Foreign Language Preschool Feasibility Study Ethan Jones Lisa Lee Lawrence Lin Lars Ulness Ana Velloso

Mission Statement Our mission is to provide a unique bilingual learning experience designed to enhance the child’s cognitive and social abilities, while in a premier daycare environment.

Benefits For Children Easier to learn Improve creativity, performance at school, self-esteem Greater sense of cultural appreciation

Languages German French Spanish Japanese

Target Market (Parents) Income –Dual income families –Stay at home moms (soccer moms) Residency International Background Families

Target Market (Children) Age Schooling Characteristics

Teachers Preschool Teachers Childcare Workers Parent Volunteers Student Interns

Intern Program Earning Credit –3 Hours/Week = 1 Credit Gaining Experience Qualifications

Activities Cultural Activities Storytelling Foreign Cartoons Acting Games

Daily Schedule 7:00-9:00amArrival, Free Play, Snack 9:00-9:30Foreign Language Story Time 9:30-9:45Breakfast 9:45-11:30Cognitive Activities, Art, Outside Playtime 11:30-12:00pmMusic and Language Development Games 12:00-12:30Lunch 12:30-2:30Nap Time 2:30-3:30Put Beds Away, Watch Foreign Cartoons/Shows 3:30-3:45Afternoon Snack 3:45-6:30Language Development Games / Outside Playtime 6:30-7:00Evening Snack, Free Play, Departure

Competitive Advantages Staff to Child Ratio Formal Training of Teachers Teacher Compensation

Competition Franchised Home-based Private

Business Permits/Regulations Family Child Day Care Home –12 or fewer children Commercial –Permits –Accreditation

Commercial Regulation Authority Definitions Scope of licensing Local ordinances and codes Waivers Dual licensure Application and reapplication for licensing -Investigation Licensed capacity Initial license License denial, suspension, or revocation Civil penalties Civil penalties - Amount of penalty Civil penalties - Unlicensed programs Civil penalties - Separate violations Civil penalties - Penalty for nonpayment Probationary license Activity program Learning and play materials Staff-child interactions Behavior management and discipline Rest periods Evening and nighttime care Off-site trips Transportation Parent communication Staff pattern and qualifications Group size and staff-child ratios Staff development and training Health care plan Health supervision and infectious disease prevention Medication management Nutrition Kitchen and food service Drinking and eating equipment Care of young children General safety, maintenance, and site Water safety Water supply, sewage, and liquid wastes First-aid supplies Outdoor play area Indoor play area Toilets, hand washing sinks, and bathing facilities Laundry Nap and sleep equipment Storage Program atmosphere Discrimination prohibited Religious activities Special requirements regarding American Indian children Child abuse, neglect, and exploitation Prohibited substances Limitations to persons on premises Child records and information Program records Personnel policies and records Reporting of death, injury, illness, epidemic, or child abuse Reporting of circumstantial changes

Location Chosen location: Bellevue, WA High Concentration of Primary Target Proximity to Other High Income Areas Culturally Diverse

Location

Chosen location: Bellevue, WA High Concentration of Primary Target Proximity to Other High Income Areas Culturally Diverse

Tuition Part-Time Tuition: $ Full Time Tuition: $ Items Included

Advertising Guerilla Campaign –Flyers/Brochures –Affiliations –Letters to Parents Radio Print Seminars

Estimated Costs Fixed Costs:$111,080 Variable Costs:$12,000 Total Estimated Costs:$123,080

Recommendation Infeasible Building Costs/Location Number of Children Number of Employees Staff Pay

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