﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
<Return xmlns="http://www.irs.gov/efile" xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance" returnVersion="2023v5.1" xsi:schemaLocation="http://www.irs.gov/efile">
  <ReturnHeader binaryAttachmentCnt="0">
    <ReturnTs>2024-11-11T13:50:09-08:00</ReturnTs>
    <TaxPeriodEndDt>2023-12-31</TaxPeriodEndDt>
    <PreparerFirmGrp>
      <PreparerFirmEIN>020537780</PreparerFirmEIN>
      <PreparerFirmName>
        <BusinessNameLine1Txt>Michael A Galer CPA PC</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
      </PreparerFirmName>
      <PreparerUSAddress>
        <AddressLine1Txt>779 Washington Street Unit 1A</AddressLine1Txt>
        <CityNm>Canton</CityNm>
        <StateAbbreviationCd>MA</StateAbbreviationCd>
        <ZIPCd>02021</ZIPCd>
      </PreparerUSAddress>
    </PreparerFirmGrp>
    <ReturnTypeCd>990</ReturnTypeCd>
    <TaxPeriodBeginDt>2023-01-01</TaxPeriodBeginDt>
    <Filer>
      <EIN>651271115</EIN>
      <BusinessName>
        <BusinessNameLine1Txt>THE LEARNING CIRCLE PRESCHOOL INC</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
      </BusinessName>
      <BusinessNameControlTxt>LEAR</BusinessNameControlTxt>
      <PhoneNum>7818284800</PhoneNum>
      <USAddress>
        <AddressLine1Txt>3 BLUE HILL RIVER RD</AddressLine1Txt>
        <CityNm>CANTON</CityNm>
        <StateAbbreviationCd>MA</StateAbbreviationCd>
        <ZIPCd>02021</ZIPCd>
      </USAddress>
    </Filer>
    <BusinessOfficerGrp>
      <PersonNm>KATRINA SELAWSKY</PersonNm>
      <PersonTitleTxt>PRESIDENT</PersonTitleTxt>
      <PhoneNum>7818284800</PhoneNum>
      <SignatureDt>2024-05-14</SignatureDt>
      <DiscussWithPaidPreparerInd>true</DiscussWithPaidPreparerInd>
    </BusinessOfficerGrp>
    <IRSResponsiblePrtyInfoCurrInd>true</IRSResponsiblePrtyInfoCurrInd>
    <PreparerPersonGrp>
      <PreparerPersonNm>Michael A Galer</PreparerPersonNm>
      <PTIN>P00408926</PTIN>
      <PhoneNum>7818212155</PhoneNum>
      <PreparationDt>2024-11-11</PreparationDt>
    </PreparerPersonGrp>
    <TaxYr>2023</TaxYr>
    <BuildTS>2024-10-15 13:58:12Z</BuildTS>
  </ReturnHeader>
  <ReturnData documentCnt="5">
    <IRS990 documentId="IRS990-01" referenceDocumentId="IRS990ScheduleO-01" softwareId="23017509">
      <PrincipalOfficerNm>KATRINA SELAWSKY</PrincipalOfficerNm>
      <USAddress>
        <AddressLine1Txt>3413 WINDSOR WOOD LN</AddressLine1Txt>
        <CityNm>CANTON</CityNm>
        <StateAbbreviationCd>MA</StateAbbreviationCd>
        <ZIPCd>02021</ZIPCd>
      </USAddress>
      <GrossReceiptsAmt>721341</GrossReceiptsAmt>
      <GroupReturnForAffiliatesInd>false</GroupReturnForAffiliatesInd>
      <Organization501c3Ind>X</Organization501c3Ind>
      <WebsiteAddressTxt>www.learningcirclepreschool.org</WebsiteAddressTxt>
      <TypeOfOrganizationCorpInd>X</TypeOfOrganizationCorpInd>
      <FormationYr>2006</FormationYr>
      <LegalDomicileStateCd>MA</LegalDomicileStateCd>
      <ActivityOrMissionDesc>Provide educational programming for 39 children, ages 2.9-7 years. The mission of the Learning Circle Preschool is to create child-centered, individualized, developmentally appropriate programs serving preschool children and their families. Our core values are inclusion, diversity and fairness.</ActivityOrMissionDesc>
      <VotingMembersGoverningBodyCnt>12</VotingMembersGoverningBodyCnt>
      <VotingMembersIndependentCnt>9</VotingMembersIndependentCnt>
      <TotalEmployeeCnt>9</TotalEmployeeCnt>
      <TotalVolunteersCnt>15</TotalVolunteersCnt>
      <TotalGrossUBIAmt>0</TotalGrossUBIAmt>
      <NetUnrelatedBusTxblIncmAmt>0</NetUnrelatedBusTxblIncmAmt>
      <PYContributionsGrantsAmt>119442</PYContributionsGrantsAmt>
      <CYContributionsGrantsAmt>116424</CYContributionsGrantsAmt>
      <PYProgramServiceRevenueAmt>547385</PYProgramServiceRevenueAmt>
      <CYProgramServiceRevenueAmt>602096</CYProgramServiceRevenueAmt>
      <PYInvestmentIncomeAmt>40</PYInvestmentIncomeAmt>
      <CYInvestmentIncomeAmt>2821</CYInvestmentIncomeAmt>
      <CYOtherRevenueAmt>0</CYOtherRevenueAmt>
      <PYTotalRevenueAmt>666867</PYTotalRevenueAmt>
      <CYTotalRevenueAmt>721341</CYTotalRevenueAmt>
