Form 990 for tax year 2023

Totals

Total revenue

$492,320

Total expenses

$509,045

Contributions and grants received

$487,880

Grants paid

$194,500

Program service revenue

$2,641

Investment income

$6

Other revenue

$1,793

Total assets, end of year

$444,259

Total liabilities, end of year

$32,094

Net assets or fund balances, end of year

$412,165

Program services expenses (Part IX)

$321,868

Management and general expenses

$187,177

Fundraising expenses

$0

Program service expenses (Part III)

$321,868

Program services were 63.2% of total expenses calculated — Part IX's program-services column over total expenses, both as filed.

Line items

Every line the filer filed in Parts VIII, IX and X, as filed and in filed order. Blank columns are left out, and the lines are not forced to add up to the totals above.

Mission and programs · 2023

• CHILD CARE AND EDUCATION QUALITY:CHILD CARE CENTRAL RESOURCE AND REFERRALCHILD CARE CENTRAL - CHILD CARE RESOURCE AND REFERRAL (CCR&R) IS AN ACTIVITY ALIGNED WITH THE NORTH CAROLINA CCR&R SYSTEM AND WILL PARTICIPATE WITH, AND REPORT DATA TO, THE DESIGNATED CCR&R REGION. SERVICES THAT ARE PROVIDED USING SMART START DOLLARS IN THIS ACTIVITY INCLUDE: (1) TRAINING FOR CHILD CARE PROVIDERS: TRAINING FOR DCDEE CREDIT HOURS PROVIDED ON CHILD CARE RELATED TOPICS AND COORDINATION OF CEU OPPORTUNITIES. (2) CONSUMER EDUCATION: INFORMATION AND/OR EDUCATION TO FAMILIES ABOUT QUALITY CHILD CARE. (3) KINDERGARTEN TRANSITION: STAFF PARTICIPATION AND COORDINATION OF LOCAL SCHOOL-READINESS EFFORTS.SMART START FUNDS MAY BE USED TO COVER EXPENSES FOR PROVIDER TRAININGS,DIRECTORS'/STAKEHOLDERS' MEETINGS, AND/OR CONSUMER EDUCATION RELATED EVENTS (E.G., ANNUAL MATERNITY FAIR, COMMUNITY FESTIVALS, ETC.) NON-CASH GRANTS AND/OR INCENTIVES OF CLASSROOM EQUIPMENT/MATERIALS/SUPPLIES, HEALTH AND SAFETY SUPPLIES, EARLY LITERACY MATERIALS, SCHOOL-READINESS SUPPLIES, AND/OR PROFESSIONALISM ENHANCEMENTS AND SUPPORTS, MAY BE INCLUDED IN THIS ACTIVITY FOR FACILITIES, CLASSROOMS, CHILD CARE TEACHERS/ADMINISTRATORS, AND/OR CHILDREN/FAMILIES.FY 23-24 ACCOMPLISHMENTS / STATISTICAL DATA:1) NUMBER OF DIRECT TEACHING STAFF WHO ATTEND NON-CREDIT BASED TRAINING OR WORKSHOPS : 812) NUMBER OF SCHOOL READINESS BACKPACKS DISTRIBUTED - 135 CHILD CARE CENTRAL LENDING LIBRARYTHE CHILD CARE CENTRAL LENDING LIBRARY WILL OFFER A VARIETY OF MATERIALS TO SUPPORT EARLY CARE AND EDUCATION PROVIDERS, PARENTS/CAREGIVERS, (AND/OR OTHER INDIVIDUALS/PROGRAMS WORKING WITH, AND ON BEHALF OF, YOUNG CHILDREN AND FAMILIES), WITH YOUNG CHILDRENS LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT.THE CHILD CARE CENTRAL LENDING LIBRARY WILL PROVIDE ACCESS TO CHILD DEVELOPMENT RESOURCES AND MATERIALS SUCH AS, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, BOOKS, MANIPULATIVES, REFERENCE MATERIALS, CURRICULUM KITS, ETC. ITEMS FOR CHECK OUT WILL BE AVAILABLE TO LENDING LIBRARY PATRONS, (E.G., EDUCATORS, FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN AGES BIRTH TO FIVE YEARS, COLLEGE STUDENTS, EARLY INTERVENTIONISTS, AND OTHERS.) GUIDANCE ON THE APPROPRIATE USE OF THE MATERIALS MAY BE PROVIDED.THE CHILD CARE CENTRAL LENDING LIBRARY WILL ALSO SERVE AS A RESOURCE ROOM, WITH ACCESS TO DIE CUTS AND RELATED SUPPLIES (E.G., BULLETIN BOARD AND CONSTRUCTION PAPER, STATIC CLING VINYL, ETC. FOR PURCHASE),LAMINATING MACHINES, STICKER MAKERS, COMB BINDERS, AND PHOTOCOPYING (FOR A FEE.)FY 23-24 ACCOMPLISHMENTS / STATISTICAL DATA:1) NUMBER OF ADULTS USING THE RESOURCE LENDING LIBRARY : 652) TOTAL NUMBER OF VISITS TO THE LENDING LIBRARY - 139EDUCATIONAL INCENTIVE SUPPLEMENTSTHE EDUCATION INCENTIVE SUPPLEMENT (EIS) ACTIVITY WILL PROVIDE MONETARY INCENTIVES FOR CHILD CARE PROVIDERS TO OBTAIN FURTHER EDUCATION AND ENCOURAGE STAFF LONGEVITY. MONTGOMERY COUNTY PARTNERSHIP FOR CHILDREN WILL ADMINISTER THE ACTIVITY AND PAY INCENTIVES TO TEACHERS AND ADMINISTRATORS IN LICENSED CHILD CARE SETTINGS WHO MEET SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS REGARDING THE SATISFACTORY COMPLETION OF COURSEWORK AT AN ACCREDITED COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY AND LENGTH OF EMPLOYMENT. INFORMATION ABOUT THE EIS PROGRAM AND RELATED PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES WILL BE CONVEYED THROUGH INFORMATION PACKETS, GROUP MEETINGS, AND/OR INDIVIDUAL COUNSELING SESSIONS. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE WILL BE AVAILABLE TO ANY CHILD CARE PROVIDER OR ADMINISTRATOR EVEN IF THEY ARE INELIGIBLE FOR EIS PAYMENTS. ASSISTANCE MAY ALSO BE PROVIDED TO ADMINISTRATORS IN DEVELOPING BUSINESS STRATEGIES THAT IMPROVE THE EDUCATION, COMPENSATION, AND RETENTION OF THEIR EMPLOYEES. IN ADDITION TO THE INCENTIVE AWARDS, FUNDS MAY BE USED TO RECOGNIZE RECIPIENTS, TO PROMOTE THE ACTIVITY, AND/OR TO COVER ANY SUPPLIES AND MATERIALS NEEDED TO CARRY OUT THE ACTIVITY.FY 23-24-ACCOMPLISHMENTS / STATISTICAL DATA:1)8 DIRECT TEACHING STAFF RECEIVED A PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SUPPLEMENT.2) 5 CHILD CARE FACILITIES EMPLOYED AT LEAST ONE DIRECT TEACHING STAFF WHO RECEIVED A PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SUPPLEMENT.

