named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
2’s Classroom
Program for children who turn 2 by December 1, offering two, three, or five-day weekly options with a 3:10 teacher-to-student ratio
3’s Classroom
Program for children who turn 3 by December 1, offering three, four, or five-day weekly options with a 3:16 teacher-to-student ratio
4’s Classroom
Five-day program for children who turn 4 by December 1, with a 3:16 teacher-to-student ratio, preparing children for kindergarten
Summer Camp
Summer program for children ages 2–5 featuring nature projects, story time, music, crafts, water and sand play, and outdoor exploration on a two-acre playground
Toddler and Me
Summer program for toddlers (18 months to 2 years) and their parents, including music, movement, art, story time, and outdoor play; limited to those entering the 2’s classroom in the fall
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Play-Based Early Childhood Education 2 activities
- Offer preparatory Toddler and Me programProvides a specialized "Toddler and Me" program designed exclusively for children who will enter the 2’s classroom in the fall, supporting early transition into the school environment.
- Operate parent-cooperative nursery school programsProvides early childhood education through a parent-cooperative model, offering two-day, three-day, four-day, and five-day programs for children ages 2–4, with developmentally appropriate teacher-to-student ratios and an emergent, responsive curriculum that supports the whole child.
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Infection Prevention & Control Protocols 1 activity
- Implement health and safety protocolsRequires daily health screening by families, separates children who show symptoms during the school day, and mandates prompt pickup by parents to maintain a safe and healthy environment.
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Summer Day Camp Programs 1 activity
- Run summer camp program for young childrenOffers a summer camp program for children ages 2–5 featuring nature experiences, story time, music, creative movement, water and sand play, and crafts, with flexible attendance schedules and programming available for future years such as 2026.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Manage family-provided nutrition and outdoor readinessRequires families to provide daily individual snacks that are healthy and nut-free, and encourages appropriate outerwear to maximize outdoor play year-round, supporting wellness and environmental engagement.
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financials · form 990 · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$504K
Contributions & grants$300K59%
Program service revenue$175K35%
Investment income$20K4%
Other revenue$10K
expenses
Total expenses$410K
Program expenses90%
Admin / overhead10%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$293K
Grants paid out$50
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.24M
Cash$286K
Investments$543K
Liabilities$107K
Net assets$1.14M
Liquid reserves24.3 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2023 · YoY revenue +9.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LISA BECK | SCHOOL DIRECTOR | 40 | $51K |
board members · 12
- AMY HASKELL — TRUSTEE
- CATHY LABICK — TRUSTEE
- JAMIE BODDEN — TRUSTEE
- JENNIFER ALEXANDER — TRUSTEE
- JESSICA BRAUN — CHAIR AND TRUSTEE
- JOHN HICKS — TRUSTEE
- KATHRYN ALEXANDER — TRUSTEE
- KERRY TROPEANO — TRUSTEE
- LUDOVICA DOUGLAS — TRUSTEE
- MICHELLE CONCHA HERKO — TRUSTEE
- PUNITA JANI-THAKER — TRUSTEE
- TRACEY BORITZA — TRUSTEE
relationships · 6
Who they work with
- Board of Trustees Partner — Oversees governance of the school in accordance with bylaws and supports operational functions such as fundraising, tuition setting, and event planning.
- Briarcliff Nursery School Partner — Operates educational program based on constructivist and whole-child development principles.
- Facebook Partner — Uses Facebook to share information about upcoming events and connect with families.
- Instagram Partner — Uses Instagram to share information about upcoming events and connect with families.
- Sleepy Hollow Country Club Partner — Hosted the school's 50th-anniversary gala
- our partners Partner — Partners with unnamed organizations to run extended weeks of summer camp after August 2nd.
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.
- Constructivist Experiential Learningmethodology: constructivist-early-childhood-educationBy using hands-on, experiential methods where children actively construct knowledge through direct engagement with materials and peers, the school promotes deeper cognitive development and intrinsic motivation, because learning rooted in exploration and discovery aligns with developmental psychology principles of active meaning-making.
- Emergent, Whole-Child Curriculummethodology: whole-child-developmentBy implementing a responsive, emergent curriculum that adapts to children’s evolving interests and developmental needs, the school supports holistic growth across cognitive, social, emotional, and physical domains, because individualized and group-responsive programming increases engagement and developmental relevance.
- Parent Cooperative Modelmethodology: parent_cooperativeBy involving parents as active partners in school operations and classroom activities, the school strengthens family engagement and enhances educational continuity, because direct parental participation fosters a consistent, community-supported learning environment that reinforces child development both at school and at home.