2026-04-09T21:04:38-04:00 2025-12-31 990EZ 2025-01-01 334573281 GIFT OF DREAM LEARNING ACADEMY GIFT 4049351684 1541 COOPER HILL RD IRONDALE AL 352102302 Ro'Khiya Holcomb Director 4049351684 2026-04-10 false 2025 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z X X X X X 3579 3579 0 0 0 3579 890 890 2689 2689 0 0 0 0 The organization?s primary exempt purpose is to provide affordable, high-quality early childhood education and care to children and families. The center supports the cognitive, social-emotional, and physical development of young children through a safe, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate environment. Its programs promote school readiness through structured learning, play-based experiences, and positive social interactions. The organization prioritizes access for working families, including those receiving childcare subsidy assistance. Through these services, the center advances child development while supporting family stability and economic mobility. The Early Childhood Education Program provides full-day childcare and structured learning for children from infancy through preschool age. Services include implementation of age-appropriate curriculum focused on early literacy, language development, math readiness, and problem-solving skills. Upon program launch, the center is prepared to serve an initial 25 children from an existing waitlist, with the capacity to expand services to up to 75 children. The program emphasizes school readiness through a balance of teacher-guided instruction and play-based learning. Children benefit from consistent routines, individualized attention, and developmentally appropriate activities designed to support cognitive growth and early academic success. 0 0 The Social-Emotional Development Program is integrated into daily classroom activities and focuses on building children?s interpersonal skills, emotional regulation, and positive behavior. Services include guided play, group activities, conflict resolution support, and structured opportunities for peer interaction. All enrolled children participate in this program, beginning with an initial group of 25 children and expanding as enrollment grows. Staff utilize evidence-based strategies to promote cooperation, self-confidence, and communication skills. This program supports children in developing the social and emotional competencies necessary for success in school and group learning environments. 0 0 The Family Support & Childcare Access Program ensures that families in Jefferson County have access to affordable, reliable childcare services. The center prioritizes enrollment of families receiving childcare subsidy assistance, helping reduce barriers to care for low-income households. The program will initially serve 25 children and their families, with plans to expand toward full capacity of 75 children. By providing dependable childcare, the program enables parents to maintain employment, pursue education, and achieve greater economic stability. This program also supports family engagement by maintaining consistent communication and providing a stable, supportive environment for children and their families. 0 0 0 Mary Craig Board chair 5 0 0 0 Angela Lewis Secretary 7 0 0 0 Kimberly Robinson Vice Chair 6 0 0 0 false false false false false false false 511 0 false false AL RoKhiya Holcomb 1541 Cooper Hill rd birmingham AL 35216 4049351684 false false false false false false false false false false false NONE NONE true X 3285 3285 0 0 0 0 3285 3285 3285 0 0 0 0 3285 3285 X