  Expenses $121,573 · Grants $17,941

• NC PRE-K AND DSS SUBSIDYDSS SUBSIDY-FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE WILL BE PAID ON A DIRECT PER CHILD BASIS FOR SUBSIDY FOR FAMILIES ELIGIBLE FOR TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY FAMILIES (TANF) OR THE CHILD CARE AND DEVELOPMENT FUND (CCDF). THIS ACTIVITY WILL BE IMPLEMENTED THROUGH THE STATE-LEVEL SUBSIDY CONTRACT AND WILL BE GOVERNED BY A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE LOCAL PARTNERSHIP AND THE LOCAL PURCHASING AGENCY (LPA). FY 23-24 ACCOMPLISHMENTS / STATISTICAL DATA:1) NUMBER OF CHILDREN SERVED WITH SMART START FUNDED CHILD CARE SUBSIDY - 71NC PRE-KINDERGARTEN-FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE WILL BE PAID ON A DIRECT PER CHILD BASIS FOR THE PURPOSE OF ENHANCING THE NC PRE-K RATE FOR CHILDREN ENROLLED IN AND BEING SERVED THROUGH NC PRE-K AND WHOSE FAMILIES ARE ELIGIBLE FOR TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY FAMILIES (TANF) OR THE CHILD CARE AND DEVELOPMENT FUND (CCDF). DOES NOT INCLUDE WRAP-AROUND CARE. DATA WILL BE REPORTED AS DIRECTED BY DCDEE. ENHANCEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE FOR NC PRE-K SITES THAT ARE PUBLIC SCHOOL SITES, PRIVATE SITES, HEAD START/EARLY HEAD START SITES. ENHANCEMENTS ARE NOT PRO-RATED FOR PARTIAL ATTENDANCE MONTHS. FY 23-24 ACCOMPLISHMENTS / STATISTICAL DATA:1) 9 CLASSROOMS WERE SUPPORTED WITH SUPPLEMENTAL FUNDING2) 135 AT-RISK CHILDREN SERVED

  Expenses $145,800 · Grants $145,800

• HEALTH & SAFETY PROGRAMS CONSISTED OF THE CHILD CARE HEALTH CONSULTANT. THE PROGRAM FOLLOWS THE NORTH CAROLINA CCHC SERVICE MODEL FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF THE ACTIVITY BY PROVIDING THE FOLLOWING SERVICES TO CHILD CARE FACILITIES, STAFF, AND OTHER S AS NEEDED. SERVICES THAT ARE PROVIDED USING THE SMART START DOLLARS IN THIS ACTIVITY INCLUDE: (1) TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE:TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE (IN THE FORM OF COACHING AND MODELING) PROVIDED TO EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATORS WORKING IN LICENSED AND/OR G.S. 110 CHILD CARE FACILITIES SERVING CHILDREN BIRTH TO FIVE YEARS OLD. THE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE WILL BE FOCUSED ON IMPROVING THE CAPACITY OF PROVIDERS TO IDENTIFY AND PROMOTE HEALTHY AND SAFE ENVIROMENTS FOR CHILDREN IN CHILD CARE SETTINGS. 2) TRAINING FOR CHILD CARE PROVIDERS:TRAINING FOR DCDEE CREDIT HOURS PROVIDED ON HEALTH AND SAFETY EDUCATION RELATED TOPICS AND COORDINATION OF CEU OPPORTUNITIES. THE NC CHILD CARE HEALTHY AND SAFETY ASSESSMENT AND ENCOUNDER TOOL WILL BE USED TO CONDUCT CLASSROOM-BASED ASSESSMENTS TO DEVELOP A QUALITY IMPROVEMENT PLAN, INFORMING TECHNICAL AND TRAINING. DOCUMENTATION IS MAINTAINED FOR ALL TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND TRAINING. THE CHILD CARE HEALTH CONSULTANT (CCHC) IS A REGISTERED NURSE WITH A DEGREE IN NURSING OR A HEALTH PROFESSIONAL WITH A MINIMIUM OF A BACHELOR'S DEGREE IN HEALTH EDUCATION OR A HEALTH RELATED FIELD. THE HEALTH PROFESSIONAL IS OR WILL BECOME A QUALIFIED CCHC IN NORTH CAROLINA THROUGH THE COMPLETION OF THE NC CHILD CARE HEALTH CONSULTANT TRAINING COURSE AND RECEIPT OF A CERTIFICATE OF QUALIFICATION.FY 23-24 ACCOMPLISMENTS/STATISTICAL DATA: 1) 22 DIRECT TEACHING STAFF ATTENDED A NON-CREDIT BASED TRAINING OR WORKSHOP; 2) 2 LICENSED CHILD CARE FACILITIES HAD AT LEAST ONE STAFF PERSON PARTICIPATING.

