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Childrens Learning Center of Camden County Inc

EIN 42-1547554 · Camdenton, MO

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair63 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

CHILDREN'S LEARNING CENTER IS DEDICATED TO PROVIDING HIGH-QUALITY INCLUSIVE PROGRAMS, EXPERIENCES, AND APPROPRIATE SUPPORT TO CHILDREN BIRTH TO TWELVE YEARS WITH AND WITHOUT SPECIAL NEEDS OR DEVELOPMENTAL DELAYS IN THE LAKE OF THE OZARKS AREA. CHILDREN OF ALL SKILL LEVELS PARTICPATE IN QUALITY INCLUSIVE PROGRAMS.

Income
$365,464
Spending
$472,306
Spent on programs
93%
Reserves
7.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 72%
Employees
24
Volunteers
12
Highest pay
$58,333, executive di

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 63 out of 100. Higher than 33% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 7.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 29% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 52% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    93% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 94% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    5 of 5 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 December 31, 2024, 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. $420,089 spent. THE STEP AHEAD PROGRAM FOLLOWS THE HIGH SCOPE APPROACH WHERE CHILDREN ARE ACTIVE AND DEVELOP BEST FROM PURSUING THEIR OWN INTERESTS WHILE BEING SUPPORTED AND CHALLENGED BY ADULTS. THE CONTENT OF THE CHILD'S DEVELOPMENT IS GUIDED BY 58 KEY DEVELPMENTAL INDICATORS IN LANGUAGE AND LITERACY, MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE, SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT, PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT, AND THE ARTS. THE HEART OF THE HIGHT SCOPE APPROACH IS THE PLAN-DO-REVIEW SEQUENCE IN WHICH CHILDREN MAKE CHOICES, CARRY OUT THEIR IDEAS, AND REFLECT ON WHAT THEY DID. THESE ACTIVITIES PROMOTE INITIATIVE AND INDEPENDENCE. IN ADDITION, CHILD ENGAGES IN GROUP ACTIVITIES, SOCIALIZE DURING MEALS, DEVELOP SELF-CARE SKILLS, AND EXERCISE LARGE MUSCLES DURING OUTDOOR TIME. HIGH SCOPE SERVES CHILDREN FROM DIVERSE BACKGROUNDS AND WITH SPECIAL NEEDS. THE STEP AHEAD PROGRAM FOLLOWS THE HIGH SCOPE APPROACH WHERE CHILDREN ARE ACTIVE AND DEVELOP BEST FROM PURSUING THEIR OWN INTERESTS WHILE BEING SUPPORTED AND CHALLENGED BY ADULTS. THE CONTENT OF THE CHILD'S DEVELOPMENT IS GUIDED BY 58 KEY DEVELPMENTAL INDICATORS IN LANGUAGE AND LITERACY, MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE, SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT, PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT, AND THE ARTS. THE HEART OF THE HIGHT SCOPE APPROACH IS THE PLAN-DO-REVIEW SEQUENCE IN WHICH CHILDREN MAKE CHOICES, CARRY OUT THEIR IDEAS, AND REFLECT ON WHAT THEY DID. THESE ACTIVITIES PROMOTE INITIATIVE AND INDEPENDENCE. IN ADDITION, CHILD ENGAGES IN GROUP ACTIVITIES, SOCIALIZE DURING MEALS, DEVELOP SELF-CARE SKILLS, AND EXERCISE LARGE MUSCLES DURING OUTDOOR TIME. HIGH SCOPE SERVES CHILDREN FROM DIVERSE BACKGROUNDS AND WITH SPECIAL NEEDS.
  2. $20,377 spent. FIRST STEPS PROGRAM SUBSIDIZED BY THE MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SENIOR SERVICES SECTION FOR CHILD CARE REGULATION. THE PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO ENCOURAGE CHILD DEVELOPMENT AND HEIGHTEN THEIR LEARNING THROUGH MEANINGFUL FAMILY, COMMUNITY, AND CLASSROOM EXPERIENCES. THIS PROGRAM CONSISTS OF CHILDREN FROM BIRTH TO THREE YEARS OF AGE.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 December 2024.

    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 2003.

    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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