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Playmates Pre-School and Child Care Centers

EIN 55-0742839 · Huntington, WV

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong90 out of 100GovernanceWeak47 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

PLAYMATES PRESCHOOL AND CHILD-CARE CENTERS, INC. IS A LEADING PROVIDER OF HIGH QUALITY CARE AND EDUCATION SERVICES FOR ALL CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES. PLAYMATES SHOWS THEY CARE ENOUGH TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE BY DEMONSTRATING THE FOLLOWING VALUES: CUSTOMER SERVICE,ALL-INCLUSIVE, RESPECT, EDUCATION, SAFE, SECURE.

Income
$7.7 million
Spending
$6.9 million
Spent on programs
85%
Reserves
28.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 81%
Employees
164
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$112,753, executive director/(non-me

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: 90 out of 100. Higher than 78% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 28.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 10% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 11% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 15% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    85% 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

Weak: 47 out of 100. Higher than 7% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    5 of 25

    2 of 5 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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 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. AFTERSCHOOL DAYCARE PROGRAM AVERAGED 320 PARTICIPANTS, PUPILS PICKED UP AT SCHOOL. PRESCHOOL DAYCARE AVERAGED 360 PARTICIPANTS, AND SUMMER DAY CAMP AVERAGED 370 PARTICIPANTS FOR 49 DAYS WITH SWIMMING, SKATING, BOWLING, & FIELD TRIPS.
  2. DURING THE YEAR PLAYMATES SERVED THE FOLLOWING NUMBER OF MEALS FOR ALL PROGRAMS COMBINED. BREAKFASTS 49,798; LUNCHES 57,473; SNACKS 47,779;DINNERS 241; AT-RISK SNACKS 28,235 AND AT-RISK DINNERS 52,374. TOTALMEALS SERVED FOR 2024 EQUAL 235,900.

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 April 1997.

    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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