      <CYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt>0</CYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt>
      <CYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt>0</CYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt>
      <PYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt>436632</PYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt>
      <CYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt>437828</CYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt>
      <PYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt>125</PYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt>
      <CYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt>0</CYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt>
      <CYTotalFundraisingExpenseAmt>655</CYTotalFundraisingExpenseAmt>
      <PYOtherExpensesAmt>148230</PYOtherExpensesAmt>
      <CYOtherExpensesAmt>168127</CYOtherExpensesAmt>
      <PYTotalExpensesAmt>584987</PYTotalExpensesAmt>
      <CYTotalExpensesAmt>605955</CYTotalExpensesAmt>
      <PYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt>81880</PYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt>
      <CYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt>115386</CYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt>
      <TotalAssetsBOYAmt>446364</TotalAssetsBOYAmt>
      <TotalAssetsEOYAmt>556500</TotalAssetsEOYAmt>
      <TotalLiabilitiesBOYAmt>34972</TotalLiabilitiesBOYAmt>
      <TotalLiabilitiesEOYAmt>29722</TotalLiabilitiesEOYAmt>
      <NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt>411392</NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt>
      <NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt>526778</NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt>
      <MissionDesc>Provide educational programming for 39 children, ages 2.9-7 years. The mission of the Learning Circle Preschool is to create child-centered, individualized, developmentally appropriate programs serving preschool children and their families. Our core values are inclusion, diversity and fairness.</MissionDesc>
      <SignificantNewProgramSrvcInd>false</SignificantNewProgramSrvcInd>
      <SignificantChangeInd>false</SignificantChangeInd>
      <ExpenseAmt>216564</ExpenseAmt>
      <GrantAmt>0</GrantAmt>
      <RevenueAmt>602096</RevenueAmt>
      <Desc>Provide educational programming for 39 children at any one time, ages 2.9-7 years. The mission of the Learning Circle Preschool is to create child-centered, individualized, developmentally appropriate programs serving preschool children and their families. Our core values are inclusion, diversity and fairness.</Desc>
      <TotalProgramServiceExpensesAmt>216564</TotalProgramServiceExpensesAmt>
      <DescribedInSection501c3Ind referenceDocumentId="IRS990ScheduleA-01" referenceDocumentName="IRS990ScheduleA">true</DescribedInSection501c3Ind>
      <ScheduleBRequiredInd>false</ScheduleBRequiredInd>
      <PoliticalCampaignActyInd>false</PoliticalCampaignActyInd>
      <LobbyingActivitiesInd>false</LobbyingActivitiesInd>
      <SubjectToProxyTaxInd>false</SubjectToProxyTaxInd>
      <DonorAdvisedFundInd referenceDocumentId="IRS990ScheduleD-01" referenceDocumentName="IRS990ScheduleD">false</DonorAdvisedFundInd>
      <ConservationEasementsInd referenceDocumentId="IRS990ScheduleD-01" referenceDocumentName="IRS990ScheduleD">false</ConservationEasementsInd>
      <CollectionsOfArtInd referenceDocumentId="IRS990ScheduleD-01" referenceDocumentName="IRS990ScheduleD">false</CollectionsOfArtInd>
      <CreditCounselingInd referenceDocumentId="IRS990ScheduleD-01" referenceDocumentName="IRS990ScheduleD">false</CreditCounselingInd>
      <DonorRstrOrQuasiEndowmentsInd referenceDocumentId="IRS990ScheduleD-01" referenceDocumentName="IRS990ScheduleD">false</DonorRstrOrQuasiEndowmentsInd>
      <ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd referenceDocumentId="IRS990ScheduleD-01" referenceDocumentName="IRS990ScheduleD">true</ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd>
      <ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd referenceDocumentId="IRS990ScheduleD-01" referenceDocumentName="IRS990ScheduleD">false</ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd>
