NHLB Child Development

Center
2014-2015 Budget Plan

Miss Brooke Leechalk

(724) 834-2200
b.leechalk@nlhb.edu

Early childhood programs should be fiscally sound. This allows the program to better meet the
needs of the children and the parents they serve.

NHLB Child Development Center (2)

Program Philosophy (5)

As educators and active members of the community, at NHLB Child Development Center we
engage in and encourage our students eagerness to learn and problem solve.
Through the practice of Vygotskys active learning and our anti-bias developmentally appropriate
curriculum, NHLB Child Development Center is devoted to helping infants, toddlers, and
preschoolers explore their identities, and to enjoy learning through the practice of challenging
activities in diverse cultures and learning environments. Considering every child has different
learning strengths, at NHLB Child Development Center we assist our students in fulfilling their
developmental domains to the highest extent possible. This is made possible by meeting
Maslows hierarchy of needs gaining and actively participating in conversation, increasing the
childs independence, and creatively participating, all the while facilitating a safe environment.
Both outside and inside the classroom at NHLB Child Development Center, parents, guardians,
community members, and government officials actively and appropriately encourage the desire,
devotion, and opportunities placed before the children.
At NHLB Child Development Center, we are more than teachers, we are; friends, role models, a
communication system and educarers of your children. Because your children come first, we
strive to make their learning experiences memorable ones. We assure you your children will
come home happy, healthy, and successful young members of society.

Program Mission Statement (5)

At NHLB Child Development Center we strive to produce young, active, successful members of
society and lifelong learners through our quality early childhood experience. Our staff at NHLB
Child Development Center look forward to working whole-heartedly, spiritually, emotionally,
mentally, and physically as a partnership with our classroom families.

Services Provided (5)

NHLB Child Development Center provides families in the Greater Latrobe area with quality,
early childhood education. We service infants, toddlers, and preschoolers of all abilities to ensure
they are prepared for Kindergarten. We believe that inclusion is necessary for all of our children
to learn. We recognize all differing learning, mental, emotional, and physical abilities. We follow
all Pennsylvania state and federal requirements placed before us. In addition, we reserve the right
to make referrals and ask professionals to come in and evaluate our prospective students. In the
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event that a student has an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) or and Individualized Family
Service Plan (IFSP), the center requests that the family submits the document to ensure we put
the guidelines into practice. Nevertheless, the document is protected by privacy laws and
families do not have to provide the information if they do not wish to do so. However, children
with IEP/IFSP will be promises undivided attention from the NHLB Staff. Itinerant staff from
outside agencies may provide services to the children. Itinerant staff includes, but is not limited
to, TSS, Speech Therapist, Occupational Therapist, etc.

Ages of Children Serviced (5)

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Infants: 12 weeks to 24 months

Toddlers: Ages 2-3
Preschool: Ages 3-5
School Age: Kindergarten- Grade 3

Daily Schedule (5)

The following schedule is tentative for our Toddler and Preschool Classrooms (Morning
and Afternoon Sessions):
8:00/1:00Arrival
i. free play, hand washing, breakfast (if needed)
9:00/2:00Transition Time
i. bathroom break
9:20/2:20Circle Time
i. helpers, weather bear, formal story, music and movement
10:00/3:00Transition Time
10:05/3:05Diverse Group Learning Activity
10:45/3:45Transition Time
i. nursery rhyme, hand washing
11:00/4:00Snack
11:15/4:15Transition
i. bathroom break, teeth brushing
11:30/4:30Celebrate the Centers
i. gross motor, music, dramatic play, art, sensory, reading and relaxation,
technology, blocks, manipulatives
12:00/5:00Dismissal
School-age students arrive anywhere between 3:00-4:30 and are dismissed by 6:30.

Transportation (2)
In order to create the best learning environment possible, the director, cooperating teachers, and
teacher aides need ample time to arrive and prepare for the school day. Children are to arrive
promptly between 8:00AM/1:00PM-9:00AM/2:00PM. When arriving late, children are to be
walked into the center with a parent/guardian present to sign them in. The NHLB staff will assist
children one-by-one out of their cars and into the center at arrival and visa-versa at dismissal. We
ask that parents have their cars in park at this time.

Parents are required to designate emergency pick-up personnel on the All About Me form. If
the pick-up changes (and if carpool exists), the center requires written documentation of that
change.

Licensing and Accreditation (5)

NHLB Child Development Center is licensed by the Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare,
the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), and has achieved
STAR 4 of the Keystone Stars program.

