Kindering Center

“The form 990 is distributed electronically with time for review/questions. Board members review and approve the document and ask questions as needed. The form 990 is then submitted.”

“Directors and employees review the policy annually. If any conflicts are reported or discovered, the appropriate personnel are notified and the nature of the conflict and any necessary action is discussed. The number of transactions is small enough that individual review is appropriate.”

“The board executive committee determines the ceo salary on an annual basis. This decision is made with the assistance of outside consulting, and annual review and/or any other information that may help the board make a decision.”

“Other high level positions, such as director of operations, programs or finance, are determined by the ceo, also based on performance and salary research.”

“Financial statements are available upon request and are also included in the annual report. Governing documents are made available upon request. The independent auditor's report is available through the federal audit clearinghouse.”

“Early care & education consultation - delivers developmental screenings in the community, as well as on-site visits to child care programs to observe children, consult with child care staff and parents, make appropriate referrals, and develop strategies. Fathers network - provides male peer support, resources and education, and family social occasions to help fathers of children with special needs. Integrated spanish programs - offers spanish language developmental assessments, early intervention therapies, special education, preschool classes, resource coordination, and parent education and support groups. Parent child home program - provides home visits in their native language to children who experience one or multiple educational and/or economic barriers to early school success. Parenting plus - provides free, multi-lingual parenting education courses for families who may be experiencing difficulties. Monthly support groups are offered to program graduates. Sibling support project & sibshops - supports siblings of children with special needs. Through activities, arts, games and discussion, children share their experiences and learn that they are not alone in facing the challenges of being a brother or sister of a child with special needs.”