      <ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd referenceDocumentId="IRS990ScheduleD-01" referenceDocumentName="IRS990ScheduleD">false</ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd>
      <ReportOtherAssetsInd referenceDocumentId="IRS990ScheduleD-01" referenceDocumentName="IRS990ScheduleD">false</ReportOtherAssetsInd>
      <ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd referenceDocumentId="IRS990ScheduleD-01" referenceDocumentName="IRS990ScheduleD">false</ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd>
      <IncludeFIN48FootnoteInd referenceDocumentId="IRS990ScheduleD-01" referenceDocumentName="IRS990ScheduleD">false</IncludeFIN48FootnoteInd>
      <IndependentAuditFinclStmtInd referenceDocumentId="IRS990ScheduleD-01" referenceDocumentName="IRS990ScheduleD">false</IndependentAuditFinclStmtInd>
      <ConsolidatedAuditFinclStmtInd referenceDocumentId="IRS990ScheduleD-01" referenceDocumentName="IRS990ScheduleD">false</ConsolidatedAuditFinclStmtInd>
      <SchoolOperatingInd referenceDocumentId="IRS990ScheduleE-01" referenceDocumentName="IRS990ScheduleE">true</SchoolOperatingInd>
      <ForeignOfficeInd>false</ForeignOfficeInd>
      <ForeignActivitiesInd>false</ForeignActivitiesInd>
      <MoreThan5000KToOrgInd>false</MoreThan5000KToOrgInd>
      <MoreThan5000KToIndividualsInd>false</MoreThan5000KToIndividualsInd>
      <ProfessionalFundraisingInd>false</ProfessionalFundraisingInd>
      <FundraisingActivitiesInd>false</FundraisingActivitiesInd>
      <GamingActivitiesInd>false</GamingActivitiesInd>
      <OperateHospitalInd>false</OperateHospitalInd>
      <GrantsToOrganizationsInd>false</GrantsToOrganizationsInd>
      <GrantsToIndividualsInd>false</GrantsToIndividualsInd>
      <ScheduleJRequiredInd>false</ScheduleJRequiredInd>
      <TaxExemptBondsInd>false</TaxExemptBondsInd>
      <EngagedInExcessBenefitTransInd>false</EngagedInExcessBenefitTransInd>
      <PYExcessBenefitTransInd>false</PYExcessBenefitTransInd>
      <LoanOutstandingInd>false</LoanOutstandingInd>
      <GrantToRelatedPersonInd>false</GrantToRelatedPersonInd>
      <BusinessRlnWithOrgMemInd>false</BusinessRlnWithOrgMemInd>
      <BusinessRlnWithFamMemInd>false</BusinessRlnWithFamMemInd>
      <BusinessRlnWith35CtrlEntInd>false</BusinessRlnWith35CtrlEntInd>
      <DeductibleNonCashContriInd>false</DeductibleNonCashContriInd>
      <DeductibleArtContributionInd>false</DeductibleArtContributionInd>
      <TerminateOperationsInd>false</TerminateOperationsInd>
      <PartialLiquidationInd>false</PartialLiquidationInd>
      <DisregardedEntityInd>false</DisregardedEntityInd>
      <RelatedEntityInd>false</RelatedEntityInd>
      <RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd>false</RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd>
      <TrnsfrExmptNonChrtblRltdOrgInd>false</TrnsfrExmptNonChrtblRltdOrgInd>
      <ActivitiesConductedPrtshpInd>false</ActivitiesConductedPrtshpInd>
      <ScheduleORequiredInd>true</ScheduleORequiredInd>
      <IRPDocumentCnt>0</IRPDocumentCnt>
      <IRPDocumentW2GCnt>0</IRPDocumentW2GCnt>
      <EmployeeCnt>9</EmployeeCnt>
      <EmploymentTaxReturnsFiledInd>true</EmploymentTaxReturnsFiledInd>
      <UnrelatedBusIncmOverLimitInd>false</UnrelatedBusIncmOverLimitInd>
      <ForeignFinancialAccountInd>false</ForeignFinancialAccountInd>
      <ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd>false</ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd>
      <TaxablePartyNotificationInd>false</TaxablePartyNotificationInd>
      <NondeductibleContributionsInd>false</NondeductibleContributionsInd>
      <QuidProQuoContributionsInd>false</QuidProQuoContributionsInd>
      <Form8282PropertyDisposedOfInd>false</Form8282PropertyDisposedOfInd>
      <RcvFndsToPayPrsnlBnftCntrctInd>false</RcvFndsToPayPrsnlBnftCntrctInd>
      <PayPremiumsPrsnlBnftCntrctInd>false</PayPremiumsPrsnlBnftCntrctInd>
      <IndoorTanningServicesInd>false</IndoorTanningServicesInd>
      <SubjToTaxRmnrtnExPrchtPymtInd>false</SubjToTaxRmnrtnExPrchtPymtInd>
      <SubjectToExcsTaxNetInvstIncInd>false</SubjectToExcsTaxNetInvstIncInd>
