2025-12-10T14:30:44-07:00 2025-07-31 990 2024-08-01 260768278 EARLY CARE AND LEARNING INC EARL 6145310433 29 Frederick St Columbus OH 43206 Mary Lou Langenhop Cochair 6145624995 2025-12-10 1 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Linda Neugebauer 3181 Northwest Blvd Apt 446 Columbus OH 43221 573137 0 X www.earlycareandlearninginc.org X 2007 OH The primary purpose of ECAL Inc. is to strengthen the quality of early learning programs for young children that increase their social, emotional and academic readiness for future learning. 12 12 0 33 0 0 507947 61412 3778 0 0 573137 488067 0 3193 0 541 126594 0 617854 0 -44717 78979 34300 431 469 78548 33831 X The primary purpose of ECAL Inc. is to strengthen the quality of early learning programs for young children that increase their social, emotional and academic readiness for future learning. ECAL Inc. established Caring Communities: Birth to 3 in 2008 to transform program philosophy and practice in early education settings for infants and toddlers. The program has successfully implemented the model in 49 classrooms in Central Ohio and 1 in Cincinnati. CC: B-3 has assisted in improving the overall center quality, with several centers receiving increased quality ratings from Ohio's Step Up to Quality rating system. CC: B-3 impacted the quality of care for 400 infants and toddlers during this reporting year. Centers who make the commitment to transform their programs from single age classrooms to classroom communities of infants and toddlers together maintain that model despite funding challenges because they understand the added value of a mixed-age setting with consistent caregivers. 1 0 439900 438900 464800 ECAL, Inc. recognizes that high-quality programs cost more to implement. For that reason, in 2008, ECAL, Inc. partnered with Ohio State University to apply for an Early Head Start program requiring a CC: B-3 like model. This application was successful and allowed most centers implementing the CC: B-3 model to receive EHS funds to support the high-quality programming that is required by the CC: B-3 model. With the expansion the has occurred of the CC: B-3 model throughout Central Ohio, the EHS funding has not kept up with the number of children supported through the model. So this year, with the support of a Community Partnership Grant from Franklin County Commissioners, ECAL, Inc. was began providing Quality Supplement Grants to centers to support operating expenses on behalf of children not enrolled in an EHS classroom and living in a family below 300% of poverty. These grants have supported the addition of classroom staff reducing ratios, added teaching assistants, increased salaries for staff, added benefits for staff to support staff retention and paying for professional development of classroom staff. 92131 0 86057 ECAL Inc believes in investing in the ongoing support of classroom staff and center leadership in the implementation of the high-quality CC: B-3 program. As a result, ECAL Inc offers 30 training courses that are Ohio Approved for professional development. It also offers coaching services for teachers and center directors for program improvement. This program year, ECAL Inc developed a detailed classroom observation tool, which was field tested in over 30 classrooms implementing the CC: B-3 model. This required a 3-hour observation in each classroom followed by a detailed report of the status of the implementation of all key elements of the CC: B-3 model and specific suggestions for improved implementation. These reports were then used by the center leadership and the coaches to develop specific continuous improvements plans for each classroom as needed. ECAL Inc implemented a Brigance assessment system, assessing 300 children in this reporting year. This information is provided to classroom staff and center leadership to provide individualized training plans for children based on their developmental status. Both systems are used by ECAL leadership to develop targeted trainings and coaching approaches to address development delay trends seen in the child assessments and trends in key element implementation. ECAL Inc also believes in peer support in ensuring high-quality center operation. To that end, CC: B-3 Directors meet monthly to discuss local and state public policy issues affecting early education centers and share best practices in all areas of operations and program implementation. 73856 49168 10292 ECAL Inc. provides support to sites wishing to transform existing classrooms or add additional classrooms utilizing the CC: B-3 program approach. When a center is considering adopting this approach, ECAL Inc does an assessment of the center readiness for the approach, then provides matching funds for the physical transformation of the space and subsidized foundational trainings in the philosophy and practice of the CC: B-3 model. They also provide coaching in setting up the room to provide the appropriate atmosphere conducive to the philosophy and coaching in the implementation of the model as the center begins operation. While CC: B-3 has always supported the expansion, additional grants were received in the last reporting year to allow for more expansion and for greater reductions in costs to the implementing centers. During this reporting year, ECAL Inc added sites with six classrooms serving 50 additional children. 0 0 0 605887 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 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 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 12 12 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 OH X Mary Lou Langenhop 6145624995 29 Frederick St Columbus OH 43206 Mary Lou Langenhop Co-President 25 0 X X 0 0 2260 Linda Neugebauer Co-President 25 0 X X 0 0 933 Ann Timm trustee 0.5 0 X 0 0 0 Angela Sulliivan Secretary 1 0 X X 0 0 0 Sarah Lynn trustee 0.5 0 X 0 0 0 Cory Neugebauer trustee 1 0 X 0 0 0 Sandra Wigen trustee 0.5 0 X 0 0 0 Kristin Tormey trustee 0.5 0 X 0 0 0 Jack Buttler Treasurer 0.5 0 X X 0 0 0 Breann Almos trustee 0.5 0 X 0 0 0 Beth Henney Trustee 2 0 X 0 0 0 Leon Porter Trustee 0.5 0 X 0 0 0 0 0 3193 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 477000 30947 0 507947 Coaching in early education classrooms 611430 40482 40482 0 0 Classroom Training of Early Education Staff 611430 13829 13829 0 0 Misc. Educational and support services to Early Education Center staff 611430 