2023-11-15T21:05:35-06:00 2022-12-31 640897081 MATTHEWS CUTRER & LINDSAY PA 1020 HIGHLAND COLONY PKWY 500 RIDGELAND MS 39157 990 2022-01-01 203092002 CHRISTIAN LEARNING CENTER INC CHRI 6018530645 111 AULENBROCK DRIVE CANTON MS 39046 EMBERLY HARDEN TREASURER 6018530645 2023-11-15 1 EMBERLY HARDEN 999009999 1 MICHELLE STONESTREET CPA P00244496 6018988875 2023-11-15 2 AAL1 IAL1 2022 2023-04-26 12:10:37Z X EMBERLY HARDEN 111 AULENBROCK DRIVE CANTON MS 39046 387160 0 X HTTPS://WWW.CHRISTIANLEARNINGCENTEREARLYLEARN.COM X 2001 MS TO ENRICH, ENHANCE AND ASSIST CHILDREN ACADEMICALLY WITH A CHRISTIAN BASED CURRICULUM. 6 4 16 20 0 0 0 0 0 387160 0 0 0 0 0 387160 0 5534 0 0 0 180219 0 0 0 0 197595 0 383348 0 3812 52288 50100 62100 56100 -9812 -6000 X THE CHRISTIAN LEARNING CENTER IS DESIGNED TO ENRICH, ENHANCE AND ASSIST CHILDREN ACADEMICALLY WITH A CHRISTIAN BASED CURRICULUM. EACH CHILD WORKS TO ACHIEVE THEIR HIGHEST POTENTIAL AND THE CENTER ACHEIVES THIS BY ASSISTING WITH THE FOLLOWING: COMPLETING HOMEWORK, STUDYING FOR SCHEDULED TESTS, AND COMPLETING EXTRA ASSIGNMENTS IF POSSIBLE. THE CENTER WORKS CLOSELY WITH SCHOOL/TEACHERS IN THE AREA TO KEEP CHILDREN ON TRACK; IF NECESSARY THE CENTER'S STAFF VISITS THE SCHOOL UPON PARENT REQUEST TO ENSURE CHILDREN WORK TO THE BEST OF THEIR ABILITY. THE CENTER'S GOAL IS TO WORK WITH EACH CHILD WITH PROMOTION TO THE NEXT GRADE IN MIND. THE CENTER PROVIDES THE ESSENTIALS NECESSARY TO INSTILL MORAL CHARACTER, HIGH SELF-ESTEEM, AND POSITIVE ATTITUDES TOWARD THE COMMUNITY AND ITS ENVIRONMENT. 0 0 347117 5534 387160 AT THE CHRISTIAN LEARNING CENTER THEY REALIZE THE IMPORTANCE OF EACH CHILD DEVELOPING A POSITIVE SELFCONCEPT FROM THE BEGINNING. THE WAY A CHILD FEELS ABOUT THEMSELVES AND THE TRUST THEY DEVELOP IN OTHERS WILL INFLUENCE THEIR LIFE. RESEARCH HAS PROVEN THAT CHILDREN WHO GO THROUGH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS ARE BETTER PREPARED COGNITIVELY, SOCIALLY, AND PHYSICALLY. THE PROGRAM RELATES TO THE CHILD'S EVERYDAY EXPERIENCE AND LEVEL OF UNDERSTANDING. THE STAFF IS TRAINED TO IDENTIFY THE NEEDS OF THE CHILDREN. PARENTS ARE ADVISED OF THEIR CHILD'S NEEDS AND THE STAFF EXPECTS COOPERATION WITH PARENTS TO MEET THE CHILD'S GOALS. THE STAFF WILL NOT WORK TOWARD THE GOALS WITHOUT PARENT COOPERATION. IF PROBLEMS OCCUR THE SCHOOL WILL WORK TOGETHER TO IDENTIFY SOLUTIONS. AMONG OTHER DEVELOPMENTALLY APPROPRIATE CURRICULUMS IN PRESCHOOL, THE ACTIVE LEARNING SERIES IS THE PRIMARY CURRICULUM USED WITH CHILDREN. THE CENTER HAS MORE THAN 100 ADDITIONAL ENRICHMENT GUIDES FOR TEACHERS TO USE TO ENHANCE THEIR CLASSROOM LEARNING ACTIVITIES. THE CHRISTIAN LEARNING CENTER APPROACH TO TEACHING PROVIDES FOR VARYING INTERESTS AND ABILITIES. SOME OF THE LEARNING CENTERS BEING USED ARE AS FOLLOWS: ART, HOME LIVING, BLOCKS, PUZZLES, GAMES, LIBRARY, SCIENCE, MUSIC, MANIPULATIVE MATH AND READING READINESS. THE APPROACH ALSO PROVIDES FOR A MORE INDIVIDUALIZED EDUCATION ENVIRONMENT WHILE EMPHASIZING CREATIVITY, PROBLEM SOLVING SKILLS, AND CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS. CHILDREN TAKE THE STAR ASSESSMENT IN THE FALL AND SPRING EACH