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Senate Employees Child Care Center Inc

EIN 52-1331367 · Washington, DC

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair65 out of 100GovernanceGood85 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE SENATE EMPLOYEES' CHILD CARE CENTER IS DESIGNED TO PROVIDE A COMPREHENSIVE AND HIGHLY INDIVIDUALIZED PROGRAM THAT FOSTERS THE PHYSICAL, SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL, AND INTELLECTUAL GROWTH OF EVERY CHILD ENROLLED IN THE PROGRAM.

Income
$2.0 million
Spending
$2.1 million
Spent on programs
89%
Reserves
3.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 63%
Employees
23
Volunteers
9
Highest pay
$113,052, assistant di

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

Financial health

Fair: 65 out of 100. Higher than 38% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 21% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 5% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 3% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    89% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

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

Governance

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 38% 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

    0 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 August 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 (1)
  1. $1.9 million spent. THE SENATE EMPLOYEES CHILD CARE CENTER IS DESIGNED TO PROVIDE A COMPREHENSIVE AND HIGHLY INDIVIDUALIZED PROGRAM THAT FOSTERS THE PHYSICAL, SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL, AND INTELLECTUAL GROWTH OF EVERY CHILD ENROLLED IN THE PROGRAM. CHILDREN ARE OFFERED AGE-APPROPRIATE LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES AS DESCRIBED IN THE CENTERS CURRICULUM. PARENTS ARE EXPECTED TO PARTICIPATE IN THE ONGOING ACTIVITIES OF THE CENTER AND TO COLLABORATE WITH THE STAFF IN THE OPERATION OF THE CENTER. THE SENATE EMPLOYEES CHILD CARE CENTER IS A NON-PROFIT, 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION GOVERNED BY A BOARD OF DIRECTORS. MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ARE ELECTED BY THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE CORPORATION TO SERVE STAGGERING TWO-YEAR TERMS. GENERALLY, MEMBERS OF THE BOARD ARE ALSO PARENTS OF CHILDREN ENROLLED IN THE PROGRAM. BECAUSE THE CENTER IS A NON-PROFIT AND PARENT-GOVERNED ORGANIZATION, IT IS NATURALLY ORIENTED TO THE BEST INTERESTS OF THE COMMUNITY OF CHILDREN IT SERVES. THE GOAL OF THE CENTER IS TO ASSURE CHILDRENS DAILY EXPOSURE TO A SAFE, NURTURING, ENRICHING, AND AGE-APPROPRIATE ENVIRONMENT. TO ASSURE THESE GOALS ARE MET, THE CENTER USES AS GUIDELINES THE STANDARDS PROVIDED BY ITS ACCREDITING BODY, THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAM, A DIVISION OF THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR THE EDUCATION OF YOUNG CHILDREN (NAEYC). THE CENTER ORIGINALLY BECAME ACCREDITED IN 1989 AND WAS THE FIRST CENTER IN WASHINGTON, DC, TO RECEIVE ACCREDITATION. THE CENTER HAS BEEN CONTINUOUSLY ACCREDITED SINCE THAT TIME. OUR PROGRAM PHILOSOPHY, CURRICULUM, STAFF, STRUCTURE, AND GOVERNANCE ARE CRITICAL COMPONENTS IN THE QUALITY OF THE PROGRAM. HOWEVER, THAT IS NOT OUR ONLY RESOURCE. WE TURN TO EACH OTHER - PROFESSIONALS WITH VARYING LEVELS OF EXPERIENCE AND VARIED TALENTS, AND TO THE PARENTS WITH THEIR EXTENSIVE ARRAY OF EXPERIENCES - TO CONTINUALLY EVALUATE AND ENRICH OUR PROGRAM. THE SENATE EMPLOYEES CHILD CARE CENTER IS DESIGNED TO PROVIDE A COMPREHENSIVE AND HIGHLY INDIVIDUALIZED PROGRAM THAT FOSTERS THE PHYSICAL, SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL, AND INTELLECTUAL GROWTH OF EVERY CHILD ENROLLED IN THE PROGRAM. CHILDREN ARE OFFERED AGE-APPROPRIATE LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES AS DESCRIBED IN THE CENTERS CURRICULUM. PARENTS ARE EXPECTED TO PARTICIPATE IN THE ONGOING ACTIVITIES OF THE CENTER AND TO COLLABORATE WITH THE STAFF IN THE OPERATION OF THE CENTER. THE SENATE EMPLOYEES CHILD CARE CENTER IS A NON-PROFIT, 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION GOVERNED BY A BOARD OF DIRECTORS. MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ARE ELECTED BY THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE CORPORATION TO SERVE STAGGERING TWO-YEAR TERMS. GENERALLY, MEMBERS OF THE BOARD ARE ALSO PARENTS OF CHILDREN ENROLLED IN THE PROGRAM. BECAUSE THE CENTER IS A NON-PROFIT AND PARENT-GOVERNED ORGANIZATION, IT IS NATURALLY ORIENTED TO THE BEST INTERESTS OF THE COMMUNITY OF CHILDREN IT SERVES. THE GOAL OF THE CENTER IS TO ASSURE CHILDRENS DAILY EXPOSURE TO A SAFE, NURTURING, ENRICHING, AND AGE-APPROPRIATE ENVIRONMENT. TO ASSURE THESE GOALS ARE MET, THE CENTER USES AS GUIDELINES THE STANDARDS PROVIDED BY ITS ACCREDITING BODY, THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAM, A DIVISION OF THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR THE EDUCATION OF YOUNG CHILDREN (NAEYC). THE CENTER ORIGINALLY BECAME ACCREDITED IN 1989 AND WAS THE FIRST CENTER IN WASHINGTON, DC, TO RECEIVE ACCREDITATION. THE CENTER HAS BEEN CONTINUOUSLY ACCREDITED SINCE THAT TIME. OUR PROGRAM PHILOSOPHY, CURRICULUM, STAFF, STRUCTURE, AND GOVERNANCE ARE CRITICAL COMPONENTS IN THE QUALITY OF THE PROGRAM. HOWEVER, THAT IS NOT OUR ONLY RESOURCE. WE TURN TO EACH OTHER - PROFESSIONALS WITH VARYING LEVELS OF EXPERIENCE AND VARIED TALENTS, AND TO THE PARENTS WITH THEIR EXTENSIVE ARRAY OF EXPERIENCES - TO CONTINUALLY EVALUATE AND ENRICH OUR PROGRAM.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 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 August 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 January 1985.

    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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