Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service
Public Charity Status and Public Support
Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section
4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.
Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
COMMUNITY DAY NURSERY
Employer identification number
22-1553693
Part I
Reason for Public Charity Status
(All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions
The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 11, check only one box.)
1
2
3
4
5
section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)
6
7
8
9
receipts from activities related to its exempt functions—subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 331/3% of
its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses
acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part III.)
10
11
e
By checking this box, I certify that the organization is not controlled directly or indirectly by one or more disqualified persons other than foundation managers and other than one or more publicly supported organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or section 509(a)(2).
f
If the organization received a written determination from the IRS that it is a Type I, Type II or Type III supporting organization, check this box
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g
Since August 17, 2006, has the organization accepted any gift or contribution from any of the following persons?
(i) a person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (ii)
Yes
No
and (iii) below, the governing body of the the supported organization?
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11g(i)
(ii)
a family member of a person described in (i) above?
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11g(ii)
(iii)
a 35% controlled entity of a person described in (i) or (ii) above?
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11g(iii)
h
Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).
(i) Name of supported organization
(ii) EIN
(iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 9 above or IRC section (see instructions))
(iv) Is the organization in col. (i) listed in your governing document?
(v) Did you notify the organization in col. (i) of your support?
(vi) Is the organization in col. (i) organized in the U.S.?
(vii) Amount of support?
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Total
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Page 2
Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in IRC 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) (Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the
organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization fails to
qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2006
(b) 2007
(c) 2008
(d) 2009
(e) 2010
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") ....
1,874,176
1,844,678
1,923,616
1,887,478
1,911,953
9,441,901
2
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.......
3
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
4
Total. Add lines 1 through 3..
1,874,176
1,844,678
1,923,616
1,887,478
1,911,953
9,441,901
5
The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included
on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f)..
6
Public Support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.
9,441,901
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2006
(b) 2007
(c) 2008
(d) 2009
(e) 2010
(f) Total
7
Amounts from line 4..
1,874,176
1,844,678
1,923,616
1,887,478
1,911,953
9,441,901
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
442,232
311,929
139,892
103,435
120,989
1,118,477
9
Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..
10
Other income. (Explain in Part IV.) Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets..
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
10,560,378
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (See instructions.)
..................
12
81,461
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First Five Years
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here..........................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
Public Support Percentage for 2010 (line 6 column (f) divided by line 11 column (f))
.........
14
89.410 %
15
Public Support Percentage for 2009 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
89.540 %
16a
33 1/3% support test—2010.
If the organization did not check the box on line 13, and line 14 is 33 1/3% or more, check this box
and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
......................
b
33 1/3% support test—2009.
If the organization did not check the box on line 13 or 16a, and line 15 is 33 1/3% or more, check this
box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
.....................
17a
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2010.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, or 16b and line 14
is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test, check this box and stop here. Explain
in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported
organization
..................................................
b
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2009.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, or 17a and line
15 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test, check this box and stop here.
Explain in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
..............................................
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Private Foundation
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a or 17b, check this box and see
instructions
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Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
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Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in IRC 509(a)(2) (Complete only if you checked the box on line 9 of Part I or if the organization
failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under
the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2006
(b) 2007
(c) 2008
(d) 2009
(e) 2010
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .
2
Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose......
3
Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513..
4
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...
5
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
6
Total. Add lines 1 through 5.
7a
Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...
b
Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.
c
Add lines 7a and 7b..
8
Public Support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2006
(b) 2007
(c) 2008
(d) 2009
(e) 2010
(f) Total
9
Amounts from line 6...
10a
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
b
Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
c
Add lines 10a and 10b.
11
Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.
12
Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)
13
Total support (Add lines 9, 10c, 11 and 12.).
14
First Five Years
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here.............................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
Public Support Percentage for 2010 (line 8 column (f) divided by line 13 column (f))
.........
15
16
Public support percentage from 2009 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
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Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2010 (line 10c column (f) divided by line 13 column (f))
......
17
18
Investment income percentage from 2009 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
19a
33 1/3% support tests—2010.
If the organization did not check the box on line 14, and line 15 is more than 33 1/3% and line 17 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
..........
b
33 1/3% support tests—2009.
If the organization did not check a box on line 14 or line 19a, and line 16 is more than 33 1/3% and line 18 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
....
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Private Foundation
If the organization did not check a box on line 14, 19a or 19b, check this box and see instructions
.....
