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The Childrens Center for
Glendale, AZ · EIN 860357350 · Form 990 · FY2021 · Medium ($1M-$10M) · www.thechildrenscenteraz.org
revenue
$4.2M
expenses
$3.5M
net assets
$2.1M
employees
94
program ratio
79%
mission · from form 990

TO ASSIST THE DEVELOPMENT OF AUTISTIC AND OTHER NEURODEVELOPMENTALLY DELAYED CHILDREN TOWARD A HAPPY AND PRODUCTIVE FUTURE WHERE THEIR MAXIMUM POTENTIAL CAN BE REALIZED.

profile · synthesized from sources

The Children's Center is a non-profit private day school in Arizona that provides comprehensive educational, therapeutic, and habilitative programs for children aged 3-22 with developmental disabilities, including autism. The center offers individualized learning and a wrap-around approach, collaborating with local school districts to provide specialized education.

named programs · 8 · from sources

what they call their work

Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
Uses ABA, a scientific approach to modify behaviors based on learning principles, with continuous data collection to track student progress.
Behavioral Therapy
Provides individualized support in behavior management and skill acquisition, utilizing a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and Registered Behavior Technician.
Community Based Instruction
Takes high school aged students into the community to work on social, life, and functional educational skills.
Occupational Therapy
Focuses on fine motor skills, activities of daily living, and functional use of adaptive equipment and strategies.
Pet Therapy
Offers animal-assisted therapy sessions monthly as part of therapeutic enrichment activities.
Positive Behavior Intervention & Support (PBIS)
Utilizes PBIS techniques to help maintain positive behavior, learn new skills, and improve existing skills within the classroom and community.
Speech & Language Therapy
Focuses on receptive, expressive, and social communication, articulation, and assistive technology.
Structured Teaching Model (STM)
Utilizes STM programming in each classroom to assist with independence, structure, and the learning of new skills.
activities · 7 groups

