Sources of Income

The Child Nursery Centers is a 501 (c) (3) not for profit organization. We receive income from a variety of sources including:

• Tuition/Parent fees — We use a sliding fee scale based on income and family size to determine weekly fees.
• Government grants — We receive reimbursements for the children and families we serve through the following programs: Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP); Colorado Child Care Assistance Program (CCCAP); City of Colorado Springs/ Community Development Block Grant (CDBG); El Paso County Department of Human Services; Colorado School Readiness Project.
• Private foundation grants — We receive grants from local, state and national foundations.
• Pikes Peak United Way — We have been a United Way Member Agency since 1922 and receive income from the Pikes Peak United Way Community Fund, through employee designations and from the Child Care Fund.
• Endowment — The Child Nursery Centers receives income from the endowment on a quarterly basis. The Child Nursery Centers Foundation was created to manage the funds.
• Annual giving campaign — Share A Future is a direct mail campaign which is mailed to individuals and companies.
• Legacy & Vision — Our Women's Giving Circle. Woman philanthropists donate $1,000 or more annually. Typically, there are three associated events each year. At least one event involves classroom activities with CNC children.
• Events — Gingerbread & Jazz is our oldest and largest fundraising event. It is held annually the 2nd Saturday in November at our Historic Day Nursery.
• Partnerships and Collaborations — We receive financial support through reimbursements or in-kind donations from the following organizatons: Community Partnership for Child Development/Head Start; Colorado School District 11/ Colorado Pre-school Program; Harrison School District Two (in-kind space at Sand Creek Elementary School) City of Colorado Springs (in-kind space at Meadows Park Community Center).