named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Children’s House
Primary program for children ages 3 to 6 offering half-day and full-day options, with a 1:8 teacher-to-student ratio, focusing on self-directed learning, multi-age grouping, and integrated curriculum in math, language, science, and cultural studies.
Summer Program
Summer camp program open exclusively to current and incoming CMS students, providing continuity of Montessori education during summer months.
Toddler Community
Program for children ages 18 to 36 months focusing on independence, motor skills, language, and social development in a Montessori environment with a 1:5 teacher-to-student ratio.
Wrap Around Care
Before and after school care program available from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. to 4:15 p.m., offering drop-in care for $20 per day to support working families.
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Transparent Governance Meetings 1 activity
- Administers organizational governance through quarterly board meetingsHolds board meetings quarterly for two hours to oversee school operations and governance.
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Admissions Outreach and Enrollment Support 1 activity
- Offers school tours for prospective familiesProvides school tours Monday through Friday between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m., with accommodations available upon request, during both the school year and for admissions outreach.
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Summer Day Camp Programs 1 activity
- Offers summer program with waitlistRuns a summer program for children with a waitlist in place for the 2026 season, indicating ongoing seasonal programming beyond the academic year.
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Montessori Education Programs 1 activity
- Operates Montessori educational programs for children ages 18 months to six yearsProvides Montessori-based educational programming for children between 18 months and six years of age, including toddler, primary, and kindergarten levels, with a focus on self-directed learning, multi-age classrooms, and individualized development. Serves approximately 50 children with a teacher-to-student ratio of 1:8.
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Before and After School Childcare 1 activity
- Provides extended day care and before/after-school programsOffers before-school care from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. and after-school care from 3 p.m. to 4:15 p.m., as well as drop-in extended day care for $20 per day on a first-come, first-served basis.
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Early Childhood Education Financial Assistance 1 activity
- Provides financial accessibility through scholarships and external assistanceAccepts child care assistance through DSS and military payments via Child Care Aware, and offers in-house scholarships with applications accepted for the 2026–2027 school year, with a deadline of June 12, 2026.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$494K
Contributions & grants$10K2%
Program service revenue$482K98%
Investment income$2K0%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$452K
Program expenses76%
Admin / overhead24%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$305K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$402K
Cash$254K
Investments$0
Liabilities$49K
Net assets$353K
Liquid reserves6.8 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +6.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| GRACE PENA | DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS | 32 | $72K |
board members · 10
- AMANDA RAZZOUK — BOARD MEMBER
- CAITLIN LANGMEAD — TREASURER
- DARREN FLOOD — BOARD MEMBER
- DONNA DAWSON — BOARD MEMBER
- GREG SKIPTON — PRESIDENT
- JAMIE-LYNN HARRIS — BOARD MEMBER
- JESSICA ROBINSON — BOARD MEMBER
- KATARINA BANKER — BOARD MEMBER
- MATTHEW DAVIS — BOARD MEMBER
- SARAH PELKEY — SECRETARY
relationships · 13
Who they work with
- Canandaigua City School District Partner — Collaborates on academic calendar alignment
- Child Care Aware Partner — Partner organization through which the school accepts military child care payments
- DSS Partner — Partner agency through which the school accepts child care assistance payments
- First Congregational Church of Canandaigua Partner — Hosted the school in its basement during the initial year of operation.
- Grace Partner — Director of Wrap Around Care, contact for extended day program information
- Grace Pena Partner — Director responsible for receiving job applications.
- Grace Peña Partner — Contact person for tour inquiries and information
- Mrs. Goodwin Partner — Support staff member in the Primary Classroom.
- Mrs. Hitchner Partner — Classroom teacher in the Primary Classroom serving children ages 3–6.
- Mrs. Melito Partner — Support staff member in the Primary Classroom.
- Mrs. Wilkie Partner — Classroom teacher in the Primary Classroom serving children ages 3–6.
- New York State Board of Regents Government — Chartered by the New York State Board of Regents.
- Perinton Montessori School Partner — Operated as an extension of Perinton Montessori School when it opened in 1973.
strategies · 2
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 Independence through Montessori Methodmethodology: montessori-methodBy implementing the Montessori method—emphasizing self-directed learning, multi-age classrooms, and a prepared environment—the school fosters lifelong learning and discovery because children develop independence, responsibility, and intrinsic motivation through autonomy and hands-on exploration.
- Family and Community Partnership Modelmethodology: family-partnershipBy involving families in governance and maintaining collaborative relationships, the school enhances educational quality and community cohesion because inclusive participation fosters transparency, trust, and continuity in children's learning environments.