named programs · 8 · from sources
What they call their work
2-Times/Week Preschool
Drop-off preschool class for children aged 2-4 meeting Tuesday and Thursday, 9:00-11:30 AM, with a 2:10 adult-to-child ratio and parent helpers on rotating schedule
3-Times/Week Preschool
Preschool class meeting Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 9:00 AM-12:00 PM for children aged 2-4, with a 2:12 adult-to-child ratio and rotating parent helpers
5-Times/Week Preschool
Full-week preschool program meeting Monday through Friday with a 9:00-12:00 PM schedule on M/W/F and 9:00-11:30 AM on T/Th, designed to support kindergarten readiness
Drama Club
Afterschool program for grades K-2 that introduces children to acting and playwriting through themed sessions such as "Fairy Tales, the True Story!" and "Broadway Rocks!"
Family Jam
Music and movement class for children ages 9 months to 6 years and their caregivers, featuring instrument exploration, songs, stories, and dance on Saturday mornings
Garden Club
After-school gardening program for pre-K and kindergarten children that teaches environmental science, soil, seeds, composting, and pollinators through hands-on garden work
Musical Minds
Music education class for pre-K and kindergarten children focusing on beats, rhythm, pitch, and melody with skill-building across weekly sessions
Summer Camp
Seasonal summer program for children ages 2 to grade 2 featuring garden-themed activities, music, crafts, and play from 9:30-11:30 AM Monday through Wednesday
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Play-Based Early Childhood Education 3 activities
- Provide early childhood programs for children as young as 18 months with caregiver participationOffers a class option for children starting at 18 months that requires a caregiver to remain present, supporting early socialization and learning through interactive play and caregiver engagement.
- Provide play-based preschool education for children aged 2 to 5Offers a self-directed, play-based curriculum focused on age-appropriate learning through structured and unstructured activities, supporting development in fine and gross motor skills, socialization, and creativity tailored to individual children's abilities and interests. Programs include 2-day, 3-day, and 5-day weekly options designed to prepare children for kindergarten.
- Provide supplemental enrichment programs in music, drama, and natureOffers specialized classes including music and movement for children 9 months to 6 years, drama for grades K-2, music education for ages 4–6, and garden club for ages 4–6, all designed to foster creative expression, confidence, teamwork, and environmental engagement.
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Family-School Engagement Programs 1 activity
- Offer parent cooperative model with family participationOperates a cooperative nursery school in which parents participate in classroom activities on a rotating schedule and contribute to school maintenance, event planning, and fundraising efforts, fostering shared responsibility in the educational environment.
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Summer Day Camp Programs 1 activity
- Operate summer camp program for children ages 2 through Grade 2Runs a 7-week summer camp program meeting three days per week, centered on garden-themed, hands-on activities for children ages 2 through Grade 2, with reduced-cost options available through sibling and volunteer-based discounts.
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Community Event Fundraising 1 activity
- Organize recurring fundraising events to support school operationsHosts annual and recurring fundraising events including a Spring Auction, Fall Festival, Kids' Night Out Pizza parties, restaurant partnerships, and seasonal flower sales, including a silent and live auction event held at The Vista at Van Patten Golf Club that surpassed its 2026 fundraising goal.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$70K
Contributions & grants——
Program service revenue$39K55%
Investment income——
Other revenue$1
expenses
Total expenses$44K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$17K
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$135K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$135K
5 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +38.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| EMILY AURE | TEACHER | 18 | $17K |
relationships · 7
Who they work with
- Ms. Emily Partner — Teacher providing play-based education at the school
- Saratoga Children’s Theater Partner — Emily previously taught theater classes with the Saratoga Children’s Theater.
- Saratoga Sings Partner — Emily previously taught infant and toddler music classes with Saratoga Sings.
- Saratoga Soundtrack Chorus Partner — Emily is a member of the Saratoga Soundtrack Chorus, a competitive women’s barbershop chorus.
- Shenendehowa School District Government — Follows the district calendar for holidays, snow days, and delays.
- Van Patten Golf Club Partner — Hosted the annual auction event at The Vista at Van Patten Golf Club.
- Zeffy Partner — Uses Zeffy for secure online payment processing.
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.
- Cooperative Parent-Participation Modelmethodology: cooperative_education_modelBy integrating parents into the educational and operational functions of the nursery school, we enhance children's learning experiences and strengthen family engagement, because shared responsibility fosters a supportive community and lowers child-to-adult ratios critical for early childhood development.
- Family and Community Engagement Through Shared Activitiesmethodology: family_engagementBy embedding music, movement, and family-friendly events into the educational experience, we strengthen parent-child bonds and community cohesion, because shared participation in joyful, developmental activities deepens engagement and long-term support for learning.
- Play-Based, Child-Centered Learningmethodology: play-based_learningBy structuring education around play and self-directed exploration, we promote imagination, lifelong learning, and developmental growth, because children learn best when activities align with their natural interests and developmental stages.