2025-04-14T11:19:06-07:00 2024-06-30 Crosby & Kaneda CPAs LLP 548 Market St PMB 97503 San Francisco CA 94104 990 2023-07-01 942421579 The Learning Center of Palo Alto Inc LEAR 6503256683 459 Kingsley Ave Palo Alto CA 94301 Paula Evans-Fitch Executive Dir. 2025-04-14 true true Tierna Jensen P02447146 5108352727 2023 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Paula Evans-Fitch 459 Kingsley Ave Palo Alto CA 94301 1362427 false X www.tlcpaloalto.org X 1977 CA Our child-centered and play-based program fosters emotional, social, cognitive, and physical growth. We value diversity and welcome and affirm all, regardless of race, color, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, or religious affiliation. 7 7 15 7 0 43641 22775 1120945 1166085 100017 173102 256 465 1264859 1362427 13826 6953 0 818687 884602 0 16059 328527 339915 1161040 1231470 103819 130957 1469013 1626257 175047 201334 1293966 1424923 The Learning Center's mission is to nurture the growth of children and families. We work to inspire a lifetime love of learning through thoughtful play and exploration in a respectful and compassionate environment. false false 1032340 1166085 Preschool ProgramThe Learning Center is a child-centered and play-based program with the goal of fostering emotional, social, cognitive and physical growth. We provide care for up to 42 children from 7:30-5:30, Monday-Friday, with children attending 2, 3, or 5 full days. FundraisingAnnual AppealLike many non-profit [501(c)(3)] organizations, TLC makes an appeal to its constituents on an annual basis to encourage charitable giving to the organization. Each year TLC receives donations at a variety of levels; regardless of the amount, each familys donation is greatly appreciated. The annual appeal runs from October through the end of the fiscal year in June. But because the donations are tax deductible, we remind families about this appeal toward the end of the calendar year, as some families like to factor charitable giving into their holiday or tax preparation plans. Contributions to the annual appeal are welcomed at any time of year. Donate Your DepositWhen your child leaves The Learning Center, you have the opportunity to make a tax deductible donation of all or part of the original deposit you made when enrolling in the program. This request allows for an opportunity to reflect on the impact TLC has had on your child as they move on to the next phase in their education. 1032340 true true false false false false false false false false true false false false false true true false true false false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 9 0 true 15 true false false false false false false false 0 false false false false false false false X 7 7 false false false false false false false true true false false false true true true true true true false false CA X Carol Sheetz 6503256683 459 Kingsley Ave Palo Alto CA 94301 Paula Evans-Fitch Executive Dir. 40.00 0.00 X 117369 0 12786 McHale Newport Berra President 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Jan Jaap Bezemer Treasurer 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Ann Payne Secretary 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Marissa Ciardella Board Member 0.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 Sokki Chen Board Member 0.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 Samantha Senn Board Member 0.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 Sharon Keplinger Board Member 0.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 117369 12786 1 false false false 0 22775 22775 Tuition 611600 1155945 1155945 Waiting list & other fees 900099 10140 10140 1166085 173102 173102 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Other 900099 465 465 465 1362427 1166085 173567 0 6953 6953 0 0 147684 14769 118146 14769 0 579600 579343 226 31 3906 3852 48 6 97240 94777 2190 273 56172 47693 7537 942 0 0 11830 11830 0 0 0 33529 29285 4244 5318 5318 26695 25034 1623 38 0 0 146124 130532 15592 0 0 0 0 0 8756 8756 7924 7924 Meals & groceries 52904 52904 Dues, licenses, service fees 26842 21887 4955 Repairs & maintenance 19993 19993 0 1231470 1032340 183071 16059 120032 198893 0 0 3020 676 0 0 0 0 15546 6938 302979 291417 20329 11562 1310086 1408188 0 0 0 0 1469013 1626257 67388 62794 8826 138540 98833 175047 201334 X 944039 1417423 349927 7500 1293966 1424923 1469013 1626257 130957 X false true X true false X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 302979 291417 11562 11562 X 1355474 1355474 6953 6953 1362427 1224516 -1 -1 1224517 6953 6953 1231470 Part X : FIN48 Footnote The Internal Revenue Service and the California Franchise Tax Board have determined that the Organization is exempt from federal and state income taxes under IRC 501(c)(3) and California RTC 23701(d). The Organization has evaluated its current tax positions as of June 30, 2024 and is not aware of any significant uncertain tax positions for which a reserve would be necessary. The Organizations tax returns are generally subject to examination by federal and state taxing authorities for three and four years, respectively, after they are filed. Part XI, Line 4b: Other revenue amounts included on 990 but not included in F/S Tuition assistance $6953 Part XII, Line 4b: Other revenue amounts included on 990 but not included in F/S Tuition assistance $6953 true true true true true true true false false false false false false false false false false true Schedule E, Line 3 - Racially Nondiscriminatory Policy Publicized Non discrimination statement on our website in the "about" section. Schedule E, Line 4 - Explanation of Records and Materials Not Maintained Schedule E, Line 5 - Explanation of Organization Discrimination by Race true 0 0 Tuition assistance 1 6953 Grantmaker's Description of How Grants are Used An outside service is used for the Organization's tuition assistance. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b President, Treasurer and Director review 990 before submitting. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c Annually at executive meeting. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15a Board reviewed/approved Director's compensation. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 As required by the Nonprofit Integrity Act in California and IRS regulations, certain documents are available to the public upon request.