Keys To Success
Colors In My World, based in Tallahassee, Florida, is a provider of early childhood childhood education and care care to children between between the ages of six weeks weeks and 12 years. years. Your child changes changes everyday; that’s why Colors In My World daycare center teachers and staff will provide daily daily updates on your child’s development. This includes your child activities, developmental change and of course milestones; big and small. At your convenience, convenience, we will will be happy to meet with with you to discuss your child’s child’s progress. We also have comprehensive methods- both formal and informal- to ensure we communicate thoroughly with you about your child’s discoveries. At CIMW you will find that our teachers are eager to understand your needs and actively listen listen to your suggestions. We honor your role as a parent and as the first and most important teaches in your child’s life. We work together together with you to support your child’s healthy growth and development by sharing the learning and excitement your child experience experience each day. From upfront to toddler, preschool, our educational programs foster the skill necessary for your child child to succeed at at both school and life. life. Each day is structural with with times to both learn learn and play. Your child will grow and discover at their own pace with both stimulating handson activities and group interactions. Each day will be filled with songs, games and other other fun filled activities. activities. Our caring teachers teachers present your child with with new experiences experiences in our discovery zones. zones. Older children learn about science, music, and art through hands on projects and themed themed activities. activities. Our experienced experienced teachers are there to help your child develop by sharing their enthusiasm and wisdom everyday. Colors In My World is here to make your life easier. You can learn learn more about about your local CIMW daycare Center by taking a virtual tour. Our website will provide you with information and updates about our services 24/7. When parents entrust their children into our care, we are responsible (liable insurance and legal legal terms) for keeping them them safe. We will have have Day Care Liability Liability Insurance. There are two important important reasons to
buy liability coverage. First, in the event of a lawsuit, you will have the broad expertise of the insurance company to defend you in court and ultimately pay your covered claims. Second, the insurance company has extensive knowledge of child care claims and can offer loss control advice that reduces the chance of a loss. A loss that “does not occur” keeps your premiums down and more importantly, keeping children safe. A company that has a solid loss control and risk management program to help us maintain a safe environment. We only hire the best and brightness child care professionals and staff. CIMW is committed to helping you make a fully informed decision about your child’s future. We will provide a list of essential criteria to ensure high quality learning and care for your child from infant to toddler, preschool to school age; our educational programs foster the skills necessary for your child to succeed at both school and life. Each day is structured with time to both learn and play. Your child will grow and discover at their own pace with both stimulating hands-on activities and group interactions. Also, we will sing songs, games and other fun-filled activities. Our caring teachers present your child with new experiences in our discovery zones. Older children learn about science, music and art through hands-on projects and themed activities. Furthermore, our experienced teachers are here to help your child develop by sharing their enthusiasm and wisdom everyday. Colors In My World will make your life easier. In fact, you can learn more about your local (CIMW) daycare center by taking a virtual tour. Our website will provide you with information and updates about our services 24/7. When parents entrust their children into our care, we are responsible (liable, in insurance terms) for keeping them safe. We will have Daycare Liability Insurance. There are two important reasons to buy liability coverage. First, in the event of a lawsuit, you will have the broad expertise of the insurance company to defend you in court and ultimately pay your covered claims. Second, the insurance company has extensive knowledge of child care claims, and can offer loss control advice that reduces the chance of a loss. A loss
that “does not occur” keeps your premiums down and more importantly, children safe. Moreover, a company that has a solid loss control and risk management program helps us maintain a safe environment. We only hire the best and brightest child care professionals and staff. CIMW is committed to helping you make a full informed decision about your child’s future. We will provide a list of essential criteria to ensure high quality learning and care for your child. From infant to toddler, preschool to school age, our educational programs foster the skills necessary for your child to succeed at both school and life. Therefore, each day is structured with time to both learn and play.
Executive Summary Colors In My World Daycare Center (CIMW) will focus solely on providing a safe and conducive for learning environment, which is essential for your child’s growth and development. The environments and learning experiences daycares provide for young children are consciously and unconsciously based on a philosophy of how they believe children learn. In turn, the curriculum at CIMW will be based on sound child development knowledge and experience by the owner Roslyn Thomas who has fifteen years of teaching. The concept of developmental appropriateness is based on age appropriateness and individual uniqueness. Needless to say, there are universal, orderly, predictable sequences of development in children, but the rate of development varies with each individual, as well as, each child’s needs, interests and experiences. Age six weeks to twelve years old; CIMW will provide children with many opportunities to experience success and to develop skills necessary to achieve academic accomplishments.
