Monroe College is in need of an on-campus childcare center to help students, faculty, and staff who are parents. Cynthia Gonzalez proposes the Monroe College Childcare & Learning Center, which would provide childcare for children ages 6 weeks to 5 years old. The center would have 6 classrooms organized by age group, with a director, administrator, teachers, and assistants. It would operate from 7:30am to 6:30pm on weekdays and provide developmentally appropriate programming and activities. The goal is to help parents balance work, school, and family responsibilities by offering affordable, high-quality childcare on campus.

1. Business Writing – Term Project
Proposal
Cynthia Gonzalez – 0171601
Professor. Elizabeth Troshanoff
EN 205-58
December 01, 2015

2. Cynthia Gonzalez
2511 Westchester Avenue, Apt. 505
Bronx, NY 10461
December 1, 2015
Marc M. Jerome
370 Main Street
New Rochelle, NY 10801
Dear, Mr. Jerome:
Thank you for taking the time to talk with me today. I know that your business has many upcoming projects
that are being worked on within the Monroe College Campus. I am therefore pleased to propose a Monroe
College Childcare & Learning Center, a cost effective solution that I believe will minimize a burden on a lot of
students, faculty and staff.
As I explained to your Assistant Jennifer Naccari, I am specializing in hiring teachers and teacher’s assistants
with more than 10 years’ experience. I pride myself in providing clients with a professional service, guaranteed
accuracy, and the highest level of confidentiality.
I look forward to discussing this project with you in more detail in the near future. Please contact me directly
anytime you have additional questions or requests at 646-691-8761 or cgonzalez1601@monroecollege.edu.
Best Regards,
Cynthia Gonzalez

3. Proposal
Cynthia Gonzalez
2511 Westchester Avenue , Apt. 505
Bronx, NY 10461
(PH) 646-691-8761
cgonzalez1601@monroecollege.edu
December 1, 2015
Provision of Monroe College Childcare & Learning Center
Prepared for: Marc M. Jerome
Executive Vice President
Monroe College
Prepared by: Cynthia Gonzalez
Student
Monroe College
Monroe College is in need of a Childcare & Learning Center to take over the overwhelming and
burdening feeling that faculty, staff and students have when it comes to their childrens needs.
Striking a balance between school, work and family is a strenuous and ongoing task for most
parents. Implementing childcare to Monroe College faculty, staff and students will allow them
to focus on the core aspects of their work life and education.

4. Table of Contents
Summary …………………………………………………………….. 1
Introduction …………………………………………………………….. 2-3
Background …………………………………………………………….. 4
Proposal …………………………………………………………….. 5-31
 Estimated Costs
 Staffing Requirement
 Location
 Timetable
 Equipment and other amenities
 Hours of Operation
Consequences ……... ……………………………………………………… 32-34
Conclusion ……………………………………………………………… 35
Proposal Signature ……………………………………………………………… 36
Works Sited ……………………………………………………………… 37

5. Summary
The Objective…
Monroe College is in need of a Childcare & Learning Center to take over the overwhelming and burdening
feeling that faculty, staff and students have when it comes to their childrens needs. Striking a balance between
school, work and family is a strenuous and ongoing task for most parents. Implementing childcare to Monroe
College faculty, staff and students will allow them to focus on the core aspects of their work life and
educational goals.
The Goals…
Monroe College is a private college that now requires childcare services in a cost effective manner.
The goals of Monroe College Childcare & Learning Center:
 Provide Monroe College faculty, staff, and students children with a professional, safe, nurturing
environment in which to grow and learn.
 Provide these services at a lower cost than possible if done by the proper staff.
 Guarantee the parent and child will receive quality, enriching, and positive experiences while in the
childcare center.
The Solution…
Monroe College Childcare & Learning Center will specialize in a program that utilizes a creative curriculum
that offers developmentally appropiate activites across all contect areas including; math, science, art, music,
social studies, language arts as well as social emotional components.
These services will be provided to children from six weeks old to 5 years of age.

