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SPUYTEN DUYVIL PRE-SCHOOL INC
BRONX, NY · EIN 131858180 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE P33 · Human Services · Small ($100K-$1M) · spuytenduyvilpreschool.org
revenue
$845K
expenses
$972K
net assets
$536K
employees
17
volunteers
12
program ratio
73%
mission · from form 990

TO OPERATE A PRESCHOOL FOR FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN AGES THREE TO FIVE.

profile · synthesized from sources

Spuyten Duyvil Preschool Inc. is a private preschool established in 1928, serving children ages three to five in the Riverdale, Kingsbridge, and Inwood neighborhoods of the Bronx, NY. The school offers a child-centered curriculum with programs in early childhood education, extended-day childcare, and enrichment activities such as nature studies, chess, and the arts. It emphasizes parent involvement, individualized learning, and a strong connection between home and school.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $142K
    PRIVATELY FUNDED PROGRAM: EARLY AND AFTER SCHOOL CHILDCARE, AFTERSCHOOL SPECIALTY CLASSES, 2-YEAR OLD PROGRAM.
named programs · 6 · from sources

What they call their work

3K and 4K Programs
Full-day early childhood education for three- and four-year-olds, aligned with NYC Department of Education universal pre-K initiatives; enrollment via DOE lottery
Afterschool Add-ons
Weekly enrichment classes including Suzuki Violin, Drumming Circle, and Somos Artistas (Spanish immersion visual art), offered for additional fees
Expanded Curriculum
Weekly specialized instruction in Dance & Movement, Chess with Chess@3, Nature Studies in school gardens, and Art Club led by visiting educators
Extended Day Program
Early drop-off from 7:30 am and late pick-up until 6:00 pm, available for additional private fees to accommodate family work schedules
Urban Explorers
Spring program for pre-preschool aged children focused on hands-on, inquiry-based exploration of the natural world in the school’s garden and farm space
Vacation Camp
Specialty camps during school breaks such as Science Discovery and Art Camp, open to current students with full extended-day options
activities · 8 groups

What they do

  • Early Childhood Education & Development Programs 1 activity
    • Early childhood education programs for three- and four-year-olds
      Provides early childhood education through 3K and 4K programs for children in the Kingsbridge, Riverdale, and Inwood communities, operating within a historic building in the Bronx. The program follows an emergent curriculum model and participates in the annual NYC pre-K application cycle.
  • Before and After School Childcare 1 activity
    • Extended and specialty childcare services
      Offers privately funded early and after-school childcare with early drop-off at 7:30 am and late pick-up until 6:00 pm, along with afterschool specialty classes including Suzuki Violin, Drumming Circle, Spanish immersion art, dance and movement, chess, and Art Club. These services are provided to enrolled PreK4 and aftercare children.
  • School and School-Community Events 1 activity
    • Family engagement and community events
      Hosts family conferences at least twice per year, fall and spring family garden events (including a clean-up and a potluck brunch), and in-person open houses for prospective families during fall and winter evenings. Also offers a virtual campus tour and information about its educational model.
  • Children's Play and Motor Development Spaces 1 activity
    • Outdoor learning and physical development environment
      Conducts daily outdoor activities year-round using a large, staff-designed playground featuring a climbing structure, sandbox, circular track, and garden space to promote physical development and environmental engagement.
  • Play-Based Early Childhood Education 1 activity
    • Pre-preschool program for young children
      Offers a seasonal, hands-on program called Urban Explorers for pre-preschool-aged children focused on inquiry-based exploration of the natural world, held at the on-site farm and garden space. The program runs for 20 sessions between February and May each year.
  • Individualized Academic Support 1 activity
    • Small-group instruction with low student-to-teacher ratios
      Provides daily instruction and supervision with a consistent staff-to-child ratio of 1:6 to support individualized, peer-to-peer, and supervised learning across all classrooms.
  • Hands-On STEM Education Programs 1 activity
    • Vacation camps during school breaks
      Offers specialty vacation camps during February midwinter recess, spring break, and other school closures, focusing on Science Discovery and Art, staffed by regular teachers. Programs include Science Discovery Vacation Camp and vacation art and science camps for enrolled children.
  • Onsite & Outreach Environmental Education Programs 1 activity
    • Year-round nature and environmental education program
      Operates a year-round nature studies program using an on-site garden and farm space where children engage in planting, harvesting, composting, and scientific exploration of the natural world. Children also participate in artistic projects using natural materials collected outdoors.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$845K
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$845K100%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$972K
Program expenses73%
Admin / overhead27%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$619K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.01M
Cash$253K
Investments$0
Liabilities$469K
Net assets$536K
Liquid reserves3.1 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue -0.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
JUDITH MENKEN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40 $89K
board members · 12
  • CHANTALL LOWE — TREASURER
  • EMILY GERTZ — DIRECTOR
  • HEATHER ZEZECK — VICE CHAIR
  • JANNICE BERBIER — DIRECTOR
  • KATE PETTINATI — DIRECTOR
  • KATIE GORDON — DIRECTOR
  • KATIE KUHL — DIRECTOR
  • LIZZA WEIR — DIRECTOR
  • MORGAN MILLER — DIRECTOR
  • NICK CHIN — DIRECTOR
  • RACHEL YAGGY — SECRETARY
  • VICTORIA CUELLAR — CHAIR
relationships · 10

Who they work with

  • Andrew Carnegie Government — Provided foundational funding through a philanthropic gift that enabled the construction of the original library branch.
  • Board of Trustees Partner — Current and former parents serve on the Board of Trustees, providing governance and oversight for the school.
  • Bronx Botanical Gardens Partner — Has developed supportive relationships for nature studies and environmental education.
  • Chess@3 Partner — Partners with Chess@3 to deliver weekly chess instruction for children.
  • DSNY composting programs Government — Collaborates with DSNY composting programs as part of its nature and sustainability curriculum.
  • NYC Department of Education Government — Aligns school calendar and program requirements with NYC Department of Education standards for 3K and 4K programs.
  • NYRP Partner — Has developed supportive relationships for nature studies and environmental education.
  • New York City Department of Education Government — Administers admissions and lottery process for the preschool
  • New York City public schools Government — Aligns school calendar with the New York City public schools calendar, including holidays and breaks.
  • New York Public Library Network — Formerly operated as a branch of the New York Public Library system.
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.

  • Child-Centered, Emergent Curriculum Model
    methodology: child_centered_emergent_learning
    By using a child-initiated and emergent curriculum approach, we foster deeper engagement and meaningful learning, because children’s natural interests drive inquiry, exploration, and sustained cognitive development.
  • Parent Cooperative Model
    methodology: parent_cooperative
    By integrating parents as active participants in the classroom and school community, we strengthen children’s transition from home to school and deepen learning continuity, because family involvement enhances emotional security and educational engagement.
  • Play- and Experience-Based Learning Integration
    methodology: play_based_experiential_learning
    By grounding learning in play, hands-on exploration, and direct interaction with nature, we build foundational academic and social skills, because experiential engagement is developmentally appropriate and fosters lasting cognitive and emotional growth in young children.