through art, music, dance, and language. With a nurturing, non-punitive approach, it emphasizes self-regulation, play-based learning, and community, preparing children for successful transitions to kindergarten and beyond.

named programs · 6 · from sources

What they call their work

After School Program
Extended care from 3:00–5:30 PM led by art and assistant teachers, offering enrichment activities and supervised play
Enrichment Programs
Weekly classes in dance, music, soccer, and Japanese language taught by specialized instructors, integrated into all age groups' schedules
Fours/Fives Program
PreK program fostering cognitive, social, and emotional growth with early reading and math concepts, theory of mind development, creative projects, and preparation for kindergarten transitions
Summer Program
Flexible summer camp emphasizing outdoor play, water activities, gardening, cooking, and creative learning; open to current families and select external applicants
Threes Program
Curriculum for 3-year-olds emphasizing verbal development, social awareness, reciprocal conversation, letter and number recognition, dramatic play, and early writing through project-based and playful learning
Twos Program
Developmentally tailored program for 2-year-olds focusing on motor skills, language development, independence in toileting and dressing, and social interaction with teacher-supported emotional regulation
activities · 8 groups

What they do

  • Play-Based Early Childhood Education 3 activities
    • Deliver structured daily curriculum with enrichment activities
      Offers a daily schedule that includes circle time with literature-based discussions, outdoor play in private and public spaces, structured work time with art and sensory activities, rest periods, and weekly specialized instruction in music, dance, soccer, and Japanese language led by dedicated instructors.
    • Operate early childhood education programs for children ages 2–5
      Provides full-day preschool programs from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, for children aged two to five, with age-specific curricula focused on emotional intelligence, literacy, numeracy, and social development. Programs include Twos, Threes, PreK, and PreK/K levels, each with developmentally appropriate activities and learning goals.
    • Support age-specific developmental milestones
      Designs curricula to support motor, cognitive, linguistic, and socio-emotional development: two-year-olds focus on self-care, vocabulary, and basic literacy/numeracy; three-year-olds develop communication and early academic skills; four- and five-year-olds engage in advanced literacy, math, theory of mind, and school readiness activities.
  • Admissions and Enrollment Support Services 1 activity
    • Conduct parent workshops and family support services
      Offers parent workshops and direct support to help families navigate parenting challenges, child development, and school transitions, including assistance with admissions processes, report preparation, and recommendation letters.
  • Infection Prevention & Control Protocols 1 activity
    • Enforce health and vaccination requirements
      Requires all enrolled children to have up-to-date health forms and be fully vaccinated, with no exemptions permitted, to ensure a safe and healthy environment for all participants.
  • School and School-Community Events 1 activity
    • Host cultural and community-building events
      Encourages inclusive community building by inviting children to share cultural traditions in classrooms and hosting events such as birthday celebrations and seasonal parties, including a Halloween party at La Plaza Cultural Garden.
  • Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Programs 1 activity
    • Implement emotional education using the A.R.T. method
      Uses the A.R.T. (Accept, Reflect, Teach) method to help children process emotions, develop self-control, and resolve interpersonal issues through guided peer discussions and adult facilitation, integrated into daily classroom practice.
  • Summer Day Camp Programs 1 activity
    • Operate annual summer program
      Runs a summer program lasting approximately five weeks from late June through July, open primarily to current families and occasionally to non-enrolled children when space allows, offering a 5-day weekly schedule with flexible daily enrollment options.
  • After-School Academic and Enrichment Programs 1 activity
    • Provide after-school care program
      Offers optional after-school care from 3:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. with flexible enrollment (1–5 days per week), staffed by program educators to extend learning and supervision beyond the regular school day.
  • Uncategorized 2 activities
    • Offer flexible attendance and enrollment options
      Provides multiple weekly attendance options across programs, including 3-day, 4-day, and 5-day schedules for Twos, Twos/Threes, and Threes/Fours programs, with full-week attendance required for PreK and PreK/K. Also offers flexible daily enrollment in after-school and summer programs.
    • Publish books and develop educational methods
      Authored four books on emotional education and children's development and developed the A.R.T. method, contributing original research and pedagogical frameworks to early childhood emotional learning.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1.81M
Contributions & grants$154K9%
Program service revenue$1.64M91%
Investment income$6K0%
Other revenue$7K
expenses
Total expenses$1.90M
Program expenses86%
Admin / overhead12%
Fundraising2%
Salaries & benefits$1.45M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.41M
Cash$670K
Investments$0
Liabilities$413K
Net assets$995K
Liquid reserves4.2 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +11.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
EILEEN JOHNSON EXE DIRECTOR 40 $207K
board members · 7
  • DANNY BOWIEN — BOARD MEMBER
  • DONNA BINDER — BOARD MEMBER
  • HERMAN HEWITT — PRESIDENT
  • JENNA TANG-WYMER — SECRETARY
  • JENNY LANGSAM — TREASURER
  • RAQUEL SANGUEDO — BOARD MEMBER
  • TIM MCCORMACK — PARENT BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 12

Who they work with

  • Chika Partner — Provides weekly Japanese language instruction across all classes.
  • Chika Partner — Provides weekly Japanese language instruction for children.
  • Destiny Partner — Provides weekly dance enrichment programming for children.
  • Eileen Johnson Partner — Director of the organization, primary contact for admissions inquiries
  • Facebook Partner — Uses Facebook for outreach and community engagement.
  • Jim Gaffigan Partner — Former Little Mish parent and annual supporter who has performed live comedy at the school's events.
  • Jim Gaffigan Partner — Performed at the Sara Curry Awards event hosted by the organization.
  • Keldy Partner — Provides weekly music enrichment programming for children.
  • Michael Partner — Provides weekly soccer enrichment programming for children.
  • Michael Kelly Partner — Former Little Mish parent and MC/fundraiser for the school's events.
  • Schools.nyc.gov Government — Uses the NYC Department of Education's official child health examination form for student health records.
  • Ten Steps to an Emotionally Healthy Child Partner — References and promotes the book as the foundation of its emotional development methodology.
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 Collaborative Education
    methodology: child-centered_education
    By treating children as collaborators in their learning and prioritizing individual goals, the nursery fosters intrinsic motivation and self-efficacy because respecting children’s agency supports long-term engagement and confidence.
  • Child-Centered Emotional Regulation
    methodology: ART_Accept_Reflect_Teach
    By using the A.R.T. method (Accept, Reflect, Teach), adults help children develop emotional awareness and self-regulation because naming and validating emotions fosters trust and builds intrinsic capacity for emotional communication and behavioral control.
  • Family-Integrated Early Learning
    methodology: family_engaged_learning
    By partnering with families in key developmental processes like potty training and inviting parental participation in classroom life, the nursery strengthens continuity between home and school because aligned adult support enhances child readiness and emotional security.
  • Play-Based Developmental Learning
    methodology: play_based_learning
    By integrating play-based and experiential learning with developmentally appropriate practices, children build cognitive, social, and emotional skills because hands-on exploration and outdoor activities align with natural developmental stages and promote deeper engagement.