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Hdlc

EIN 82-2454942 · Cumberland, MD

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair58 out of 100GovernanceGood72 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

OUR MISSION IS TO ENCOURAGE AND HELP CHILDREN GROW SOCIALLY, ACADEMICALLY, EMOTIONALLY, PHYSICALLY, AND SPIRITUALLY. OUR CENTER IS DESIGNED TO ENSURE EVERY CHILD HAS A SAFE, HAPPY, SUCCESSFUL EXPERIENCE WITHIN A FRIENDLY AND SAFE ENVIRONMENT.

Income
$713,211
Spending
$759,280
Spent on programs
93%
Reserves
0.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 63%
Employees
24

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

Financial health

Fair: 58 out of 100. Higher than 26% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 15% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 6% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 23% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    93% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

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

Governance

Good: 72 out of 100. Higher than 50% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    5 of 8 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.

  • 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 December 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 (3)
  1. $617,563 spent. HDLC'S PROGRAM FOR INFANTS & TODDLERS EMPHASIZES HEALTH AND SAFETY, CLEANLINESS, PROPER NUTRITION AND STIMULATION FOR LEARNING READINESS IN THE FUTURE. BABIES EXPERIENCE THEIR WORLD THROUGH THE SENSES - TOUCHING A SOFT BLANKET, SUCKING THEIR FINGERS, WATCHING A MOBILE MOVE, MIMICKING THEIR CAREGIVERS VOICE OR LISTENING TO MUSIC. THESE EXPERIENCES ARE THE STEPPING STONES OF LEARNING BY SHAPING THEIR UNDERSTANDING OF CAUSE AND EFFECT AND SPATIAL RELATIONS. DURING INFANCY, A CHILD LEARNS AND GROWS MORE THAN ANY OTHER TIME OF HIS/HER LIFE. THERE ARE FOUR (4) CLASSROOMS WITH (5) DAYS OF SERVICE. MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY FROM 6:30 AM UNTIL 5:25 PM, WHICH ARE AVAILABLE 50 WEEKS EACH YEAR. HDLC'S 2'S PROGRAM PROVIDES, AND BELIEVES, A PREDICTABLE ROUTINE EACH DAY ALLOWS CHILDREN TO EXCEL IN EARLY LEARNING. WE PROVIDE A STRUCTURED SCHEDULE THAT PROVIDES TODDLERS WITH THE SECURITY THEY NEED TO CONFIDENTLY EXPLORE THEIR WORLD. WE STRIVE TO BALANCE A STRUCTURED LEARNING WITH PLAYTIME. HDLC FOCUSES ON THE FOLLOWING AREAS: LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT, CREATIVE EXPRESSION, EXPLORATION AND MUSIC AND MOVEMENT FOR IMPROVING MOTOR SKILLS. HDLC PROVIDES A NUTRITIOUS MORNING AND AFTERNOON SNACK FOR PRESCHOOL CHILDREN (INCLUDING TODDLERS). THERE IS ONE (1) CLASSROOM WITH FIVE (5) DAYS OF SERVICE, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY, FROM 6:30 AM UNTIL 5:25 PM, WHICH ARE AVAILABLE 50 WEEKS EACH YEAR. HDLC'S 3'S & 4'S PROGRAM FILLS EACH DAY WITH EXCITEMENT