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Child Day Care Association of Saint Louis

EIN 43-0953838 · St Louis, MO

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak38 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • Raising each dollar of donations cost 111 cents.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

UNITED 4 CHILDREN MEETS CAREGIVERS WHERE THEY ARE TO ASSESS THEIR PROGRAMS, TRAIN, COACH, AND SUPPORT THEM WITH THE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS NECESSARY TO ENSURE THAT CHILDREN FEEL SAFE, ARE NOURISHED, AND ARE NURTURED WITH SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL AND INCLUSIVE SERVICES.

Income
$6.2 million
Spending
$6.2 million
Spent on programs
86%
Reserves
1.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 95%
Employees
70
Volunteers
13
Highest pay
$139,527, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 38 out of 100. Higher than 7% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 29% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 0% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 27% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    0 of 15

    86% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 111 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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

    9 of 9 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, 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. $2.5 million spent. CHILD AND ADULT CARE FOOD PROGRAMS: UNITED 4 CHILDREN IS THE LARGEST SPONSORING AGENCY, THROUGH A CONTRACT WITH THE MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SENIOR SERVICES, FOR THE CHILD AND ADULT CARE FOOD PROGRAM OF THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (USDA). THIS PROGRAM ENCOURAGES HEALTHY NUTRITION BY EDUCATING HOME CHILDCARE PROVIDERS AND REIMBURSING THEM FOR HEALTHY MEALS SERVED. UNITED 4 CHILDREN IS REIMBURSED FOR ITS PROGRAM MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES BY USDA FUNDING, ADMINISTERED BY THE MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SENIOR SERVICES.
  2. $2.5 million spent. QUALITY SERVICES: UNITED 4 CHILDREN RECEIVES CONTRACT PAYMENTS TO IMPLEMENT SERVICES THAT IMPROVE ACCESS AND QUALITY OF EARLY CHILHDOOD EDUCATION IN THE STATE OF MISSOURI. THE EARLY CARE & EDUCATION RESOURCE & REFERRAL NETWORK SERVICES ENSURES THAT FAMILIES CAN FIND HIGH QUALITY CHILD CARE THAT MEETS THEIR NEEDS, EDUCATES FAMILIES ON WHAT TO LOOK FOR IN QUALITY PROGRAMS, AND HOW TO FIND RESOURCES THAT HELP THEIR FAMILIES THRIVE. THE CHILD CARE COLLABORATIVE NETWORK PROGRAM PROVIDES CHILD CARE PROGRAMS CLASSROOM EVALUATIONS, TRAINING, AND COACHING TO ENSURE THAT EDUCATORS AND PROGRAMS ARE PROVIDING HIGH QUALITY CARE TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES. THE PROGRAM ACHIEVING QUALITY PROGRAM PROVIDES EVALUATIONS, TRAINING, AND COACHING TO CHILD CARE PROGRAMS IN THE NORMANDY 24:1 FOOTPRINT. THE SOCIAL EMOTIONAL EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAM TEACHES CHILD CARE PROGRAMS STRATEGIES TO ADDRESS CHALLENGING BEHAVIORS IN CLASSROOM ENVIRONMENTS BEFORE KINDERGARTEN IN THE STATE OF MISSOURI.
  3. $301,347 spent. INCLUSION SERVICES: UNITED 4 CHILDREN RECEIVES CONTRACT PAYMENTS TO IMPLEMENT CHILD CARE INCLUSION SERVICES THAT IMPROVE ACCESS AND QUALITY OF EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION PROGRAMS SERVING CHILDREN WITH CHALLENGING BEHAVIORS OR SPECIAL NEEDS. INCLUSION SERVICES ENSURE FAMILIES CAN FIND CHILD CARE FOR THEIR CHILDREN WITH CHALLENGING BEHAVIORS OR SPECIAL NEEDS WHILE PROVIDING TRAINING AND CONSULTATION TO CHILD CARE PROVIDERS SO THAT THEY CAN DEVELOP BEST PRACTICES FOR INCLUSIVE CARE IN THE STATE OF MISSOURI.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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 December 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 February 1971.

    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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