6. Introduction
Balancing school, work and family is a difficult task for most college students, faculty, and staff who
have one or more children. The financial burdens of earning a bachelor’s degree, associate’s degree or working
while parenting can be very overwhelming. The capacity of higher education or working to improve not only
the life of the parent, but the lives of his or her children. Student parents with bachelor’s degrees and working
parents who have graduated college earn twice as much over their lifetimes as those whose highest level of
education is a high school diploma.
Some of the students, faculty and staff at Monroe College are parents, and they claim at least one
dependent every year. In order to address the needs of parents at Monroe College, I conducted a survey that
showed that childcare as a major concern of parents who are students or work at Monroe College. The cost of
childcare was a concern. A Childcare & Learning Center at Monroe College would be a high-quality facility
that can accommodate the needs of parents who are students, faculty or staff at Monroe College.
This plan can be very costly however, a solution to the problem is to invite a third party business to run a
childcare facility in a college-provided building. The third party agency would provide the necessary insurance
and license requirements needed to run the business. The college would have full control over the business.
The childcare would provide a structured, nurturing environment for infant to school aged children of faculty,
staff and students as well as a practical, hands-on learning environment for students interested in early
childhood to school aged development. Monroe College Childcare & Learning Center will consist of one
director, one administrator, 6 teachers and 10 Teacher assistants and 2 janitors, 12 infants, 16 toddlers, 16
toddler 2, 16 discovery preschool, 16 preschool, 20 pre-k children. There will be 6 classrooms, one
kitchen/breakroom, one office, 2 restrooms for adults, one restroom for boys, one restroom for girls, one supply
closet, and one janitor closet.

7. This center would be supported financially by the families involved and a collaborative effort between
the college, education department, students, and the outside agency.
Potential sites on Monroe College New Rochelle campus include:
1. Monroe Athletic Complex (MAC) 13 LeCount Place New Rochelle, NY 10801
2. Space For Rent 408 Main Street New Rochelle, NY 10801
3. Space For Rent 3 Franklin Street New Rochelle, NY 10801

8. Background
Monroe College goal is to become an institute of choice. In order to work toward that goal, Monroe
College must attract and retain a world-class diverse faculty, staff, and student population. Establishment of an
on-campus child care center is an initiative that will aid in the recruitment of excellent faculty and staff, along
with bright, motivated students.
Monroe College has recognized that a need for affordable, quality child care for students, faculty and
staff is in high demand. With the results of a survey that was conducted, opening a child care on campus will
help to improve the life of each parent. An on campus child care will help them focus on their goals, always
being at work or in class. Child care assistance on campus will make life easier for these parents and less stress
on wondering when, where and whom will care for their child while they are at work or in school.
In order to solve this problem or let’s say burden on these parents, implementing Monroe College
Childcare & Learning Center will not only provide a great depth of relief on these parents, however will help
improve the college as a whole. Monroe College will have the opportunity to expand the School of Education.
Having this childcare will give the School of Education students a hands on experience right on campus to do
their training and internship.

9. Proposal
Enrollment
Children must be at least six weeks of age to 5 years old.
Prior to the start date, guardians must submit a medical record that includes a complete physical, a current
immunization record, a TB screening.
All registration materials in the enrollment packet must be completed prior to the child’s start date.
A 1 week security deposit must be received to complete enrollment. The security deposit is non-refundable. It
will be applied to the last week of enrollment with Monroe College Childcare & Learning Center.
Monroe College Childcare & Learning Center will accept private clients as well as ACD/HRA voucher clients.
Families seeking to enroll their children with a voucher must fill out a Childcare Enrollment Supplement form
and submit it to the Agency of Children Services. The child may start once we receive the voucher indicating
the child’s full name, the centers address, program code and start date.

