2021-11-15T17:07:48-06:00 2020-12-31 640897081 MATTHEWS CUTRER & LINDSAY PA 599 C STEED RD RIDGELAND MS 39157 990EZ 2020-01-01 203092002 CHRISTIAN LEARNING CENTER INC CHRI 6018530645 148 WEISENBERGER ROAD NO F MADISON MS 39110 THELMA HARDEN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 6018530645 2021-11-15 1 THELMA HARDEN 999009999 MICHELLE STONESTREET CPA P00244496 6018988875 2021-11-15 2 AAL1 IAL1 2020 2022-09-23 18:48:47Z X X HTTPS://WWW.CHRISTIANLEARNINGCENTEREARLYLEARN.COM X X 159751 X 17000 142751 159751 66227 26262 91332 183821 -24070 5139 16907 -2024 X 7462 60076 7462 60076 2323 62100 5139 -2024 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. 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. 0 137866 137866 MARTHA D'AMICO BOARD MEMBER 1.00 0 0 0 ROBERT CLAY VICE PRESIDENT 1.00 0 0 0 CHIQUNDA EVANS PRESIDENT 1.00 0 0 0 ASHLEY SMITH SECRETARY 1.00 0 0 0 THELMA HARDEN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00 9146 0 0 EMBERLY HARDEN TREASURER 40.00 17721 0 0 X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 MS THELMA HARDEN 148 WEISENBERGER ROAD NO F MADISON MS 39110 6018530645 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 NONE NONE 1 X 17000 17000 106547 136904 86401 145706 142751 618309 106547 136904 86401 145706 159751 635309 0 0 0 635309 106547 136904 86401 145706 159751 635309 1.00000 1.00000 0.00000 X FORM 990-EZ, PART I, LINE 16 - OTHER EXPENSES DESCRIPTION: TELEPHONE. AMOUNT: 1,091. DESCRIPTION: TRANSPORTATION. AMOUNT: 10,398. DESCRIPTION: INSURANCE. AMOUNT: 10,648. DESCRIPTION: LICENSES. AMOUNT: 805. DESCRIPTION: OFFICE SUPPLIES. AMOUNT: 2,475. DESCRIPTION: MISCELLANEOUS. AMOUNT: 2,699. DESCRIPTION: CLEANING SUPPLIES. AMOUNT: 3,386. DESCRIPTION: TEACHING SUPPLIES. AMOUNT: 4,333. DESCRIPTION: FOOD. AMOUNT: 7,242. DESCRIPTION: TECHNOLOGY. AMOUNT: 204. DESCRIPTION: PAYROLL TAXES. AMOUNT: 19,540. DESCRIPTION: SOFTWARE. AMOUNT: 1,432. DESCRIPTION: PROGRAM EXPENSE. AMOUNT: 3,575. DESCRIPTION: EQUIPMENT. AMOUNT: 2,501. DESCRIPTION: DONATIONS. AMOUNT: 6,693. DESCRIPTION: COPIER EXPENSE. AMOUNT: 3,021. DESCRIPTION: TAXES. AMOUNT: 11,289. TOTAL TO FORM 990-EZ, LINE 16: 91,332. FORM 990-EZ, PART I, LINE 20 - OTHER CHANGES IN NET ASSETS DESCRIPTION: PRIOR PERIOD ADJUSTMENT. AMOUNT: 16,907. FORM 990-EZ, PART II, LINE 26 - OTHER LIABILITIES DESCRIPTION: TAXES PAYABLE. BEG. OF YEAR AMOUNT: 2,323. END OF YEAR AMOUNT: 0. DESCRIPTION: SBA LOAN. BEG. OF YEAR AMOUNT: 0. END OF YEAR AMOUNT: 62,100. THE ORGANIZATION DID NOT, DURING THE YEAR, RECEIVE ANY FUNDS, DIRECTLY,OR INDIRECTLY, TO PAY PREMIUMS ON A PERSONAL BENEFIT CONTRACT.THE ORGANIZATION, DID NOT, DURING THE YEAR, PAY ANY PREMIUMS, DIRECTLY,OR INDIRECTLY, ON A PERSONAL BENEFIT CONTRACT.