who runs it
Organizations running this strategy · 8
what it looks like in practice
Activities of orgs running this strategy
A sample of programmatic activities from the orgs above — what the strategy looks like on the ground.
- Operate universal pre-kindergarten program HLB MANAGEMENT SERVICES CORPORATIONdirect serviceProvides a licensed universal pre-kindergarten program for qualifying students in the Cornwall, NY school district.
- Operation of nursery school program RADISSON COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONdirect serviceOperates a nursery school program providing education and social opportunities for residents and non-residents.
- Swim lessons and community events at Oberon Pool Center RADISSON COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONdirect serviceOffers swim lessons for the general public and sponsors community events at the Oberon Pool Center.
- Delivering early childhood education using research-based curriculum models FIVE TOWNS EARLY LEARNING CENTER INCdirect serviceImplements structured early childhood programs grounded in research-based understanding of child development, including the High Scope planning model for activity selection and daily routines that integrate learning centers to support cognitive, social-emotional, and school readiness skills.
- Distributing educational supplies and emergency cash assistance to families FIVE TOWNS EARLY LEARNING CENTER INCdirect serviceProvided book bags and school supplies to 10 children and distributed cash grants to 15 families for housing, heat, clothes, and food. Partners with Five Towns Community Chest to help families afford quality early childhood education.
- Facilitating outdoor and nature-based learning experiences FIVE TOWNS EARLY LEARNING CENTER INCdirect serviceOperates a certified Nature Explore Classroom since 2009, providing two hours of structured outdoor learning daily with functional zones defined by natural borders, varied ground textures, plant varieties, and natural materials. Includes large-motor activities, climbing areas, garden beds, and nature-based art, music, and storytelling.
- Hosting intergenerational engagement programs FIVE TOWNS EARLY LEARNING CENTER INCdirect serviceOrganizes monthly intergenerational visits between seniors from the Five Towns Senior Center and children in the 4-year-old classroom to promote community connection and social development.
- Offering enrichment and self-directed learning activities for toddlers FIVE TOWNS EARLY LEARNING CENTER INCdirect serviceProvides daily enrichment including art, music, water play, and cooking, along with self-directed classroom activities such as puzzles, books, and table toys upon arrival. Facilitates diaper changes, book reading, and dancing before lunchtime.
- Operating a licensed early childhood care and education program FIVE TOWNS EARLY LEARNING CENTER INCdirect serviceProvides full-day day care and early childhood education for children aged 18 months to five years, operating year-round with closures on ten Federal holidays and one staff development day. Serves 54 children through a center-based classroom model supporting physical, intellectual, social, and emotional development.
- Providing financial assistance for low-income families to access child care FIVE TOWNS EARLY LEARNING CENTER INCdirect serviceOffers tuition assistance through child care subsidies administered via Nassau County Department of Social Services and maintains a scholarship fund for families above subsidy eligibility, enabling access to early learning services through sliding scale fees.
- Providing meals and rest periods as part of daily child care routine FIVE TOWNS EARLY LEARNING CENTER INCdirect serviceServes breakfast, lunch, and an afternoon snack daily in a family-style format and provides structured rest periods, with naps from 12:00 PM to 2:45 PM for toddlers and 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM for younger children.
- Supporting language, literacy, and mathematical development through integrated activities FIVE TOWNS EARLY LEARNING CENTER INCdirect servicePromotes language and literacy through daily reading and storytelling in small and large groups, as well as individual settings. Supports early math and literacy skills using games and materials across learning centers integrated into daily routines and curriculum plans.
- Early childhood education program LITTLE SUN PEOPLE INCdirect serviceProvides enriched early childhood education to children ages 2-5 in the Bedford-Stuyvesant area of Brooklyn.
- Operating day care centers GM MONTESSORI INCdirect serviceEstablishes and operates day care centers in New York State.
- Adult support and workforce development HUNTINGTON FAMILY CENTERS INCdirect serviceReduces isolation and fosters connections for adults through outreach, linkages, support services, and assistance with basic needs and workforce development. Operates adult-serving programs including Clover Corner Senior Center, Neighborhood Advisors, and Workforce Development.
- Community-based settlement house services HUNTINGTON FAMILY CENTERS INCdirect serviceOperates settlement house programs that address neighborhood challenges through indigenous, strengths-based services designed to build individual and community capacity.
- Family support services HUNTINGTON FAMILY CENTERS INCdirect serviceOperates family-focused programs including Focus on Families (FOF), Huntington Observation and Parent Education (HOPE), Family Support Network (FSN), and Family Time to strengthen individuals and families through education, outreach, and support. Includes a pilot FSN program for families of individuals with developmental disabilities.
- Food and essential needs distribution HUNTINGTON FAMILY CENTERS INCdirect serviceProvides food, hygiene items, and diapers to individuals and families in Syracuse, particularly on the Near Westside, distributing a 5-day supply of food per household member and up to 50 free diapers per child monthly through a weekly diaper bank, while connecting recipients to local community resources.