ABC Preschool
(Ages 4-5)
ASHLEY NAGEL
Mission Statement
“At ABC Preschool, we strive to provide a
safe and developmentally appropriate
environment for preschool age children. We
teach to the needs of each individual child and
cater to their interests. Our focus is to provide
a stimulating and hands-on educational
experience which promotes each child's
social/emotional, physical, and cognitive
development.”
Philosophy
 “At ABC Preschool we believe in child-
centered and play-based learning. We
believe that each child is important, as well
as their individual interests. We believe that
children explore and discover through play.
We encourage children to use their senses
and imagination to create and act out life
scenarios, while discovering the world.”
Curriculum Aligned with the
Early Learning Guidelines
 ELG is based on scientific research, the values of
professionals in the Early Childhood profession, and the
importance of young children and families. The
Guidelines were created for use in a preschool, daycare,
or home settings.
 The Guidelines stress the importance of school and
family relationships, and show respect for the cultural
differences that each student will bring to the classroom.
The Guidelines are understandable for parents, and
reassure the parents that developmentally appropriate
practices are of the utmost importance.
Early Learning Guidelines
 The Guidelines incorporate eight domain
areas including, health and physical
development, mathematics and logical
thinking, social and emotional development,
approaches to learning, expressive arts and
creative thinking, language and literacy,
science and problem solving, and social
studies.
Daily Schedule
 8:45 – 9:00
Arrival/Greeting/Children get settled
 9:00 – 9:15
Circle Time/ Morning Meeting
 9:15 – 10:00
Work time/Center Time
 10:00 – 10:15 Literacy Instruction
 10:15 – 10:45 Free play
 10:45 – 11:05 Snack and an Read Aloud
 11:05 – 11:30 Language and/or Math instruction
 11:30 – 11:45 Show and Tell
 11:45-12:00
Dismissal- Free play
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Students will have show and tell time every Thursday.
Students’ caregivers will provide snacks for their own student, or bring
treats for the class on special days.
Four Week Overview
 Week One:
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Monday- Explore the classroom and meet classmates. Treasure hunt
to discover the classroom. Ice breakers to meet friends.
Wednesday – Classroom rules. Acting out the rules.
Thursday- All about me day. Show and tell of a favorite thing.
 Week Two:
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Monday- Working together. Build towers in pairs.
Wednesday- Read book that discusses differences. “Rainbow Fish”
Discuss the “Golden Rule” and how to treat everyone with kindness.
Thursday- Discuss Birthday traditions in each child’s family. Ask
children to bring a picture of themselves from a past birthday for the
birthday board to be displayed in the classroom.
Four Week Overview
 Week Three:
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Monday- Discuss types of feelings. Role play/ act out feelings.
Wednesday – How to deal with being angry. Turtle Technique.
Thursday- Identifying feelings. “Fishing for Feelings”
 Week Four:
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Monday- “A week”. Make A sounds. Write the letter A. Read “Ten
Apples up on Top.”
Wednesday- Alligator A art project. Read Alligator Baby.
Thursday- Review sounds and review writing the letter A. Taste the
letter A; make apple sauce. Bring in Show and Tell items that go
with the letter A.
Kindergarten Transition Plan
 Plan several evenings throughout the school year and summer where
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students are able to go to the Kindergarten room.
Students and families will meet the Kindergarten teacher.
Students and families will participate in group activities that show
kindergarten readiness skills.
Students will be familiarized with the classroom, building, and
playground.
Parents will attend meetings that describe activities and routines they
can create at home to be sure their child is ready for kindergarten, and
also ask questions of the kindergarten teacher.
I, as the preschool teacher, will compile a portfolio of projects
throughout the year to pass on to the Kindergarten teacher. It will
contain assessments, projects, quotes from the student, a list of favorite
books and activities, and pictures from their preschool experience.
Dates, Times, & Costs
 Dates of Operation- September 3rd, 2015- May 6th, 2015
 Days each week-
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday
 Times-
9:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m.
 Projected Number of Children-
10-14
 Tuition per Month (per child)-
$100
 Tuition per Year (per child)-
$900
 Application fee (One time cost)-
$25
“We do!” (Classroom Rules)
• We do please!
• We do Quiet!
• We do Thank You!
• We do Hugs!
• We do Kindness!
• We do Healthy!
• We do Honesty
• We do
Compliments!
• We do May I?
• We do Its Okay!
• We do Clean and
Tidy!
• We do Raising
Hands!
• We do Happy!
Classroom Diagram
• The classroom is
located on the
main floor of the
Catholic church
education building.
• The room can be
converted from a
single room to two
smaller classrooms
by pulling the
curtain divider.
