2026-07-09T10:38:34-07:00 2025-08-31 823726482 Rising Sun Accounting PO Box 25726 Seattle WA 98165 990 2024-09-01 910894463 Seattle Institute for Early Childhood Development SEAT 2062833100 4 Nickerson St Suite 100 Seattle WA 98109 Susan Lee Executive Director 2062833100 2026-07-09 1 1 Samuel Dahlin P01888405 2069395442 2026-07-09 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Hilltop Children's Center Susan Lee 4 Nickerson St Suite 100 Seattle WA 98109 6582811 0 X hilltopcc.com X 1971 WA Hilltop is transforming early childhood education through play, collaboration, and reflection: in our classrooms with children, partnerships with families, and professional development with educators. 6 6 102 25 0 0 63981 151269 6076616 6424816 10736 6726 0 0 6151333 6582811 337671 325582 0 0 4487063 4150190 0 0 10825 1801080 1764248 6625814 6240020 -474481 342791 905178 1085477 518677 355928 386501 729549 Hilltop is transforming early childhood education through play, collaboration, and reflection: in our classrooms with children, partnerships with families, and professional development with educators. 0 0 5616785 325582 6424816 Hilltop Children's Center and Educator Institute, founded in 1971, is an internationally recognized early learning center and professional development institute based in Seattle, WA. Hilltop is committed to providing high-quality, child-centered education for children ages 6 weeks to 12 years, grounded in anti-bias practices, a bicultural approach, and emergent curriculum. Educators engage in daily reflective practice to design learning experiences and environments that respond to the evolving interests and needs of the children. During the fiscal year ending August 31, 2025, Hilltop served 145 children, provided over $70,000 in uncompensated care, and offered tuition assistance to 13 children or 9% of enrolled families. 0 0 0 5616785 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 12 0 1 102 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 6 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 X Manny Uson 2062833100 4 Nickerson St Suite 100 Seattle WA 98109 Darline Guerrero Executive Director 40 0 X 143965 0 4713 Rebecca Blue President 1 0 X X 0 0 0 Melissa Wilke Secretary 1 0 X X 0 0 0 Tejvansh Singh Thakral Treasurer 1 0 X X 0 0 0 Chris Konzen Director 1 0 X 0 0 0 Emily Albright Director 1 0 X 0 0 0 Karen Calvert Director 1 0 X 0 0 0 Christine Hao Director 1 0 X 0 0 0 Lyndsie Schmalz Director 1 0 X 0 0 0 143965 0 4713 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 55470 95799 0 151269 Tuition and Fees 611600 6424816 6424816 0 0 0 0 0 0 6424816 6726 0 0 6726 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6582811 6424816 0 6726 325582 325582 150705 120564 22606 7535 3360831 3192789 168042 16851 16008 843 275831 262039 13792 345972 326513 18739 720 26283 26283 54676 54676 21429 6350 15079 100 100 69316 56735 10011 2570 142008 41596 100412 1065179 905402 159777 42349 42349 28213 23981 4232 16007 13606 2401 Program Supplies & Food 211690 211690 0 0 Professional Development 58577 58577 0 0 Licenses, Permits, and Taxes 15417 0 15417 0 Staff, Family & Volunteer Appreciation 13004 13004 0 0 6240020 5616785 612410 10825 233682 652599 212964 18387 248115 205811 97881 97881 298952 220896 81925 78056 30611 32743 905178 1085477 194213 162685 324464 193243 518677 355928 X 331554 674602 54947 54947 386501 729549 905178 1085477 342791 2133 0 0 -1876 0 X 0 0 0 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 50094 11460 38634 0 248858 209436 39422 0 0 0 0 78056 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 Schedule E, Part I, Line 3 Our Non-Discrimination policy is published on our website and in our parent handbook. Schedule E, Part I, Line 6 The organization receives City, County, and State tuition subsidies and State grants. 1 Financial Aid and Staff Tuition Remission 43 0 325582 Fair Market Value Tuition Reduction Schedule I, Part I, Line 2 At Hilltop, we believe that quality childcare should be within reach for every family, regardless of their financial circumstances. Our nonprofit organization is proud to fund our financial assistance programs through the generosity of individuals, corporations, and foundations. How We Help: 1. Tuition Assistance: Our Annual Giving Campaign supports families based on individual needs, ensuring that no one is denied enrollment due to financial constraints. 2. State Assistance: Families can apply for Washington State Working Connection Child Care (WCCC) subsidies, focusing on those below 60.00% SMI. 3. City Assistance: Seattle residents between 60.01% and 94% SMI can explore the City of Seattle Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) for additional subsidies... We are dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of families, ensuring that quality childcare remains an option for all. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b Hilltop Children's Center provides a full draft of Form 990 to all board members prior to filing. Board members have an opportunity to provide input and ask questions about the 990 prior to filing. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c Each director, officer, and management employee with delegated powers who can influence the actions of the Seattle Institute for Early Childhood Education shall annually sign a statement which affirms such person. If a conflict arises, the person with the conflict of interest is excluded from the discussion and approval of such transaction. The board of directors shall determine whether a conflict exists and, in the case of an existing conflict, whether the contemplated transaction may be authorized as just, fair, and reasonable to the Seattle Institute for Early Childhood Education. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15 In order to establish the Executive Director's compensation, the Board reviews compensation for comparable positions at other organizations. This process is completed annually. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 The organization maintains copies of its Form 990, Form 1023, governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements at its business office in the child care facility. This office is open to the public during all normal business hours of operation.