South Shore Stars Inc
South Shore Stars Inc
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About this organization
Mission
South Shore Stars provides comprehensive early education and youth programs, using a family support approach, that enhance the development of children from economically and culturally diverse families through collaboration with parents, schools and communities. Over 1,200 children, age birth to 18 years, attend our family child care system, preschools, school age centers, middle school programs, high school program and summer camp. We are committed to serving a diverse population, with an emphasis on supporting low income parents and at-risk children. Four core goals form the foundation of our work: Enable parents to work Help each child reach their full developmental potential Facilitate positive youth development Improve academic achievement for students at risk of academic failure
About
PRESCHOOL PROGRAMSOUTH SHORE STARS OPERATES THREE NATIONALLY ACCREDITED (NAEYC) PRESCHOOL CENTERS, LOCATED IN QUINCY, RANDOLPH AND WEYMOUTH. EACH CENTER IS OPEN YEAR-ROUND AND IS DESIGNED ESPECIALLY FOR PRESCHOOL CHILDREN AGED 3 TO 6 YEARS. TEACHERS CREATE AN ENVIRONMENT AND PLAN CHILD-CENTERED ACTIVITIES THAT SPARK EXPLORATION, CREATIVITY, AND MASTERY OF NEW SKILLS USING THE HIGHSCOPE CURRICULUM AND MONITOR CHILD PROGRESS USING THE PRESCHOOL CHILD OBSERVATION RECORD (COR). WE ARE COMMITTED TO SERVING A DIVERSE POPULATION, WITH AN EMPHASIS ON SUPPORTING LOW-INCOME PARENTS AND AT-RISK CHILDREN. OUR TEACHERS ARE SKILLED AT SUPPORTING CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS THROUGH ACCOMMODATIONS AND INDIVIDUALIZED PLANNING. WE HAVE STRONG PARTNERSHIPS WITH PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND SOCIAL SERVICE AGENCIES. WE HELP FAMILIES IDENTIFY AND ACCESS FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR CHILD CARE AND EDUCATIONAL SERVICES, UNDERSTANDING THAT WE MUST SUPPORT AND PARTNER WITH OUR PARENTS IN ORDER FOR THEIR CHILDREN TO THRIVE. WE WORK TO INCREASE OUR FAMILIES' ACCESS TO COMMUNITY PROGRAMS AND SERVICES, FOCUSING ON HELPING OUR PARENTS OBTAIN BASIC SERVICES (FOOD, HOUSING AND UTILITIES). WE ALSO SUPPORT SELF-SUFFICIENCY THROUGH ADVOCACY, COLLABORATION, AND PARTNERING WITH OTHER AGENCIES.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
From their filing, the objective of the non-profit is stated as “With almost a half century of experience providing early education and youth programs, each year stars cares for 1200 children, from birth to high school graduation in an early head start program, family child care system, three preschool centers, five k-6 out-of-school-time centers, summer camp, and middle school and high school programs. the approach in all of our programs is evidence based and data driven, with a consistent focus on building strong positive relationships, promoting the development of curiosity, confidence, and the capacity to set and complete a goal.”.
When talking about its functions, they were outlined as: “South shore stars, inc. (stars), founded in 1970, provides the highest quality of early education, youth development, and family support programs for communities south of boston. during fiscal year 2019, over 1,200 children, from birth through adolescence, thrived as a result of attending stars' programs; early head start, family child care, preschool, school-age, summer camp and youth programs.”.
- The legally reported state of operation for the non-profit is MA.
- According to the filing, the non-profit's address in 2020 is 200 MIDDLE STREET, WEYMOUTH, MA, 02189.
- The non-profit organization as of 2020 has a total of 209 employees reported on their form.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $10,987.
- The organization has 19 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1970.
- The organization pays $5,842,308 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $172,673 in fundraising expenses.