      <InfoInScheduleOPartVIInd>X</InfoInScheduleOPartVIInd>
      <GoverningBodyVotingMembersCnt>12</GoverningBodyVotingMembersCnt>
      <IndependentVotingMemberCnt>9</IndependentVotingMemberCnt>
      <FamilyOrBusinessRlnInd>false</FamilyOrBusinessRlnInd>
      <DelegationOfMgmtDutiesInd>false</DelegationOfMgmtDutiesInd>
      <ChangeToOrgDocumentsInd>false</ChangeToOrgDocumentsInd>
      <MaterialDiversionOrMisuseInd>false</MaterialDiversionOrMisuseInd>
      <MembersOrStockholdersInd>true</MembersOrStockholdersInd>
      <ElectionOfBoardMembersInd>true</ElectionOfBoardMembersInd>
      <DecisionsSubjectToApprovaInd>true</DecisionsSubjectToApprovaInd>
      <MinutesOfGoverningBodyInd>true</MinutesOfGoverningBodyInd>
      <MinutesOfCommitteesInd>true</MinutesOfCommitteesInd>
      <OfficerMailingAddressInd>false</OfficerMailingAddressInd>
      <LocalChaptersInd>false</LocalChaptersInd>
      <Form990ProvidedToGvrnBodyInd>true</Form990ProvidedToGvrnBodyInd>
      <ConflictOfInterestPolicyInd>true</ConflictOfInterestPolicyInd>
      <AnnualDisclosureCoveredPrsnInd>false</AnnualDisclosureCoveredPrsnInd>
      <RegularMonitoringEnfrcInd>true</RegularMonitoringEnfrcInd>
      <WhistleblowerPolicyInd>false</WhistleblowerPolicyInd>
      <DocumentRetentionPolicyInd>false</DocumentRetentionPolicyInd>
      <CompensationProcessCEOInd>true</CompensationProcessCEOInd>
      <CompensationProcessOtherInd>true</CompensationProcessOtherInd>
      <InvestmentInJointVentureInd>false</InvestmentInJointVentureInd>
      <StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>MA</StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>
      <OtherWebsiteInd>X</OtherWebsiteInd>
      <BooksInCareOfDetail>
        <PersonNm>KATRINA SELAWSKY</PersonNm>
        <PhoneNum>7818284800</PhoneNum>
        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>3413 WINDSOR WOODS LN</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>CANTON</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>MA</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>02021</ZIPCd>
        </USAddress>
      </BooksInCareOfDetail>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>KATRINA SELAWSKY</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>DIRECTOR &amp; PRESIDENT</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>38.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <HighestCompensatedEmployeeInd>X</HighestCompensatedEmployeeInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>89384</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>KIMBERLY OSBOURNE</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>SECRETARY</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>28.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>49670</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>SAM HAWKINS</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>TREASURER</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>2.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>AMANDA CZARNECKI</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>CO-VICE CHAIR (FUNDRAISING)</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>2.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>LAURA KURLINSKI</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>COMMUNITY REPRESENTATIVE</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>2.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>NANCY PRICE</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>CO-CHAIR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>2.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>MEGHAN SILVESTRI</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>CO-CHAIR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>2.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>KERRY ALBRECHT</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>MEMBER AT LARGE</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>2.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>SARAH CARON</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>MEMBER AT LARGE</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>2.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <TotalReportableCompFromOrgAmt>139054</TotalReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
