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ONEIDA AREA DAYCARE CENTER INC
ONEIDA, NY · EIN 160985068 · Form 990 · FY2025 · NTEE P33Z · Human Services · Medium ($1M-$10M) · oadcc.org
revenue
$1.2M
expenses
$1.1M
net assets
$966K
employees
42
volunteers
5
program ratio
86%
mission · from form 990

PROVIDES DAYCARE AND EDUCATION FOR CHILDREN FROM 6 WEEKS OLD TO 12 YEARS OLD WITH AT LEAST 25% OF SPACES DESIGNATED FOR QUALIFIED LOW-INCOME FAMILIES.

profile · synthesized from sources

Oneida Area Daycare Center provides childcare and early education for children from 6 weeks to 12 years old in Oneida, New York. The center uses the Creative Curriculum to support development in cognitive, social-emotional, language, and physical domains. At least 25% of enrollment slots are reserved for low-income families, and the center partners with local agencies to support inclusive programming.

named programs · 5 · from sources

What they call their work

Inclusive Toddler Classroom
Partnership with Madison County Early Learning Center to provide an inclusive classroom for children with and without disabilities.
Infant Program
Provides care for infants 6 weeks to 18 months in three dedicated classrooms, following individualized schedules and promoting secure attachment through trained staff.
Preschool/Pre-K Program
Offers early learning aligned with New York State guidelines and Common Core standards to prepare children for kindergarten.
School Age Enrichment Program
Provides before- and after-school care, homework assistance, and summer programming for school-age children.
Toddler Program
Serves children 18 months to 36 months with developmentally appropriate activities, self-help skill development, and Creative Curriculum-based learning.
activities · 10 groups

What they do

  • Early Childhood Education & Development Programs 4 activities
    • Delivering curriculum aligned with New York State early learning guidelines
      Implements the Creative Curriculum for infants through Pre-K and aligns programming with New York State’s early learning guidelines, supporting cognitive, social-emotional, language, and physical development.
    • Operating age-segmented infant classrooms with individualized care
      Runs three distinct infant classrooms grouped by age (6 weeks–6 months, 6–12 months, 12–18 months), following individualized eating and sleeping schedules, and providing daily written reports to parents on feeding, sleeping, diaper changes, and activities.
    • Providing individualized care and daily documentation for toddlers and preschoolers
      Offers individualized care based on each child’s temperament, supports self-help skills development, and documents daily activities including meals, motor skills, potty training, and nap time for toddlers and preschoolers.
    • Providing licensed childcare and early education for children ages 6 weeks to 12 years
      Operates a licensed childcare facility in Oneida, NY, offering developmentally appropriate care and education for children from 6 weeks to 12 years, including infant, toddler, preschool, and school-age programming, with services delivered in compliance with NYS Office of Children & Family Services regulations.
  • Early Childhood Developmental Evaluation and Screening 1 activity
    • Conducting regular developmental assessments for children
      Performs observational assessments three to four times per year for all children, tracking progress across cognitive, social-emotional, language, and physical domains, with assessments conducted every three months for toddlers and infants.
  • Play-Based Early Childhood Education 1 activity
    • Facilitating hands-on learning through center-based and thematic activities
      Uses center-based learning and daily group circle time to develop small motor and socialization skills, with access to learning centers including blocks, housekeeping, art/writing, computer, and books, and incorporates thematic discussions, calendar review, movement, stories, and art.
  • Nonprofit Internship Programs 1 activity
    • Hosting early childhood education interns for field training
      Partners with BOCES to host Early Childhood Education interns for field experiences, contributing to workforce development in early education.
  • After-School Academic and Enrichment Programs 1 activity
    • Offering homework assistance and summer programs for school-age children
      Provides individualized homework assistance during the school year and offers summer theme-based activities in which children create exploration plans to support continued learning.
  • CACFP Meal Service and Administration 1 activity
    • Providing home-cooked meals served family-style
      Prepares and serves home-cooked breakfast, lunch, and snacks daily, served family-style to encourage social interaction and self-help skills.
  • Child Care Provider Support Services 1 activity
    • Providing staff training in health, safety, and curriculum
      Conducts staff training in First-Aid, CPR, medication administration (for select staff), and infant development using the Creative Curriculum Teaching Strategies to ensure high-quality care.
  • Early Childhood Education Financial Assistance 1 activity
    • Reserving at least 25% of enrollment slots for low-income families
      Ensures equitable access by reserving a minimum of 25% of childcare spaces for qualified low-income families, as part of its commitment to serving the broader community regardless of economic status.
  • Children's Play and Motor Development Spaces 1 activity
    • Supporting large motor development through outdoor and indoor physical activities
      Promotes large motor skill development via outdoor walks, playground play, or indoor physical activity in the social hall or indoor gym, ensuring daily physical engagement for all children.
  • Uncategorized 2 activities
    • Maintaining regulated staff-to-child ratios for infants and toddlers
      Adheres to NYS regulations with a 1:4 staff-to-infant ratio in infant classrooms and a 1:5 ratio in toddler classrooms, employing certified Head and Assistant Teachers in each classroom.
    • Providing rest accommodations for naps
      Supplies individual cots or mats for each child during rest time to support healthy sleep routines.
financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$1.24M
Contributions & grants$159K13%
Program service revenue$1.07M86%
Investment income$10K1%
Other revenue$3K
expenses
Total expenses$1.15M
Program expenses86%
Admin / overhead14%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$906K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.19M
Cash$529K
Investments$0
Liabilities$226K
Net assets$966K
Liquid reserves5.5 mo
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue +4.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025