7101 7101 0 0 0 0 0 0 61412 3778 3778 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 573137 65190 0 0 X 488067 488067 0 0 0 0 0 0 3193 0 3193 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2400 0 2400 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 110600 109875 525 200 479 0 479 0 1367 41 985 341 3795 2063 1732 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1730 988 742 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1320 0 1320 0 Brigance Assessment Materials 4597 4597 0 0 State Auditor Filing Fee 50 0 50 0 Background checks for Coaches 140 140 0 0 misc 116 116 0 0 617854 605887 11426 541 13976 11251 65003 23049 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 78979 34300 431 469 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 431 469 X 78548 33831 0 0 0 0 78548 33831 78979 34300 -44717 0 0 0 0 0 X 0 0 0 X 13212 13853 14023 64193 507946 613227 4370 13300 28300 63220 61412 170602 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 17582 27153 42323 127413 569358 783829 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 783829 0 0 0 4 3778 3782 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 3778 3782 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 17582 27153 42323 127417 573136 787611 0.99520 0.99998 0.00480 0.00002 X Schedule A, Part II, Line 10 This $3778 was interest earned on certificates of deposit throughout the fiscal year. RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 1 Chosen Kids 3314 Noe Bixby Rd Columbus OH 43232 352489943 76182 0 ECAL granted $72,100 to Chosen Kids to support the operational expenses required to support the quality expected in the CC: B-3 program on behalf of an average of 17 children per month throughout the year. In addition, ECAL granted $4082 to match the costs Chosen Kids incurred to upgrade the classroom infrastructure, equipment and materials to support the expectations of the CC: B-3 programming. Future Scholars 6116 McNaughten Centre Columbus OH 43232 472321656 112000 0 ECAL granted $112,000 to Future Scholars to support the operational expenses required to support the quality expected in the CC: B-3 program on behalf of an average of 27 children per month throughout the year. Columbus Montessori Education Center 979 S James Rd Columbus OH 43227 311105385 15750 0 ECAL granted $15,750 to CMEC to support the operational expenses required to support the quality expected in the CC: B-3 program on behalf of an average of children 4 per month throughout the year. Kids Care Academy 3400 Kohr Blvd Columbus OH 43224 311469146 18900 0 ECAL granted $18,900 to Kids Care Academy to support the operational expenses required to support the quality expected in the CC: B-3 program on behalf of an average of 5 children per month throughout the year. Our Kidz Enrichment Center 4588 Pintail Creek Dr Canal Winchester OH 43110 452875180 7350 0 ECAL granted $7350 to Our Kidz to support the operational expenses required to support the quality expected in the CC: B-3 program on behalf of an average of 2 children per month throughout the year. Little Miracles Early Development Center 4445 Reinbeau Dr Columbus OH 43232 202450653 76631 0 ECAL granted $59,850 to Little Miracles to support the operational expenses required to support the quality expected in the CC: B-3 program on behalf of an average of 14 children per month throughout the year. In addition, ECAL granted $16,781 to match the costs Chosen Kids incurred to upgrade the classroom infrastructure, equipment and materials to support the expectations of the CC: B-3 programming. Columbus Early Learning Centers 240 Champion Ave Columbus OH 43203 314379619 121497 0 ECAL granted $101,850 to Columbus Early Learning Centers to support the operational expenses required to support the quality expected in the CC: B-3 program on behalf of an average of 24 children per month throughout the year. In addition, ECAL granted $19,647 to match the costs Chosen Kids incurred to upgrade the classroom infrastructure, equipment and materials to support the expectations of the CC: B-3 programming. Prewitt's Playhouse Early Learning Center 1860 Lockbourne Rd Columbus OH 43207 461084821 59758 0 ECAL granted $51,100 to Prewitt's Playhouse to support the operational expenses required to support the quality expected in the CC: B-3 program on behalf of an average of 12 children per month throughout the year. In addition, ECAL granted $8,658 to match the costs Chosen Kids incurred to upgrade the classroom infrastructure, equipment and materials to support the expectations of the CC: B-3 programming. 3 5 Schedule I, Part I, Line 2 ECAL does an annual Classroom Observation Review of every classroom supported with grants. In addition, ECAL collects monthly reports on the children being served in each classroom and does an annual review of the accuracy of the reported information. Form 990, Part III, Line 2 The organization is providing quality supplement grants to early education centers to support their operations on behalf of children birth to 3 that are below 300% of poverty and not part of an Early Head Start Program. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 2 One of our Directors is the son of one of our Co-Presidents. Another Director is the niece of that Co-President and cousin of her son. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b Treasurer reviews in detail with the 2 co-presidents. Treasurer reports to the full Board regarding the 990. Full Board receives a copy of the full 990. Board has an opportunity to raise questions with the Treasurer and the 2 co-presidents. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 Documents are available upon request by the public. Form 990, Part IX, Line 11g The $110,875 for program expenses includes $54,680 for in classroom coaching for teachers and administrators to support the effective implementation of the CC: B-3 program, $13,190 for in-person training in the principles and implementation of the model, $7806 for completing Brigance assessments of children in the program, $4777 for consultation and physical support to classroom set up, $11,237 for coordination of the 10 contracted trainers and coaches,$7960 for oversight of the training program, $1224 for oversight of center reporting and $9000 for in classroom observations The $525 for administration and general includes social media. The $200 is for the printing of the annual giving letter.