irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $3.34MDOE - EARLY LEARN PROVIDED AND PROMOTED QUALITY CHILD DEVELOPMENT SERVICES FOR CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILY.
- #2 $648KCACFP - PROVIDES MEALS TO ENROLLED STUDENTS IN ABOVE PROGRAMS.
named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
CACFP
Provides meals to enrolled students in early childhood education programs
DOE - Early Learn
Provides and promotes quality child development services for children and their families
DOE - FCCN - Family Care
Provides child care and education to eligible infants, preschool, and school-age children
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Early Childhood Education & Development Programs 2 activities
- Operating early childhood education and child care centersProvides child care and Pre-K services for children ages 2 months to 4 years through three licensed child development centers located at 384 South 4th Street, 243 South 2nd Street, and 161 South 3rd Street in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. The organization has provided continuous child development services since at least 2018, serving families for over 50 years.
- Providing comprehensive early learning curriculumOffers a structured early childhood education program focused on literacy, mathematics, critical thinking, social-emotional development, art projects, and cultural learning for enrolled children.
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CACFP Meal Service and Administration 1 activity
- Delivering meals to children through federal nutrition programsProvides meals to enrolled children through the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP), including compliance with CACFP requirements via dedicated lunch forms and meal service operations.
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Family-School Engagement Programs 1 activity
- Distributing administrative and health documentation for familiesMakes available downloadable forms for families including classroom packets, allergies and anaphylaxis plans, dental records, medical records, and academic calendars to support enrollment and ongoing participation in programs.
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Structured Student Enrollment Process 1 activity
- Facilitating Pre-K program enrollment through NYC systemsOffers Pre-K program applications for eligible children (e.g., born in 2017) via the NYC school system portal and phone line, integrating with citywide early education access infrastructure.
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School and School-Community Events 1 activity
- Supporting family engagement and community eventsOrganizes family-oriented events such as park gatherings featuring planting activities, arts and crafts, puppet shows, puppet making, snacks, and distribution of educational books and activity bags to promote community involvement.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$9.53M
Contributions & grants$9.40M99%
Program service revenue$83K1%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$46K
expenses
Total expenses$9.66M
Program expenses97%
Admin / overhead3%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$3.87M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$4.71M
Cash$653K
Investments$0
Liabilities$3.21M
Net assets$1.50M
Liquid reserves0.8 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +7.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| INGRID CHUNGATA | EXECUTIVE DI | 35 | $113K |
board members · 7
- DENISE BASILIO — VICE CHAIRPE
- ELBIA CABRAL — BOARD MEMBER
- ESTEPHANIE OLIVA — BOARD MEMBER
- GLENDALIZ VALDEZ — SECRETARY
- MARTIN NEEDELMAN — BOARD MEMBER
- RAMON PEGUERO — CHAIRPERSON
- RANDI ROTHSCHILD — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 8
Who they work with
- Antonio Reynoso Government — Council Member who publicly endorses Nuestros Niños Day Care Center based on personal experience as a former attendee.
- Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) Government — Participates in CACFP to provide meals to enrolled children.
- Deputy Chancellor Simone Hawkins Government — Education official being contacted to advocate for lease renewal.
- Mayor Eric Adams Government — City leader being appealed to for intervention in lease non-renewal decision.
- New York City Department of Education Government — Lease-holding authority for the organization's original site at 384 South 4th Street.
- New York City Department of Education Partner — Partners with the NYC school system to accept Pre-K applications via www.myschools.nyc.
- U.S. Department of Education (DOE) Government — Receives funding and operates programs under DOE initiatives including Early Learn and FCCN Family Care.
- brightwheel Partner — Technology partner providing an early education platform to improve family communication and child day visibility.
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.
- Holistic Early Childhood Developmentmethodology: holistic early childhood developmentBy integrating academic, social, emotional, physical, and creative development in early childhood programming, we produce well-rounded growth and foundational readiness, because children learn and develop most effectively through interconnected, whole-child experiences.
- Site-Based Family Supportmethodology: site-based family supportBy providing direct, localized assistance to families applying for Pre-K programs, we increase access and enrollment, because proximity and personal support reduce systemic barriers and build trust in underserved communities.
- Technology-Enhanced Family Engagementmethodology: technology-enhanced family engagementBy using early education technology to enable real-time communication with families, we produce stronger family involvement and program transparency, because consistent visibility into children's daily experiences strengthens home-school connections and trust.