AND ACTIVITIES SUCH AS: LANGUAGE ARTS, SCIENCES, SOCIAL STUDIES, BIBLE STUDIES, NUMBER CONCEPTS, ART, MUSIC, AND INDOOR/OUTDOOR PLAY. HDLC PROVIDES A NUTRITIOUS MORNING AND AFTERNOON SNACK FOR PRESCHOOL CHILDREN (2, 3 & 4-YEAR OLD CLASSROOMS. HDLC ALSO PROVIDES A SECURE AND SAFE ENVIRONMENT IN WHICH PARENTS CAN BRING THEIR THREE (3) AND FOUR (4) YEAR OLD CHILDREN TO THE SCHOOL, USING THE SAME TIME SCHEDULES USED FOR INFANTS AND TODDLERS. THIS PROVIDES PARENTS WITH CHILDREN AGED IN BOTH GROUPS A SINGLE PLACE THAT WILL ALLOW ONE STOP TO HAVE THEIR CHILDREN IN A SAFE LOCATION. HDLC PROVIDES THE CHILDREN WITH A LEARNING EXPERIENCE THAT HELPS THEM DEVELOP THEIR ACADEMIC SKILLS, THEIR SOCIAL SKILLS, AND THEIR PHYSICAL SKILLS TO PREPARE THEM FOR THE NEXT SCHOOL LEVEL. THERE IS ONE (1) CLASSROOM WITH FIVE (5) DAYS OF SERVICE, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY, FROM 6:30 AMD UNTIL 5:25 PM WHICH ARE AVAILABLE 50 WEEKS EACH YEAR. HDLC'S PROGRAM FOR INFANTS & TODDLERS EMPHASIZES HEALTH AND SAFETY, CLEANLINESS, PROPER NUTRITION AND STIMULATION FOR LEARNING READINESS IN THE FUTURE. BABIES EXPERIENCE THEIR WORLD THROUGH THE SENSES - TOUCHING A SOFT BLANKET, SUCKING THEIR FINGERS, WATCHING A MOBILE MOVE, MIMICKING THEIR CAREGIVERS VOICE OR LISTENING TO MUSIC. THESE EXPERIENCES ARE THE STEPPING STONES OF LEARNING BY SHAPING THEIR UNDERSTANDING OF CAUSE AND EFFECT AND SPATIAL RELATIONS. DURING INFANCY, A CHILD LEARNS AND GROWS MORE THAN ANY OTHER TIME OF HIS/HER LIFE. THERE ARE FOUR (4) CLASSROOMS WITH (5) DAYS OF SERVICE. MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY FROM 6:30 AM UNTIL 5:25 PM, WHICH ARE AVAILABLE 50 WEEKS EACH YEAR. HDLC'S 2'S PROGRAM PROVIDES, AND BELIEVES, A PREDICTABLE ROUTINE EACH DAY ALLOWS CHILDREN TO EXCEL IN EARLY LEARNING. WE PROVIDE A STRUCTURED SCHEDULE THAT PROVIDES TODDLERS WITH THE SECURITY THEY NEED TO CONFIDENTLY EXPLORE THEIR WORLD. WE STRIVE TO BALANCE A STRUCTURED LEARNING WITH PLAYTIME. HDLC FOCUSES ON THE FOLLOWING AREAS: LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT, CREATIVE EXPRESSION, EXPLORATION AND MUSIC AND MOVEMENT FOR IMPROVING MOTOR SKILLS. HDLC PROVIDES A NUTRITIOUS MORNING AND AFTERNOON SNACK FOR PRESCHOOL CHILDREN (INCLUDING TODDLERS). THERE IS ONE (1) CLASSROOM WITH FIVE (5) DAYS OF SERVICE, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY, FROM 6:30 AM UNTIL 5:25 PM, WHICH ARE AVAILABLE 50 WEEKS EACH YEAR. HDLC'S 3'S & 4'S PROGRAM FILLS EACH DAY WITH EXCITEMENT AND ACTIVITIES SUCH AS: LANGUAGE ARTS, SCIENCES, SOCIAL STUDIES, BIBLE STUDIES, NUMBER CONCEPTS, ART, MUSIC, AND INDOOR/OUTDOOR PLAY. HDLC PROVIDES A NUTRITIOUS MORNING AND AFTERNOON SNACK FOR PRESCHOOL CHILDREN (2, 3 & 4-YEAR OLD CLASSROOMS. HDLC ALSO PROVIDES A SECURE AND SAFE ENVIRONMENT IN WHICH PARENTS CAN BRING THEIR THREE (3) AND FOUR (4) YEAR OLD CHILDREN TO THE SCHOOL, USING THE SAME TIME SCHEDULES USED FOR INFANTS