Latin American Community Center, Inc.
Latin American Community Center, Inc.
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About this organization
Mission
The mission of the Latin American Community Center is to empower the Latino community through education, advocacy, partnerships and exceptional services. The agency vision is to eliminate the achievement gap for Latinos in Delaware.
About
EARLY DEVELOPMENT CENTER (CHILD CARE) - LACC PROVIDES A COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAM THAT MEETS THE HIGHEST ACADEMIC STANDARD TO 137 CHILDREN AGES SIX- WEEKS TO 5 YEARS OLD FROM LOW-INCOME FAMILIES MOSTLY LATINO BACKGROUND LIVING IN URBAN COMMUNITIES. LACC STRIVES TO PROVIDE AFFORDABLE AND NEIGHBORHOOD BASED EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING IN A SAFE, SECURE AND ENRICHING ENVIRONMENT THAT ALLOWS FOR PHYSICAL, SOCIAL- EMOTIONAL, COGNITIVE AND LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT OF THE CHILDREN. 89% OF THE PRE-K STUDENTS DEMONSTRATED KINDERGARTEN READINESS BASED ON TEACHING STRATEGIES GOLD ASSESSMENTS SYSTEM. ALL PARENTS SURVEYED WERE SATISFIED OR VERY SATISFIED WITH THE PROGRESS OF THEIR CHILDREN. OUR INFANTS AND TODDLERS SPEND THEIR DAY IN A SPANISH LANGUAGE IMMERSION ENVIRONMENT. PRE-K STUDENTS TRANSITION TO A DUAL LANGUAGE MODEL SCHOOL WITH BOTH SPANISH AND ENGLISH USED AS THE LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION. OUR CHILDREN LEARN THROUGH PLAY AND EXPLORATION USING THE CREATIVE CURRICULUM. PRESCHOOLERS INVESTIGATE VARIOUS SCIENCE AND SOCIAL STUDIES TOPICS WHILE BUILDING THEIR SKILLS IN LANGUAGE, LITERACY, MATH AND COGNITIVE DEVELOPMENT. OUR EARLY DEVELOPMENT CENTER IS ALSO IMPLEMENTING THE CONSCIOUS DISCIPLINE PROGRAM TO ASSIST CHILDREN IN DEVELOPING THEIR SELF-REGULATION AND PROBLEM-SOLVING SKILLS.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
According to the filing documents, the non-profit's mission is defined as “To empower the latino community through education, advocacy, partnerships and exceptional services”.
When detailing its duties, they were outlined as: “To empower the latino community through education, advocacy, partnerships and exceptional services”.
- The non-profit's state of operation has been legally reported as DE.
- According to the latest filing, the non-profit's address in 2020 is 403 N VAN BUREN STREET, WILMINGTON, DE, 19805.
- The non-profit's form for the year 2020 reports a total of 146 employees on their payroll.
- Does not operate a hospital.
- Does not operate a school.
- Does not collect art.
- Does not provide credit counseling.
- Does not have foreign activities.
- Is not a donor advised fund.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $131,428.
- The CEO compensation package within the organization is not determined through a thorough evaluation and endorsement by a neutral source.
- The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
- The organization has 16 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1969.
- The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
- The organization is required to file Schedule B.
- The organization is required to file Schedule O.
- The organization pays $3,427,127 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $121,437 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
- The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
- The organization has a business related family member transaction.
- The organization has fundraising events.
- The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.
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