2011-03-23T13:06:48-05:00 2010-06-30 WIPFLI LLP PO BOX 8700 MADISON WI 537088700 990 2009-07-01 540736355 Higher Horizons Day Care Center Inc HIGH 7038202457 5920-B Summers Lane Falls Church VA 22041 MaryAnn Cornish 7038202457 2011-03-10 1 Jean Christensen 6082741980 2011-03-10 2009 2016-02-24 21:20:13Z MARY ANN CORNISH 5920-B Summers Lane Falls Church VA 22041 3281106 0 X www.higherhorizons.org X 1963 VA Providing Quality Head Start and Early Head Start Services to Expectant parents, infants/toddlers and preschoolers. 12 12 78 220 0 0 2887296 3279183 0 770 501 11499 1277 2899565 3280961 0 0 2435418 2692324 0 1000 531926 602972 2967344 3295296 -67779 -14335 304139 317703 304991 332890 -852 -15187 Higher Horizons provides quality early childhood development and family services for low-income families. We strive to help families grow in meaningful ways. We support and empower children, parents, and staff as they grow to their fullest potential through education, information, resources and advocacy.We offer consistent, comprehensive services that support the core elements of Head Start. We believe that everyone has gifts and talents to offer within our diverse community.We serve expectant parents, infants, toddlers, preschoolers and their families. We have highly qualified, caring staff members who receive ongoing training. Higher Horizons believes parent and community involvement are the key elements needed to build a quality early childhood program. We are committed to delivering services with pride and excellence. 1 0 1025706 Head-Start - Head Start provides 88 children with a variety of learning experiences. Children are offered a vast amount of opportunities to express themselves through art, music, movement, and storytelling. They participate in indoor and outdoor play, and learn about books, words, numbers, and the world around them. They are encouraged to communicate their ideas and feelings, and to develop self-confidence and social-emotional skills. The Head Start program also works with the children and parents to help them make a successful transition to Kindergarten. 523393 Early Head Start - 54 Infants, toddlers, and pregnant women receive specialized care in Early Head Start. Higher Horizons Early Head Start program includes both center-based and home-based options, and provides services developed specifically for infants and toddlers from birth to age three and pregnant women. Early Head Start staff have special training to enable them to create an environment where infants and toddlers can flourish and develop important skills such as self-awareness, independence, and self-expression. 962278 Day Care - Day Care provides 84 children with a variety of learning experiences. Children are offered a vast amount of opportunities to express themselves through art, music, movement, and storytelling. They participate in indoor and outdoor play, and learn about books, words, numbers, and the world around them. They are encouraged to communicate their ideas and feelings, and to develop self-confidence and social-emotional skills. During the year, 84 children were served by this program. 158745 USDA Program 145795 Early Head Start Expansion 8305 Other Programs 312845 2824222 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 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 1 4 0 78 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 12 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 VA X X Verna Ball 7038202457 5920B Summers Ln Falls Church VA 22041 Ethel Rollins Cross 1.00 X X 0 0 0 Tyrone Bradley 1.00 X X 0 0 0 Diane Whitehead 1.00 X 0 0 0 Lois Toomer 1.00 X X 0 0 0 Olivia Pilson 1.00 X X 0 0 0 Margaret Turner 1.00 X 0 0 0 Tammy Mann 1.00 X 0 0 0 Earnestine Heastie 1.00 X 0 0 0 Paulina Yancy 1.00 X 0 0 0 Joyce Summers 1.00 X 0 0 0 Wyvonnie Harsley 1.00 X 0 0 0 Stacy Law 1.00 X 0 0 0 Mary Ann Cornish 40.00 X 88884 0 2697 Verna Ball 40.00 X 73537 0 1165 162421 0 3862 0 0 0 0 0 3262123 17060 6697 3279183 646 646 145 -145 -145 -145 Other Income 900099 1277 1277 1277 3280961 1277 0 501 171486 133336 38150 2089399 1851885 236736 778 22100 19588 2504 8 236681 186280 50247 154 172658 154488 18110 60 16500 16500 93808 43086 50722 5252 2873 2379 179323 158159 21164 8622 4595 4027 16705 16079 626 3486 2896 590 91550 85738 5812 3398 3398 13511 13511 Food 120706 119450 1256 Miscellaneous 31733 27795 3938 Parent Activities 9527 9527 In-kind supplies 6697 6697 Literacy 2154 1750 404 3295296 2824222 470074 1000 94055 4122 144627 236455 16234 41558 162440 126872 49223 35568 304139 317703 263269 300816 41722 32074 304991 332890 X -852 -15187 -852 -15187 304139 317703 X 0 1 1 X 1 1 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 162440 126872 35568 35568 Capital Lease Obligations 32074 32074 3280961 3295296 -14335 0 -14335 3280961 0 3280961 0 3280961 3295296 0 3295296 0 3295296 Part X: Description of Uncertain Tax Positions Under FIN 48: The Organization has determined there are no amounts to record as assets or liabilities related to uncertain tax positions. Federal returns for the tax years 2006, 2007, and 2008 remain subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service. 1 1 1 The racially nondiscriminatory policy is included in brochures of the organization. 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 HIGHER HORIZONS DAY CARE CENTER, INC. RECEIVES HEAD START AND DAY CARE FUNDING FROM THE COUNTY OF FAIRFAX. 1 Form 990, Part III, line 2 New Program Services Early Head Start services were expanded with ARRA funds to provide specialized care to 76 infants, toddlers and pregnant women. Higher Horizons' Early Head Start program includes home-based services for 28 and modified home base services for an additional 48 that will be served in the center based option upon completion of the facility. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11 The 990 is reviewed by the Finance Committee Chairperson before it is submitted. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c Higher Horizons is diligent in its annual review of the disclosure forms regarding: conflict of interest Confidentiality Policy, Code of Conduct, and Roles and Responsibilities of Board Members. Documentation/certification is maintained at Higher Horizons for each covered person: employee, consultant, and Board member signing conflict of interest disclosure forms. Each person receives a copy with highlighted changes. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15 Compensation for employees of Higher Horizons Day Care Center, Inc. is based on the wage/salary scale for the organization. At Higher Horizons, every three to five years a wage and fringe benefits comparability survey is completed. This includes an analysis of the employee compensation system in comparison to similar organizations that offer similar services and demographics. Higher Horizons Personnel Policies which are approved by the Board of Directors clearly define provisions for salaries and compensation policies which are applied consistently across the organization. Final decisions regarding consideration of salary, benefits, etc for all employees is made by the Board of Directors. Salaries and wages paid to employees are consistent with the agencys salary scale. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 Higher Horizons' makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements availabe to the public upon request. Form 990, Part XI, Line 2c The Chief Financial Officer and Executive Director do the research and obtain proposals, compile, and submit a recommendation the Board of Directors for approval. This process has not changed from prior year.