Title: Foreign Language Preschool Feasibility Study
1Foreign Language Preschool Feasibility Study
- Ethan Jones
- Lisa Lee
- Lawrence Lin
- Lars Ulness
- Ana Velloso
2Mission Statement
- Our mission is to provide a unique bilingual
learning experience designed to enhance the
childs cognitive and social abilities, while in
a premier daycare environment.
3Benefits For Children
- Easier to learn
- Improve creativity, performance at school,
self-esteem - Greater sense of cultural appreciation
4Languages
- German
- French
- Spanish
- Japanese
5Target Market (Parents)
- Income
- Dual income families
- Stay at home moms (soccer moms)
- Residency
- International Background Families
6Target Market (Children)
- Age
- Schooling
- Characteristics
7Teachers
- Preschool Teachers
- Childcare Workers
- Parent Volunteers
- Student Interns
8Intern Program
- Earning Credit
- 3 Hours/Week 1 Credit
- Gaining Experience
- Qualifications
9Activities
- Cultural Activities
- Storytelling
- Foreign Cartoons
- Acting Games
10Daily Schedule
700-900am Arrival, Free Play,
Snack 900-930 Foreign Language Story
Time 930-945 Breakfast 945-1130 Cognitive
Activities, Art, Outside Playtime 1130-1200pm Mu
sic and Language Development Games 1200-1230 Lun
ch 1230-230 Nap Time 230-330 Put Beds Away,
Watch Foreign Cartoons/Shows 330-345 Afternoon
Snack 345-630 Language Development Games /
Outside Playtime 630-700 Evening Snack, Free
Play, Departure
11Competitive Advantages
- Staff to Child Ratio
- Formal Training of Teachers
- Teacher Compensation
12Competition
- Franchised
- Home-based
- Private
13Business Permits/Regulations
- Family Child Day Care Home
- 12 or fewer children
- Commercial
- Permits
- Accreditation
14Commercial 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
- 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
15Location
- Chosen location Bellevue, WA
- High Concentration of Primary Target
- Proximity to Other High Income Areas
- Culturally Diverse
16Location
17Location
- Chosen location Bellevue, WA
- High Concentration of Primary Target
- Proximity to Other High Income Areas
- Culturally Diverse
18Tuition
- Part-Time Tuition 750.00
- Full Time Tuition 1200.00
- Items Included
19Advertising
- Guerilla Campaign
- Flyers/Brochures
- Affiliations
- Letters to Parents
- Radio
- Print
- Seminars
20Estimated Costs
- Fixed Costs111,080
- Variable Costs12,000
- Total Estimated Costs123,080
21Recommendation
- Infeasible
- Building Costs/Location
- Number of Children
- Number of Employees
- Staff Pay
22Questions?