      <TotReportableCompRltdOrgAmt>0</TotReportableCompRltdOrgAmt>
      <TotalOtherCompensationAmt>0</TotalOtherCompensationAmt>
      <FormerOfcrEmployeesListedInd>false</FormerOfcrEmployeesListedInd>
      <TotalCompGreaterThan150KInd>false</TotalCompGreaterThan150KInd>
      <CompensationFromOtherSrcsInd>false</CompensationFromOtherSrcsInd>
      <GovernmentGrantsAmt>91260</GovernmentGrantsAmt>
      <AllOtherContributionsAmt>25164</AllOtherContributionsAmt>
      <TotalContributionsAmt>116424</TotalContributionsAmt>
      <ProgramServiceRevenueGrp>
        <Desc>PRESCHOOL EDUCATION AND CARE</Desc>
        <BusinessCd>624410</BusinessCd>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>602096</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt>0</UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt>
        <ExclusionAmt>0</ExclusionAmt>
      </ProgramServiceRevenueGrp>
      <TotalProgramServiceRevenueAmt>602096</TotalProgramServiceRevenueAmt>
      <InvestmentIncomeGrp>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>2821</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt>0</UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt>
        <ExclusionAmt>2821</ExclusionAmt>
      </InvestmentIncomeGrp>
      <TotalRevenueGrp>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>721341</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>602096</RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>
        <UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt>0</UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt>
        <ExclusionAmt>2821</ExclusionAmt>
      </TotalRevenueGrp>
      <CompCurrentOfcrDirectorsGrp>
        <TotalAmt>89448</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>64160</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>25288</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>0</FundraisingAmt>
      </CompCurrentOfcrDirectorsGrp>
      <OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>280198</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>0</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>280198</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>0</FundraisingAmt>
      </OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp>
      <PensionPlanContributionsGrp>
        <TotalAmt>7085</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>6453</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>632</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>0</FundraisingAmt>
      </PensionPlanContributionsGrp>
      <OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp>
        <TotalAmt>30586</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>0</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>30586</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>0</FundraisingAmt>
      </OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp>
      <PayrollTaxesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>30511</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>25219</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>5292</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>0</FundraisingAmt>
      </PayrollTaxesGrp>
      <FeesForServicesManagementGrp>
        <TotalAmt>1176</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>0</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>1176</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>0</FundraisingAmt>
      </FeesForServicesManagementGrp>
      <FeesForServicesAccountingGrp>
        <TotalAmt>13000</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>0</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>13000</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>0</FundraisingAmt>
      </FeesForServicesAccountingGrp>
      <AdvertisingGrp>
        <TotalAmt>913</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>0</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>913</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>0</FundraisingAmt>
      </AdvertisingGrp>