Competition Choosing an appropriate child care program is an extremely important decision. All child care centers are required to comply with the state’s minimum child care licensing standards. Thus, when choosing a child care provider or an early education program for your child is one of the most important decisions you will make as a parent. We understand how important it is to you and your child that you have the information you need to make the best possible decision. Surprisingly enough, good quality daycare centers are in high demand. For example, hospitals and senior citizens centers are necessary businesses. Upon recent inquiries/demographics of daycare center businesses; There are approximately: (There are 31 daycare centers in Gadsden County) and 72 in Leon County according to the registered and licensed listings. Milestones Important milestones are: ▪ Raising seed capitol ▪ Enrolling children ▪ Launching marketing strategies ▪ Achieving Educational goals
Statement and Purpose At CIMW, we know how to captivate your young learner’s imagination. These enrichment programs will enhance your child’s academic achievement and help foster a lifetime love of learning. With small groups, your child will receive lots of personal attention by skilled educators/teachers. Our teachers will make a point of providing individual instruction and rewarding every instance of success. You’ll thrill in watching your child’s confidence increase as they become successful learners during these critical years of development. Also, CIMW will teach a foreign language “Spanish” the best time to learn a foreign language is in the early years of childhood when a young child’s mind is exceptionally open to language acquisition. That’s why we created the Spanish program for children four and older designed to introduce them to the thrill of learning a new language. Also during the early years your child is developmentally most receptive to learning mathematics concepts and skills such as logical thinking, computation and problem solving techniques. Take advantage of this opportunity to build on your child’s natural curiosity by: enrolling him/her in CIMW Daycare Center. Now is the right time to lay his/her educational foundation of learning … which a life long process is. Enrolling your child in CIMW is ideal for children, infants, five and older. We will focus on building critical skills like comprehension, vocabulary, fluency and writing. CIMW will give your child a head start on the future while encouraging a love of reading.
Products and Services We offer a variety of services at CIMW Daycare Center. Below is an outline of our services: ▪ Your child will enjoy the individual attention provided with a small class size. ▪ Full-day instruction available with before-school and afterschool care. ▪ Your child will enjoy educational field trips and school presentations, which are provided to enhance the curriculum (offers Spanish). ▪ You will enjoy regular communication with teachers so that you are informed about every facet of your child’s day. ▪ Your child will learn more effectively in a safe and familiar environment. ▪ Curriculum is integrated with that of local elementary programs. ▪ Computer Technology Furthermore, a great school experience starts here at CIMW. Our curriculum emphasizes language development to help children turn their ideas into words and sentences. Skills are presented in a logical, natural sequence to encourage step-by-step learning and your child will have plenty of group activities to practice social skills such as cooperation, sharing, and taking turns. Our teachers listen and having fun while learning. Your child will gain confidence, self esteem and a love of learning. Features: ▪ Age-appropriate toys, games and music are provided to stimulate development.
▪ Your child receives nurturing personal care to build self esteem. ▪ Stimulating activities group interactions generate interest and curiosity as your child grows. ▪ Your child is encouraged to play and explore to promote cognitive and motor skills. ▪ Computer technology center ▪ You will enjoy regular communication with teachers, including daily notes, so that you are informed about your child’s day.
Company Location & Facilities
Colors In My World (CIMW), based in Tallahassee, Florida, is the right choice for early childhood education and children between the ages of six weeks and 12 years. “Colors In” Daycare Center is located at 1941 Portland Ave. Tallahassee, Florida 32303. A great school experience starts here. Children are in a safe environment they know and love, which makes learning more effective and fun. Our professionally trained, passionately committed teacher’s partner with your child to inspire your child. Child care centers are usually located in spaces adapted for child care purposes. These include stand alone centers and a located in businesses, apartment complexes, universities, schools, hospitals, churches, and etc.
Management Team
Our professionally trained, passionately committed teacher’s partner with you to inspire your child. CIMW stimulating programs and dedicated staff help your child be happy, secure, and excited to learn. Colors In My World Daycare Center presents age-appropriate pre-school activities and Kindergarten activities that nurture and engage your child. CIMW Daycare Program offer hands-on experiences in a secure learning environment. The following positions for teachers and staff are: ▪ Owner/Director (1) ▪ Teachers (2-4) ▪ Cooks (2) ▪ Custodian (1) ▪ Accountant/Book-Keeper (1) Most business failures result from lack of managerial know-how than any other reason.
Business Description
Colors In My World (CIMW) Inc. (www.colorsinmyworld.com, based in Tallahassee, Florida strives to be one of the nation’s leading providers of early childhood education and care to children between the ages of six weeks and twelve years. In addition to it’s early childhood education, CIMW which is solely owned and operated by Roslyn Thomas who has sixteen years of teaching experience in the public schools in North and South Florida. If you are looking for a safe, secure “home away from home where your child can learn, play and grow; CIMW is the right choice. We have designed a nurturing creative world for infants to help their minds and bodies to develop. Our center directors, teachers and staff will work with you to not only make a smooth transition into our program, but to have it happen with smiles on both your child’s face and your own. We are committed to eating a strong bond with your child to ensure the best start in life. It’s a whole new world when babies take to their feet. They walk, they talk, and they begin to develop relationships with each other. Our program is filled with real-world concrete sensory experiences, emphasizing the importance of their environment and relationships. Your child will build cognitive, language, motor and social skills, while beginning to explore the continually expanding world around him/her. Our teachers provide an unparalleled level of interaction while individually nurturing each child. Furthermore, educational research with feedback from parents, teachers and center directors, allows us to create a curriculum which includes the most important elements from all of these sources to maximize both educational effectiveness and key developmental skills. Your child will delight in learning.
Business Plan Table of Contents I. I.0 I.1 I.2
Executive Summary Business Description Keys to Success Statement of Purpose
II. The Management Team 2.0 Company Ownership 2.1 Company Location and Facilities III. III.0 III.1 III.2 III.3
Products and Services Technology and Equipment Market Summary Pricing Competition
IV. Performa Income Statements IV.0 Sales Strategy (Charts) IV.1 Risks and Rewards V. Resume
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Written by Roslyn Thomas June 1, 2007
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