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ROOSEVELT ISLAND DAY NURSERY INC
New York, NY · EIN 132980947 · Form 990 · FY2023 · NTEE B210 · Education · Medium ($1M-$10M) · ridn.org
revenue
$1.6M
expenses
$1.9M
net assets
$-29K
employees
33
program ratio
90%
mission · from form 990

Preschool program for children of the culturally and racially diverse Roosevelt Island community.

profile · synthesized from sources

Roosevelt Island Day Nursery Inc is a nonprofit preschool serving children from 12 months through pre-kindergarten in New York City. It offers play-based, full-day early childhood education emphasizing emotional, social, and cognitive development. The school operates at two locations on Roosevelt Island and participates in New York City's Universal Prekindergarten program, providing free full-day programming for eligible children.

named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

Afternoon Crew
Enrichment program for Pre-K and 3-K children featuring activities such as yoga, cooking, art, and animal visits, with outdoor time and snack provided
Preschool (3K and UPK)
Free full-day pre-kindergarten program for children aged 2 years 9 months to 4 years 8 months, operating from September to June under New York City's Pre-K for All initiative
Toddlers & Threes Program
Early care and education for children aged 12 months to 3 years, offered in 2-day, 3-day, or 5-day weekly options with full-day hours from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
activities · 4 groups

What they do

  • After-School Academic and Enrichment Programs 1 activity
    • Afternoon enrichment program for Pre-K and 3-K children
      Operates an Afternoon Crew program that provides enrichment activities such as yoga, cooking, art, and outdoor play for children enrolled in Pre-K and 3-K programs, extending their learning and development beyond the core school day.
  • Play-Based Early Childhood Education 1 activity
    • Early childhood education and childcare for children aged 12 months to 3 years
      Provides a 10-month early childhood education program for children aged 12 months to 3 years, including play-based learning with hands-on materials and child-directed exploration. The program supports cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development through teacher-guided play, interactive classroom experiences, and outdoor activities.
  • Summer Day Camp Programs 1 activity
    • Summer childcare and education session
      Provides an optional summer session in July for currently enrolled children, offering continued childcare and educational support during the summer months.
  • Early Childhood Education & Development Programs 1 activity
    • Universal Prekindergarten (UPK) and 3-K programs
      Offers free, full-day Universal Prekindergarten (UPK) and 3-K programs for eligible young children as part of New York City’s public early education initiatives. These programs provide structured pre-academic instruction in literacy, math, science, and social studies, integrated with social-emotional development.
financials · form 990 · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$1.62M
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$1.62M100%
Investment income$410%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$1.93M
Program expenses90%
Admin / overhead10%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$1.58M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$406K
Cash$200K
Investments$189K
Liabilities$435K
Net assets$-29K
Liquid reserves2.4 mo
5 years on record · 2019–2023 · YoY revenue +15.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023

Who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
Jean Monaco Educational Director 40 $147K
board members · 10
  • Aida Reyes — Trustee
  • Alexander Arzac — President & Treasurer
  • Elise Gehrig — Trustee
  • Emmett Fraser — Trustee
  • Eric Hahn — Trustee
  • Jen Weinstein — Trustee
  • Kevin Hauck — Trustee
  • Petunia Chmiel — Trustee
  • Yannick Michallet — Trustee
  • Yocheved Schull — Vice-President
relationships · 3

Who they work with

  • ISAAGNY Network — Accredited or affiliated member of the Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISAAGNY).
  • NAEYC Network — Accredited or affiliated member of the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC).
  • New York City Department of Education Government — Partner in delivering Universal Prekindergarten (UPK) and 3-K programs through the city's Pre-K for All initiative.
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 Autonomy Model
    methodology: child-centered_education
    By empowering children with choice and autonomy in their learning, the organization enhances engagement and developmental outcomes because respecting intrinsic curiosities fosters deeper motivation and self-regulation.
  • Holistic Development Integration
    methodology: holistic early childhood development
    By integrating active play, nature exposure, and sensory-rich art into daily routines, the organization supports comprehensive early childhood growth because these elements jointly nurture physical, emotional, cognitive, and creative domains.
  • Play-Based Learning Model
    methodology: play-based_learning
    By using self-directed play as a core educational approach, the organization fosters cognitive, emotional, and social development in young children because play naturally engages their curiosities and supports integrated learning.