2025-07-31T13:21:11-07:00 2024-12-31 990 2024-01-01 831872708 CREATIVE DEVELOPMENT ACADEMY CREA 3143831554 3948 N KINGSHIGHWAY BLVD SAINT LOUIS MO 63115 Saleetha Barbee Executive Director 3143831554 2025-07-29 1 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z SALEETHA BARBEE 3948 N KINGSHIGHWAY BLVD SAINT LOUIS MO 63115 959060 0 X WWW.CREATIVEDEVELOPMENTACADEMY.ORG X 2018 MO Fostering the physical, emotional, social, and cognitive development of each child through age-appropriate activities and curriculum. Ensuring the safety and well-being of all children by maintaining a secure environment, adhering to health and safety regulations, and implementing emergency procedures. Embracing diversity and creating an inclusive environment where every child feels valued and respected regardless of their background, culture, or abilities. Collaborating with parents and families to support the holistic development of their children, providing opportunities for involvement and communication. Offering high-quality early childhood education that stimulates curiosity, creativity, and a love for learning, preparing children for future academic success. 3 3 17 11 0 0 153018 153018 806042 806042 0 0 959060 959060 50000 50000 91725 0 273935 435675 0 0 536284 466269 951944 951944 7116 7116 7211 14327 0 0 7211 14327 To provide a safe, nurturing, and enriching environment where every child is empowered to learn, grow, and thrive. Through play-based learning, inclusive practices, and a focus on holistic development, we inspire curiosity, creativity, and a lifelong love for learning 0 0 385571 794000 Early Childhood Program provided comprehensive services to income-eligible families, including serving children from 8 weeks to age 12 years from diverse ethnicities. Through the federally funded program, we supported 100 children and family members. Over 95% of participating children met or exceeded key developmental milestones in physical, cognitive, social, and emotional domains, laying a strong foundation for lifelong learning and success in kindergarten and beyond. 157187 0 Our scholarship initiative is designed to expand access to high-quality early childhood education for families experiencing financial hardship. By providing targeted tuition assistance, we ensure that children from underserved communities can participate in our enriching, developmentally focused programs within a nurturing and inclusive environment. This initiative underscores our commitment to promoting educational equity by removing cost barriers and supporting diverse learners through inclusive practices and fostering long-term success by investing in early developmental milestones. We take pride in contributing to the academic and personal growth of our community's youngest learners. Through this program, we empower children from all backgrounds to thrive-building a foundation for lifelong achievement and a brighter future 40880 0 Our center has established a robust framework for parent engagement, recognizing caregivers as pivotal partners in early childhood education. We offer a diverse array of opportunities, including developmentally focused workshops, family seminars, and structured volunteer roles, that empower parents to participate actively in their child's learning journey. These efforts foster meaningful connections between families and educators, cultivate a shared commitment to educational excellence, and reinforce parents' roles as their child's first teachers. Through sustained family engagement, we have cultivated a collaborative community that enriches our children's learning environments and strengthens overall program outcomes 0 0 0 583638 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 17 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 3 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 MO X Saleetha Barbee 3143831554 3948 N Kingshighway Blvd Saint Louis MO 63115 Saleetha Barbee Executive Director 60 50 X X X 51000 0 0 Rahson Jordan Board 10 10 X 0 0 0 Veronica Connors Sandford Treasurer 10 10 X 0 0 0 51000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 153018 0 153018 Childcare 624410 806042 806042 0 0 Tuition 611710 0 0 0 0 Parents In The Classroom 611710 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 806042 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 959060 806042 0 0 X 50000 50000 0 51000 51000 270600 270600 91725 91725 22350 22350 1500 1500 7080 7080 0 12874 12874 5817 4800 1017 64800 50358 14442 9003 9003 8500 8500 0 11600 11600 Food Supplies 207880 207880 0 0 Materials and Supplies 21237 0 21237 0 Miscellaneous 17328 0 17328 0 Operation 28650 0 28650 0 70000 70000 951944 583638 368306 0 7211 14327 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 7211 14327 0 0 X 7211 14327 0 0 7211 14327 7211 14327 7116 0 0 0 0 0 X 0 0 0 X 0 1000 510 117 1920 3000 6547 1000 510 117 1920 3000 6547 6547 6547 1 1 X Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 2 Two board members are related, sisters Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b The board is given a copy and discusses during the quarterly meeting Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c Review quarterly during meeting Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15 Extensive research was done to compare the average salaries within the region based on revenue and company size Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 Willing to present a copy upon request Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e Contractor Labor Fee We underwent a structural reorganization within the company. 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