2025-10-21T13:40:36-07:00 2025-06-30 990 2024-07-01 562079125 HARNETT COUNTY PARTNERSHIP FOR CHILDREN INC HARN 9108932344 170 Pine State Street Lillington NC 27546 Tara Fish Executive Director 9108932344 2025-10-21 1 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Tara Fish 170 Pine State Street Lillington NC 27546 3686310 0 X www.harnettsmartstart.org X 1998 NC To improve the quality of life for young children and families in Harnett County, North Carolina through community-based programs focusing on health, education and family support. 13 11 14 13 0 0 4115993 3647449 12150 5700 0 0 19589 18609 4147732 3671758 2424776 2301786 0 0 986441 939399 0 0 0 678445 452305 4089662 3693490 58070 -21732 212975 193095 84917 86769 128058 106326 To improve the quality of life for young children and families in Harnett County, North Carolina through community-based programs focusing on health, education and family support. 0 0 2355753 2191631 0 NC Pre-Kindergarten (NC Pre-K) is a program to reach at risk four-year old children to give them a chance to grow socially and educationally before entering kindergarten. The program is designed to help prepare the children for kindergarten through a curriculum-based, classroom style learning environment. Over 360 pre-kindergarten children were served during the year in 5 private child care centers and 6 public schools in 24 different classrooms. 341915 9712 360 STEP is a quality enhancement program in which early childhood program specialists work one-on-one with child care centers and child care homes to increase their star rated license through: Support - Leadership support and training; Technical Assistance - Guidance to increase or maintain Star Rated Licensure; Evaluation Tool - Action plans and grants for classroom improvement; Professional Development - Education plans and tuition reimbursement. 154 early childhood educators were trained. Staff worked with 24 child care providers who enrolled for college credit courses. 25 licensed facilities worked with the STEP program. 233472 45 5340 Ready to Grow facilitates developmentally appropriate play groups for children and caregivers who reside in Harnett County. Eligible children must be between the ages of birth to 5 and not enrolled in a full time regulated child care facility. Priority will be given to children who demonstrate delays in one or more developmental domains. Playgroups will meet weekly for 40 weeks and a minimum of 90 minutes. Playgroups are offered in various accessible locations throughout Harnett County. Playgroup facilitators use the Kaleidoscope Curriculum to provide hands on activities that focus on early literacy and social and emotional competency. Caregivers learn about the purpose of play and will connect with other parents during group time. Over 700 unduplicated children participated in playgroup. 223518 45 0 Circle of Parents 117660 9486 0 Community Outreach 57299 57299 0 Hand in Hand Motheread 38129 25000 0 A Friend of the Family 34404 8568 0 Dolly Parton Imagination Library 10836 0 0 Healthy Habits 49134 0 0 Program Coordination/Evaluation 530980 100398 0 3462120 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 8 0 1 14 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 13 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 X Tara Fish 9108932344 170 Pine State Street Lillington NC 27546 Tara Fish Executive Director 37.5 X 103364 0 15030 Allison Castle Board Member 0.12 X 0 0 0 Claudia Farr Board Member 0.12 X 0 0 0 Brenda Harnack Board Member 0.12 X 0 0 0 Angela McCauley Board Member 0.12 X 0 0 0 Shirley McKoy Board Member 0.12 X 0 0 0 Morgan Norris Board Member 0.12 X 0 0 0 Kimberly VanBeck Board Member 0.12 X 0 0 0 Nutan Varma Board Member 0.12 X 0 0 0 Sabrina White Board Member 0.12 X 0 0 0 Becky Wise Board Member 0.12 X 0 0 0 Joe Langley Chair 0.12 X X 0 0 0 Julie McLeod Vice Chair 0.12 X X 0 0 0 Lisa McFadden Secretary 0.12 X X 0 0 0 Mary Jane Sauls Treasurer 0.12 X X 0 0 0 103364 0 15030 1 0 0 0 0 3628521 18928 3647449 Participant Fees 611710 5700 5700 0 0 0 0 0 0 5700 0 0 0 0 24400 14552 9848 9848 NC state sales tax refunds 900099 8761 8761 0 0 8761 3671758 14461 0 9848 2258381 2258381 43405 43405 135359 67126 68233 598825 544283 54542 35929 32657 3272 115340 102769 12571 53946 45372 8574 26000 11000 15000 25694 10980 14714 529 100 429 68358 61311 7047 41365 