Feasibility

Time

This is a large project. It will take months, likely a year or more.

Cost

No matter how it's structured, child care is expensive. Expect tuition close to market rate.

Example Program Details

An example setup - the figures behind the models

Staffing Ratios & Capacity

1:4 in the Center

1:2 on outings

40 children day capacity

20 children night out capacity

Tuition Rates

Full Days - $325/week or $65/day

After School - $100/week or $20/day

Night Out - $40/night

Membership

$125 Annual dues

$2,500 Annual member fundraising goal

3 volunteer shifts/year for Parents Nights Out

STAFFING

Director

$88,844

Summer Teachers

$156,400

Helpers

$13,662

After School Teachers

$91,800

Annual staffing costs

$350,706

OPERATING EXPENSES

Facility Rent

$51,804

Utilities

$12,000

Supplies

$5,000

Training

$5,000

Administrative

$3,000

Insurance

$12,000

Transportation & Outings

$4,800

Food

$5,000

Annual operating costs

$98,604

Total Annual Cost

$449,310

Based on an early planning model - ratios, wages, and enrollment will be refined during the feasibility study.

ANNUAL REVENUE MODEL

TUITION

School breaks

$208,000

After school

$144,000

Parents' Night Out

$19,200

Total annual tuition

$371,200

MEMBERS

Annual dues

$5,000

Annual fundraising

$100,000

Total other revenue

$105,000

Total Annual Revenue

$476,200

Annual Balance

+$26,890

Assumes full enrollment. Not based on real numbers - budget will be refined after the feasibility study.

A parent-led, non-profit cooperative in early formation, organized with support from the Nebraska Cooperative Development Center. Nothing here is final - this site exists to provide information and gather families and support that will shape it.