Lehigh Valley Childrens Centers Inc.
Lehigh Valley Childrens Centers Inc.
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About this organization
Mission
Lehigh Valley Children’s Centers (LVCC) provides high-quality early education and child care to promote healthy child development, meet the needs of families, and encourage children to discover the joy of learning.
About
ESTABLISHED IN 1970, LVCC PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION AND CHILD CARE SERVICES THROUGHOUT PA'S LEHIGH AND NORTHAMPTON COUNTIES. APPROXIMATELY 1,600 CHILDREN, AGES SIX WEEKS THROUGH 12 YEARS, ATTENDED OUR 27 LOCATIONS IN THIS FISCAL YEAR. LVCC PROGRAMS FOCUS ON DEVELOPMENTALLY APPROPRIATE EARLY EDUCATION AND CARE, PROMOTING SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL, COGNITIVE, PHYSICAL, AND LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT. LVCC IS COMMITTED TO CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT THROUGH PARTICIPATION IN THE PA KEYSTONE STARS, QUALITY INITIATIVE AND NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF THE EDUCATION OF YOUNG CHILDREN (NAEYC) ACCREDITATION. LVCC OPERATED 11 FULL-SERVICE CENTERS AND 16 BEFORE-AND-AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS IN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS, AND A HIGH SCHOOL CENTER FOR CHILDREN OF PARENTING TEENS. LVCC WELCOMES ALL CHILDREN AND FAMILIES. APPROXIMATELY HALF OF ENROLLED FAMILIES PAY FULL TUITION; OTHERS RECEIVE ASSISTANCE THROUGH A SCHOLARSHIP, THE CHILD CARE WORKS SUBSIDY PROGRAM, OR OTHER GOVERMENT FUNDING. LVCC RAISES FUNDS TO PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS TO LOW-INCOME WORKING FAMILIES THAT ARE ON A WAITING LIST FOR STATE AID AND OTHER FAMILIES IN NEED. CHARITABLE GIFTS ALSO SUPPORT TEACHER'S PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND PROGRAM ENRICHMENT FOR THE CHILDREN.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The non-profit's aim, as indicated in the filing, is “Lvcc provides high-quality early education and child care to promote healthy child development, meet the needs of families, and to encourage children to discover the art of learning.”.
When referring to its functions, they were specified as: “Lvcc provides high-quality early education and child care to promote healthy child development, meet the needs of families, and encourages children to discover the job of learning. lvcc is a sponsor/monitor of the child and adult food care program whose purpose is to improve diets of children.”.
- The non-profit has reported their operating state as PA, as required by law.
- As stated in the filing, the non-profit's address in 2020 was 1501 LEHIGH ST, ALLENTOWN, PA, 18103.
- The non-profit's form reports a total of 265 employees as of 2020.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $221,133.
- The organization has 15 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1970.
- The organization pays $6,943,949 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $111,980 in fundraising expenses.
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