2025-11-05T10:57:13-06:00 2025-06-30 205711238 ADELSON & COMPANY PC 100 NORTH STREET PITTSFIELD MA 01201 990 2024-07-01 042457299 CHILD CARE OF THE BERKSHIRES INC CHIL 4136636593 210 STATE STREET PO BOX 172 NORTH ADAMS MA 01247 THOMAS SIMON CHAIR 4136636593 2025-11-05 1 1 DAVID M IRWIN CPA P01435826 4134436408 2025-11-05 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z THOMAS SIMON 210 STATE STREET PO BOX 172 NORTH ADAMS MA 01247 6653719 0 X WWW.CCBERKSHIRE.ORG X 1968 MA THE MISSION OF CHILD CARE OF THE BERKSHIRES IS TO STRENGTHEN FAMILIES THROUGH HIGH QUALITY CHILD CARE, EDUCATION, SUPPORT SERVICES AND ADVOCACY. 15 15 90 5 0 0 478831 756812 5147835 5806859 94452 90048 0 0 5721118 6653719 46880 38247 0 0 3475382 3721582 0 0 11154 1832191 2243722 5354453 6003551 366665 650168 6184500 6852771 457738 416370 5726762 6436401 X THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES CHILD CARE SERVICES TO FAMILIES THROUGH CHILD CARE CENTERS AND A NETWORK OF FAMILY CHILD CARE HOMES. CHILD CARE OF THE BERKSHIRES ALSO STRENGTHENS FAMILIES THROUGH SUPPORT SERVICES AND HOME VISITING FOCUSED ON POSITIVE PARENT INTERACTIONS AND EARLY LITERACY. 0 0 1288316 1363886 EARLY EDUCATION AND CARE SERVICES THROUGH THE FAMILY CHILD CARE (FCC) SYSTEM - EARLY EDUCATION AND CARE SERVICES FOR CHILDREN ARE PROVIDED THORUGH A NETWORK OF INDEPENDENTLY LICENSED FAMILY CHILD CARE HOMES, SERVING 6 TO 10 CHILDREN EACH. THERE ARE APPROXIMATELY 13-17 HOMES IN THE FAMILY CHILD CARE SYSTEM AND CHILD CARE OF THE BERKSHIRES PROVIDES COACHING, EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES AND ADMINISTRATION/ENROLLMENT SUPPORT FOR THESE EDUCATORS. EACH FCC PROVIDER DEVELOPS A CURRICULUM THAT INCLUDES ACTIVITIES ACROSS ALL DEVELOPMENTAL AREAS FOR THE CHILDREN. THE MAJORITY OF FUNDING COMES FROM THE MA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND CARE.A TOTAL OF 116 CHILDREN WERE ENROLLED IN THE FCC SYSTEM DURING FY2025. 1795215 1846429 MONUMENT SQUARE (MSQ) EARLY CHILDHOOD AND SCHOOL AGE PROGRAM - THE MONUMENT SQUARE EARLY CHILDHOOD AND SCHOOL-AGE CENTER PROVIDES CHILD CARE SERVICES FOR FAMILIES. THE CENTER IS LICENSED BY THE MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF EARLY EDUCATION AND CARE (EEC) FOR UP TO 82 CHILDREN INCLUDING INFANTS, TODDLERS, PRESCHOOLERS AND SCHOOL AGE-CHILDREN IN SEVEN DIFFERENT CLASSROOMS. THE PROGRAM'S GOAL IS TO PROVIDE A CARING, SAFE AND ENRICHING ENVIRONMENT THAT PROMOTES EACH CHILD'S PHYSICAL, SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL, AND COGNITIVE DEVELOPMENT, WHILE ALSO RESPONDING TO THE VARIOUS NEEDS OF AND SUPPORTING EACH FAMILY. A TOTAL OF 108 CHILDREN WERE ENROLLED DURING FY2025. 528987 584115 SUPPORT SERVICES - THE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES PROGRAM PROVIDES ADDITIONAL SUPPORT FOR FAMILIES OF CHILDREN WHO ARE ENROLLED IN CHILD CARE OF THE BERKSHIRES CHILD CARE SERVICES THROUGH MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES, HOMELESS OR PARENTS UNDER 24 CONTRACTED SLOTS. THIS PROGRAM TARGETS THE SPECIFIC NEEDS OF VULNERABLE CHILDREN ENROLLED IN EITHER CENTER-BASED CARE OR FAMILY CHILD CARE. FAMILIES WHO QUALIFY RECEIVE SERVICES INCLUDING TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM CHILD CARE PROGRAMS, ADDITIONAL OBSERVATION AND ASSESSMENT OF CHILDREN, FAMILY SUPPORT INCLUDING INDIVIDUALIZED FAMILY PLANS, CHILD BEHAVIOR SUPPORT AND PARENT SUPPORT AROUND CHALLENGING BEHAVIORS, AND ACCESS TO ESSENTIAL RESOURCES AND REFERRALS. A TOTAL OF 79 CHILDREN RECEIVED SUPPORTIVE SERVICES IN FY2025. 