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Newark Day Nursery Assoc Inc

EIN 51-0096130 · Newark, DE

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 CENTER IS DEDICATED TO PROVIDING HIGH QUALITY, AFFORDABLE EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION AND AFTER SCHOOL CARE TO CHILDREN 6 WEEKS TO 14 YEARS OF AGE FROM ETHNICALLY AND ECONOMICALLY DIVERSE FAMILIES WHO WORK OR LIVE IN THE GREATER NEWARK AREA, DELAWARE. 251 CHILDREN WERE SERVED DURING THE CURRENT YEAR THROUGH THREE SERVICES: (1)FULL DAY CARE AND EARLY EDUCATION PROGRAM, (2) SCHOOL AGE BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM, AND (3) SUMMER CAMP. THE CENTER IS ACCREDITED BY THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR THE EDUCATION OF YOUNG CHILDREN AND THE AMERICAN CAMP ASSOCIATION.

Income
$2.5 million
Spending
$2.0 million
Spent on programs
79%
Reserves
9.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 74%
Employees
64
Highest pay
$100,583, 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

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 80% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 9.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 3% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 23% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 31% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    79% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 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 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $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

    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. $1.5 million spent. THE CENTER IS DEDICATED TO PROVIDING HIGH QUALITY, AFFORDABLE EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION AND AFTER SCHOOL CARE TO CHILDREN 6 WEEKS TO 14 YEARS OF AGE FROM ETHNICALLY AND ECONOMICALLY DIVERSE FAMILIES WHO WORK OR LIVE IN THE GREATER NEWARK AREA, DELAWARE. FAMILIES ARE PROVIDED CARE BASED ON A SLIDING FEE SCHEDULE TO ENSURE ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE CARE AND 49% OF OUR FULL DAY CHILD CARE FAMILIES RECEIVED SCHOLARSHIP ASSISTANCE. 251 CHILDREN WERE SERVED DURING THE THE CURRENT YEAR THROUGH THREE SERVICES: 1 FULL DAY CARE AND EARLY EDUCATION PROGRAM, 2 SCHOOL AGE BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM, AND 3 SUMMER CAMP. THE CENTER IS ACCREDITED BY THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR THE EDUCATION OF YOUNG CHILDREN AND THE AMERICAN CAMP ASSOCIATION.
  2. DOING BUSINESS AS: NEWARK DAY NURSERY AND CHILDREN'S CENTER NEWARK DAY NURSERY AND CHILDREN'S CENTER NDNCC FACT SHEET: CELEBRATING OVER 60 YEARS OF EDUCATING AND INSPIRING NEWARK'S CHILDREN -DEDICATED TO PROVIDING THE HIGHEST QUALITY EARLY CHILDHOOD AND SCHOOL AGE SERVICES TO EDUCATE, ENRICH, AND INSPIRE CHILDREN AND YOUTH FROM CULTURALLY AND ECONICALLY DIVERSE FAMILIES, SEEKING TO ENSURE ACCESS REGARDLESS OF FAMILY INCOME. -COMMUNITY FOUNDED NOT-FOR-PROFIT CENTER PROVIDING A FULL CONTINUUM OF SERVICES FOR SIX-WEEKS TO FOURTEEN YEAR OLD CHILDREN, SERVING 251 CHILDREN: -FULL DAY CARE AND EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION -SCHOOL AGE CARE BEFORE/AFTER SCHOOL -NDNCC SUMMER CAMP -COMMUNITY OUTREACH SERVICE -ONE OF ONLY 4.2% OF DELAWARE PROVIDERS ACCREDITED BY THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR THE EDUCATION OF YOUNG CHILDREN, AND ONE OF EVEN FEWER ACCREDITED CENTERS FOCUSING ON CHILDREN FROM LOW-INCOME HOMES. -THE PROFILES OF THE WORKING FAMILIES SERVED EACH YEAR ARE: -251 CHILDREN SERVED -20% OF FULL DAY ECE CHILDREN FROM UNDER 45,000 INCOME HOMES -25% OF PARENTS ARE SINGLE WORKING PARENTS -37% OF CHILDREN FROM TRADITIONALLY MINORITY CULTURES -APPROXIMATELY 49% OF FAMILIES ARE PROVIDED SCHOLARSHIPS BASED ON SLIDING- FEE-SCALE. -RESEARCH BASED, DEVELOPMENTALLY APPROPRIATE CURRICULUM. -STUDENT AND CLASSROOM OUTCOMES/PROGRESS TRACKED USING WEB BASED ASSESSMENT TOOLS OF DEVELOPMENTAL BENCHMARKS.

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 August 1963.

    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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