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Child Care of the Berkshires Inc

EIN 04-2457299 · North Adams, MA

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES CHILD CARE SERVICES TO FAMILIES THROUGH CHILD CARE CENTERS AND A NETWORK OF FAMILY CHILD CARE HOMES. CHILD CARE OF THE BERKSHIRES ALSO STRENGTHENS FAMILIES THROUGH SUPPORT SERVICES AND HOME VISITING FOCUSED ON POSITIVE PARENT INTERACTIONS AND EARLY LITERACY.

Income
$6.7 million
Spending
$6.0 million
Spent on programs
85%
Reserves
7.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 87%
Employees
90
Volunteers
5
Highest pay
$133,100, president & ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 93 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 7.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 6% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 10% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 16% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    85% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    15 of 15 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (4)
  1. $1.3 million spent. EARLY EDUCATION AND CARE SERVICES THROUGH THE FAMILY CHILD CARE (FCC) SYSTEM - EARLY EDUCATION AND CARE SERVICES FOR CHILDREN ARE PROVIDED THORUGH A NETWORK OF INDEPENDENTLY LICENSED FAMILY CHILD CARE HOMES, SERVING 6 TO 10 CHILDREN EACH. THERE ARE APPROXIMATELY 13-17 HOMES IN THE FAMILY CHILD CARE SYSTEM AND CHILD CARE OF THE BERKSHIRES PROVIDES COACHING, EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES AND ADMINISTRATION/ENROLLMENT SUPPORT FOR THESE EDUCATORS. EACH FCC PROVIDER DEVELOPS A CURRICULUM THAT INCLUDES ACTIVITIES ACROSS ALL DEVELOPMENTAL AREAS FOR THE CHILDREN. THE MAJORITY OF FUNDING COMES FROM THE MA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND CARE.A TOTAL OF 116 CHILDREN WERE ENROLLED IN THE FCC SYSTEM DURING FY2025.
  2. $1.8 million spent. MONUMENT SQUARE (MSQ) EARLY CHILDHOOD AND SCHOOL AGE PROGRAM - THE MONUMENT SQUARE EARLY CHILDHOOD AND SCHOOL-AGE CENTER PROVIDES CHILD CARE SERVICES FOR FAMILIES. THE CENTER IS LICENSED BY THE MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF EARLY EDUCATION AND CARE (EEC) FOR UP TO 82 CHILDREN INCLUDING INFANTS, TODDLERS, PRESCHOOLERS AND SCHOOL AGE-CHILDREN IN SEVEN DIFFERENT CLASSROOMS. THE PROGRAM'S GOAL IS TO PROVIDE A CARING, SAFE AND ENRICHING ENVIRONMENT THAT PROMOTES EACH CHILD'S PHYSICAL, SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL, AND COGNITIVE DEVELOPMENT, WHILE ALSO RESPONDING TO THE VARIOUS NEEDS OF AND SUPPORTING EACH FAMILY. A TOTAL OF 108 CHILDREN WERE ENROLLED DURING FY2025.
  3. $528,987 spent. SUPPORT SERVICES - THE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES PROGRAM PROVIDES ADDITIONAL SUPPORT FOR FAMILIES OF CHILDREN WHO ARE ENROLLED IN CHILD CARE OF THE BERKSHIRES CHILD CARE SERVICES THROUGH MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES, HOMELESS OR PARENTS UNDER 24 CONTRACTED SLOTS. THIS PROGRAM TARGETS THE SPECIFIC NEEDS OF VULNERABLE CHILDREN ENROLLED IN EITHER CENTER-BASED CARE OR FAMILY CHILD CARE. FAMILIES WHO QUALIFY RECEIVE SERVICES INCLUDING TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM CHILD CARE PROGRAMS, ADDITIONAL OBSERVATION AND ASSESSMENT OF CHILDREN, FAMILY SUPPORT INCLUDING INDIVIDUALIZED FAMILY PLANS, CHILD BEHAVIOR SUPPORT AND PARENT SUPPORT AROUND CHALLENGING BEHAVIORS, AND ACCESS TO ESSENTIAL RESOURCES AND REFERRALS. A TOTAL OF 79 CHILDREN RECEIVED SUPPORTIVE SERVICES IN FY2025.
  4. $1.5 million spent. COMMUNITY PROGRAMS, FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER, PARENTING PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM, LEAD POISONING PREVENTION PROGRAM, COMMUNITY FAMILY COORDINATION ENGAGEMENT, PARENT CHILD+.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since May 1970.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.

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