      <OfficeExpensesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>3070</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>0</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>3070</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>0</FundraisingAmt>
      </OfficeExpensesGrp>
      <InformationTechnologyGrp>
        <TotalAmt>1385</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>1385</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>0</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>0</FundraisingAmt>
      </InformationTechnologyGrp>
      <OccupancyGrp>
        <TotalAmt>49425</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>39540</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>9885</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>0</FundraisingAmt>
      </OccupancyGrp>
      <DepreciationDepletionGrp>
        <TotalAmt>10409</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>10409</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>0</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>0</FundraisingAmt>
      </DepreciationDepletionGrp>
      <InsuranceGrp>
        <TotalAmt>4444</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>0</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>4444</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>0</FundraisingAmt>
      </InsuranceGrp>
      <OtherExpensesGrp>
        <Desc>CLASSROOM &amp; SCHOOL SUPPLIES</Desc>
        <TotalAmt>10555</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>10555</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>0</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>0</FundraisingAmt>
      </OtherExpensesGrp>
      <OtherExpensesGrp>
        <Desc>ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES</Desc>
        <TotalAmt>1530</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>1530</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>0</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>0</FundraisingAmt>
      </OtherExpensesGrp>
      <OtherExpensesGrp>
        <Desc>WORKERS COMP INSURANCE</Desc>
        <TotalAmt>1615</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>0</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>1615</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>0</FundraisingAmt>
      </OtherExpensesGrp>
      <OtherExpensesGrp>
        <Desc>FUNDRAISING EXPENSES</Desc>
        <TotalAmt>655</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>0</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>0</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>655</FundraisingAmt>
      </OtherExpensesGrp>
      <AllOtherExpensesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>69950</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>57313</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>12637</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>0</FundraisingAmt>
      </AllOtherExpensesGrp>
      <TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>605955</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>216564</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>388736</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>655</FundraisingAmt>
      </TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp>
      <CashNonInterestBearingGrp>
        <BOYAmt>195816</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>90131</EOYAmt>
      </CashNonInterestBearingGrp>
      <SavingsAndTempCashInvstGrp>
        <BOYAmt>130262</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>223083</EOYAmt>
      </SavingsAndTempCashInvstGrp>
      <AccountsReceivableGrp>
        <BOYAmt>7668</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>138378</EOYAmt>
      </AccountsReceivableGrp>
      <PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp>
        <BOYAmt>5459</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>0</EOYAmt>
      </PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp>
      <LandBldgEquipCostOrOtherBssAmt>272887</LandBldgEquipCostOrOtherBssAmt>
      <LandBldgEquipAccumDeprecAmt>167979</LandBldgEquipAccumDeprecAmt>
      <LandBldgEquipBasisNetGrp>
        <BOYAmt>107159</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>104908</EOYAmt>
      </LandBldgEquipBasisNetGrp>
      <TotalAssetsGrp>