10. Estimated Cost for Childcare Services with Meals
Class/Age Full Time
Weekly
Rate
Sibling Full
Time Weekly
Rate
Part Time
Weekly Rate
Infants (6 weeks-12 months) $375 $275 N/A
Toddler (1 year-2 ½ year) $375 $275 N/A
Toddler 2 (2 ½-3) $325 $225 N/A
Discovery Preschool
(3 ½-4 years)
$325 $225 $160
Preschool (4-4 ½ years) $250 $150 $140
Pre-K (4 ½-5) Free
8:00a.m.-
2:20 p.m.
Depends on
class/age
After 2:20pm
$125
Staffing Requirements
Monroe College Childcare & Learning Center staff will be hand selected based on their educational experiences
and credentials. All 6 teachers and 10 teachers’ assistants will have either completed or are working towards
their New York State certification. The staff will be certified in CPR and First Aid as well as Child Abuse and
Neglect. Teachers will be screened through background checks and are fingerprinted. Staff members will take
part in continuing education workshops. On staff will also be one director, administrator and two janitors.
Monroe College Childcare & Learning Center will also maintain paid sick days, holidays and vacation.

11. Payroll
Director: $50,000.00
Administrator: $47,000.00
Teachers: $30,000.00
Teachers Assistant: $25,000.00
Janitor: $24,000.00
Location
1. Monroe Athletics Complex (MAC) Building 13 Lecount Place New Rochelle, NY 10801
2. Space for Rent with 2 floors 408 Main Street New Rochelle, NY 10801
3. Space For Rent 3 Franklin Street New Rochelle, NY 10801

12. Timetables
Childcare & Learning Center Closing Dates
 Columbus Day
 Veterans Day
 Thanksgiving
 Winter Recess for Christmas-New Years
 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Day
 Presidents Day
 Good Friday
 Days TBA Spring Recess
 Memorial Day
 June TBA
 Independence Day
 August – September Semester Recess
 3 Staff Development

13. Infant Schedule
Morning Greeting/Breakfast
Self-Awareness/Mirror Face Play
Circle Time/Tummy Time
Diapering/Bottle/Feeding
Rest and Nurture Time
Diapering/Bottle/Feeding
Songs and Finger Plays
Exploratory/Discovery Play
Interactive Story Time/Puppetry
Diapering/Bottle/Feeding
Rest and Nurture Time
Diapering/Bottle/Feeding
Art Activities
Sensory Play/Tactile Learning
Story time
Diapering/Bottle/Feeding
Music and Movement
Dismissal

14. Toddler Schedule
7:30-8:30 Hello and good-byes/Diaper and toileting
8:30-9:00 Breakfast time/clean up with the assistance of helpers
9:00-9:15 First small group circle time (5 to 6 children)/Play doh/Table Toys
9:15-10:00 Second small group circle time (5 to 6 children)/Play doh/Table Toys
10:00-10:45 Outdoor (weather permitting)/Small group activity/Music & Movement/Potty
10:45-11:30 Set up for lunch with assistance of helpers/Wash hands
11:30-2:15 Potty/Preparing for naptime
2:15-3:15 Snack/Potty/Interactive Story Time
3:15-4:00 Outdoor (weather permitting)/Small group activity/Music & movement/Potty
4:00-5:00 Center Time
5:00-5:30 Sensory Play
5:30-6:00 Potty/Snack/Little helpers
6:00-6:30 Selective Table Toys/Hellos and good-byes

15. Toddler 2 Daily Schedule
7:30-8:00 Morning Greeting/Table
8:00-9:15 Breakfast/Potty/Wash Hands
9:15-9:45 Clean-up/Morning Circle
9:45-10:30 Outdoor Walk (weather permitting)/Gross Motor Activities/Potty
10:30-10:45 Open Areas
10:45-11:15 Art Activities
11:15-11:45 Story Time
11:45-12:30 Lunch
12:30-2:30 Potty/Rest and Relaxation Time
2:30-3:00 Wake up time/Potty
3:00-3:20 Snack Time
3:20-3:35 Songs and Finger Plays
3:35-4:10 Gross Motor Activities/Music and Movement
4:10-4:45 PM Nature Walk (Monday’s Movie Day)
4:45-5:05 Center Time/Potty
5:05-5:15 Snack
5:15-5:45 Sensory Activities
5:45-6:00 Puzzles/Table Toys
6:00-6:15 Reading Nook
6:15-6:30 Dismissal

