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Southern Chester County Day Care Association

EIN 23-1646698 · Avondale, PA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE CENTER ASSISTS UNDERSERVED WORKING FAMILIES BY PROVIDING HIGH QUALITY, RELIABLE EDUCATIONAL CHILD CARE AT RATES THEY CAN AFFORD. WE PREPARE OUR STUDENTS TO BE SUCCESSFUL BY TEACHING BASIC SKILLS WITH AN EMPHASIS ON SCHOOL READINESS IN AN ENGLISH IMMERSION PROGRAM AND A LOVING AND NURTURING ENVIRONMENT. WE SERVE PART-TIME BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL CHILDREN WITH THE SAME LEVEL OF NURTURING CARE, HOMEWORK ASSIST, A SUMMER CAMP ENRICHMENT PROGRAM, AND LANGUAGE TUTORING THAT SUPPORT AND EXTEND THEIR PUBLIC SCHOOL CURRICULUM.

Income
$1.4 million
Spending
$1.4 million
Spent on programs
84%
Reserves
13.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 76%
Employees
32
Volunteers
50

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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 90% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 13.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 2% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 12% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    84% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    11 of 11 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.

  • 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 (2)
  1. $1.1 million spent. TO ACCOMPLISH OUR MISSION, WE ARE COMMITTED TO KEEPING OUR PROGRAM AFFORDABLE. OUR RATES ARE DETERMINED ON A SLIDING SCALE BASED ON FAMILY SIZE AND INCOME. WE ACCEPT STATE SPONSORED SUBSIDIES AND OFFER PRIVATE FEE SUBSIDIES SO THAT QUALITY CHILD CARE IS WITHIN REACH OF HARD-WORKING, LOW- INCOME FAMILIES. SOMETIMES THE LACK OF RELIABLE CHILD CARE IS THE ONLY THING PREVENTING A PARENT FROM OBTAINING, KEEPING, OR EXCELLING AT A JOB-WE TAKE THAT OBSTACLE AWAY. FURTHER, WE ARE COMMITTED TO PROVIDING CURRICULUM AND A SUMMER CAMP PROGRAM IN A SAFE AND SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT THAT IS STIMULATING, HANDS-ON, AND LINKED TO THE PENNSYLVANIA EARLY LEARNING STANDARDS. WE NURTURE YOUNG LEARNERS WHILE EMPHASIZING SCHOOL-READINESS AND ENGLISH LANGUAGE ACQUISITION.
  2. $121,696 spent. THE CENTER IS COMMITTED TO PLACING AN IMPORTANCE ON GOOD NUTRITION AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AT OUR CENTER, AS EACH PLAY A VITAL ROLE IN THE EARLY STAGES OF CHILD DEVELOPMENT. A NUTRITIOUS BREAKFAST, LUNCH AND AFTERNOON SNACK ARE INCLUDED IN THE COST OF CARE. OUR GOAL IS TO NOT ONLY PROVIDE THE CHILDREN OF TICK TOCK NUTRITIOUS MEALS EVERYDAY, BUT TO TEACH THEM HOW TO MAKE HEALTHY DECISIONS ON THEIR OWN. WE SERVE A VARIETY OF FRESH FRUIT, VEGETABLES, MEATS, AND GRAINS EACH WEEK GIVING CHILDREN THE OPPORTUNITY TO DISCOVER FOODS THEY MAY NOT HAVE ACCESS TO AT HOME. OUR HOPE IS THAT BY DISCOVERING A WIDE VARIETY OF HEALTHY, NUTRITIOUS FOODS AT SUCH A YOUNG AGE, THEY WILL BE BETTER PREPARED IN THE FUTURE TO MAKE SMART FOOD CHOICES. TICK TOCK REGULARLY DISTRIBUTES INFORMATION ON HEALTHY EATING, NUTRITION, AND EXCERCISE TO PARENTS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. THE CENTER IS COMMITTED TO PLACING AN IMPORTANCE ON GOOD NUTRITION AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AT OUR CENTER, AS EACH PLAY A VITAL ROLE IN THE EARLY STAGES OF CHILD DEVELOPMENT. A NUTRITIOUS BREAKFAST, LUNCH AND AFTERNOON SNACK ARE INCLUDED IN THE COST OF CARE. OUR GOAL IS TO NOT ONLY PROVIDE THE CHILDREN OF TICK TOCK NUTRITIOUS MEALS EVERYDAY, BUT TO TEACH THEM HOW TO MAKE HEALTHY DECISIONS ON THEIR OWN. WE SERVE A VARIETY OF FRESH FRUIT, VEGETABLES, MEATS, AND GRAINS EACH WEEK GIVING CHILDREN THE OPPORTUNITY TO DISCOVER FOODS THEY MAY NOT HAVE ACCESS TO AT HOME. OUR HOPE IS THAT BY DISCOVERING A WIDE VARIETY OF HEALTHY, NUTRITIOUS FOODS AT SUCH A YOUNG AGE, THEY WILL BE BETTER PREPARED IN THE FUTURE TO MAKE SMART FOOD CHOICES. TICK TOCK REGULARLY DISTRIBUTES INFORMATION ON HEALTHY EATING, NUTRITION, AND EXCERCISE TO PARENTS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR.

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 November 6, 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 March 1965.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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