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Childrens Academy Inc

Anthem, AZ · EIN 464123595 · Form 990 · FY2021 · NTEE P33 · Human Services · Medium ($1M-$10M) · thesonschildren.com
revenue
$1.3M
expenses
$997K
net assets
$352K
employees
38
program ratio
94%
mission · from form 990

We are a childcare center and preschool based on Christian principles. Our intent isto make a difference in the lives of children placed in our care. We strive to be apositive influence in helping them grow into responsible citizens. We are licensedas a child care facility by the office of child care, which is part of theArizona Department of Health.

profile · synthesized from sources

The Son's Children is a nonprofit Christian child care center located in Phoenix, AZ, providing nurturing and developmentally appropriate care for children from infancy through age 12. The organization focuses on creating a safe, loving environment where children can grow socially, emotionally, and academically, while also supporting families in their parenting journey.

named programs · 4 · from sources

what they call their work

Flex Care Program
Provides support for school-age children, including drop-off and pick-up from local elementary schools, homework assistance, and Bible studies.
Infant Care Program
Provides loving, attentive care for infants in a safe and nurturing environment, focusing on individualized routines and early development.
One-Year-Old Child Care Program
Offers a structured and loving environment for one-year-olds, promoting early skills and secure relationships with caregivers.
Two-Year-Old Child Care Program
Supports two-year-olds with loving guidance and intentional routines to foster language, social skills, and independence.
activities · 11 groups