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
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Part IV
Supplemental Information.
Supplemental Information. Complete this part to provide the explanation required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; or Part III, line 12. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
Explanation
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
COMMUNITY DAY NURSERY
Employer identification number
22-1553693
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
DESCRIPTION OF ORGANIZATION'S MISSION:
FORM 990, PART I, LINE 1
(CONTINUED FROM FROM 990, PAGE 1) OFFERING A HIGH QUALITY FULL DAY PRESCHOOL EDUCATION TO THE CHILDREN OF EAST ORANGE, NEW JERSEY. COMMUNITY DAY NURSERY HAS BEEN SERVING CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES SINCE 1897. WE BELIEVE HIGH-QUALITY EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION ENSURES CHILDREN TO BE READY FOR KINDERGARTEN AND BEYOND. WE ARE ACCREDITED BY THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR THE EDUCATION OF YOUNG CHILDREN WHICH MEANS WE MEET THE HIGH STANDARDS SET TO ENSURE CHILDREN WILL BE SAFE, HEALTHY, AND LEARNING EACH DAY. OUR CERTIFIED TEACHERS HAVE DEGREES AND ARE WELL TRAINED IN EARLY CHILDHOOD. THEY BUILD CARING RELATIONSHIPS WITH EACH CHILD, AND PLAN ACTIVITIES THAT ARE FUN AND CHALLENGING. ONGOING ASSESSMENT ENSURES CHILDREN CONTINUE TO LEARN AND DEVELOP.
QUESTION 1 - MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION
FORM 990, PART III - STATEMENT OF PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS
(CONTINUED FROM FORM 990, PAGE 2) IT IS OUR GOAL TO STRENGTHEN A COOPERATIVE PARTNERSHIP WITH FAMILIES THROUGH A VARIETY OF PARENTING SERVICES AND GROUP ACTIVITIES.
QUESTION 4A - PROGRAM SERVICES OF THE ORGANIZATION
FORM 990, PART III - STATEMENT OF PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS
COMMUNITY DAY NURSERY HAS BEEN SERVING CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES BY PROVIDING HIGH QUALITY CHILDCARE AND EDUCATION FOR OVER 100 YEARS. CURRENTLY, THREE AND FOUR YEAR OLD EAST ORANGE RESIDENTS SPEND UP TO TEN HOURS DAILY, TWELVE MONTHS PER YEAR IN OUR CLASSROOMS. OUR PROGRAM RUNS FROM SEPTEMBER THROUGH AUGUST FROM 7:30AM UNTIL 5:30PM. OUR CONTRACT WITH THE EAST ORANGE BOARD OF EDUCATION TO PROVIDE PRESCHOOL SERVICES REMAINS IN FORCE. THIS FUNDING HAS ALLOWED COMMUNITY DAY NURSERY TO ENGAGE DEGREED, STATE CERTIFIED TEACHERS FOR TEN MONTHS OF THE YEAR, UPDATE THE CLASSROOMS BY PURCHASING NEW FURNITURE AND LEARNING MATERIALS, AND HIRE AND TRAIN PARAPROFESSIONAL FAMILY SUPPORT STAFF. HOWEVER, THE SMALL RATIOS THAT WE BELIEVE ARE NECESSARY FOR A HIGH-QUALITY EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAM ARE MAINTAINED THROUGH OUR UTILIZATION OF PART-TIME TEACHER ASSISTANTS. THESE EMPLOYEES WORK 7:30AM THROUGH 9:30AM AND 3:30PM THROUGH 5:30PM, IN ADDITION TO FULL DAYS, AS NEEDED. OUR PART-TIME STAFF PARTICIPATES IN PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES WITH OUR FULL-TIMERS. WHEN WE LOSE A FULL-TIME EMPLOYEE, WE CAN OFFER EMPLOYMENT TO A PART-TIMER WHOM WE KNOW AND TRUST, BECAUSE OF THE RELATIONSHIP DEVELOPED OVER TIME, AND WHO HAS RECEIVED THE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES TO EXCEL IN THE CLASSROOM. WE ALSO SEND THE PART-TIMERS