Columbus Early Learning Centers

“Organization's process to review form 990: presented to the audit committee for review. The audit committee chairman presents the 990 to the board to review.”

“Enforcement of conflicts policy: board members and leadership complete an annual form regarding conflicts of interest. Conflicts are discussed at board meetings.”

“Compensation process for top offical: board members gather and review studies relating to comparable size organizations in the industry. Salary ranges from these studies are reviewed and evaluated as the board establishes the salary and/or raises for its executive director.”

“Compensation process for officers: hiring, firing, and setting compensation for employees is charged to the executive director. The executive director uses compensation assessments from the state of ohio and the ohio resource and referral association. Internal surveys are also conducted from time to time.”

“Governing documents disclosure: governing documents (including form , policies and procedures, tax returns, and financial statements) are available upon request during normal business hours at the organization's office. Tax returns are also avaiable for public inspection at www.guidestar.com”

“Columbus early learning centers (celc) has nearly 130 years of history providing high quality, affordable early learning and childcare in central ohio. This rich history places celc amongst the oldest early childcare programs in the country. On january 23,1887, celc began providing services at 65 s. Fourth street with the goal of advancing the lives of working women. During the first year of operation, families with one child paid 5 cents per day and those with three children paid 12 cents per day. Through the years, celc's mission of "doing what it takes to deliver the best early learning experiences and family support so every child succeeds in school and in life" remains the same. To fulfill it's mission, celc currently operates four locations in columbus;(continued on schedule o) on broad street, main street, myrtle avenue, and champion avenue in the pointdexter village community. Of the over 200 children that are served at the four centers each year, nearly 75% live below 150% of the federal poverty level. In addition, 85% come from a single parent headed household and 95% receive public assistance or a celc scholarship to help make early childhood education and childcare accessible and affordable. Approximately 77% of the students served are african american, 20% are white, and 3% are hispanic. Celc prides itself on serving as many children from the community as we can, ensuring children graduate on to kindergarten prepared both academically and socially.”