what they do

  • Preschool and Kindergarten Readiness Programs 13 activities
    • Preschool Program
      Delivers intentional early childhood education for children aged 3-5 years old, preparing them for kindergarten by supporting academic, social, and emotional development.
    • Preschool Program
      Delivers intentional early childhood education for children aged 3-5 years old, preparing them for kindergarten by supporting academic, social, and emotional development.
    • Preschool Program
      Delivers intentional early childhood education for children aged 3-5, preparing them for kindergarten by supporting academic, social, and emotional development.
    • Preschool Program
      Delivers intentional early childhood education for children aged 3-5 years old to support academic, social, and emotional development, preparing them for kindergarten.
    • Preschool Program
      Delivers intentional early childhood education for children aged 3-5 years old, preparing them for kindergarten by supporting academic, social, and emotional development.
    • School-Age Childcare Program
      Provides flexible childcare for school-aged children aged 5 through 12 years old, including a summer program, and offers facilities for online learning, homework, and outdoor play.
    • School-Age Childcare Program
      Provides flexible childcare for school-age children aged 5 through 12 years old, including drop-off and pick-up services at local elementary schools, facilities for online learning and homework, and a summer program.
    • School-Age Childcare Program
      Provides flexible childcare for school-aged children aged 5 through 12 years old, including drop-off and pick-up services at local elementary schools, transportation to 7 schools within the Creighton school district, and facilities for online learning and homework.
    • School-Age Childcare Program
      Provides flexible childcare for school-aged children aged 5 through 12 years old, including drop-off and pick-up services at local elementary schools, transportation to 7 schools within the Creighton school district, and facilities for online learning and homework.
    • School-Age Childcare Program
      Provides flexible childcare for school-aged children aged 5 through 12 years old, including drop-off and pick-up services at local elementary schools, transportation to 7 schools within the Creighton school district, and facilities for online learning and homework.
    • Toddler Childcare Program
      Offers a structured and nurturing environment for toddlers aged 1 and 2 years old, encouraging exploration, early independence, and development through play with dedicated teachers and routines.
    • Toddler Childcare Program
      Offers a structured and nurturing environment for toddlers aged 1 and 2 years old, encouraging exploration, early independence, and development through play with dedicated teachers and routines.
    • Toddler Childcare Program
      Offers a structured and nurturing environment for toddlers aged 1 and 2 years old, encouraging exploration, early independence, and development through play with dedicated teachers and routines.
  • Summer and School Break Camps 7 activities
    • Outdoor Play and Activities
      Offers outdoor play time with facilities including a basketball court, 4 square area, climbing equipment, shaded picnic tables, and an outdoor activity center for art and learning projects.
    • Outdoor Play and Activity Facilities
      Offers outdoor play time with facilities including a basketball court, 4 square area, climbing equipment, shaded picnic tables, and an outdoor activity center for art and learning projects.
    • Outdoor Play and Activity Provision
      Offers outdoor play time with facilities including a basketball court, 4 square area, climbing equipment, shaded picnic tables, and an outdoor activity center for art and learning projects.
    • Outdoor Play and Activity Provision
      Offers outdoor play time with facilities including a basketball court, 4 square area, climbing equipment, shaded picnic tables, and an outdoor activity center for art and learning projects.
    • Summer Program for School-Aged Children
      Operates a dedicated summer program for school-aged children.
    • Summer Program for School-Aged Children
      Operates a dedicated summer program for school-aged children.
    • Summer Program for School-Aged Children
      Operates a dedicated summer program for school-aged children.
  • Children's Faith Formation & Parental Equipping 6 activities
    • Bible Studies for Children
      Offers Bible Studies for children as part of its program.
    • Child Spiritual Education
      Provides Bible Studies for children.
    • Child Spiritual Education
      Provides Bible Studies for children.
    • Child Spiritual Education
      Provides Bible Studies for children.
    • Children's Bible Studies
      Provides Bible Studies for children as part of its program offerings.
    • Christian Education
      Provides Bible Studies for children and incorporates character development in a Christian environment within its infant program.
  • Developmental Progress Monitoring in Early Childhood 6 activities
    • Child Development Monitoring
      Utilizes developmental tracking systems to monitor improvements in children's social/emotional, language/communication, cognitive, and movement/physical development.
    • Child Development Monitoring
      Utilizes developmental tracking systems to monitor improvements in children's social/emotional, language/communication, cognitive, and movement/physical development.
    • Child Development Monitoring
      Utilizes developmental tracking systems to monitor improvements in social/emotional, language/communication, cognitive, and movement/physical development across all age groups.
    • Child Development Monitoring
      Utilizes developmental tracking systems to monitor improvements in children's social/emotional, language/communication, cognitive, and movement/physical development.
    • Child Development Tracking and Monitoring
      Utilizes developmental tracking systems to monitor improvements in social/emotional, language/communication, cognitive, and movement/physical development across all age groups.
    • Child Development Tracking and Support
      Monitors improvements in children's social/emotional, language/communication, cognitive, and movement/physical development using developmental tracking systems, and provides emotional support by listening to children's concerns.
  • Infant Developmental Care 6 activities
    • Infant Childcare Program
      Provides loving, attentive, and responsive care for infants aged 6 weeks to 12 months in a calm, secure, and Christian environment, supporting early development through age-appropriate activities and observation.
    • Infant Childcare Program
      Provides loving, attentive, and responsive care for infants aged 6 weeks to 12 months in a calm, secure, Christian environment, supporting early development through interaction, age-appropriate activities, and observation across multiple developmental domains.
    • Infant Childcare Program
      Provides loving, attentive, and responsive care for infants aged 6 weeks to 12 months in a calm, secure, Christian environment, supporting early development through interaction, age-appropriate activities, and observation across multiple developmental domains.
    • Infant Childcare Program
      Provides warm, attentive, and responsive care for infants aged 6 weeks to 12 months in a calm, secure, Christian environment, supporting early development through interaction, age-appropriate activities, and observation across multiple developmental domains.
    • Infant Childcare Program
      Provides loving, attentive, and responsive care for infants aged 6 weeks to 12 months in a calm, secure, Christian environment, supporting early development through interaction, age-appropriate activities, and observation across multiple developmental domains.
    • Infant Childcare Program
      Provides loving, attentive, and responsive care for infants aged 6 weeks to 12 months in a calm, secure, and Christian environment, supporting early development through interaction, age-appropriate activities, and observation across multiple developmental domains.
  • Grief Support Services for Children and Families 4 activities
    • Child Emotional Support
      Provides emotional support to children by listening to their concerns.
    • Child Emotional Support
      Provides emotional support to children by listening to their concerns.
    • Child Emotional Support
      Provides emotional support to children by listening to their concerns.
    • Emotional Support for Children
      Provides emotional support to children by listening to their concerns.
  • Extended Day Childcare Programs 3 activities
    • Childcare Operational Services
      Operates school services from 6am to 6pm on weekdays, offering full-time, part-time, and flexible childcare options, while maintaining a secured entrance with coded entry and a temperature scanning kiosk, and implementing strict hand-washing and sanitary policies including end-of-workday cleaning of surfaces.
    • Childcare Operational Services
      Operates school services from 6am to 6pm on weekdays, offering full-time, part-time, and flexible childcare options, while maintaining a secured entrance with coded entry and a temperature scanning kiosk, and implementing strict hand-washing and sanitary policies including end-of-workday cleaning of surfaces.
    • Facility Operations and Safety
      Operates school services from 6am to 6pm on weekdays, maintaining a secured entrance with coded entry and temperature scanning, and implementing strict cleaning, hand-washing, and sanitary policies.
  • Youth and Community Transportation Services 2 activities
    • Child Transportation Services
      Provides transportation services for children to 7 schools within the Creighton school district.
    • Child Transportation Services
      Provides transportation services for children, including drop-off and pick-up at local elementary schools, specifically to 7 schools within the Creighton school district.
  • Comprehensive Environmental & Hygiene Safety Protocols 2 activities
    • Facility Security and Sanitation
      Maintains a secured entrance with coded entry and a temperature scanning kiosk, conducts end-of-workday cleaning of surfaces, and implements strict hand-washing and sanitary policies to prevent the spread of germs.
    • Health and Safety Practices
      Implements strict hand-washing and sanitary policies, conducts end-of-workday cleaning of surfaces, and utilizes a curriculum emphasizing healthy practices to prevent the spread of germs.
  • On-Site Childcare for Parent Support Programs 1 activity
    • Childcare Scheduling Options
      Offers full-time, part-time, and flexible childcare options to accommodate family needs.
  • Uncategorized 2 activities
    • Childcare Operations and Facilities
      Operates a Christian child care center in Phoenix, AZ, from 6am to 6pm on weekdays, offering full-time, part-time, and flexible childcare options, with secure entry, temperature scanning, and outdoor play facilities.
    • Health Education Curriculum
      Utilizes a curriculum that emphasizes healthy practices for children.
financials · form 990 · fy2021
revenue
Total revenue$1.34M
Contributions & grants$1.09M81%
Program service revenue$252K19%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$997K
Program expenses94%
Admin / overhead6%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$607K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$406K
Cash$228K
Investments$0
Liabilities$54K
Net assets$352K
Liquid reserves2.8 mo
3 years on record · 2019–2021 · YoY revenue +50.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021

who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
Mercier Willard President 40 $29K
board members · 3
  • Chuck Hoover — Officer
  • Jeffrey Proper — Director
  • Mark Ponte — Treasurer
relationships · 3

who they work with

  • Arizona Department of Health Services Government — Licensed through the Arizona Department of Health Services.
  • DES Government — Approved by DES (Department of Economic Security).
  • Procare Software Partner — Technology partner providing a mobile app for parent-school communication.