TO TAKE CLASSES ON AN INDIVIDUAL BASIS, AS NEEDED. WHERE SOME SCHOOLS UTILIZE SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS, WE CONTINUE TO MAINTAIN THREE FULL-TIME ON SITE SUBSTITUTES (FLOATERS) SO THE CHILDREN ARE ALWAYS IN FAMILIAR SURROUNDINGS WITH PEOPLE THEY KNOW AND TRUST. WHEN NO STAFF MEMBER IS ABSENT, ALL THREE FLOATERS SERVE AS A THIRD PERSON IN CLASSROOMS ALLOWING THE TEACHER TO WORK ONE-ON-ONE WITH CHILDREN. THE STAFFING FOR TWO OF THE FLOATERS AND ALL OF THE PART-TIME EMPLOYEES IS PROVIDED THROUGH PRIVATE FUNDING. IT HAS BEEN OUR EXPERIENCE THAT THE CHILDREN IN OUR PROGRAM BECOME EFFECTIVE LISTENERS, HAVE ENHANCED VOCABULARIES, UNDERSTAND THE CONCEPTS OF SHARING, TAKING TURNS AND FOLLOWING DIRECTIONS. FEEDBACK FROM THE KINDERGARTEN TEACHERS IN THE EAST ORANGE SCHOOL DISTRICT HAS BEEN OVERWHELMINGLY POSITIVE. THEY TELL US, "WE KNOW THE CHILDREN WHO COME TO US FROM COMMUNITY DAY; THEY ARE READY TO PARTICIPATE FROM THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL." THE SCHOOL DISTRICT REGULARLY SENDS PEOPLE WHO ARE INTERESTED IN THE PRESCHOOL PROGRAM TO VISIT OUR CENTER. OUR STAFF TURNOVER IS SIGNIFICANTLY LOW COMPARED TO OTHER CHILDCARE AGENCIES ACROSS THE COUNTRY. OUR MENTAL HEALTH CLINICIAN CONTINUES TO MEET THE IMMEDIATE NEEDS OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES IN DISTRESS AND WORKS TO SUPPORT TEACHERS AND FAMILY WORKERS BY EQUIPPING THEM WITH INTERVENTION STRATEGIES TO USE WITH THE CHILDREN. SHE IS ALSO IMPLEMENTING ANTI-VIOLENCE AND PERSONAL SAFETY CURRICULA IN THE CLASSROOMS. OUR COLLABORATION WITH FAMILY CONNECTIONS IN ORANGE, NJ, ONE OF THE HIGH-QUALITY POINTS IN THE PROGRAM, IS FUNDED WHOLLY THROUGH PRIVATE DONATIONS. COMMUNITY DAY NURSERY HAS BEEN ACCREDITED SINCE 1997 BY THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR THE EDUCATION OF YOUNG CHILDREN (NAEYC). THIS PROCESS INVOLVES A YEARLONG INTENSE SELF-EVALUATION PROCESS AND ONGOING SELF-ASSESSMENT AND CORRECTION. NAEYC HAS RE-VAMPED THE ACCREDITATION PROCESS AND NOW REQUIRES EXTENSIVE DOCUMENTATION FROM THE CLASSROOMS AND ADMINISTRATORS. EACH CLASSROOM TEACHER AND THE DIRECTOR HAVE ASSEMBLED A PORTFOLIO THAT DOCUMENTS THE WAYS IN WHICH THE PROGRAM IMPLEMENTS THE CRITERIA ORGANIZED BY TEN STANDARDS: 1) PROMOTE POSITIVE RELATIONSHIPS FOR ALL CHILDREN AND ADULTS. 2) IMPLEMENT A CURRICULUM FOSTERING ALL AREAS OF CHILD DEVELOPMENT-COGNITIVE, EMOTIONAL, LANGUAGE, PHYSICAL AND SOCIAL. 3) USE DEVELOPMENTALLY, CULTURALLY AND LINGUISTICALLY APPROPRIATE AND EFFECTIVE TEACHING APPROACHES. 4) PROVIDE ONGOING ASSESSMENTS OF CHILDREN AND STAFF. 5) PROMOTE NUTRITION AND HEALTH OF CHILDREN AND STAFF. 6) EMPLOY AND SUPPORT QUALIFIED TEACHING STAFF. 7) ESTABLISH AND MAINTAIN COLLABORATIVE RELATIONSHIPS WITH FAMILIES. 8) ESTABLISH AND MAINTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND USE RESOURCES OF THE COMMUNITY. 