THE CHILD CARE CONNECTION INC

EIN: 222698190 501(c)(3) Human Services

TRENTON, NJ

Total Revenue
$2,664,631
Total Expenses
$2,654,612
Total Assets
$1,413,052
Net Assets
$370,578
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1986
Legal Domicile
NJ
Principal Officer
CYNTHIA JACKSON
Phone
6099897770
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

THE CHILD CARE CONNECTION INC, founded in 1986, is a community nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $2.7M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue grew 10% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion.

Mission

CHILD CARE CONNECTION PROVIDES THE TOOLS AND EDUCATION TO GIVE EACH CHILD THE VERY BEST START IN LIFE.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $997,441

CHILD CARE SUBSIDY SUPPORT - CHILD CARE CONNECTION ADMINISTERS THE STATE AND COUNTY SUBSIDY PROGRAMS ON BEHALF OF ELIGIBLE FAMILIES. ACTIVITY INCLUDES DETERMINING ELIGIBILITY; CASE MANAGEMENT...

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CHILD CARE SUBSIDY SUPPORT - CHILD CARE CONNECTION ADMINISTERS THE STATE AND COUNTY SUBSIDY PROGRAMS ON BEHALF OF ELIGIBLE FAMILIES. ACTIVITY INCLUDES DETERMINING ELIGIBILITY; CASE MANAGEMENT; TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE; CONFIRMATION OF CARE WITH THE CHILD CARE PROGRAM OF THE PARENT/GUARDIAN'S CHOICE; AS WELL AS, THE REVIEW AND VERIFICATION OF MANUAL ATTENDANCE, TRANSPORTATION, AND DISCREPANCY LOGS; AND THE PROVISION OF INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP TRAININGS TO EDUCATE PARENTS AND PROVIDERS ON USE OF THE STATE'S ELECTRONIC ATTENDANCE/PAYMENT SYSTEM AS WELL AS ALL SUBSIDY SERVICES. THE AGENCY ALSO PROCESSES AND ISSUES PAYMENT FOR COUNTY SUBSIDY PROVIDERS. FAMILIES OF 4,395 CHILDREN PARTICIPATED IN SUBSIDY PROGRAMS DURING THE YEAR.

Program 2
Expenses: $351,353

REFERRAL PROGRAMS - REFERRAL PROGRAM PROVIDES SERVICES TO ASSIST PARENTS/GUARDIANS IN FINDING AVAILABLE CHILD CARE THAT IS AFFORDABLE AND ACCESSIBLE. PROGRAMS INCLUDE CHILD CARE INFORMATION AND...

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REFERRAL PROGRAMS - REFERRAL PROGRAM PROVIDES SERVICES TO ASSIST PARENTS/GUARDIANS IN FINDING AVAILABLE CHILD CARE THAT IS AFFORDABLE AND ACCESSIBLE. PROGRAMS INCLUDE CHILD CARE INFORMATION AND REFERRALS TO FAMILIES LIVING AND WORKING IN MERCER COUNTY, ENHANCED REFERRAL SERVICES TO PARTICIPATING CORPORATE EMPLOYEES AND PARTICIPANTS IN WORKFIRST NEW JERSEY. SERVICES INCLUDE CONSULTATION, TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, RESOURCES AND INFORMATION IN AREAS OF DEPENDENT CARE FOR FAMILIES, CONSUMER EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH, AS WELL AS ADVOCACY FOR CHILDREN AND CHILD CARE. THERE WERE 11,390 PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS THIS YEAR.

Program 3
Expenses: $430,081

EARLY CHILDHOOD INSTITUTE FOR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT - PROVIDES PROFESSIONAL TRAINING IN THE AREAS OF EARLY CARE AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT FOR PRACTITIONERS IN THE CHILD CARE FIELD. PROGRAMS INCLUDE...

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EARLY CHILDHOOD INSTITUTE FOR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT - PROVIDES PROFESSIONAL TRAINING IN THE AREAS OF EARLY CARE AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT FOR PRACTITIONERS IN THE CHILD CARE FIELD. PROGRAMS INCLUDE TRAINING SESSIONS DIRECTED TOWARD EARNING THE CHILD DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATE CREDENTIAL, ON-SITE TRAININGS AT CENTERS, PARENT TRAININGS, AND QUALITY CHILD CARE ENHANCEMENT INITIATIVES, INCLUDING INFANT AND TODDLER TRAININGS, AND QUALITY INITIATIVES TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF CHILD CARE IN TARGETED CHILD CARE ENVIRONMENTS. THERE WERE 636 PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS THIS YEAR.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $2,649,045
Program Service Revenue $9,770
Investment Income $5,816
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $2,664,631

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $68,677
Salaries & Benefits $2,100,642
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $2,128,720
Other Expenses $485,293
TOTAL EXPENSES $2,654,612

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $2,664,631 $2,418,506 +0.1%
Expenses $2,654,612 $2,468,013 +0.1%
Net Income $10,019 $-49,507 -1.2%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
11
Independent Members
11
Employees
35
Volunteers
12

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
6
$213,342
Total Directors
11
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
ROSS BEAR PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JANET PARROTTA VICE PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
TAMIEQKYA MILES TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JEANINE VERDEL SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
AYSE CICI-GOKALTUN TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TATIANA DODGE TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JACQUELINE JUPIN-MANZI TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JENNA LEE TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
WIL PETTIFORD TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DEIRDRE STONEHAM TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL VELLA TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CYNTHIA JACKSON EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 35.00
Officer
$95,889 $16,794 $112,683
JOHN COLON DIRECTOR OF FINANCE & HR 35.00
Officer
$88,591 $12,068 $100,659
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $2,664,631 $2,654,612 $1,413,052 $10,019
2024 $2,418,506 $2,468,013 $1,494,692 $-49,507
2023 $2,233,936 $2,286,013 $1,536,854 $-52,077
2022 $2,236,973 $2,172,216 $605,527 $64,757
2021 $2,227,443 $2,258,535 $717,916 $-31,092
2020 $2,302,430 $2,257,623 $709,618 $44,807
2019 $2,235,005 $2,237,334 $589,698 $-2,329
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