Supplies and Budget
 Science/ Math
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Mobile Cart/ Table $192.64
Nature Exploration Kit $124.89
Magnifiers (12pc) $21.99
Shape set (100 pc) $129.95
Counting Laces activity Kit $9.99
 Writing Area
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Table adjustable 6 foot $109.88
Use Dry Erase Boards, pencils, markers
Handwriting Paper (50pc x 4) $25.00
 Reading Area
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Canopy $49.99
Rocking Chair $61.97
Big Pillows (set of 3) $199.00
Books $200
 Art Supplies
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Crayola Art Supply Bundle x 3 $48
Pencils (small 144pc) $12.99
Erasers (24 pc) $9.98
Scissors (small 12 pc)- $24.88
Easel Paper (2-500 sheets) $33.00
Washable Tempera Paints (6 pack)
$5.97
Dry Erase Boards (10pc) $22.48
Dry Erase Markers (2 6pc) $8.36
Aprons (12 pc) $14.99
Easel $79.99
Paint Brushes (144 pc) $13.67
Paint Trays (25 pc) $14.99
5 Shelf Book Shelf $87.99
Construction Paper (672pc) $11.74
Liquid Glue (12pc) $5.52
Glue Sticks (24pc) $7.68
Large Dry Erase Board $39.88
Supplies and Budget
 Dramatic Play
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Kitchen Set $39.99
5 pc Table and Chairs $48.88
Play Food Assort. $49.99
Cooking Utensils (12 pc) $19.99
All Around Dress Up Center $279
Doctor Office Tools $24.99
Baby Dolls $129.95
Career Costume Set $349.00
Farm Felt Set $18.89
Felt Story Board $49.95
 Large Muscle
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Movement scarves (2 sets of 6) $29.58
Colored bean bags (2 sets of twelve)
$31.98
Guidecraft Soft Balance Beam $95.99
Excellerations “See Me” Tunnel (6’ (2))
$59.98
Ultimate Ball Kit (set of 14) $66.95
Low Density Foam Balls (set of 6)
$68.95
Large Blocks (2x48 pc)$91.98
Trike (2) $57.76
Refrigerator box (Cut in half and
covered) for storage.
Step2 Naturally Playful Lookout
Tree-house $155.14
Supplies and Budget
 Sensory Table
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3 Tub Sensory Table $288.69
5 bags of Cotton balls (400ct) $18.40
Pinto Beans $18.89
Dirt (on the farm, river, etc.) Free!
Flour 25 Pound Bag $11.58
Gardening Set (7pc) $13.99
Farm Animals Set $19.99
Wooden Play Trucks (10pc) $25.99
Beach Set (8pc) $16.65
 Fine Motor
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Foam Alphabet Puzzle Play-mat
$36.99
Puzzle Sets (letters, numbers, &
signs) $34.99
Wooden Pattern Blocks (250pc)
$18.99
Wooden Lacing Beads $19.99
Tinker-toys (65pc) $16.05
Magnetic Blocks (144pc shapes)
$24.99
Lincoln Logs (122pc) $29.05
Supplies and Budget
 Music
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Music and Movement Kit (96pc)
$186.00
Rhythm Set (15 player) $63.99
 Storage
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RiverRidge Kids 6 Bins Storage UnitEspresso $76.99
Coat/Backpack Rack (2x4 w/ Pegs to
hang coat/backpack) $13.68
2- 3 Shelf Book Shelf $43.98
Storage Cart (3 drawer) $18.97
2x 5 Shelf Book Shelf $175.98
 Developmentally
appropriate tables and
chairs are supplied by the
church as they use the
room on weekends and
Wednesday evenings for
class.
 Supplies Total-
$4661.16
Supplies and Budget
 Expenses:
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Rent (including utilities)-
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Tuition (12 students)
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Advertising (for beginning of
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$25.00
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Start-up Supplies$4661.16
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$550.00
school year)-
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 Income:
Accreditation- $450.00
Insurance (Annually)- $1000
 Start-up expenses
Total- $6236.16
Application Fees
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Monthly- $1200.00
Yearly- $10,800.00
One time- $300.00
Grants (Help with start-up costs)
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$5000.00
 Estimated Income
Total- $16,100.00
Possible Grants
• Target Arts, Culture, & Design
in Schools Grant•
Target funds in-school arts programs
that enhance students' classroom
curricula by bringing the arts and
cultural experiences to schools, such
as in-school performances, artist-inresidency programs and workshops
in schools. ($2000)
• Target Early Childhood
Reading Grant•
Target funds programs that foster a
love of reading and encourage young
children, preschool through third
grade, to read together with their
families. Reading grants support
programs such as library story-times
and family reading nights. ($2000)
• LEGO Children’s Fund
Grants•
The LEGO Children’s Fund provides
grants for collaborative programs to
organizations that focus on early
childhood education and
development; technology and
communication projects that
advance learning opportunities; or
sport or athletic programs that
concentrate on underserved youth.
(The maximum award is $5000.)
Possible Grants
• Champion Creatively Alive
Children Creative Leadership
Grant (Crayola)•
Grant for building your school’s
creative capacity. Each grant-winning
school receives $2500 and $1000 of
Crayola products.
• Campbell’s Labels for
Education•
Campbell’s Labels for Education
program gives schools free educational
equipment in exchange for labels and
UPCs from various products. The
maximum award varies.
• ND Early Childhood Education
Environment Grant•
Aid in covering costs incurred to get
the physical learning space ready for
early childhood programs. (Up to
$5000)
Rules and Regulations
 Class size is approximately
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12 students.
ABC meets all health, fire,
and safety standards.
The classroom has
adequate space (35 sq. ft per
child).
No transportation service.
The teacher (me) will have
a bachelors degree in Early
Childhood Education and
Elementary Education
 Parents will be
encouraged to participate
in the child’s education as
a classroom aid.
(Volunteer)
 A family outreach
program is implemented
and parents receive
informational packets
weekly to extend their
child’s learning at home.
 Licensed through NAEYC.
Resources
 Mission statement adapted
from,
http://www.missionstatements
.com/daycare_mission_statem
ents.html (WCSU)
 Classroom Rules,
http://melonheadzillustrating.
blogspot.com/2012/08/todaysfreebies-classroom-rules.html
 Classroom regulations,
http://www.dpi.state.nd.us/titl
e1/earlychild/opguide.pdf
 Supplies and Budget
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Lowes
Discount School Supply
Walmart
Target
Lakeshore Learning