Groupings (children and teacher ratios) (20)

In accordance with Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare, NHLB Child Development

Center abides by 55 Pa. Code, Chapter 3270.51. Teacher to student ratios are as follows (same
for morning and afternoon sessions):
3 Teachers: 6 Infants
3 Teachers: 12 Toddlers
2 Teachers: 18 Preschoolers
2 Teachers: 24 School Age
Total-- 20 Paid Staff: Maximum 96 children

Space
In accordance with Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare, NHLB Child Development
Center abides by 55 Pa. Code, Chapter 3270.61. The indoor space dimensions for each age group
are as follows (same for morning and afternoon sessions):
Infant Room: 24x18= 432 sq. ft. (allows 10 infants, only 6 enrolled)
Toddler Room: 28x20= 560 sq. ft. (allows 14 toddlers, only 12 enrolled)
Preschool Room: 32x26= 832 sq. ft. (allows 20 preschoolers, only 18 enrolled)
School Age Room: 36x28= 1008 sq. ft. (allows 25 school age, only 24 enrolled)
In accordance with Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare, NHLB Child Development
Center abides by 55 Pa. Code, Chapter 3270.62. The outdoor space dimensions for each age
group are as follows (same for morning and afternoon sessions):
Infant Space: 18x16= 288 sq. ft. (allows 7 infants, only 6 enrolled)
Toddler Space: 26x24= 624 sq. ft. (allows 12 toddlers, 12 enrolled)
Preschool Space: 48x42=2,016 sq. ft. (allows 31 preschoolers, only 18 enrolled)
School Age Room: SAME AS PRESCHOOL (allows 31 school age, only 24 enrolled)

Detailed description and/or drawing of center (30)

Visual of each classroom were found on Lakeshores website. I would adapt and rearrange the
room as needed.

Infant Room

Toddler Room

Preschool Room

School Age Room

Tuition
Tuition charged per child (10)

51 weeks, 75% enrollment/attendance calculated

1. Infant:
a. $30.00 a day/session
b. $5,737.50 MondayFriday
c. $3,442.50 Three Days (MWF)
d. $2,295.00 Two Days (TR)
2. Toddler:
a. $27.50 a day/session
b. $5,258.38 MondayFriday
c. $3,155.63 Three Days (MWF)
d. $2,103.75 Two Days (TR)
3. Preschool:
a. $25.00 a day/session
b. $4,781.25 MondayFriday
c. $2,868.75 Three Days (MWF)
d. $1,912.50 Two Days (TR)
4. School Age:
a. $20.00 a day/session
b. $3,825.00 MondayFriday
c. $2,295.00 Three Days (MWF)
d. $1,530.00 Two Days (TR)
Each child pays a $35.00 application fee.
i. 96 children @$35.00= $3,360.00

Total tuition income (10)

51 weeks, 5 Days a week, 75% enrollment/attendance calculated

$463,336.12
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Budget Plan Overview

* Represents Yearly
1. Materials: consumable items that must be frequently restocked/physical
items/information materials
a. clerical supplies (10)
i. Lined paper (200 sheets per pack)
2@4.00
ii. Computer paper (5,000 sheets)
2@25.97
iii. Printer Ink
4@34.97
iv. Permanent markers
2@3.95
v. Paper clips (pack of 100)
2@2.78

vi. Stapler (Swingline, 15 sheet capacity)

6@5.28

vii. Staples

6@.64

viii.
ix.
x.
xi.
xii.
xiii.
xiv.
xv.
xvi.

2@9.00
1@12.62
5@3.39
2@8.46
2@12.25
2@12.49
3@2.05
3@4.50
1@19.97

Tape (6 pack Scotch tape roll)

Manilla envelopes (100 pack)
Letter envelopes (50 pack)
File folders (pack of 25)
Pocket folders (pack of 25)
Labels (Avery 750 pack)
Index cards (pack of 100)
Wite out
Pencil Sharpener

Total: $402.39*
b. postage (5)
i. Approximately 10.00 monthly

$120.00*

c. food and food service supplies (10)

i. vinyl gloves (150 count, pack of 10)

1@69.99

ii. sandwich baggies (2,000 count)

1@34.10

iii. Styrofoam bowls (Hefty 50 count, 2 pack)

1@19.96

iv. Dixie cups (8 oz, 1000 count)

v. Saltine crackers (300 count, prepackaged)

2@81.60
2@15.67

vi. Graham crackers (family size)

6@4.98

vii. Goldfish (72 count)

5@33.39

viii. Apple sauce (12 count)

8@6.48

ix. Pretzels (16 oz)

x. Popcorn (22 count)
xi. Napkins

4@2.98
2@5.00
6@2.35
Total: $565.35*

d. teaching supplies (10)

i. Pencils (Dixon 12 pack)
ii. Pens (60 pack)
iii. Erasers (3 pack)
iv. Construction paper (300 sheets per pack)
v. Crayons (24 pack)
vi. Construction paper crayons (400 count)