16. Discovery Preschool
7:30-8:00 Morning Greeting/Table Toys/Breakfast Setup
8:00-8:50 Breakfast time/Clean up with assistance of helpers
8:50-9:15 Potty
9:15-9:45 Circle Time/Story Time/Small Group Activity
9:45-10:00 Potty
10:00-11:00 Outside (weather permitting)/Centers/Small Group
11:00-11:45 Lunch Time/Little Helpers/Family Style Dining
11:45-12:00 Potty/Setting up for naptime
12:00-2:30 Naptime
2:30-3:00 Potty
3:00-3:30 Snack Time/Little Helpers
3:30-4:00 Outside (weather permitting)/Music & Movement
4:00-4:30 Circle Time (Monday Movie Day)
4:30-5:30 Centers/Sensory Play
5:30-5:45 Snack/Little Helpers
5:45-6:30 Table Toys/Dismissal

17. Preschool Daily Schedule
7:30-8:00 Morning Greeting/Table Toys/Breakfast Set Up
8:00-9:30 Breakfast time/Clean-up with assistance of helpers
9:30-9:45 Small Group
9:45-10:30 First small group circle time (5 to 6 children)/Play doh/Table Toys
10:30-10:45 Second small group circle time (5 to 6 children)/Play Doh/Table Toys
10:45-11:30 Outdoor (weather permitting)/Small group activity/Music & Movement/Potty
11:30-12:00 Interactive Story Time
12:00-12:30 Set up for Lunch with assistance of helpers/Wash hands
12:30-2:30 Naptime
2:30-3:00 Story Time/Small Group
3:00-3:20 Snack/Little Helpers
3:20-4:00 Center Time/Small Group Activity
4:00-4:30 Story Time/Small Group
5:00-5:30 Snack/Little Helpers
4:30-5:00 Sensory/Play doh
5:30-6:00 Reading Nook Time
6:00-6:30 Selective Table Toys/Dismissal

18. Pre-K Daily Schedule
7:30-8:00 Morning Greeting/Table Toys/Breakfast Set Up
8:00-9:30 Breakfast time/Clean-up with assistance of helpers
9:30-9:45 Small Group
9:45-10:30 First small group circle time (5 to 6 children)/Play doh/Table Toys
10:30-10:45 Second small group circle time (5 to 6 children)/Play Doh/Table Toys
10:45-11:30 Outdoor (weather permitting)/Small group activity/Music & Movement/Potty
11:30-12:00 Interactive Story Time
12:00-12:30 Set up for Lunch with assistance of helpers/Wash hands
12:30-2:30 Naptime
2:30-3:00 Story Time/Small Group
3:00-3:20 Snack/Little Helpers
3:20-4:00 Center Time/Small Group Activity
4:00-4:30 Story Time/Small Group
5:00-5:30 Snack/Little Helpers
4:30-5:00 Sensory/Play doh
5:30-6:00 Reading Nook Time
6:00-6:30 Selective Table Toys/Dismissal

19. Equipment and other Amenities
Ordered From Discount School Supply Website
Infants Classroom
 Angeles Compact Adjustable Natural Crib w/Mirror & Clear Panel $259.99 (12)
 Angeles Overhead Diaper Storage $149.99
 Angeles Value Line Changing Table $303.99
 Deluxe Super Gate III $32.99
 Diaper Pail & Refill $71.99
 Baby’s Big Toy Set $64.99
 Baby Activity Walker $50.99 (2)
 5-in-1 Adjustable Gym $63.95
 Giant Plush Sports Balls-Set of 4 $29.99
 Jumbo Animal Knob Puzzles-Set of 3 $26.99
 Pop-Up Farmyard Friends $19.99
 Excellerations Sensory Surprise Box with 5 Shapes $22.99 (2)
 Baby’s First Playthings – 3 Pieces $26.97
 Waterproof Bibs Set of 6 $18.99 (2)
 Peek and Play Tummy Time Mat $26.99 (3)
 Adult Rocking Chair $269.99
 Whimsical Bumble Bee Bouncer $59.99 (2)
 Indestructibles Infant Books $30.99
 Multicultural Velour Soft Babies $34.99

