Child Start Inc

Organization Overview

Child Start Inc is located in Wichita, 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 04/2023, Child Start Inc employed 222 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Child Start Inc 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 04/2023, Child Start Inc generated $13.4m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $13.1m during the year ending 04/2023. While expenses have increased by 1.5% per year over the past 8 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2023

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

TO PROVIDE EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT SERVICES THAT PREPARE CHILDREN FOR LIFELONG SUCCESS.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

EARLY CHILDCARE EDUCATION:0-5 EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAM: THE 0-5 EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAM SERVES PARENTS, PREGNANT AND PARENTING TEENS, AND THEIR CHILDREN FROM BIRTH UNTIL KINDERGARTEN-ENTRY WITH PRENATAL SUPPORT, PARENTING CLASSES, HOME VISITS, GROUP CHILDCARE AND EDUCATION, PRESCHOOL, AND HEALTH CARE. OUR EARLY HEAD START PROGRAM, WHICH PROVIDES RESOURCES THAT HELP ELIGIBLE PARENTS SUPPORT THEIR CHILDREN'S DEVELOPMENT, ENROLLED 249 FAMILIES WITH YOUNG CHILDREN. OUR HEAD START PROGRAM ASSURED PRESCHOOL EXCELLENCE FOR 731 DISADVANTAGED CHILDREN AGED THREE TO FIVE.


OTHER OUTREACH:CHILD START'S OTHER OUTREACH SERVICES INCLUDE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT MEMBERSHIP SERVICES.


EARLY CHILDHOOD CONNECTIONS PROGRAM:CHILD START HAS BEEN DELIVERING CHILD CARE RESOURCE AND REFERRAL (CCR&R) SERVICES FOR OVER FIVE DECADES AND CURRENTLY DELIVERS THESE SERVICES IN FIVE KANSAS COUNTIES: BUTLER, COWLEY, HARVEY, SEDGWICK, AND SUMNER. SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE IN BOTH ENGLISH AND SPANISH BY PHONE, ON-LINE AND IN PERSON. LOCALLY, OUR GOALS FOR CCR&R SERVICES ARE: (1) TO INCREASE THE QUALITY OF EARLY LEARNING PROGRAMS TO MEET FAMILIES AND CHILDREN'S NEEDS AND (2) TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF FAMILIES WHO BENEFIT FROM INFORMATION ABOUT EARLY EDUCATION PROGRAM CHOICES AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT ISSUES. CCR&R SERVICES ARE BASED ON THE THEORIES THAT: (1) CHILD CAREGIVERS WHO FOCUS ON PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION AND PROGRAM QUALITY IMPROVEMENT PROVIDE BETTER EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES FOR YOUNG CHILDREN; AND (2) FAMILIES WHO UNDERSTAND THE IMPORTANCE OF EARLY EDUCATION AND HOW TO RECOGNIZE QUALITY PROGRAMS MAKE BETTER CHOICES FOR THEIR CHILDREN. IN EFFECT, CCR&R SERVICES HELP BRIDGE THE GAPS BETWEEN FAMILIES' NEEDS AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES.


FOOD PROGRAMS:REIMBURSEMENT FOR NUTRITIOUS MEALS AND SNACKS SERVED TO OVER 980 CHILDREN ENROLLED IN HEAD START AND EARLY HEAD START.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Sylvia Penner
Chairperson
$0
Anna Meyerhoff-Cole
Vice Chairperson
$0
Candice Johnson
Secretary/treasurer
$0
Prisca Barnes
Director
$0
Shawne Boyd
Director
$0
Ruse Brown
Director
$0

Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Top Early Learning & Day Care
Childcare Services
$387,388
City Wide Of Wichita
Cleaning Services
$170,707
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $13,139,914
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$188,430
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $59,579
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$13,328,344
Total Program Service Revenue$41,637
Investment income $223
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $13,370,204

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