10@1.72
2@5.89
20@1.99
5@7.48
50@2.07
1@49.99
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vii. Crayola markers

viii. Glue sticks (Elmers 4 pack)
ix. Glue (Elmers School Glue)
x. Scissors (Fiskars blunt tip 5)
xi. Poster board (25 count, multi-color)

20@5.13
15@2.57
50@.88
50@2.03
3@13.00
Total: $585.32*

e. child care supplies (10)

i. diapers (various sizes)
ii. Formula (similac)
iii. crib sheets
iv. cot sheets
v. First Aid Kit (Johnsons all purpose)

4@47.17
119.88
8@11.99
14@10.99
4@8.99
Total: $594.30*

2. Equipment: toys (large and small), kitchen and office equipment, furnishings and
transportation
a. classroom furnishings (20)
i. Infants
1. First Steps Double-Duty Storage Center
429.00
2. Color Blocks Activity Mat
129.00
3. First Steps Play-Top Storage Center
349.99
4. Toddler-tough table and chairs set
229.00
5. First Steps Child view storage center
329.00
6. Toddler table
2@129.00
7. Toddler chair
6@44.50
8. Comfy pillows (set of 5)
129.00
9. Classroom safe glider rocker
449.00
10. Bookstand
139.00
11. Heavy duty safety crib
3@299.00
12. Heavy duty evacuation crib
3@349.00
13. Changer storage center
649.00
Total: $5,300.99
1. Toddlers
$5,500.99
2. Preschool
$6,700.99
3. School Age
$3,519.79
4. 30 Mini iPads @200.00
$6,000.00

b. toys (both large and small) (20)

i. Infants
1. Giant Soft Building Blocks
2. Kid Tough Trucks
3. Soft and Sage building blocks
4. ABC Blocks

129.00
79.99
49.99
39.99
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5. Stack and Nest Sensory Toys

6. Soft and safe community helpers
7. Soft and safe pots and pans
8. Lakeshore Cuddly washable doll
9. Mix and match farm animals
10. Whats inside? Animal houses
11. See inside sensory blocks
12. Shake and play animal buddies
13. Soft feely box
14. Color discovery boxes
15. See-inside sorting bucket
16. Knob puzzle set
17. Hammering board
18. Peekaboo board
19. Touch and feel books

24.99
34.99
29.99
4@19.99
29.99
29.99
29.99
29.99
39.99
49.99
14.99
2@49.99
16.99
3@19.99
39.99
Total: $940.76

$900.99
$2,799.99
$1,500.79

5. Toddlers
6. Preschool
7. School Age
c. indoor play equipment (20)
i. Infants
1. Soft and washable sensory balls
2. Soft and washable pull-back vehicles
3. Hide and Seek Discovery Ball
4. Feel and Roll bumpy balls
5. Tambourines
6. Drums
7. Super safe color viewers
8. Super safe mirrors

29.99
24.99
24.99
29.99
39.99
39.99
19.99
19.99
Total: $229.89

8. Toddlers
9. Preschool
10. School Age
d. outdoor play equipment (20)
i. Sidewalk chalk (48 count)
ii. Play Land (ages 2-5, 28 capacity, 29x28)
iii. Play Land (ages 2-12, 22 capacity, 31x29)
iv. Rocking Horse
v. One-Bay Wheelchair Swing Set - Child (Portable)
vi. Modern Bipod Swing Set - Six Seats (Three Bays)
vii. Infant Swing Seat
viii. Tot Basketball Hoop
ix. Playground Ball

$250.99
$371.99
$219.79
2@4.94
10,483.00
7,935.00
2@24.99
1,798.99
1,821.99
3@121.99
31.99
10@5.99
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Total: $22,556.79
e. furniture and equipment for kitchen, office, staff lounge (20)
i. MacBook Pro 15
5@1,200.00
ii. HP Printer and Scanner
2@120.00
iii. Stove
649.00
iv. Microwave
2@249.00
v. Sink
4@199.00
vi. Faucet
4@79.99
vii. Refrigerator
2@559.00
viii. Dish washer
349.00
ix. Silverware (36 piece)
2@24.97
x. Tupper ware (Rubbermaid 24 piece)
6@20.00
xi. Towels (case of 72)
112.23
xii. Desks
6@219.99
xiii. File Drawer/Cabinet
6@219.99
xiv. Shelving
6@234.99
xv. Couches
2@299.99
xvi. Tables (conference)
2@399.99
xvii. Garbage cans
12@19.83
Total: $15,939.87
f. maintenance equipment and tools (10)
i. The maintenance man supplies his own tools and keeps them on hand at
the center.
g. vehicles (rental or purchase, liability and accident insurance, maintenance and
servicing) (20)
i. There will be a $250.00 allotment for bus rental in time of need for
fieldtrips. All other vehicles/transportation are at own expense.
4@250.00
Total: $1,000.00*
h. classroom decorations (10)
i. Moods and Emotions Poster Pack
19.99
ii. Social-Emotional Skill Building Box
59.99
iii. Differing Abilities Poster Pack
19.99
iv. Cognitive Memory Skill Building Box
59.99
v. Everyday songs and activities box
59.99
vi. Big mouth puppet set
49.99
vii. Community Workers Poster Pack
19.99
Total: $289.93
3. Space: operating expenses
a. rent or mortgage payment (10)
i. Latrobe
$1,500.00*
b. property taxes (10)