AND TODDLERS. THIS PROVIDES PARENTS WITH CHILDREN AGED IN BOTH GROUPS A SINGLE PLACE THAT WILL ALLOW ONE STOP TO HAVE THEIR CHILDREN IN A SAFE LOCATION. HDLC PROVIDES THE CHILDREN WITH A LEARNING EXPERIENCE THAT HELPS THEM DEVELOP THEIR ACADEMIC SKILLS, THEIR SOCIAL SKILLS, AND THEIR PHYSICAL SKILLS TO PREPARE THEM FOR THE NEXT SCHOOL LEVEL. THERE IS ONE (1) CLASSROOM WITH FIVE (5) DAYS OF SERVICE, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY, FROM 6:30 AMD UNTIL 5:25 PM WHICH ARE AVAILABLE 50 WEEKS EACH YEAR.
  2. $85,759 spent. HDLC'S PROGRAM FOR INFANTS & TODDLERS EMPHASIZES HEALTH AND SAFETY, CLEANLINESS, PROPER NUTRITION AND STIMULATION FOR LEARNING READINESS IN THE FUTURE. BABIES EXPERIENCE THEIR WORLD THROUGH THE SENSES - TOUCHING A SOFT BLANKET, SUCKING THEIR FINGERS, WATCHING A MOBILE MOVE, MIMICKING THEIR CAREGIVERS VOICE OR LISTENING TO MUSIC. THESE EXPERIENCES ARE THE STEPPING STONES OF LEARNING BY SHAPING THEIR UNDERSTANDING OF CAUSE AND EFFECT AND SPATIAL RELATIONS. DURING INFANCY, A CHILD LEARNS AND GROWS MORE THAN AT ANY OTHER TIME OF HIS/HER LIFE. THERE ARE FOUR (4) CLASSROOMS WITH FIVE (5) DAYS OF SERVICE, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY FROM 6:30 AM UNITL 5:25 PM WHICH ARE AVAILABLE 50 WEEKS EACH YEAR. HDLC'S 2'S PROGRAM PROVIDES, A BELIEVES, A PREDICTABLE ROUTINE EACH DAY ALLOWS CHILDREN TO EXCEL IN EARLY LEARNING. WE PROVIDE A STRUCTURED SCHEDULE THAT PROVIDES TODDLERS WITH THE SECURITY THEY NEED TO CONFIDENTLY EXPLORE THEIR WORLD. WE STRIVE TO BALANCE A STRUCTURED LEARNING WITH PLAYTIME. HDLC FOCUSES ON THE FOLLOWING AREAS: LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT, CREATIVE EXPRESSION, EXPLORATION, AND MUSIC AND MOVEMENT FOR IMPROVING MOTOR SKILLS. HDLC PROVIDES A NUTRITIOUS MORNING AND AFTERNOON SNACK FOR PRESCHOOL CHILDREN (INCLUDING TODDLERS). THERE IS ONE (1) CLASSROOM WITH FIVE (5) DAYS OF SERVICE, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY, FROM 6:30 AM UNTIL 5:25 PM, WHICH ARE AVAILAABLE 50 WEEKS EACH YEAR. HDLC'S 3'S & 4'S PROGRAM FILLS EACH DAY WITH EXCITEMENT AND ACTIVITIES SUCH AS: LANGUAGE ARTS, SCIENCES, SOCIAL STUDIES, BIBLE STUDIES, NUMBER CONCEPTS, ART, MUSIC, AND INDOOR/OUTDOOR PLAY. HDLC PROVIDES A NUTRITIOUS MORNING AND AFTERNOON SNACK FOR PRESCHOOL CHILDREN (2, 3 & 4 YEAR OLD CLASSROOMS). HDLC ALSO PROVIDES A SECURE AND SAFE ENVIRONMENT IN WHICH PARENTS CAN BRING THEIR THREE (3) AND FOUR (4) YEAR ONLD CHILDREN TO THE SCHOOL, USING THE SAME TIME SCHEDULES USED FOR INFANTS AND TODDLERS. THIS PROVIDES PARENT WITH CHILDREN AGED IN BOTH GROUPS A SINGLE PLACE THAT WILL ALLOW ONE STOP TO HAVE THEIR CHILDREN IN A SAFE LOCATION. HDLC PROVIDES THE CHILDREN WITH A LEARNING EXPERIENCE THAT HELPS THEM DEVELOP THEIR ACADEMIC SKILLS, THEIR SOCIAL SKILLS, AND THEIR PHYSICAL SKILLS TO PREPARE THEM FOR THE NEXT SCHOOL LEVEL. THERE IS ONE (1) CLASSROOM WITH FIVE (5) DAYS OF SERVICE, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY, FROM 6:30 AM UNTIL 5:25 PM, WHICH ARE AVAILABLE 50 WEEKS EACH YEAR.
