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Developmental Preschool and Day Care Center

EIN 83-0316838 · Laramie, WY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak43 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

DEVELOPMENTAL PRESCHOOL PROVIDES EDUCATION, THERAPY AND DAY CARE SERVICES TO YOUNG CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES RESIDING IN ALBANY COUNTY AND CARBON COUNTY WYOMING.

Income
$5.7 million
Spending
$5.9 million
Spent on programs
93%
Reserves
-2.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 85%
Employees
171
Volunteers
6
Highest pay
$104,301, executive di

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

Weak: 43 out of 100. Higher than 11% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 61% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 4% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 10% 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 June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

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

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    6 of 6 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

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited 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 (3)
  1. $5.5 million spent. THE DEVELOPMENTAL PRESCHOOL AND DAY CARE PROVIDES EDUCATION, THERAPY AND DAY CARE SERVICES FOR YOUNG CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES LIVING IN THE COMMUNITY. PRIORITY FOR DAY CARE SERVICE IS GIVEN TO CHILDREN SIX WEEKS TO NINE YEARS OF AGE WHO ARE FROM SINGLE PARENT OR LOW INCOME FAMILIES OR CHILDREN WHO HAVE BEEN REFERRED FROM OTHER SOCIAL SERVICE AGENCIES SUCH AS THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC ASSISTANCE AND SOCIAL SERVICES, PUBLIC HEALTH OR CHILD PROTECTION. DAY CARE FEES ARE ASSESSED ON A SLIDING FEE SCALE WHICH CONSIDERS INCOME AND FAMILY SIZE. SPECIAL EDUCTION AND THERAPEUTIC INVERVENTION ARE PROVIDED FOR CHILDREN BIRTH TO SIX YEARS OF AGE.
  2. THE DEVELOPMENTAL PRESCHOOL AND DAY CARE PROVIDES EDUCATION, THERAPY AND DAY CARE SERVICES FOR YOUNG CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES LIVING IN THE COMMUNITY. PRIORITY FOR DAY CARE SERVICE IS GIVEN TO CHILDREN SIX WEEKS TO NINE YEARS OF AGE WHO ARE FROM SINGLE PARENT OR LOW INCOME FAMILIES OR CHILDREN WHO HAVE BEEN REFERRED FROM OTHER SOCIAL SERVICE AGENCIES SUCH AS THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC ASSISTANCE AND SOCIAL SERVICES, PUBLIC HEALTH OR CHILD PROTECTION. DAY CARE FEES ARE ASSESSED ON A SLIDING FEE SCALE WHICH CONSIDERS INCOME AND FAMILY SIZE. SPECIAL EDUCTION AND THERAPEUTIC INVERVENTION ARE PROVIDED FOR CHILDREN BIRTH TO SIX YEARS OF AGE.
  3. THE DEVELOPMENTAL PRESCHOOL AND DAY CARE PROVIDES EDUCATION, THERAPY AND DAY CARE SERVICES FOR YOUNG CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES LIVING IN THE COMMUNITY. PRIORITY FOR DAY CARE SERVICE IS GIVEN TO CHILDREN SIX WEEKS TO NINE YEARS OF AGE WHO ARE FROM SINGLE PARENT OR LOW INCOME FAMILIES OR CHILDREN WHO HAVE BEEN REFERRED FROM OTHER SOCIAL SERVICE AGENCIES SUCH AS THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC ASSISTANCE AND SOCIAL SERVICES, PUBLIC HEALTH OR CHILD PROTECTION. DAY CARE FEES ARE ASSESSED ON A SLIDING FEE SCALE WHICH CONSIDERS INCOME AND FAMILY SIZE. SPECIAL EDUCTION AND THERAPEUTIC INVERVENTION ARE PROVIDED FOR CHILDREN BIRTH TO SIX YEARS OF AGE.

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 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 November 6, 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 June 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 October 2006.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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