33994 7371 141541 129861 11680 11063 10214 849 23531 21851 1680 15996 11680 4316 Sales Tax 14072 0 14072 Dues & Subscriptions 6916 6273 643 Education Supplies and Promotions 62855 62855 0 Furniture and Equipment 9451 8008 1443 4934 4934 3693490 3462120 231370 0 212975 192394 701 212975 193095 81798 83830 3119 2939 84917 86769 X 119658 93192 8400 13134 128058 106326 212975 193095 -21732 X X 0 0 1 1 X 3312731 3325875 3416138 4115993 3647449 17818186 3312731 3325875 3416138 4115993 3647449 17818186 17818186 0 0 0 0 0 10194 11909 4351 19589 18609 64652 17882838 23950 0.99638 0.99704 X Schedule A, Part II, Line 10 Other income of $64,652: NC State Sales Tax Refunds of $39,714 and Fundraising Activities of $24,938. RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 0 Other Agency Funds: Local Interagency Coordinating Council 2939 2939 Raise With Clays 24400 0 24400 0 1819 0 4393 0 8340 0 0 24400 0 24400 0 1819 0 4393 0 8340 14552 9848 1 Adventures Under the Sun Childcare Development Center Inc PO Box 916 Benson NC 27504 680161372 187659 0 NC Pre-K Cental Carolina Community College 1105 Kelly Drive Sanford NC 27330 560794261 Government 57299 0 Hand in Hand Motheread Harnett County Public Schools PO Box 1029 Lillington NC 27546 566001044 Government 1314190 9712 Purchase price Classroom materials STEP, NC Pre-K Little Miracles Child Care PO Box 1091 Vass NC 28394 311536280 322831 0 NC Pre-K Spring Hill Child Care Center 2559 Spring Hill Church Road Lillington NC 27546 562037885 129420 0 NC Pre-K The Children's Courtyard Inc 735 Medical Center Dr Wilmington NC 28401 752445627 172560 0 NC Pre-K The Village Learning Academy 921 N Raleigh Street Angier NC 27501 830624219 64710 0 NC Pre-K 2 5 Baby Steps/Friends of the Family 322 34486 purchase cost Diapers, baby care supplies, pack-n-plays, food items Community Event Recipients 200 90 purchase cost Candy Dolly Parton Imagination Library 498 8568 purchase cost Books Teacher Appreciation 47 261 purchase cost Handsoap Schedule I, Part I, Line 2 Procedures for Monitoring the Use of Grant Funds: Required documentation is submitted per contracts and is reviewed before payment is disbursed. All activities are monitored per their contracts to verify compliance and accuracy of documentation. The organization is also monitored by funding agencies to verify contract compliance. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b Process to Review Form 990: Form 990 is completed by the Multi-Partnership Accounting & Contracting site and reviewed by the organization's Executive Director and financial employee prior to filing. The board members are also made aware that the 990 is available for review. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c Enforcement of Conflict of Interest Policy: All board members are required to complete conflict of interest disclosure statements and abstain from voting on issues determined to be a conflict of interest. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15 Compensation Process for Top Official: The Executive Director's compensation is reviewed, compared and determined by the Executive Committee and Board Chair. The last review was completed in November 2024. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 Governing Documents Disclosure: All governing documents are available upon request. Form 990, Part XII, Line 1 Accounting Method: The organization uses the modified cash basis of accounting for all its records as required by the NC State Auditor's Office and the North Carolina Partnership for Children who have regulatory oversight over the organization. Form 990, Part XII, Line 2b Lines 2a & b Financial Statements Compiled, Reviewed, or Audited by an Independent Accountant: Financial statements are audited by the state or their designee. Audits are usually finalized after Form 990 deadline. Form 990, Part XII, Line 2c Oversight of the Audit and Selection of Independent Accountant: The organization does not have a committee, but the North Carolina Partnership for Children assumes the responsibility of independent auditor selection and oversight of the audit review process. Form 990, Part XII, Line 3b Audit Requirement: The organization is required and currently undergoing an audit as set forth in the Single Audit Act and OMB Circular 1-133. The audit has not been finalized as of the filing date of the Form 990.