1512589 38247 2012429 COMMUNITY PROGRAMS, FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER, PARENTING PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM, LEAD POISONING PREVENTION PROGRAM, COMMUNITY FAMILY COORDINATION ENGAGEMENT, PARENT CHILD+. 1512589 38247 2012429 5125107 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 45 0 1 90 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 15 15 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 MA X X AMY HALL 4136636593 210 STATE STREET NORTH ADAMS MA 01247 THOMAS SIMON CHAIR 1.25 X X 0 0 0 KAREN VOGEL VICE CHAIR 1.00 X X 0 0 0 JAMES BROSNAN TREASURER 1.00 X X 0 0 0 ALISON FOEHL CLERK 1.25 X X 0 0 0 LISA BIRGE DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 ANNE GUEST DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 KAREN LOBDELL DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 DELIA MARSHALL DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 ERIK RAY DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 DAVID RICE DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 VALERIE SCHUECKLER DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 SUE STRIZZI DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 KAREN ROWE DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 IRIS MORESI DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 ELISABETH NAMAN DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 AMY HALL PRESIDENT & CEO 40.00 X 98697 0 34403 98697 0 34403 0 0 0 0 SOULIERE & ZEPKA CONSTRUCTION INC 5 SPRING STREET ADAMS MA 01220 CONSTRUCTION 177089 1 108000 523086 125726 13200 756812 PROGRAM ASSIST & FEES 624410 5797666 5797666 OTHER PROGRAM INCOME 900099 9193 9193 5806859 90048 90048 6653719 5806859 0 90048 38247 38247 121410 115793 5617 2874641 2583986 289432 1223 472009 404196 67813 253522 216857 36119 546 7380 7380 24600 24600 4895 4895 9641 8502 1139 44955 37208 7747 287894 239090 48804 25358 25090 268 192018 18620 173398 83209 52206 31003 PROVIDER REIMBURSEMENTS 986181 986181 CLIENT TRANSPORTATION 164782 164782 MEALS 103317 103317 PROGRAM SUPPLIES AND MA 81747 81747 227745 165078 58899 3768 6003551 5125107 867290 11154 233077 227786 2299830 2384807 657734 978624 5326 1305 3749461 1230645 2301522 2518816 540928 600479 146083 140954 6184500 6852771 291653 246911 16699 22906 149386 146553 457738 416370 X 5676979 6427605 49783 8796 5726762 6436401 6184500 6852771 650168 59471 0 X 0 1 X 1 1 1 X 685172 450088 717870 478831 756812 3088773 685172 450088 717870 478831 756812 3088773 3088773 12508 10026 39826 94452 90048 246860 9280 84146 93426 3429059 22925242 0.90080 0.94130 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 3430507 1174141 2256366 114864 56504 58360 204090 204090 2518816 BERKSHIRE TACONIC COMMUNITY 600479 F 600479 OPERATING LEASE LIABILITY 146553 146553 X 6708295 59471 59471 6648824 4895 4895 6653719 5998656 0 5998656 4895 4895 6003551 PART X, LINE 2: MANAGEMENT HAS EVALUATED SIGNIFICANT TAX POSITIONS AGAINST THE CRITERIA ESTABLISHED BY PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS AND BELIEVES THERE ARE NO SUCH TAX POSITIONS REQUIRING ACCOUNTING RECOGNITION. 