What they reported doing
- #1 primary $0MARC ACADEMY & FAMILY INC, IS CONTRACTED WITH THE NYC DOE TO PROVIDE EARLY CARE AND EDUCATION SERVICES TO 273 CHILDREN 3 AND 4 YEARS OF AGE. PARENTS MAY CHOOSE EITHER THE SCHOOL DAY (SDY) OR THE EXTENDED DAY YEAR (EDY). ENROLLMENT IN THE EDY PROGRAM REQUIRES A SOCIAL REASON, SUCH AS PARENTS WORKING, ATTENDING SCHOOL, PARTICIPATING IN VOCATIONAL TRAINING, OR SEEKING EMPLOYMENT. FOR THIS PROGRAM THE FAMILY MAY BE REQUIRED TO PAY A WEEKLY FEE. THE EDY PROGRAM OFFERS 10 HOURS OF SERVICES PER DAY, FIVE DAYS A WEEK, THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. THE SDY PROGRAM PROVIDES SERVICES FOR 6 HOURS AND 20 MINUTES. TO QUALIFY FOR EITHER PROGRAM, FAMILIES MUST RESIDE IN NYC AND MEET THE AGE REQUIREMENT.
What they call their work
What they do
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Early Childhood Education & Development Programs 2 activities
- Early childhood education services for 3- and 4-year-oldsProvides early care and education services to children aged 3 and 4 through contracts with the NYC Department of Education and subsidies from the NYC Administration for Children's Services, serving between 210 and 278 children annually at multiple locations in New York City.
- Sponsoring a Family Child Care Network for infants and toddlersActs as a sponsoring agency for a Family Child Care Network, contracting with 22 licensed providers to deliver early care and education services to up to 155 children aged 2 months to 3 years in New York City.
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Who runs it
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| NADINE SPENCER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $140K |
- GREGORY DOWNES — CHAIRMAN
- MR LLOYD DAWKINS — MEMBER
- MR TAIWO BOLARINWA — MEMBER
- MR WILLIAM MCLEAN — TREASURER
- MS VIOLET DAWKINS — MEMBER
- SHARON HIGGINS — SECRETARY
Who they work with
- New York City Administration for Children's Services Government — Government agency subsidizing childcare services for eligible families and contracting MARC Academy as a Family Child Care Network sponsor
- New York City Council Funder — Funds the Family Child Care Network program through discretionary funding
- New York City Department of Education Partner — Contracted partner providing funding and oversight for early care and education programs
How they approach the work
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- Two-Generation Approach 44 orgsmethodology: two_generation_approachBy offering flexible early care and education programming aligned with parental workforce or educational participation, we support both child development and caregiver stability, because addressing needs of children and caregivers jointly compounds long-term family outcomes.
- Subsidy-Based Access Model 26 orgsmethodology: subsidy_based_access_modelBy leveraging public funding and subsidy mechanisms such as Head Start and NYC ACS support, we eliminate fees for eligible low-income families, because removing financial barriers ensures equitable access to high-quality early education.shared approach: Low-Cost Access Model →