Platt Park Childrens Center

Organization Overview

Platt Park Childrens Center is located in Denver, CO. The organization was established in 2014. According to its NTEE Classification (B24) the organization is classified as: Primary & Elementary Schools, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 07/2021, Platt Park Childrens Center employed 18 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Platt Park Childrens Center 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 07/2021, Platt Park Childrens Center generated $276.8k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 7 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (1.1%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $286.0k during the year ending 07/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (0.4%) per year over the past 7 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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PLATT PARK CHILDREN'S CENTER IS A CHRISTIAN PRESCHOOL REACHING INTO THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITY THROUGH THE LOVE OF CHRIST. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES QUALITY EDUCATION IN A SAFE, LOVING, PLAY-BASED ENVIRONMENT FOR CHILDREN BETWEEN THE AGES OF TWO AND A HALF AND SIX.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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THE ORGANIZATION BELIEVES SUCCESSFUL EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION IS ONE FOCUSING ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE WHOLE CHILD, PARTICULARLY THE PHYSICAL, SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL AND COGNITIVE NEEDS. PPCC ACCOMPLISHES THIS THROUGH GUIDED DISCOVERY AND HANDS-ON LEARNING IN A PLAY-BASED ENVIRONMENT. THROUGH PLAY, CHILDREN LEARN TO BUILD POSITIVE RELATIONSHIPS WITH OTHERS, EXPLORE THEIR SURROUNDINGS AND ASK MEANINGFUL QUESTIONS. PLAY-BASED LEARNING FOCUSES ON THE PROCESS NOT THE PRODUCT, ENRICHING A CHILD'S FEELINGS OF SUCCESS AND HIS LOVE OF LEARNING.HAVING EXPERIENCED AND KNOWLEDGEABLE EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATORS WHO WORK IN COLLABORATION PROVIDES A SAFE AND ENGAGING ENVIRONMENT FOR LEARNING. OPEN AND HONEST COMMUNICATION BETWEEN STAFF MEMBERS AND PARENTS HELPS TO ENHANCE A CHILD'S LEARNING EXPERIENCE. PPCC TEACHERS PROVIDE DEVELOPMENTALLY APPROPRIATE ACTIVITIES AND A WIDE VARIETY OF MATERIALS WITH WHICH CHILDREN CAN PLAY AND EXPERIMENT. TEACHERS AID THE LEARNING PROCESS BY ASKING QUESTIONS, SETTING GOALS, AND MODELING POSITIVE BEHAVIOR.


JUNIOR KINDERGARTEN AT PPCC SERVES CHILDREN DESIRING AN EXTRA YEAR OF PRESCHOOL AND/OR THOSE WHO ARE ABLE TO THRIVE IN AN ACCELERATED PRESCHOOL CURRICULUM. FOR CHILDREN WHO MAY BE AGE-APPROPRIATE FOR KINDERGARTEN BUT NEED THE GIFT OF TIME TO FURTHER ENHANCE THEIR KINDERGARTEN READINESS SKILLS, BOTH DEVELOPMENTALLY AND SOCIAL/EMOTIONALLY, PLATT PARK CHILDREN'S CENTER OFFERS AN ALL NEW JUNIOR KINDERGARTEN PROGRAM. IT IS RECOMMENDED CHILDREN BE 4 1/2 YEARS OLD BY OCTOBER 1 TO PARTICIPATE.PPCC'S GOAL WITHIN THE JR. KINDERGARTEN PROGRAM IS TO ADDRESS THE DEVELOPMENTAL NEEDS AND RAISE THE READINESS SKILLS OF EACH CHILD TO THEIR FULLEST POTENTIAL. WE PROVIDE A STRONG LEARNING FOUNDATION, WHERE THE ACADEMIC, SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL AND SPIRITUAL NEEDS OF KIDS ARE MET IN A NURTURING AND PLAY BASED ENVIRONMENT


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Cheryl Schmitt
Director
$52,776
Ann Dyrsten
Director
$26,580
Tami Staut
Director
$23,113
Kim Vande Griend
Secretary
$0
Kerri Van Eps
Director
$0
Macy Kim
Treasurer
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$20,409
Investment income $265
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $1,315
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $276,751

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Platt Park Childrens Center has recieved totaling $225.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Amazonsmile Foundation

Seattle, WA

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$225
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