  3. HDLC'S PROGRAM FOR INFANTS & TODDLERS EMPHASIZES HEALTH AND SAFETY, CLEANLINESS, PROPER NUTRITION AND STIMULATION FOR LEARNING READINESS IN THE FUTURE. BABIES EXPERIENCE THEIR WORLD THROUGH THE SENSES - TOUCHING A SOFT BLANKET, SUCKING THEIR FINGERS, WATCHING A MOBILE MOVE, MIMICKING THEIR CAREGIVERS VOICE OR LISTENING TO MUSIC. THESE EXPERIENCES ARE THE STEPPING STONES OF LEARNING BY SHAPING THEIR UNDERSTANDING OF CAUSE AND EFFECT AND SPATIAL RELATIONS. DURING INFANCY, A CHILD LEARNS AND GROWS MORE THAN AT ANY OTHER TIME OF HIS/HER LIFE. THERE ARE FOUR (4) CLASSROOMS WITH FIVE (5) DAYS OF SERVICE, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY FROM 6:30 AM UNITL 5:25 PM WHICH ARE AVAILABLE 50 WEEKS EACH YEAR. HDLC'S 2'S PROGRAM PROVIDES, A BELIEVES, A PREDICTABLE ROUTINE EACH DAY ALLOWS CHILDREN TO EXCEL IN EARLY LEARNING. WE PROVIDE A STRUCTURED SCHEDULE THAT PROVIDES TODDLERS WITH THE SECURITY THEY NEED TO CONFIDENTLY EXPLORE THEIR WORLD. WE STRIVE TO BALANCE A STRUCTURED LEARNING WITH PLAYTIME. HDLC FOCUSES ON THE FOLLOWING AREAS: LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT, CREATIVE EXPRESSION, EXPLORATION, AND MUSIC AND MOVEMENT FOR IMPROVING MOTOR SKILLS. HDLC PROVIDES A NUTRITIOUS MORNING AND AFTERNOON SNACK FOR PRESCHOOL CHILDREN (INCLUDING TODDLERS). THERE IS ONE (1) CLASSROOM WITH FIVE (5) DAYS OF SERVICE, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY, FROM 6:30 AM UNTIL 5:25 PM, WHICH ARE AVAILAABLE 50 WEEKS EACH YEAR. HDLC'S 3'S & 4'S PROGRAM FILLS EACH DAY WITH EXCITEMENT AND ACTIVITIES SUCH AS: LANGUAGE ARTS, SCIENCES, SOCIAL STUDIES, BIBLE STUDIES, NUMBER CONCEPTS, ART, MUSIC, AND INDOOR/OUTDOOR PLAY. HDLC PROVIDES A NUTRITIOUS MORNING AND AFTERNOON SNACK FOR PRESCHOOL CHILDREN (2, 3 & 4 YEAR OLD CLASSROOMS). HDLC ALSO PROVIDES A SECURE AND SAFE ENVIRONMENT IN WHICH PARENTS CAN BRING THEIR THREE (3) AND FOUR (4) YEAR ONLD CHILDREN TO THE SCHOOL, USING THE SAME TIME SCHEDULES USED FOR INFANTS AND TODDLERS. THIS PROVIDES PARENT WITH CHILDREN AGED IN BOTH GROUPS A SINGLE PLACE THAT WILL ALLOW ONE STOP TO HAVE THEIR CHILDREN IN A SAFE LOCATION. HDLC PROVIDES THE CHILDREN WITH A LEARNING EXPERIENCE THAT HELPS THEM DEVELOP THEIR ACADEMIC SKILLS, THEIR SOCIAL SKILLS, AND THEIR PHYSICAL SKILLS TO PREPARE THEM FOR THE NEXT SCHOOL LEVEL. THERE IS ONE (1) CLASSROOM WITH FIVE (5) DAYS OF SERVICE, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY, FROM 6:30 AM UNTIL 5:25 PM, WHICH ARE AVAILABLE 50 WEEKS EACH YEAR.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 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 December 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 March 2019.

    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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