20.  Rockstar Teether Set of 3 $22.69
 1-2-3-4 Activity Mat $159.99
 Excellerations Happy Hands Farm Puppets $17.99
Toddlers Classroom
 Brand New World Living Room Furniture $359.99 (2)
 Angeles Run About Stroller $1,199.99 (2)
 Angeles Value Line Changing Table $303.99
 Angeles Value Line Overhead Diaper Storage $149.99
 Angeles Baseline Toddler Table and Chair Set $362.99 (3)
 Angeles Value Line Toddler Cot 4 Pack, $131.99 (4)
 10-Cubbie Wall Locker – Educators Choice by Tot Mate $269.99 (4)
 Toddler Big Bin Storage – Assembled $382.99
 Mobile Book Center $330.99
 Deluxe Super Gate III $32.99
 Classroom Calender & Weather Center $49.99
 Bilingual My World Animals Board Books Set- of 4 $18.96
 Bilingual Whatever the Weather Board Books $18.96
 Bilingual First Board Books Set of 4 $19.99
 Infant & Toddler Music Time Classroom Kit 15 pieces $79.99
 Toddler Sensory Table $149.99
 Sensory Tablemat $71.99
 Excellerations Career Toddler Costumes Set of 6 $129.99 (2)
 High Scope Toddler Kit $287.99
 Match & Building Blocks $19.99 (3)

21.  Excellerations Happy Hands Farm Puppets $17.99 (2)
 Soft Touch Baby Wild Animals $13.99 (2)
 Soft Touch Baby Farm Animals $13.99 (2)
 Soft Touch Baby Dinosaurs $13.99 (2)
 Excellerations Sensory Baby Surprise Book with 5 books, $22.99
 Indestructibles Books of 16 $82.64
 Jumbo Knob Barnyard
 Dressing Dolls $37.99 (3)
 Discovery Sounds Sports Center $29.99
 Discover Sounds Kitchen $35.95
 Foam Wooden Blocks Set of 80 $44.99 (2)
 Soft Block Farm 29 Pieces $25.99 (2)
 1-2-3-4 Activity Mat $159.99
 Excellerations See Me Tunnel 6’ L $ 34.99
Toddler 2 Classroom
 Brand New World Living Room Furniture $359.99 (2)
 Angeles Baseline Toddler Table and Chair Set $362.99 (3)
 Angeles Value Line Toddler Cot 4 Pack, $131.99 (4)
 10-Cubbie Wall Locker – Educators Choice by Tot Mate $269.99 (4)
 Mobile Book Center $330.99
 Super Play Activity Mat $154.99
 Toddler Sensory Table $149.99
 Sensory Tablemat $71.99
 Preschool Kitchen 4 Piece Set $839.99

22.  Kitchen Appliances – Set of All 4 $59.99
 Large Block Storage Cabinet $259.99
 Classroom Calender & Weather Center $49.99
 Early Math Toddler Kit $79.99
 Multicultural Food Sets – Set of All 5 $79.99
 Abel Toddler Block Set 154 Pieces $249.99
 Toddler Big Bin Storage – Assembled $382.99
 Excellerations Giant Toddler Stack & Count Stack and Count 26 Pieces $25.99
 Toddler Kit 32 Pieces $97.99
 Baby Connects 72 Pieces $34.99
 Excellerations Wooden Play Trucks Set of 10 $28.99
 Soft Touch Baby Wild Animals $13.99 (2)
 Soft Touch Baby Farm Animals $13.99 (2)
 Soft Touch Baby Dinosaurs $13.99 (2)
 First Time visiting Doctors Books Set of 4 $22.76
 I Can Use The Potty Hardcover Books Set of 4 $26.99
 Stack n Drop Giant Cup Set 13 Pieces $17.99
 My First Camera $14.99
 Soft Multicultural Career Figures Set of 8 $24.99
 Mega Blocks First Builders 80 Pieces
 11” Soft Body Doll $14.99 (3)
 Chunky Puzzles Set of 3 $25.69
 Excellerations Giant Foam Magnetic Letters & Numbers 114 Pieces $ 33.99
 Excellerations Early Childhood Puzzles Set of 12 $53.99
 Size and Shape Puzzles- Set of 6 $19.99