1 FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO ELIGIBLE FAMILIES AND CHILDREN 825 29249 8998 FMV PART I, LINE 2: CHILD CARE OF THE BERKSHIRES ASSISTS FAMILIES WITH CONCRETE ASSISTANCE INCLUDING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO REDUCE EXISTING BARRIERS TO PROVIDE A POSITIVE AND NURTURING HOME ENVIRONMENT, TO ENABLE EDUCATION AND WORK READINESS OR OTHER RELATED FAMILY GOALS. FAMILIES ARE ELIGIBLE IF THEY HAVE AT LEAST ONE CHILD UNDER THE AGE OF 8-YEARS OLD WHO LIVE IN NORTHERN BERKSHIRE COUNTY WITH AN IDENTIFIED IMMEDIATE NEED THAT IS HAVING A NEGATIVE IMPACT OF A FAMILIES WELL-BEING. CCB EMPLOYEES IDENTIFY FAMILIES WHO HAVE UNMET FINANCIAL NEEDS AND SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES. THIS CAN INCLUDE: BABY ITEMS, CAR REPAIRS OR PAYMENTS, CHILD SAFETY EQUIPMENT, CHILD CARE FEES, CLOTHING: CHILD SAFETY ITEMS, COLLEGE OR JOB PREPARATION CLASSES, ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN, FOOD AND GAS CARDS OR BUS PASSES. STAFF COMPLETE THE FAMILY ASSISTANCE APPLICATION FORM FOR IDENTIFIED FAMILIES AFTER GATHERING INFORMATION FROM THE FAMILY, INCLUDING BACK-UP DOCUMENTATION ON NEED. PARENTS WILL BE ASKED TO COMPLETE AND SIGN A FAMILY INFORMATION FORM AS WELL. THIS FORM IS REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE PROGRAM DIRECTOR AND MANAGER. NO MORE ASSISTANCE IS AWARDED ONCE ALL OF THE MONIES HAVE BEEN AWARDED. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B THE FORM 990 WILL BE SENT TO ALL OF THE BOARD MEMBERS BEFORE IT IS FILED. THE FINANCE COMMITTEE OR FULL BOARD OF DIRECTORS APPROVE PRIOR TO FILING. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C WHEN A BOARD MEMBER JOINS THE BOARD, WE ASK THE BOARD MEMBER TO DISCLOSE POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST AND UPDATE THE INFORMATION WHEN THERE IS A CHANGE OR MINIMALLY, EVERY OTHER YEAR. WE ALSO ASK STAFF TO DISCLOSE POTENTIAL CONFLICTS, AND MAKE ARRANGEMENTS IF THERE IS A POTENTIAL CONFLICT TO HAVE OTHER PERSONS SUPERVISE OR MANAGE THE SUBSIDIES OF RELATIVES, ETC. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 CHILD CARE OF THE BERKSHIRES HAS A COMPENSATION POLICY FOR ITS PRESIDENT & CEO. THE COMMITTEE DOES A COMPARISON OF SIMILAR SALARIES USING THE DATA IN THE 990'S AND THE MASSACHUSETTS UNIFORM FINANCIAL REPORTS (UFR) OF SIMILAR ORGANIZATIONS AND THEN MAKES A DETERMINATION. THE COMPENSATION REVIEW AND APPROVAL PROCESS FOR OFFICERS & KEY EMPLOYEES IS DONE BY THE PRESIDENT & CEO. THE PRESIDENT & CEO REVIEWS COMPENSATION OF SIMILAR POSITIONS IN OTHER NOT FOR PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS USING DATA IN 990'S, UFR'S AND OTHER INTERNET RESOURCES IN AN ATTEMPT TO MAKE SALARIES COMPETITIVE WHILE WORKING WITHIN ITS BUDGET. IN SOME SITUATIONS, THE PERSONNEL COMMITTEE IS CONSULTED. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 THE GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. THE FORM 990 IS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST AND ON GUIDESTAR.ORG