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Carroll Child Care Centers Inc

EIN 52-0890366 · Westminster, MD

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair50 out of 100GovernanceFair61 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

OUR NON-PROFIT PROGRAM SERVES FAMILIES OF ALL INCOME LEVELS BY OFFERING A HEALTHY ENVIRONMENT IN WHICH CHILDREN CAN DISCOVER, LEARN & GROW. WE SUPPORT THE GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE WHOLE CHILD INCLUDING HIS/HER PHYSICAL/HEALTH, COGNITIVE, SOCIAL/EMOTIONAL AND LANGUAGE AND LITERACY DEVELOPMENT. WE VIEW PHYSICAL AND HEALTH DEVELOPMENT AS INCLUSIVE OF GOOD NUTRITION AND QUALITY LARGE MOTOR PLAY. HEALTHY CHILDREN ARE MORE SUCCESSFUL AND ENGAGED LEARNERS AND DEMONSTRATE SCHOOL READINESS ATTRIBUTES. WE'RE AMONG THE MOST AFFORDABLE, CONVENIENT AND CREDENTIALED PRE-K EDUCATION AND DAY CARE PROGRAMS IN THE REGION, AND ONE OF THE FEW TO OFFER SUBSIDIZED TUITION FOR QUALIFYING FAMILIES. OUR LOW TUITION RATES COVER NEARLY ALL PROGRAM COSTS, INCLUDING FOOD.

Income
$581,715
Spending
$725,599
Spent on programs
93%
Reserves
0.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 93%
Employees
25
Volunteers
9
Highest pay
$50,392, executive director

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: 50 out of 100. Higher than 18% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 25% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 25% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 10% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    92% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 28 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

Fair: 61 out of 100. Higher than 35% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    6 of 6 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no 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

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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 (1)
  1. $670,991 spent. CARROLL CHILD CARE CENTERS, INC. WAS LOCATED AT 224 NORTH CENTER STREET,WESTMINSTER, MD 21157 DURING THE 2025 FISCAL YEAR. THE CENTER MOVED THEIR LOCATION TO 895 LEIDY RD, WESTMINSTER, MD 21157 ON SEPTEMBER 29, 2025. OVER THE YEARS, THE CENTER HAS ENJOYED SERVINGFAMILIES FROM THE LOCAL COMMUNITY, AS WELL AS SURROUNDING COUNTIES ANDPORTIONS OF SOUTHERN PENNSYLVANIA. DEDICATED TO ITS MISSION, CARROLL CHILDCARE CENTER IS OPEN WEEKDAYS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, 6:30AM TO 6PM.CARROLL CHILD CARE CENTERS' MISSION IS TO SERVE FAMILIES OF ALL INCOMELEVELS BY OFFERING A HEALTHY ENVIRONMENT IN WHICH CHILDREN CAN DISCOVER LEARN, AND GROW. IN DOING SO, THE CENTER STRIVES TO MEET SEVERAL GOALS:-PROVIDE TUITION RELIEF FOR FINANCIALLY CHALLENGED FAMILIES BY WAY OF THESLIDING SCALE TUITION RELIEF PROGRAM-PARTICIPATE IN THE CHILD ADULT CARE FOOD PROGRAM (CACFP) ALLOWING THECENTER TO SERVE BREAKFAST, LUNCH, AND ONE SNACK DAILY TO ALL STUDENTS AT NOADDITIONAL COST TO FAMILIES. APPROXIMATELY 15,355 BREAKFAST AND LUNCHESAND 7,762 SNACKS WERE SERVED. CHILDREN TRY NEW KINDS OF FRUITS, VEGETABLES,PROTEINS, AND GRAINS, INCLUDING PAPAYA, ASPARAGUS, SALMON, AND QUINOA. BABYFOOD IS HOME-MADE FROM THE FRESH FRUITS AND VEGETABLES SERVED. NOADDITIONAL SUGAR OR PRESERVATIVES ARE INCLUDED.-IMMERSE EVERY CHILD IN AN ENRICHED, DEVELOPMENTALLY APPROPRIATE LEARNINGENVIRONMENT BY UTILIZING MARYLAND STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (MSDE)CURRICULA AND MAINTAINING THE HIGHEST MSDE ACCREDITATION AND MSDE EXCELS(LEVEL 5) CREDENTIALS.IN THE 2025 FISCAL YEAR, CARROLL CHILD CARE CENTERS PROVIDED EARLYEDUCATION AND CARE FOR A TOTAL OF 43 STUDENTS. OF THESE CHILDREN, 1PARTICIPATED IN THE CENTER'S SLIDING SCALE TUITION RELIEF PROGRAM. THISPROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO PROVIDE AFFORDABLE, QUALITY EDUCATION AND CHILD CAREFOR FAMILIES LIVING AT OR BELOW 300% OF THE FEDERAL POVERTY STANDARD BYOFFERING VARYING LEVELS OF TUITION SUBSIDIES. ALTHOUGH OPEN TO ANYQUALIFYING FAMILY, THE TARGET POPULATION OF SLIDING SCALE TUITION RELIEFFALLS BETWEEN THE GAP OF STATE ASSISTANCE AND FINANCIAL SELF-SUFFICIENCY.DURING THE FISCAL YEAR, 2 STUDENTS UTILIZED WEEKLY TUITION SUBSIDIES.THE SLIDING SCALE TUITION RELIEF PROGRAM IS FUNDED PRIMARILY THROUGHCOMMUNITY DONATIONS AND GRANT AWARDS. ALL RESTRICTED FUNDS ARE USED FORTUITION SUBSIDIES AND THEREFORE HAVE A TANGIBLE, POSITIVE IMPACT ON EACHPARTICIPATING FAMILY. CHILDREN RECEIVE A WONDERFUL, NURTURING ENVIRONMENT FOR THEIR EARLY EDUCATION AND CARE NEEDS, WHILE PARENTS OBTAIN THEOPPORTUNITY TO SEEK AND MAINTAIN GAINFUL EMPLOYMENT. SUPPORTING THE SLIDINGSCALE TUITION RELIEF PROGRAM DIRECTLY ASSISTS FAMILIES IN THEIR DESIRE TOACHIEVE FINANCIAL STABILITY

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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since April 1969.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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