        <BOYAmt>446364</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>556500</EOYAmt>
      </TotalAssetsGrp>
      <AccountsPayableAccrExpnssGrp>
        <BOYAmt>32948</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>19522</EOYAmt>
      </AccountsPayableAccrExpnssGrp>
      <DeferredRevenueGrp>
        <BOYAmt>2024</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>10200</EOYAmt>
      </DeferredRevenueGrp>
      <TotalLiabilitiesGrp>
        <BOYAmt>34972</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>29722</EOYAmt>
      </TotalLiabilitiesGrp>
      <OrgDoesNotFollowFASB117Ind>X</OrgDoesNotFollowFASB117Ind>
      <RtnEarnEndowmentIncmOthFndsGrp>
        <BOYAmt>411392</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>526778</EOYAmt>
      </RtnEarnEndowmentIncmOthFndsGrp>
      <TotalNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp>
        <BOYAmt>411392</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>526778</EOYAmt>
      </TotalNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp>
      <TotLiabNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp>
        <BOYAmt>446364</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>556500</EOYAmt>
      </TotLiabNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp>
      <ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt>115386</ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt>
      <MethodOfAccountingAccrualInd>X</MethodOfAccountingAccrualInd>
      <AccountantCompileOrReviewInd>true</AccountantCompileOrReviewInd>
      <AcctCompileOrReviewBasisGrp>
        <SeparateBasisFinclStmtInd>X</SeparateBasisFinclStmtInd>
      </AcctCompileOrReviewBasisGrp>
      <FSAuditedInd>false</FSAuditedInd>
      <AuditCommitteeInd>true</AuditCommitteeInd>
      <FederalGrantAuditRequiredInd>false</FederalGrantAuditRequiredInd>
    </IRS990>
    <IRS990ScheduleA documentId="IRS990ScheduleA-01" softwareId="23017509">
      <SchoolInd>X</SchoolInd>
      <OtherSupportSumAmt>0</OtherSupportSumAmt>
      <PublicSupportCY170Pct>0</PublicSupportCY170Pct>
      <PublicSupportTotal509Amt>0</PublicSupportTotal509Amt>
      <PublicSupportCY509Pct>0</PublicSupportCY509Pct>
      <InvestmentIncomeCYPct>0</InvestmentIncomeCYPct>
    </IRS990ScheduleA>
    <IRS990ScheduleD documentId="IRS990ScheduleD-01" softwareId="23017509">
      <LeaseholdImprovementsGrp>
        <InvestmentCostOrOtherBasisAmt>154813</InvestmentCostOrOtherBasisAmt>
        <DepreciationAmt>67423</DepreciationAmt>
        <BookValueAmt>87390</BookValueAmt>
      </LeaseholdImprovementsGrp>
      <EquipmentGrp>
        <InvestmentCostOrOtherBasisAmt>118074</InvestmentCostOrOtherBasisAmt>
        <DepreciationAmt>100556</DepreciationAmt>
        <BookValueAmt>17518</BookValueAmt>
      </EquipmentGrp>
      <TotalBookValueLandBuildingsAmt>104908</TotalBookValueLandBuildingsAmt>
    </IRS990ScheduleD>
    <IRS990ScheduleE documentId="IRS990ScheduleE-01" softwareId="23017509">
      <NondiscriminatoryPolicyStmtInd>true</NondiscriminatoryPolicyStmtInd>
      <PolicyStmtInBrochuresEtcInd>true</PolicyStmtInBrochuresEtcInd>
      <PlcyPblczdViaBroadcastMediaInd>true</PlcyPblczdViaBroadcastMediaInd>
      <MaintainRacialCompRecsInd>true</MaintainRacialCompRecsInd>
      <MaintainScholarshipsRecsInd>true</MaintainScholarshipsRecsInd>
      <MaintainCpyOfBrochuresEtcInd>true</MaintainCpyOfBrochuresEtcInd>
      <MaintainCpyOfAllSolInd>true</MaintainCpyOfAllSolInd>
      <DiscriminateRaceStdntsRghtsInd>false</DiscriminateRaceStdntsRghtsInd>
      <DiscriminateRaceAdmissPlcyInd>false</DiscriminateRaceAdmissPlcyInd>
      <DiscriminateRaceEmplmFcultyInd>false</DiscriminateRaceEmplmFcultyInd>
      <DiscriminateRaceSchsInd>false</DiscriminateRaceSchsInd>
      <DiscriminateRaceEducPlcyInd>false</DiscriminateRaceEducPlcyInd>
      <DiscriminateRaceUseOfFcltsInd>false</DiscriminateRaceUseOfFcltsInd>
      <DiscriminateRaceAthltProgInd>false</DiscriminateRaceAthltProgInd>
      <DiscriminateRaceOtherActyInd>false</DiscriminateRaceOtherActyInd>
      <GovernmentFinancialAidRcvdInd>true</GovernmentFinancialAidRcvdInd>
      <GovernmentFinancialAidRvkdInd>false</GovernmentFinancialAidRvkdInd>