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i. 1.13% of approximately 500,000.00

$500.00*
c. repairs and maintenance (10)
i. Snow removal (3x a month, 3 months @75.00)
$675.00*
ii. Landlord responsible for repairs
d. insurance fire, liability, and vandalism (10)
i. Property, Liability, Family & employee health
$5,589.00*
e. licensing and/or accreditation fees (10)
i. 4- Keystone Stars
ii. NAEYC
500.00
iii. DPW
iv. PA Department of Education
128.00
Total: $628.00*
4. Human Energy: adult involved in the services
a. staff salaries administrators, teachers, asst. teachers, teachers aide, clerical staff,
substitute teachers, custodian, cook, bus driver (40)
i. Director (approx. 51 weeks)
1. $25/hour, 40 hours a week
51,000.00
ii. Infant (approx. 51 weeks)
1. Teacher: $15/hour, 40 hours a week
30,600.00
2. Assist. Teacher 1: $12/hour, 24 hr/week
14,688.00
3. Assist. Teacher 2: $12/hour, 24 hr/week
14,688.00
iii. Toddler (approx. 51 weeks)
1. Teacher: $15/hour, 40 hours a week
30,600.00
2. Assist. Teacher 1: $12/hour, 24 hr/week
14,688.00
3. Assist. Teacher 2: $12/hour, 24 hr/week
14,688.00
iv. Pre School/School Age (approx. 51 weeks)
1. Teacher: $20/hour, 40 hours a week
40,800.00
2. Assist. Teacher: $15/hour, 40 hr/week
30,600.00
v. Accountant:
1. Average 265 hours a year @19.00
5,035.00
vi. Cook
1. Average 580 hours a year @9.75
5,655.00
vii. Custodian: 24 hours a week @10.00, 51 weeks
1. Custodian 1
12,240.00
viii. Home Educator
1. Average 300 hours a year @15.00
4,500.00
ix. Maintenance: Average 500 hours a year @12.00
1. Maintenance 1
6,000.00
Total: $274,782.00*
b. consultants health, social services, parent educator (10)
i. Nurse: 40 hours a week, 51 weeks @26.00
ii. Secretary: 40 hours a week, 51 weeks @9.00
iii. Social Worker: 12 hours a week @15.00
iv. Speech Therapist: 12 hours a week @26.00

53,040.00
18,360.00
9,180.00
15,912.00

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Total: $96,492.00*
c. benefits social security, workers compensation, health insurance (10)
i. Workers Comp
ii. Health
iii. Property and Casualty
Total: $15,000.00*
d. additional benefits - unemployment insurance, holidays or vacation, retirement,
bonding (10)
i. Covered in the benefits however, teachers do not receive unemployment.
ii. Holidays/Vacations (must be submitted in writing):
1. Director: 2 weeks paid vacation
2. Teacher: 2 weeks paid vacation
3. Assistant Teacher: 2 weeks paid vacation
e. staff development in-service training, fees, etc. to attend conferences (10)
i. This cost is included in the transportation. Employees pay lodging.
f. professional publications, resource books, dues for professional associations (10)
i. Mailbox subscription
40.00
ii. Scholastic subscription
40.00
Total: $80.00*
g. recruitment of children (10) & publicity and marketing (10)
i. Post card flyers
40.00
ii. Online Ad
65.00
iii. Newspaper Ad
45.00
iv. Word of mouth
Total: $150.00*

Yearly Budget: $398,563.36

Start-Up Budget: $471,548.02
Tuition:
$463,336.12
First Year Profit (Based off 75% enrollment): $-8,211.90
Annual Profit:
$64,772.76

Documentation of Expenses

Seton Hill Child Development Center Parent Handbook

Ligonier Valley Learning Center Personnel Policy Manual
Tots-N-Tikes Parent Handbook
Budgeting for a Child Care/Preschool Center Handout from speaker several weeks ago
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