Who runs it

board members · 5
  • ALICIA JOHNSTON — DIRECTOR
  • DAVID DURKEE — DIRECTOR
  • DERESA DURKEE — TREASURER/SECRETARY
  • HOLLY CAFALONE — PRESIDENT
  • MICHAEL ILES II — DIRECTOR
relationships · 9

Who they work with

  • Facebook Partner — Uses Facebook for outreach and engagement.
  • Madison County Department of Social Services Partner — Provides tuition assistance to families enrolled at the center.
  • Madison County Early Learning Center Partner — Collaborates to provide an inclusive toddler classroom.
  • NYS Office of Children & Family Services Government — Licensing agency for childcare and education services
  • NYS Office of Children and Family Services Government — Follows state-mandated toddler staff-to-child ratios and regulations set by the NYS Office of Children and Family Services.
  • NYS Office of Children and Family Services Government — Regulatory body setting staff-to-infant ratios and certification requirements for the center.
  • New York State Government — Curriculum is aligned with New York State’s early learning guidelines.
  • New York State Office of Children and Family Services (NYS OCFS) Government — Licenses the daycare center and sets capacity limits for operations.
  • Oneida County Department of Social Services Partner — Provides tuition assistance to families enrolled at the center.
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.

  • Child-Led Active Learning Model
    methodology: active_learning_through_exploration
    By using routines, exploration, and discovery as primary learning methods, the center supports cognitive and developmental growth, because child-led experiences foster intrinsic motivation, engagement, and deeper learning.
  • Differentiated Learning for Diverse Needs
    methodology: differentiated_learning
    By using multiple learning centers and media, the center addresses diverse learning styles and needs, because children learn in different ways and benefit from varied sensory and cognitive pathways.
  • Equitable Access Through Reserved Capacity
    methodology: equitable_access_through_reserved_capacity
    By reserving at least 25% of daycare spaces for low-income families, the organization increases access to early childhood education for underserved populations, because targeted capacity allocation reduces systemic barriers to enrollment.
  • Holistic Developmental Approach
    methodology: holistic_developmental_approach
    By designing developmentally appropriate activities, the center advances cognitive, social-emotional, language, and physical development in an integrated way, because early childhood growth is interdependent across domains and requires coordinated stimulation.
  • Secure Attachment and Early Bonding Model
    methodology: secure-attachment model
    By fostering secure attachment between infants and caregivers—starting with a pre-enrollment orientation—the center builds emotional security and self-development, because strong early relationships form the foundation for lifelong social and emotional health.