New York, NY

LITTLE MISSIONARYS DAY NURSERY

EIN 13-1763807

Education & Youth Development Early Childhood & Preschool Children & youth

Mission

To provide an emotionally responsive, child-centered early education that teaches children to understand and manage feelings while supporting families in a close-knit community.

IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) public charity Contributions are tax-deductible

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About LITTLE MISSIONARYS DAY NURSERY

Little Missionary’s Day Nursery (operating as Sara Curry Preschool at Little Missionary’s Day Nursery) is a long-established, donor-facing 501(c)(3) nonprofit early childhood program in New York, NY that offers nursery and preschool services rooted in an emotionally-focused, child-centered philosophy. The school emphasizes an "ART" teaching approach (Accept, Reflect, Teach), prioritizing emotional literacy, autonomy, and creative play for young children, and it also runs community and parent-support activities. In recent years the organization has continued operations and community programming following the pandemic and reported program-service-driven revenues and positive net income in its most recent fiscal year filings.

Notable achievements

More than a century of continuous service

Founded in the early 20th century and operating continuously for over 120 years, the nursery is one of the oldest non‑sectarian nursery schools serving the East Village/Lower East Side community.

Sustained program delivery and financial stability (FY2024)

In its most recent fiscal year the organization reported roughly $1.6M in revenue with program services representing the majority of income, producing a small positive net result and maintaining net assets—evidence of ongoing, program-focused operations.

Maintained community programming through challenges

The school remained open and provided safe programming during and after the COVID-19 period, continued community events in 2023–2024, and ran local fundraising appeals to preserve its independent program offerings amid changing municipal childcare options.

At a glance

Total assets: $1.4M
Annual revenue: $1.8M
Tax status: 501(c)(3)Public charity
EIN: 13-1763807
Location: New York, NY
Website: www.lmdn.org
On Mahalo since: May 2026

Financial figures from the IRS Business Master File, the IRS’s registry of tax-exempt organizations.

Recognition

Featured in regional press and cultural coverage recognizing the school’s longstanding neighborhood role and history.

Led by a published director: the school’s director is an author of books on children’s emotional health, reinforcing the program’s focus on emotional education.

Listed in nonprofit data services (public Form 990 filings) as an active 501(c)(3) with recent tax filings documenting governance and finances.

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