2025-11-17T10:32:16-06:00 2024-12-31 640897081 MATTHEWS CUTRER & LINDSAY PA 1020 HIGHLAND COLONY PKWY 500 RIDGELAND MS 39157 990 2024-01-01 203092002 CHRISTIAN LEARNING CENTER INC CHRI 6018530645 111 AULENBROCK DRIVE CANTON MS 39046 EMBERLY HARDEN TREASURER 6018530645 2025-11-17 1 1 MICHELLE STONESTREET CPA P00244496 6018988875 2025-11-17 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z EMBERLY HARDEN 111 AULENBROCK DRIVE CANTON MS 39046 290769 0 X HTTPS://WWW.CHRISTIANLEARNINGCENTEREARLYLEARN.COM X 2001 MS TO ENRICH, ENHANCE AND ASSIST CHILDREN ACADEMICALLY WITH A CHRISTIAN BASED CURRICULUM. 6 4 12 4 0 0 0 0 227592 290769 0 0 0 0 227592 290769 0 1621 0 0 139651 159949 0 0 0 100420 110673 240071 272243 -12479 18526 33043 48377 51520 48328 -18477 49 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 212576 1621 290769 THE CHRISTIAN LEARNING CENTER HAS TRULY EXCELLED IN PROVIDING A NURTURING AND ACADEMICALLY ENRICHING ENVIRONMENT FOR CHILDREN, ROOTED IN CHRISTIAN VALUES AND DEDICATED TO FOSTERING WELL-ROUNDED DEVELOPMENT. WITH A FOCUS ON GUIDING EACH CHILD TO REACH THEIR FULLEST POTENTIAL, THE CENTER GOES BEYOND CONVENTIONAL SUPPORT BY OFFERING PERSONALIZED ACADEMIC ASSISTANCE, HOMEWORK HELP, TEST PREPARATION, AND TAILORED ASSIGNMENTS WHEN NEEDED. STAFF MEMBERS ALSO COLLABORATE CLOSELY WITH LOCAL SCHOOLS AND TEACHERS, EVEN MAKING SCHOOL VISITS UPON PARENTAL REQUEST, TO ENSURE EACH CHILD'S ACADEMIC SUCCESS AND READINESS FOR PROMOTION TO THE NEXT GRADE LEVEL.IN 2024, THE CHRISTIAN LEARNING CENTER CONTINUED TO PURSUE ITS MISSION: TO HELP DEVELOP CHILDREN FROM A CHRISTIAN-BASED PERSPECTIVE, PROVIDING THE ESSENTIALS NECESSARY TO INSTILL MORAL CHARACTER, HIGH SELF-ESTEEM, AND POSITIVE ATTITUDES TOWARD THE COMMUNITY AND ENVIRONMENT THROUGH THE TEACHINGS OF THE KING JAMES VERSION OF THE BIBLE.THE CENTER HAS MADE SIGNIFICANT STRIDES IN COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT THIS YEAR. AT THE ANNUAL BACK TO SCHOOL BASH, 65 BOOKBAGS WERE DISTRIBUTED. THESE BOOKBAGS WERE FILLED WITH SCHOOL SUPPLIES TO STUDENTS THROUGHOUT THE COMMUNITYAN INCREASE FROM PREVIOUS YEARS. THE CENTER ALSO CELEBRATED AND PROCLAIMED A WONDERFUL UPCOMING SCHOOL YEAR BY OFFERING SPACE JUMPS, WATER GAMES, SNOW CONES, HAMBURGERS, HOT DOGS, POPCORN, AND A VARIETY OF FUN ACTIVITIES. ALL FAMILIES ENJOYED FREE FOOD, DRINKS, AND A JOYFUL TIME TOGETHER.THE CENTER ALSO HOSTED ALL FAMILIES FOR A WONDERFUL THANKSGIVING LUNCH. PARENTS, GRANDPARENTS, AND OTHER LOVED ONES JOINED THEIR STUDENTS TO ENJOY A FULL THANKSGIVING MEAL AND SHARE MEANINGFUL TIME TOGETHER. MANY SEASONED COMMUNITY MEMBERS LOOK FORWARD TO THIS EVENT EACH YEAR, AS IT PROVIDES A SPECIAL OPPORTUNITY TO VISIT WITH STUDENTS AND ENJOY A GREAT MEAL.IN PLACE OF TRADITIONAL SENIOR CITIZEN SOCIAL, THE CENTER CHOSE A NEW OUTREACH ACTIVITY THIS YEAR. DURING THE GLUCKSTADT CHRISTMAS PARADE, THE CENTER