      <ComplianceWithRevProc7550Ind>true</ComplianceWithRevProc7550Ind>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Line 6b</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>The school received $91,260 in state grants in 2023.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
    </IRS990ScheduleE>
    <IRS990ScheduleO documentId="IRS990ScheduleO-01" softwareId="23017509">
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Pt VI, Line 6</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>All families at Learning Circle Preschool are members</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Pt VI, Line 7a</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>Members attend one mandatory annual meeting to elect members (one vote per family) to the Board of Directors, hear about whole school issues, and share feedback. In addition, Board meetings are open to members, and members participate on Board committees.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Pt VI, Line 7b</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>Members annually elect non-staff open positions of the Board of Directors.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Pt VI, Line 11b</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>Board members are provided with PDF files via email of the completed tax returns and financial statements at least one week prior to the Form 990 being submitted to the IRS. This gives the Board members time to review the information and to ask questions or make comments.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Pt VI, Line 12c</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>As part of the orientation process to the new school year, each fall, and as part of the spring orientation processes for new Board members joining, the conflict of interest policies are reviewed and discussed. On a case-by-case basis, as votes are taken, Board members are reminded of this policy.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Pt VI, Line 15a</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>A salary schedule for starting Directors position is used to determine initial salary at the school. This is tied to community standards for directors of like programs and with like levels of experience and education. Annual adjustments are determined for the whole staff (administration and teachers) and are based on inflation, changes in educational status and the finances of the school.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Pt VI, Line 15b</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>See above description of Line 15a.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Pt VI, Line 19</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>For the school community, notebooks with governing and financial documents (including conflict of interest policies) are kept current and available in the school library. These documents are available by request to the general public. Additionally, school documents are posted on the website of the Massachusetts Attorney General Non-Profits &amp; Charities document search (www.mass.gov/ago).</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>LICENSES &amp; PERMITS 1279. 0. 1279. 0.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>STAFF TRAINING &amp; PERSONNEL EXPENSE 1051. 841. 210. 0.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>CLEANING 20600. 16480. 4120. 0.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE 18673. 14938. 3735. 0.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>EQUIPMENT RENTAL 464. 464. 0. 0.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>BANK CHARGES 3. 2. 1. 0.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>FOOD 4839. 4839. 0. 0.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>SMALL CLASSROOM EQUIPMENT 3855. 3855. 0. 0.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>SPECIAL EVENTS/PROGRAMS 2727. 2727. 0. 0.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>TELEPHONE 4371. 3497. 874. 0.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>UTILITIES 12088. 9670. 2418. 0.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
    </IRS990ScheduleO>
  </ReturnData>
</Return>