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Childrens Day Treatment Center & School Inc

EIN 13-0776140 · New York, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair62 out of 100GovernanceStrong93 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

WEST END DAY SCHOOL IS MORE THAN A SCHOOL - IT IS A COMMUNITY OF STUDENTS, STAFF, AND PARENTS WHO HAVE A SHARED VISION. WE CREATE A SAFE HAVEN FOR LEARNING, STRIVE TO BE A TRUSTED PARTNER FOR PARENTS, AND FOSTER THE DEVELOPMENT OF RESILIENCY IN CHILDREN TO BUILD A STRONG FOUNDATION FOR THEIR LIFELONG SUCCESS. TOGETHER WE:ESTABLISH AN INDIVIDUALIZED AND CHALLENGING EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM THAT SUPPORTS OUR BRIGHT STUDENTS AND THEIR UNIQUE LEARNING STYLES.CULTIVATE OUR STUDENTS' INNER STRENGTHS BY RECOGNIZING THE IMPACT EMOTIONS HAVE ON LEARNING.PROVIDE A FLEXIBLE ATMOSPHERE, WHERE CHILDREN FEEL COMFORTABLE MEETING HIGH EXPECTATIONS.PROMOTE, NURTURE, AND ENGAGE RELATIONSHIPS, BECAUSE THEY ARE CENTRAL TO OUR WELL-BEING. ENSURE THAT FAMILIES FEEL VALUED, SUPPORTED, AND UNDERSTOOD.

Income
$4.1 million
Spending
$4.0 million
Spent on programs
75%
Reserves
0.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 92%
Employees
39
Volunteers
1
Highest pay
$371,993, head of school

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

Fair: 62 out of 100. Higher than 41% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 20% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 10% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    75% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 29 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: 93 out of 100. Higher than 58% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 of 8 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

    0 of 7

    Reports no 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 (3)
  1. $2.9 million spent. ACADEMIC PROGRAM (GRADES 1-8): THE CURRICULUM IS ALIGNED WITH NEW YORK STATE LEARNING STANDARDS AND IS TAILORED TO EACH STUDENT'S UNIQUE LEARNING PROFILE. CORE SUBJECTS INCLUDE READING, WRITING, MATHEMATICS, SCIENCE, AND SOCIAL STUDIES, DELIVERED THROUGH SMALL-GROUP INSTRUCTION WITH AN AVERAGE CLASS SIZE OF 8-10 STUDENTS. SPECIALIZED PROGRAMS SUCH AS PREVENTING ACADEMIC FAILURE (PAF) FOR READING AND THE MATH & YOU CURRICULUM FOR MATHEMATICS ARE UTILIZED, EMPHASIZING REAL-WORLD APPLICATIONS AND EXECUTIVE FUNCTIONING SKILLS. THE SCHOOL'S STATE-OF-THE-ART STEAM CENTER FACILITATES HANDS-ON, INQUIRY-BASED LEARNING IN STEM SUBJECTS. SOCIAL STUDIES INSTRUCTION INCORPORATES FIELD TRIPS AND PROJECT-BASED LEARNING TO DEEPEN UNDERSTANDING OF HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL CONTEXTS.THERAPEUTIC AND SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL SUPPORT: RECOGNIZING THAT EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING IS INTEGRAL TO LEARNING, WEST END DAY SCHOOL PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE COUNSELING SERVICES, INCLUDING INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP SESSIONS, CLASSROOM-BASED INTERVENTIONS, AND CRISIS SUPPORT. EACH STUDENT IS ASSIGNED A DEDICATED COUNSELOR WHO COLLABORATES WITH FAMILIES AND EXTERNAL PROVIDERS TO ENSURE CONSISTENT SUPPORT ACROSS SETTINGS. THE SCHOOL'S APPROACH EMPHASIZES THE DEVELOPMENT OF SELF-REGULATION, RESILIENCE, AND SOCIAL SKILLS.
  2. $65,865 spent. ENRICHMENT AND EXTRACURRICULAR PROGRAMS: BEYOND THE CORE CURRICULUM, STUDENTS HAVE ACCESS TO A VARIETY OF ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES DURING AND AFTER SCHOOL. THESE PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO FOSTER CREATIVITY, PHYSICAL HEALTH, AND PERSONAL INTERESTS, AND ARE LED BY BOTH WEST END DAY SCHOOL FACULTY AND EXTERNAL SPECIALISTS. OFFERINGS ARE RESPONSIVE TO STUDENT INTERESTS AND MAY INCLUDE ART, MUSIC, PHYSICAL EDUCATION, AND TECHNOLOGY-BASED PROJECTS.
  3. $86,394 spent. SUMMER LEARNING PROGRAM: THE FIVE-WEEK CAMP WEDS SUMMER PROGRAM COMBINES ACADEMIC REINFORCEMENT WITH SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES. THE PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO PREVENT LEARNING LOSS AND SUPPORT CONTINUED GROWTH IN A STRUCTURED, ENGAGING ENVIRONMENT. CAMP WEDS OFFERS STUDENTS OPPORTUNITIES TO CONNECT WITH PEERS AND FACULTY WHILE PARTICIPATING IN A BLEND OF FAVORITE SUMMER ACTIVITIES.

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 June 1926.

    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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