what they do

  • Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Therapy 5 activities
    • Providing Behavior Therapy
      Offers individualized behavior therapy with support in behavior management and skill acquisition, delivered by Board Certified Behavior Analysts and Registered Behavior Technicians.
    • Providing Behavior Therapy
      Delivers individualized behavior therapy with support in behavior management and skill acquisition, provided by Board Certified Behavior Analysts and Registered Behavior Technicians.
    • Providing behavior therapy
      Delivers individualized behavior therapy with support in behavior management and skill acquisition, provided by a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and Registered Behavior Technician.
    • Providing behavior therapy
      Delivers individualized behavior therapy with support in behavior management and skill acquisition, provided by Board Certified Behavior Analysts and Registered Behavior Technicians.
    • Providing behavior therapy
      Provides individualized behavior therapy with support in behavior management and skill acquisition, delivered by a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and Registered Behavior Technician.
  • Speech and Language Therapy Services 5 activities
    • Providing Speech and Language Therapy
      Offers speech and language therapy to students, addressing receptive, expressive, and social communication, articulation, and the use of assistive technology.
    • Providing Speech and Language Therapy
      Delivers speech and language therapy to students, addressing receptive, expressive, and social communication, articulation, and the use of assistive technology.
    • Providing speech and language therapy
      Offers speech and language therapy to students, addressing receptive, expressive, and social communication, articulation, and the use of assistive technology.
    • Providing speech and language therapy
      Provides speech and language therapy to students, focusing on receptive, expressive, and social communication, articulation, and assistive technology.
    • Providing speech and language therapy
      Offers speech and language therapy to students, focusing on receptive, expressive, and social communication, articulation, and assistive technology.
  • Animal-Assisted Therapy & Literacy Programs 4 activities
    • Offering Therapeutic Enrichment Activities
      Provides therapeutic enrichment activities including social skills learning, sensory development, and monthly animal-assisted therapy sessions, including pet therapy.
    • Offering Therapeutic Enrichment Activities
      Provides therapeutic enrichment activities including social skills learning, sensory development, and monthly animal-assisted therapy sessions.
    • Offering therapeutic enrichment activities
      Provides therapeutic enrichment activities including social skills learning, sensory development, and monthly animal-assisted therapy sessions.
    • Providing therapeutic enrichment activities
      Offers therapeutic enrichment activities, including social skills learning, sensory development, and monthly animal-assisted therapy sessions.
  • Specialized Private Day Schools for Students with Disabilities 4 activities
    • Operating a Private Day School for Special Education
      Operates a private day school in Arizona providing comprehensive educational, therapeutic, and habilitative programs for exceptional students aged 3-22, focusing on individualized support and skill acquisition.
    • Operating a Private Day School for Special Education
      Operates a private day school in Arizona providing comprehensive educational, therapeutic, and habilitative programs for exceptional students aged 3-22, focusing on individualized support and skill acquisition.
    • Operating a private day school for special education
      Operates a private day school in Arizona providing comprehensive educational, therapeutic, and habilitative programs for exceptional students aged 3-22.
    • Operating a private day school for special education
      Operates a private day school in Arizona dedicated to providing comprehensive educational, therapeutic, and habilitative programs for exceptional students aged 3-22.
  • Pediatric Occupational Therapy Services 4 activities
    • Providing Occupational Therapy
      Offers occupational therapy to students, focusing on fine motor skills, activities of daily living, and the functional use of adaptive equipment and strategies.
    • Providing Occupational Therapy
      Offers occupational therapy to students, focusing on fine motor skills, activities of daily living, and the functional use of adaptive equipment and strategies.
    • Providing occupational therapy
      Offers occupational therapy to students, focusing on fine motor skills, activities of daily living, and the functional use of adaptive equipment and strategies.
    • Providing occupational therapy
      Provides occupational therapy to students, focusing on fine motor skills, activities of daily living, and the functional use of adaptive equipment and strategies.
  • School-Based Meal Programs 3 activities
    • Providing Meals and School Supplies
      Provides breakfast and lunch to students at no cost, along with basic school supplies such as crayons, markers, paper, and glue.
    • Providing Student Support Services
      Offers essential support services to students, including transportation via CCNS vans, breakfast and lunch at no cost, and basic school supplies.
    • Providing meals and school supplies
      Provides breakfast and lunch to students at no cost, along with basic school supplies such as crayons, markers, paper, and glue.
  • Youth and Community Transportation Services 3 activities
    • Providing Student Transportation
      Provides transportation services for students using CCNS vans.
    • Providing student transportation
      Provides transportation for students using CCNS vans.
    • Providing student transportation
      Offers transportation services for students using CCNS vans.
financials · form 990 · fy2021
revenue
Total revenue$4.17M
Contributions & grants$1K0%
Program service revenue$3.61M87%
Investment income$2K0%
Other revenue$555K
expenses
Total expenses$3.54M
Program expenses79%
Admin / overhead21%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$2.74M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$2.71M
Cash$1.05M
Investments$0
Liabilities$652K
Net assets$2.06M
Liquid reserves3.5 mo
3 years on record · 2019–2021 · YoY revenue +9.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021

who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
Kent Rideout PRESIDENT/CEO 40 $194K
board members · 5
  • BILL EGGLESTON — CHAIRMAN
  • DANIEL WISHNATSKY — Treasurer
  • DAWN BARNIER — Secretary
  • GAETANO SPIRITI — Director
  • SUSAN CHARNETSKY — Director
relationships · 12

who they work with

  • Arizona Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) Partner — Recognized students with the "I Can Do It" award
  • Arizona Department of Education Government — Employs highly qualified teachers certified by the Arizona Department of Education.
  • Chicago White Sox Partner — Players visited the campus and socialized with students.
  • Crisis Prevention Institute Partner — Provides staff training through the Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Program.
  • Facebook Partner — Uses Facebook as a platform for outreach and engagement.
  • Freckle by Renaissance Partner — Uses their evidence-based curriculum
  • Glendale Elementary School District Partner — Operates under the guidelines of the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) through the district, which provides breakfast and lunch to students at no cost.
  • National Association of Special Education Teachers Partner — Designated the organization as a "School of Excellence"
  • National Council for Exceptional Children Partner — Awarded one of the organization's teachers the "Outstanding Special Education Teacher Award"
  • National Council for Learning Disabled Partner — Awarded one of the organization's teachers the "Teacher of the Year Award"
  • Unique Learning Systems Partner — Uses their evidence-based curriculum
  • thirteen school districts Partner — Collaborates with thirteen school districts around the valley to provide free suitable public education.