  Expenses $17,500 · Grants $17,500

• FAMILY SUPPORT:INCLUDES RAISING A READER AND TREE OF HOPE.RAISING A READER-A RAISING A READER (RAR) COMMUNITY COORDINATOR WILL IMPLEMENT A RAISING A READER, A PROGRAM THAT PROMOTES IMPROVED LITERACY DEVELOPMENT THROUGH DAILY BOOK SHARING BETWEEN CAREGIVERS AND YOUNG CHILDREN. THE RAR COORDINATOR WILL HOLD A BACHELOR'S DEGREE IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION OR RELATED HUMAN SERVICES FIELD AND IS REQUIRED TO ATTEND THE RAR NATIONAL COORDINATOR TRAINING PRIOR TO INITIAL IMPLEMENTATION. COORDINATORS WILL HOST TWO TRAININGS FOR THE SITE IMPLEMENTERS THAT HAVE BEEN IDENTIFIED TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS PROJECT. IDENTIFIED FAMILIES WILL BE LOANED A BOOK BAG CONTAINING HIGH QUALITY DEVELOPMENTALLY APPROPRIATE CHILDREN'S BOOKS. THE BOOKS WILL BE EXCHANGED EACH WEEK. PARENTS OF THE CHILDREN IN THE PROJEST WILL BE INVITED TO PARTICIPATE IN AT LEAST TWO PARENT WORKSHOPS WHERE THEY WILL LEARN BOOK SHARING STRATEGIES. AT LEAST ONE LIBRARY EVENT WILL BE PROVIDED FOR RAR PARTICIPANTS AND THEIR FAMILIES. PARTICIPANTS AND THEIR FAMILIES WILL BE PROVIDED WITH LIBRARY INFORMATION, LIBRARY CARD APPLICATION, AND OTHER COMMUNITY LITERACY RESOURCES. THE PROGRAM WILL BE IMPLEMENTED WITH MODEL FIDELITY AS DESCRIBED ABOVE. CHILD CARE CENTERS, CHILD CARE HOMES, OR OTHER COMMUNITY SITES WITH A HIGH PERCENTAGE OF LOW INCOME CHILDREN WILL BE TARGETED. SMART START FUNDS MAY ALSO BE USED FOR BOOKS FOR THE CHILDREN, CHILD CARE FOR PARTICIPANTS, AND/OR INCENTIVES FOR ELIGIBLE PARTICIPANTS.FY 23-24 ACCOMPLISHMENTS/STATISTICAL DATA:1)-233 CHILDREN PARTICIPANTING2)9 CHILD CARE CENTERS PARTICIPATING TREE OF HOPE PROVIDED GIFTS FOR NEEDY CHILDREN IN MONTGOMERY COUNY. 389 CHILDREN IMPACTED,

  Expenses $36,995 · Grants $13,259

As filed on the 2023 return. The filer continues this part on Schedule O, which is not shown here.

Listed in Part VII

Compensation is as filed in Part VII: reportable pay from this organization and from related organizations, other compensation, and hours per week. The total, marked calculated, is our sum of the three dollar columns, with a blank column counted as $0; the form itself has no total. On a Form 990-EZ the columns are Part IV's instead, and on a Form 990-PF Part VIII's — compensation, contributions to benefit plans, and expense account — and the total sums those.

Grants on this return

• MONTGOMERY COUNTY SCHOOLS

  $145,800

  NC PRE-K CLASSROOMS

• PARTNERS FOR CHILDREN & FAMILIES

  $17,500

  COMMUNITY CENTERED HEALTH

Provenance

Return type

form_990

Tax year

2023

Filed

2 May 2025

IRS schema version

2023v6.0

Source object

202531229349302148

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