DONATED BLANKETS TO SENIOR CITIZENS ATTENDING THE EVENT. EACH BLANKET WAS HAND-DELIVERED ALONG WITH A CHRISTMAS CARD, SPREADING WARMTH, KINDNESS, AND CHRISTMAS CHEER.THE LEARNING CENTER CELEBRATED ALL CHILDREN AT THE END OF THE SCHOOL YEAR WITH AN END-OF-YEAR BASH. SPACE JUMPS ALLOWED STUDENTS TO ENJOY A FULL DAY OF OUTDOOR FUN WITH ICE CREAM, POPSICLES, AND SACK LUNCHES. BOTH PRESCHOOL AND AFTER-SCHOOL STUDENTS LOVED THIS SPECIAL DAY.THIS YEAR, HARVEST DAY WAS ADDED TO THE SCHOOL CALENDAR! DURING THIS CELEBRATION, STUDENTS LEARNED ABOUT HARVEST TIME, FALL, AND SEASONAL CHANGES. ACTIVITIES INCLUDED ANIMAL VISITS, HAYRIDES, CORN MAZES, AND VARIOUS OUTDOOR EXPERIENCES THAT TEACH CHILDREN PATIENCE, RESPONSIBILITY, AND HANDS-ON LEARNING.ANNUAL PROGRAMS, SUCH AS THE CHRISTMAS PERFORMANCE FOR SENIORS AND THE END-OF-YEAR CEREMONY, GIVE CHILDREN OPPORTUNITIES TO DEVELOP CONFIDENCE AND POISE IN FRONT OF AN AUDIENCE, SIGNIFICANTLY BOOSTING THEIR SELF-ESTEEM. DURING THE END-OF-YEAR CELEBRATION, EACH CHILD RECEIVED A T-SHIRT AND GRADUATES WERE HONORED WITH GIFTS, AND TEACHERS WERE RECOGNIZED WITH FLOWER BOUQUETS AS A HEARTFELT EXPRESSION OF GRATITUDE FOR THEIR DEDICATION.THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, THE CENTER SUPPORTED OVER 44 CHILDREN ACROSS VARIOUS AGE GROUPS, INCLUDING INFANTS, TODDLERS, PRESCHOOLERS, AND AFTER-SCHOOL STUDENTS. THE CENTER IS COMMITTED TO A DEVELOPMENTALLY APPROPRIATE, INDIVIDUALIZED CURRICULUM ENRICHING CHILDREN'S CREATIVITY, CRITICAL THINKING, AND PROBLEM-SOLVING SKILLS. THE PROGRAM INCORPORATES A BROAD RANGE OF LEARNING CENTERS, SUCH AS ART, SCIENCE, MUSIC, AND MATH, TO ENGAGE DIVERSE INTERESTS AND ABILITIES.THE CHRISTIAN LEARNING CENTER'S DEDICATION TO MORAL CHARACTER, SELF-ESTEEM, AND A POSITIVE OUTLOOK HAS ESTABLISHED IT AS A PILLAR OF THE COMMUNITY, FOSTERING GROWTH, RESILIENCE, AND A LOVE FOR LEARNING IN EVERY CHILD IT SERVES. 212576 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 12 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 31040 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 37720 0 0 MELANIE GATES BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 68760 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 PROGRAM REVENUE 900099 290769 290769 290769 290769 290769 0 0 1621 1621 68760 51570 17190 75790 56843 18947 15399 11549 3850 350 350 4468 3351 1117 3697 2773 924 54872 41154 13718 1947 1460 487 3910 2932 978 8423 6317 2106 PROGRAM EXPENSES 25357 25357 FOOD 7649 7649 272243 212576 59667 0 19244 36648 7515 33043 29133 33043 48377 51520 48328 51520 48328 X -18477 49 -18477 49 33043 48377 18526 0 X 0 0 0 X 17000 17000 142751 193440 387160 227592 290769 1241712 159751 193440 387160 227592 290769 1258712 0 0 0 1258712 159751 193440 387160 227592 290769 1258712 1.00000 1.00000 0.00000 X 36648 7515 29133 29133 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.