Learn N Move
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
Points to look into
- It owes more than it owns.
These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.
What it says it does
Learn 'n Move Childcare Center is an innovative non-profit organization with extensive knowledge and experience in child development while focusing on the importance of physical activity, movement, and nutrition. The Learn 'n Move Childcare Center serves children and commits to respectful and collaborative relationships with families. Through a safe and caring environment featuring exploration and discover as a way of learning, the Creative curriculum for Preschool enables children to develop confidence as well as creativity and critical thinking skills.
- Income
- $532,262
- Spending
- $564,310
- Spent on programs
- 83%
- Reserves
- -3.6 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 92%
- Employees
- 26
- Volunteers
- 6
- Highest pay
- $65,295, center director
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
Weak: 34 out of 100. Higher than 6% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
0 of 35Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.
Debt
0 of 20It owes 144% of what it owns.
Living within its means
4 of 15Spending exceeded income by 6% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 19% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1582% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 5 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
Good: 76 out of 100. Higher than 56% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
25 of 254 of 5 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
0 of 8Reports no written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
0 of 7Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
6 of 15Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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 (1)
- $465,544 spent. Learn N Move provides high-quality early childhood education to children ages 2-5, fostering cognitive, social and emotional development. Services consist of approximately 45 children during the year. The organization offered full day care totaling an estimated 10,000 days of care. Conducted weekly educational sessions, including literacy, math, and social skills activities, and achieved the goal of preparing children for kindergarten, supporting long-term academic readiness.Program statement continued on Schedule O.Our Focus - positive environment, physical activity and healthy lifestyle, child's well-being, learning and development through a holistic approach, safe and caring environment, open communication with frequent parent contact, collaboration and teamwork.* The Creative Curriculum for preschool is based on five fundamental principles: 1) Positive interactions and relationships with adults provides a critical foundation for successful learning. 2) Social - emotional competence is a significant factor in school success. 3) Constructive, purposeful play supports essential learning. 4) The physical environment affects the type and quality of learning interactions. 5) Teacher - family partnerships promote development and learning.
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
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.
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.
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.
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 September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since July 2016.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
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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