named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Baby Doll Circle Time
Social-emotional learning activity using baby dolls to help young children develop empathy, nurturing behaviors, and emotional regulation skills.
Early Head Start
Program for infants and toddlers (6 weeks to 36 months) featuring weekly home visits, playgroups, PEER sessions, and family support to promote early development and parental involvement.
Head Start
Preschool program for children ages 3 to 5 that promotes school readiness through education, health screenings, nutrition, and family engagement. Offered in collaboration with Odessa-Montour and Watkins Glen school districts.
Learning Without Tears
Educational program that builds foundational skills in handwriting, keyboarding, and math through multisensory, developmentally appropriate activities.
Second Step
Curriculum that teaches children social-emotional skills such as emotion management, problem-solving, and responsible decision-making.
activities · 9 groups
What they do
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Annual Impact and Evaluation Reporting 1 activity
- Annual public reportingPublished an annual report to the public for the 2023-2024 program year, providing transparency and accountability on program operations and outcomes.
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Strategic Planning and Organizational Development 1 activity
- Community assessment and program planning researchConducted a community assessment in 2022 to inform programming and services, ensuring alignment with local needs and priorities.
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Play-Based Early Childhood Education 1 activity
- Early childhood education for children ages 3 to 5Provides comprehensive early childhood education services for children ages 3 to 5 through structured classroom programs using evidence-based curricula such as The Creative Curriculum® for Preschool, Second Step, Learning Without Tears, and the Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework (ELOF). Programs focus on cognitive, social, emotional, and academic development to support school readiness and successful kindergarten transition.
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Community Resource Navigation and Support Services 1 activity
- Family support and crisis intervention servicesConnects families experiencing crises with community resources in healthcare, social services, and employment, and provides follow-up support. Also offers enrollment assistance and application materials for Head Start programs.
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CACFP Meal Service and Administration 1 activity
- Health and wellness services for enrolled childrenProvides daily nutritious meals and snacks, nutrition and wellness education, and daily health checks. Conducts hearing, vision, and speech screenings within 30 days of enrollment, ensures immunization compliance per CDC and New York State guidelines, and hosts biannual dental screenings, cleanings, and fluoride treatments with parental consent. Implements the I am Moving, I am Learning (IMIL) program with daily physical activity, nutrition experiences, and music and movement.
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Parenting Support for At-Risk Families 1 activity
- Home-based early intervention for infants and toddlersOffers weekly home visits for children from 6 weeks to 36 months, focusing on child development, safety, nutrition, and family goal setting. Includes PEER sessions at the center or offsite locations to introduce families to group learning environments.
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School-Based Mental Health and Family Support 1 activity
- Mental health and therapeutic support servicesProvides on-site therapeutic services through visiting therapists for children needing additional support. Delivers staff training on mental health awareness, trauma-informed practices, positive behavior modification, and frameworks such as the Pyramid Model and Conscious Discipline. Offers daily mental health education through classroom activities including yoga, superhero-themed lessons, and a monthly Wellness Newsletter for families.
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Family-School Engagement Programs 1 activity
- Parent and family engagement programsHosts playgroups for parents and children to socialize, learn, and share experiences. Engages parents in program decision-making through committee participation and offers volunteer opportunities that provide experience in child development and may lead to careers in early childhood education.
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Parenting Education and Support Programs 1 activity
- Parent education and capacity buildingProvides parent training on child development, job skills, health and nutrition, and accessing community resources. Supports families in enrolling in English, literacy, and other adult education classes to build skills and self-sufficiency.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1.52M
Contributions & grants$1.52M100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$370%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$1.51M
Program expenses86%
Admin / overhead14%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$964K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$294K
Cash$129K
Investments$0
Liabilities$49K
Net assets$245K
Liquid reserves1.0 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -6.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| TINA WINCHELL | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 38 | $80K |
| NOELLE GROSS | CFO | 30 | $72K |
board members · 12
- AMY CHAFFE-HILDRETH — MEMBER
- BRANDY DAVIS — MEMBER
- JEANETTE SIMPSON-GILBERT — VICE CHAIRPERSON
- JENNIFER MINNIER — MEMBER
- KATHY ECTOR — MEMBER
- KAYLA SMITH — MEMBER
- LISA HARER — MEMBER
- MELISSA SCHROEDER — PRESIDENT
- MICHAEL LAUSELL — LEGISLATOR
- MIMI FABI — SECRETARY
- SARAH FILDES — MEMBER
- TAMMY BROWN — MEMBER
relationships · 10
Who they work with
- Early Childhood Advisory Council Partner — Collaborates with the Early Childhood Advisory Council, which provides guidance on early childhood issues in New York State and promotes the Pyramid Model for social-emotional development.
- Facebook Network — Hosts a Facebook group for community engagement and updates.
- Facebook Network — Shares classroom updates and community information through a Facebook group.
- Facebook Partner — Shares program updates through a Facebook page.
- Finger Lakes Region Helpline Partner — Provides access to a database of community health and human service resources for families served by Schuyler Head Start.
- Hannah Rumpf Partner — Mental Health Consultant providing consultation, training, and compliance monitoring services
- Mosaic Health Partner — Provides on-site dental screenings, cleanings, and fluoride treatments twice a year at Schuyler Head Start.
- Odessa-Montour School District Partner — Collaborates on 4PK classrooms to align Head Start services with public school resources and support kindergarten transitions.
- Watkins Glen School District Partner — Collaborates on 4PK classrooms to align Head Start services with public school resources and support kindergarten transitions.
- parents Partner — Collaborates with parents in the development and delivery of services for children.
strategies · 5
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.
- Curriculum-Aligned Early Learning Modelmethodology: creative_curriculumBy implementing evidence-based curricula like Creative Curriculum and aligning services with public school districts, the organization ensures continuity and school readiness because standardized, developmentally appropriate frameworks support consistent progress toward academic and developmental milestones.
- Family and Community Engagement Frameworkmethodology: family-community-engagementBy building active partnerships among staff, parents, families, and communities, the organization strengthens children's development and family well-being because inclusive collaboration increases support systems, engagement, and continuity of care.
- Integrated Social-Emotional Learning Modelmethodology: social-emotional_learningBy using structured curricula like Second Step and Baby Doll Circle Time alongside frameworks such as the Pyramid Model and Conscious Discipline, the organization promotes emotional regulation and social competence because embodied, interactive, and consistent practices help children internalize empathy and self-management skills.
- Trauma-Informed Care Environmentmethodology: trauma-informed-careBy applying trauma-informed practices, the organization improves behavioral and emotional outcomes because staff who understand trauma can respond more effectively, creating safer, more supportive environments for vulnerable children.
- Whole-Child Development Approachmethodology: whole-child developmentBy integrating education, health, nutrition, and mental health services, the organization supports comprehensive child development because addressing all domains simultaneously enhances school readiness and long-term well-being.