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San Jose Day Nursery

EIN 94-1164664 · San Jose, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair64 out of 100GovernanceGood85 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO PROMOTE CHILD EXCELLENCE THROUGH OUTSTANDING EARLY CARE AND EDUCATION, PARENT ENGAGEMENT, AND COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS.

Income
$2.3 million
Spending
$2.5 million
Spent on programs
86%
Reserves
2.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 84%
Employees
40
Volunteers
48
Highest pay
$94,400, executive director

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

Fair: 64 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.5 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 10% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 5% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    86% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 15 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

Good: 85 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 of 8 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 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. $815,940 spent. FOCUSES ON BUILDING POSITIVE ATTACHMENTS BETWEEN CHILDREN AND ADULTS, CONTRIBUTING TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE LIFE LONG TRUST THAT THE CHILD'S INDIVIDUAL'S NEEDS CAN BE MET.HOUSED IN A SEPARATE AND QUIET BUILDING ACROSS THE PLAYGROUND, THE INFANT PROGRAM PROVIDES A NURTURING ATMOSPHERE THAT BUILDS TRUST AND ATTACHMENT WITH CAREGIVERS FOR CHILDREN FROM SIX WEEKS TO TWO YEARS OF AGE. THE GOALS OF OUR INFANT CARE PROGRAM ARE:TO ENHANCE INFANTS' PERCEPTIONS THAT THE WORLD IS A PLACE WHERE THEIR NEEDS WILL BE MET, AND TO BEGIN INFANTS' ABILITY TO ENTER INTO TWO-WAY, LASTING EMOTIONAL RELATIONSHIPS.CAPACITY: 36
  2. $605,238 spent. TEACHERS PROVIDE CURRICULUM AND DEVELOPMENTAL SUPPORT, INCLUDING FOCUSED TOILET TRAINING, PROMOTING FOUNDATIONAL SELF HELP SKILLS THAT ARE NECESSARY FOR LIFE LONG INDEPENDENCE.OUR 2 TO 3 YEARS OLDS DEVELOP MENTAL TASKS AND ASSOCIATED OUTCOMES, CHARACTERIZED BY THE SEARCH FOR INDEPENDENCE, WHICH IS PARAMOUNT FOR THIS AGE GROUP. EARLY CHILDHOOD SPECIALISTS HELP OUR TODDLERS BECOME INDEPENDENT AND LEARN TO GET ALONG WITH OTHERS. WE ALSO ENCOURAGE GOOD NUTRITIONAL HABITS, AND IN COOPERATION WITH PARENTS, PROMOTE TOILET-TRAINING. THE GOALS OF OUR TODDLER CARE PROGRAM ARE:-TO ENHANCE TODDLERS' SENSE OF (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)CONTROL OVER THEIR OWN LIFE BY PROVIDING A SAFE ENVIRONMENT TO EXPLORE THE OUTCOMES OF THEIR CHOICES, AND-TO BEGIN A SENSE OF TRUST THAT ONE'S FEELINGS, IMPULSES, AND CHOICES WILL LEAD TO APPROPRIATE AND ACCEPTED OUTCOMES.CAPACITY: 24
  3. $733,415 spent. OUR 3 THROUGH 5 YEARS OLDS BUILD SKILLS THAT PREPARE THEM FOR THE SOCIAL EXPERIENCE AND LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES OF THEIR ELEMENTARY YEARS. OUR WELL-QUALIFIED TEACHERS WORK ASSISTING EACH CHILD IN BUILDING SELF-ESTEEM AND DEVELOPING ESSENTIAL SKILLS FOR A SUCCESSFUL START IN SCHOOL. OUR STAFF FACILITATES CHILD-INITIATED COOPERATIVE, PROBLEM-SOLVING, AND CONFLICT RESOLUTION ACTIVITIES BY ASKING CHILDREN TO PARTICIPATE IN PLANNING THEIR ACTIVITIES, INCLUDING HOW THEY ARE GOING TO DO IT, AND MAKING SUGGESTIONS TO SET THE STAGE FOR CHILD-INITIATED EXPERIENCES THAT STIMULATE LANGUAGE, SOCIALIZATION, AND THINKING.CAPACITY: 48

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 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 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 August 1945.

    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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