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PHELPS CHILD CARE CENTER INC
SLEEPY HOLLOW, NY · EIN 133467714 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE P33Z · Human Services · Medium ($1M-$10M) · phelpschildcare.org
revenue
$3.3M
expenses
$3.0M
net assets
$4.8M
employees
75
volunteers
8
program ratio
95%
mission · from form 990

TO PROVIDE CHILDCARE IN A SAFE ENVIRONMENT WHERE CHILDREN DEVELOP A POSITIVE SELF-IMAGE AND LEARN INNER CONTROLS TO CO-OPERATE WITH PEERS AND CAREGIVERS.

profile · synthesized from sources

Childcare center in Sleepy Hollow, NY providing early childhood education and care for children from 8 weeks to 12 years. Offers age-specific programs including infant, toddler, preschool, after-school, and summer camp. Emphasizes a safe, nurturing environment that fosters emotional, social, and cognitive development through play-based learning and enrichment activities.

named programs · 6 · from sources

What they call their work

After-School Program
Provides care and enrichment for school-aged children with focus on homework support, physical activity, and creative learning
Enrichment Programs
Includes weekly music, bi-weekly Spanish, yoga, karate, soccer, and field trips to support holistic child development
Infant Program
Serves children from 8 weeks to 18 months with individualized routines focused on emotional, cognitive, and motor development in a safe, nurturing environment
Preschool Program
Prepares children for kindergarten with curriculum in literacy, math, science, and social-emotional development through play and structured activities
Summer Camp
Educational and recreational summer program for children ages 6-9 featuring arts, sports, field trips, and nature-based activities
Toddler Program
Serves children 18 months to 36 months, promoting communication, emotional regulation, and social skills through play-based learning
activities · 7 groups

What they do

  • Play-Based Early Childhood Education 3 activities
    • Enrichment programs in language, music, movement, and fitness
      Offers regular enrichment programming including bi-weekly Spanish classes, weekly music sessions with guitar-led participation, weekly soccer, bi-monthly karate, and bi-monthly yoga for toddlers and preschoolers, all designed to build language skills, coordination, confidence, self-discipline, and social interaction through play-based learning.
    • Preschool program for children ages 2 months to 5 years
      Provides a daily preschool program for children from 2 months to 5 years focused on individualized, play-based learning through planned activities in art, language, math, science, music, and movement, aligned with children's interests and developmental pace, and meeting all 10 NAEYC standards for excellence in early childhood education.
    • Toddler child care and early learning program
      Operates a daily child care program for toddlers aged 18 to 36 months, using play-based learning to introduce science, art, music, language, and structured activities that support developmental growth in a safe and nurturing environment.
  • After-School Academic and Enrichment Programs 1 activity
    • After-school program for school-aged children
      Provides after-school care for school-aged children in Sleepy Hollow, NY, including during holiday breaks and school closings, with structured activities in art, science, music, health, fitness, and character development through physical play and social interaction.
  • CACFP Meal Service and Administration 1 activity
    • Child nutrition program with fresh, balanced meals and snacks
      Provides breakfast, lunch, and three daily snacks as part of a child nutrition program, offering nutritionally balanced meals that meet federal and state requirements, prepared fresh daily by an outside vendor and served on a rotating four-week menu.
  • Educational Field Trips and Experiential Outings 1 activity
    • Educational field trips for preschool children
      Organizes curriculum-aligned field trips for older preschool groups to extend learning beyond the classroom and enhance educational experiences through real-world exploration.
  • Admissions Outreach and Enrollment Support 1 activity
    • Family engagement and pre-enrollment support
      Offers pre-enrollment visits that allow families to participate in scheduled activities and help children acclimate to the center before their official start date, and uses the ProCare app to provide parents with frequent, often hourly updates including pictures and videos of children during the day.
  • Early Childhood Education & Development Programs 1 activity
    • Infant child care and development program
      Provides full-day child care for infants aged 8 weeks to 18 months in Sleepy Hollow, NY, supporting development across six domains—visual, language, gross and fine motor, cognitive, emotional, and social skills—through targeted, play-based activities in a safe environment.
  • Summer Day Camp Programs 1 activity
    • Summer camp program for children ages 6 to 9
      Operates a daily summer camp program from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM throughout July and August for children ages 6 to 9, combining education and recreation through games, field trips, and structured activities that reinforce academic learning, with limited enrollment requiring pre-registration.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$3.26M
Contributions & grants$3K0%
Program service revenue$3.05M93%
Investment income$215K7%
Other revenue$330
expenses
Total expenses$2.97M
Program expenses95%
Admin / overhead5%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$2.17M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$5.66M
Cash$5.14M
Investments$0
Liabilities$883K
Net assets$4.78M
Liquid reserves20.8 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +5.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
MELANIE MELO CENTER DIRECTOR 38 $162K
board members · 7
  • CARLY SOBECKI — BOARD MEMBER
  • CHARLES BURTON — BOARD MEMBER
  • KRISTEN MCNAMEE — BOARD MEMBER
  • PATTY WEISS — TREASURER
  • PRITESH CHANDANA — BOARD MEMBER
  • ROBBINS GOTTLOCK — PRESIDENT
  • THERESA ROCCO — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 7

Who they work with

  • NAEYC Network — Maintains standards set by the National Association for the Education of Young Children.
  • National Association for the Education of Young Children Network — Accredited member of NAEYC, meeting national standards for early childhood education quality.
  • Phelps Hospital Partner — Child care center is located on the grounds of Phelps Hospital.
  • ProCare Partner — Uses the ProCare app for parent communication, including sharing updates, photos, and videos of children during the day.
  • Robin’s Nest Partner — Collaborates with Robin’s Nest in Sleepy Hollow to provide a first-rate learning experience for toddlers.
  • United States Department of Agriculture Government — Follows federal and state nutritional guidelines established by the USDA.
  • United States Department of Agriculture Government — Follows nutritional guidelines and requirements set by the USDA for its child nutrition program.
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.

  • Family-Partnership Model
    methodology: family-partnership_approach
    By collaborating closely with parents through communication, transparency, and co-design of care plans, the center strengthens child development outcomes because family engagement reinforces consistency, trust, and individualized support across home and school settings.
  • Individualized Child Development Approach
    methodology: individualized_development
    By tailoring care and learning plans to each child’s unique needs, interests, and abilities, the center enhances developmental outcomes because personalized attention supports emotional safety, engagement, and skill mastery.
  • Nutrition as Developmental Support
    methodology: nutrition_as_developmental_support
    By planning nutritionally balanced, individualized meals using professional dietitians and evidence-based guidelines, the center supports children’s health and cognitive development because proper nutrition is a foundational component of early childhood growth.
  • Play-Based Learning Model
    methodology: play-based_learning
    By using play as the primary mode of learning, the center fosters cognitive, emotional, and social development in children because self-directed, imaginative exploration aligns with natural developmental processes and enhances engagement.
  • Social-Emotional Development Focus
    methodology: social-emotional_development
    By structuring routines and environments to promote emotional safety and self-regulation, the center supports long-term social development because early emotional competence is foundational for learning and relationship-building.