Clay County Child Care Center Inc, operating under the name Little Learners Childhood Connections, is located in Clay Center, KS. The organization was established in 1972. According to its NTEE Classification (P33) the organization is classified as: Child Day Care, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 06/2024, Little Learners Childhood Connections employed 69 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Little Learners Childhood Connections is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 06/2024, Little Learners Childhood Connections generated $3.2m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.9% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $3.5m during the year ending 06/2024. While expenses have increased by 4.1% per year over the past 9 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2024
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
ENRICHING THE LIVES WE TOUCH.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
HEAD START IS A FEDERALLY FUNDED PRE-SCHOOL PROGRAM DESIGNED TO PROVIDE COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES INCLUDING CHILD DEVELOPMENT, HEALTHY SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT, PHYSICAL, MENTAL, AND ORAL HEALTH EDUCATION, SOCIAL SERVICE NEEDS, TRANSPORTATION SERVICES, NUTRITIONAL EDUCATION, AND CONNECTING CHILDREN AND FAMILIES TO THEIR COMMUNITIES AND RESOURCES. FULL-DAY AND HALF-DAY CLASSES ARE AVAILABLE FROM MONDAY THROUGH THURSDAY 9 MONTHS OF THE YEAR. DURING THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2024, HEAD START SERVED 189 CHILDREN THROUGHOUT CLAY, CLOUD, OTTAWA, REPUBLIC AND WASHINGTON COUNTIES IN KANSAS. THERE WERE 12 HEAD START TEACHERS AND TEACHER ASSISTANTS DURING THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2024.
EARLY HEAD START IS A FEDERAL AND STATE FUNDED PROGRAM DESIGNED TO PROVIDE: COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES INCLUDING CHILD DEVELOPMENT, HEALTHY SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT, PHYSICAL, MENTAL, AND ORAL HEALTH EDUCATION, SOCIAL SERVICE NEEDS, TRANSPORTATION SERVICES, NUTRITIONAL EDUCATION, AND CONNECTING CHILDREN AND FAMILIES TO THEIR COMMUNITIES AND RESOURCES.DURING THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2024, EARLY HEAD START HAD 7 HOME VISITORS WHO SERVED CHILDREN THROUGHOUT CLAY, CLOUD, OTTAWA, REPUBLIC AND WASHINGTON COUNTIES IN KANSAS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Angela Slingsby President & Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1.5 | $0 |
Libby Mellies Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1.5 | $0 |
Cherry Reed Board Member | Trustee | 1.5 | $0 |
Kathe Decker Board Member | Trustee | 1.5 | $0 |
Kaylee Hoyle Board Member | Trustee | 1.5 | $0 |
Tammy Thompson Board Member | Trustee | 1.5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $3,204,232 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,650 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,205,882 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $14,472 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $10,582 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $3,235,555 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $192,507 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $192,507 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $1,543,920 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $108,596 |
Other employee benefits | $270,336 |
Payroll taxes | $128,334 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $14,225 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $240,308 |
Advertising and promotion | $7,859 |
Office expenses | $260,053 |
Information technology | $64,106 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $210,812 |
Travel | $133,954 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $7,625 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $233,853 |
Insurance | $33,030 |
All other expenses | $3,736 |
Total functional expenses | $3,453,254 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $131,262 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $287,816 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,027,395 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $582,432 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $13,963 |
Total assets | $2,042,868 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $262,604 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $262,604 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,197,832 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $582,432 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $2,042,868 |