9) PROVIDE A SAFE AND HEALTHY PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT. 10) IMPLEMENT STRONG PROGRAM MANAGEMENT POLICIES THAT RESULT IN HIGH-QUALITY SERVICE. WE ARE VISITED TWICE ANNUALLY FOR THE PURPOSE OF EVALUATION BY THE EAST ORANGE SCHOOL DISTRICT AND BY A REPRESENTATIVE OF THE SUCCESS FOR ALL FOUNDATION, THE COMPANY THAT PUBLISHES THE CURIOSITY CORNER CURRICULUM. FOLLOWING THESE VISITS THE DIRECTOR AND ASSISTANT DIRECTOR MEET WITH THE VISITORS TO DISCUSS THEIR FINDINGS. REPRESENTATIVES ALSO VISIT US FROM THE NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION. THEY RATE ONE OF OUR CLASSROOMS ANNUALLY ACCORDING TO THE EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION RATING SCALE AND SEND THE REPORT TO THE EAST ORANGE SCHOOL DISTRICT EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION DEPARTMENT. OUR CHILDREN ARE IN SCHOOL FOR BREAKFAST, LUNCH AND A DAILY SNACK. MOST OF THE FUNDING FOR THE FOOD, FOOD WORKERS, AND ADMINISTRATION OF THE PROGRAM COMES FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE THROUGH THE CHILD AND ADULT FOOD CARE PROGRAM. WE RECEIVE A FOOD STIPEND AND A PERCENTAGE OF THE SALARY AND BENEFITS FOR THE COOK. HOWEVER, TO MAINTAIN THE HIGH-QUALITY OF THE FOOD THAT IS PURCHASED AND PREPARED ALSO REQUIRES ADDITIONAL FUNDING FROM PRIVATE SPONSORS. PROGRAM FOR PARENTS: OUR FAMILY WORKERS CONTINUE TO HOST MONTHLY PARENT MEETINGS USING THE PARENTING NOW! CURRICULUM.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 2
HELENA BRANCH, BOARD PRESIDENT, AND MARILYN BOWSER, BOARD TRUSTEE, ARE COUSINS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11
A DRAFT OF FORM 990 IS REVIEWED BY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR THEN DISTRIBUTED TO, AND REVIEWED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES PRIOR TO THE FORM BEING FILED. THE FORM 990 IS DISCUSSED WITH A QUESTION AND ANSWER PERIOD PRIOR TO THE FINAL BOARD APPROVAL. UPON APPROVAL, THE FORM 990 IS SUBMITTED TO THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C
THE ORGANIZATION REQUIRES ANNUAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST STATEMENTS FROM ALL BOARD MEMBERS. THESE STATEMENTS ARE REVIEWED BY THE PRESIDENT AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE ORGANIZATION. ALL BOARD MEMBERS AND STAFF ARE REQUIRED TO DISCLOSE ANY CONFLICTS OF INTEREST.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15
COMPENSATION FOR THE ORGANIZATION'S EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR IS DETERMINED BY THE EAST ORANGE BOARD OF EDUCATION CONTRACT. OTHER SALARIES ARE DETERMINED BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND TREASURER AND ARE BASED ON SIMILAR AGENCIES AND PROGRAMS. THERE ARE NO OTHER TOP MANAGEMENT, OFFICERS, OR KEY EMPLOYEES COMPENSATED WITHIN THE ORGANIZATION.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
THE GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND FINANCIAL STATMENTS ARE ALWAYS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC AT THE ORGANIZATION'S OFFICE OR BY REQUEST.
CHANGES IN NET ASSETS OR FUND BALANCES:
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 5:
NET UNREALIZED GAINS ON INVESTMENTS: 378,554.
FORM 990, PART XI - LINE 2C
THE ORGANIZATION HAS A COMMITTEE THAT IS RESPONSIBLE FOR OVERSEEING THE AUDIT OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND THE SELECTION OF THE INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANT THAT AUDITED THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. THIS PROCESS HAS NOT CHANGED FROM THE PRIOR YEAR.
SECTION A, QUESTION 2
FORM 990, PART VI - GOVERNANCE, MANAGEMENT, AND DISCLOSURE
HELENA BRANCH, THE ORGANIZATION'S PRESIDENT, AND MARILYN BOWSER, A TRUSTEE, ARE COUSINS.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.