YEAR; RESULTS OF INDIVIDUAL STUDENT TESTS WILL BE DISTRIBUTED TO PARENTS. STUDENTS AND PARENTS MAY OBTAIN ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON STAR ASSESSMENT FROM THE DIRECTOR. EACH YEAR THE MINISTRY HOSTS A COMMUNITY HARVEST NIGHT, FAMILIES OF THE CENTER AND THE COMMUNITY ARE PROVIDED WITH DINNER. THE MEAL PROVIDED INCLUDES A CUP OF SOUP OF CHOICE, CORNBREAD, DESSERT FOR ALL ADULTS AND ALL CHILDREN ARE PROVIDED WITH HOTDOGS, CHILI, CHIPS, DESSERT, AND JUICE. SPECIAL EVENTS ARE PRESENTED BY THE PRESCHOOLERS EACH YEAR FOR THEIR FAMILIES. DURING THE CHRISTMAS SEASON, THE CHILDREN PERFORM A CHRISTMAS PROGRAM FOR SENIORS. THERE IS AN END OF THE YEAR CEREMONY WHERE THE CHILDREN PERFORM SKILLS AND SONGS THEY HAVE LEARNED DURING THE YEAR. PRESCHOOL IS A ONCE IN A LIFETIME EXPERIENCE AND THIS CEREMONY IS SPECIAL FOR THE CENTER. THE POSITIVE IMPACTS OF THESE PROGRAMS IS TO HELP BUILD SELFESTEEM AND TO OVERCOME THEIR FEAR OF PERFORMING FOR OTHERS.CHILDCARE PROGRAMS INCLUDE FULL-TIME INFANTS (6 WEEKS TO 2 YEARS), FULL-TIME PRESCHOOLERS (3 TO 4 YEARS OF AGE), AND AFTER SCHOOL AND SUMMER PROGRAM (5 TO 13 YEARS OF AGE). IN 2022, THE CENTER HAD 5 INFANTS AND 12 TODDLERS, 16 PRESCHOOL CHILDREN AND 8 AFTERSCHOOL CHILDREN. 347117 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 16 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 6 4 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 MS X EMBERLY HARDEN 6018530645 111 AULENBROCK DRIVE CANTON MS 39046 THELMA HARDEN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00 X X 8320 0 0 CHIQUANDA EVANS PRESIDENT 1.00 X X 0 0 0 MORGAN FLOURNOY VICE PRESIDENT 1.00 X X 0 0 0 ASHLEY SMITH SECRETARY 1.00 X X 0 0 0 EMBERLY HARDEN TREASURER 40.00 X X 40158 0 0 MELANIE GATES BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 48478 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 PROGRAM REVENUE 900099 387160 387160 387160 387160 387160 0 0 5534 5534 48479 36359 12120 118911 118911 12829 9622 3207 1422 1422 5996 4497 1499 2135 1601 534 28483 21362 7121 14828 11121 3707 550 412 138 7419 5564 1855 PROGRAM EXPENSES 118251 118251 FOOD 8267 6200 2067 CLEANING SUPPLIES 5891 4418 1473 MISCELLANEOUS 4353 3265 1088 383348 347117 36231 0 52288 39650 11000 550 0 10450 52288 50100 62100 56100 62100 56100 X -9812 -6000 -9812 -6000 52288 50100 3812 0 X 0 0 0 X 17000 17000 86401 145706 142751 193440 387160 955458 86401 145706 159751 193440 387160 972458 0 0 0 972458 86401 145706 159751 193440 387160 972458 1.00000 1.00000 0.00000 X 11000 550 10450 10450 FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 2 THELMA HARDEN AND EMBERLY HARDEN HAVE A FAMILY RELATIONSHIP; THELMA IS EMBERLY'S MOTHER. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B A DRAFT OF THE FORM 990 IS SENT TO THE BOARD MEMBERS. THE FORM 990 IS REVIEWED AND ANY QUESTIONS THAT ARISE ARE ANSWERED/CLEARED PRIOR TO THE FILING OF THE RETURN. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 THE BOARD REVIEWS COMPENSATION FOR THE ORGANIZATION AND DECIDES ON ON PAY INCREASES TO INSURE THAT COMPENSATION IS REASONABLE. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.