named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Infant Toddler Program
Age-appropriate care for children up to 3 years old with primary caregivers, focused on developmental assessment and nurturing through play and learning tools
Preschool Program
Program for children ages 3–5 that supports academic readiness through structured play, social-emotional learning, and teacher-led activities
School Age Program
Before- and after-school care for children in kindergarten through 6th grade, including transportation and activities aligned with school district calendars
Summer Program
10-week enrichment program for school-age children featuring arts and crafts, reading, field trips, guest speakers, and learning activities
Universal Pre-Kindergarten (UPK)
State-funded pre-K program for four-year-olds, offered in partnership with local school districts to develop social, cognitive, and language skills
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Early Childhood Education & Development Programs 2 activities
- Operates Universal Pre-Kindergarten programs in partnership with school districtsManages Universal Pre-Kindergarten programming in collaboration with the Canandaigua and Midlakes School Districts, including four full-day classrooms and a 16-child program at the Clifton Springs site, to support children's social, physical, cognitive, and language development.
- Provides childcare and early childhood education programsOffers age-appropriate childcare and early learning programs for children from six weeks to twelve years old, including infant-toddler care, universal pre-K, and school-age programs. Services are delivered through full-day and part-day options, including half-day and vacation coverage aligned with school district calendars.
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Early Childhood Developmental Evaluation and Screening 1 activity
- Conducts developmental assessments and maintains individual child portfoliosAssigns a primary caregiver to each infant and toddler to establish developmental goals and conduct assessments, administers Brigance Early Childhood Screenings twice annually for preschoolers, uses Ready to Read Assessments for universal pre-K literacy monitoring, and creates personalized portfolios for each child to document milestones, learning progress, and experiences from enrollment.
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Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Programs 1 activity
- Implements social-emotional learning curriculumUses the Second Step Program in School-Age Care to support children’s social-emotional development and behavior regulation.
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After-School Academic and Enrichment Programs 1 activity
- Provides before- and after-school and summer programs for school-age childrenOffers before- and after-school care for children in kindergarten through 6th grade, including transportation via bus, and operates a 10-week summer program featuring learning and enrichment activities, arts and crafts, a reading program, guest speakers, and field trips.
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CACFP Meal Service and Administration 1 activity
- Supports child development through daily health and wellness routinesProvides daily breakfast, lunch, and snacks in a nut-free kitchen using fresh fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and milk, and ensures 30 minutes of outdoor playtime and approximately 2 hours of rest or nap time after lunch to support physical health, cognitive processing, and emotional regulation.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$2.92M
Contributions & grants$1.30M44%
Program service revenue$1.55M53%
Investment income$12K0%
Other revenue$59K
expenses
Total expenses$2.94M
Program expenses81%
Admin / overhead19%
Fundraising1%
Salaries & benefits$2.17M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$967K
Cash$506K
Investments$0
Liabilities$334K
Net assets$634K
Liquid reserves2.1 mo
7 years on record · 2018–2024 · YoY revenue -11.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SHARON MCINROY | Executive Dir. | 40 | $81K |
board members · 11
- ALEXIS OGRA — Secretary
- ANDREA SAUER — MEMBER
- AUTUMN AMES — MEMBER
- CAROLYN GARDNER — MEMBER
- CHELSEA DEBOOVER — MEMBER
- ERIK KARLSEN — MEMBER
- GREG STABLEY — Treasurer
- KAITLYN CARHART — MEMBER
- KELLY WOLFORD — MEMBER
- MEGAN VANHOOFT — Vice President
- MELISSA HAUBNER — President
relationships · 12
Who they work with
- Canandaigua Partner — Community partner participating in shared events and traditions with Our Children's Place.
- Canandaigua City School District Partner — Partnership to manage Universal Pre-Kindergarten programming and align with school calendar for school-age care.
- Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) Government — Participates in the federal CACFP to provide balanced, seasonal meals and snacks to children in care and after-school programs.
- Child and Family Resources Partner — Provides Infant and Toddler Mental Health coaching and training for staff.
- Clifton Springs Partner — Community partner participating in shared events and traditions with Our Children's Place.
- Creative Kids Dance and Yoga Company Partner — Partners to provide dance and yoga programming for toddlers and school-age children at the Clifton Springs location.
- Creative Kids Dance and Yoga Company Partner — Provides dance and yoga programming for toddlers and school-age children at the center.
- Our Children's Place Partner — Childcare program operated by COORDINATED CHILD DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM INC in Canandaigua, NY
- Phelps Partner — Community partner participating in shared events and traditions with Our Children's Place.
- Phelps-Clifton Springs School District Government — Collaborates on the management and delivery of the Universal Pre-Kindergarten program.
- Quality Stars NY Government — Uses Teaching Strategies GOLD, a platform recognized by Quality Stars NY, for developmental assessment and individualized instruction.
- local libraries Partner — Partner organizations hosting excursions for children from Our Children's Place to support learning and imagination.
strategies · 4
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.
- Individualized Development within Community Contextmethodology: individualized_developmentBy meeting children at their current developmental level while embedding them in shared learning experiences, we advance individual growth and social cohesion, because personalized pacing within a group setting optimizes both mastery and belonging.
- Investment in Teacher Professional Developmentmethodology: teacher-professional-developmentBy providing comprehensive and ongoing training in classroom assessment (CLASS), social-emotional behavior (SEB), health and safety, and active supervision, we improve the quality of care and education, because teacher capability is the primary driver of effective early childhood programming.
- Play-Based Learningmethodology: play-based_learningBy designing curiosity-driven, play-based learning experiences tailored to developmental stages, we promote child development through discovery and social connection, because active exploration fosters cognitive, emotional, and social growth more effectively than structured instruction alone.
- Social-Emotional Learning Through Curriculum Integrationmethodology: social-emotional_learningBy implementing the Second Step Curriculum across age groups, we build foundational social-emotional skills such as sharing, communication, and emotional regulation, because structured, evidence-based SEL instruction improves peer interactions and long-term developmental outcomes.