23.  Gears! Gears! Gears! – 95 Piece Set $27.99
 100 Unifex Cubes $12.79
 Unit Blocks $114.99
Discovery Pre-School Classroom
 Vinyl Preschool Sofa & Chair Set $368.99(2)
 Angeles Baseline Toddler Table and Chair Set $362.99 (3)
 Angeles Value Line Standard Cot 4 Pack, Assembled $134.99(4)
 10-Cubbie Wall Locker – Educators Choice by Tot Mate $f.99 (4)
 Mobile Book Center $330.99
 Large Block Storage Cabinet $259.99
 Preschool Mobile Divided Shelf Storage Plywood Back $319.99 (2)
 Preschool Big Bin Storage Unit Standard, Pearl $509.99
 Preschool Kitchen 4 Piece Set $839.99
 Kitchen Appliances – Set of All 4 $59.99
 Multicultural Food Sets – Set of All 5 $79.99
 New Sprouts Fresh Fruit Salad 18 Pieces $23.99
 Cooking AND Washing Set- 22 Pieces $42.99
 Super Play Activity Mat $154.99
 Toddler Sensory Table $149.99
 Sensory Tablemat $71.99
 Medium Best Value Sand and Water Activity Table $89.95
 Classroom Calendar & Weather Center $49.99
 Preschool Puzzles- Letters, Numbers and Signs Set of 6 $38.99

24.  Size and Shape Puzzles- Set of 6 $19.99
 Excelleratrions In My Community Puzzles-Set of 12 $83.99
 Excellerations Garden Creature Puzzles – Set of 8 $45.99
 Excellerations Transportation Puzzles Set of 8 $44.99
 High Scope Science Kit $227.99
 High Scope Math Kit $299.99
 Dr. Seuss Books – 8 Titles $74.99
 Interactive Nursery Rhymes and Songs $88.99
 The Five Senses Paperback Books – 5 Titles $29.99
 Our Bodies Paperback Books – 8 Titles $47.99
 Alphabet Animal Friends Box Set $25.49
 I Can Use the Potty Hardcover Books-Set of 4 $26.99
 Excellerations See-Me Tunnel – 6’ L $34.99
 Hopscotch Play Carpet $44.99
 15 Piece Super Player Rhythm Set $69.00
 Sing, Play & Learn Every Day CD Collection 20 CDs $39.95
 Locktagons 200 Pieces $23.99
 Chubby City Vehicles – Set of 15 $49.95
 Better Builders Emotions People – 30 Pieces $37.95.
 Excellerations World Friends Dolls- Set of 12 $119.99
 Teaching Telephone $38.99
 Excellerations Wild Animals Counters – 120 Pieces $22.99
 Lots to cuddle 20” Baby Dolls Set of 4 $134.95
 Gears! Gears! Gears! – 95 Piece Set $27.99
 100 Unifex Cubes $12.79

25.  Unit Blocks $114.99
 Pretend Cash Register $36.99
Preschool Classroom
 Vinyl Preschool Sofa & Chair Set $368.99(2)
 Angeles Baseline Toddler Table and Chair Set $362.99 (3)
 Angeles Value Line Standard Cot 4 Pack, Assembled $134.99(4)
 10-Cubbie Wall Locker – Educators Choice by Tot Mate $269.99 (4)r
 Indoor-Outdoor 4-Way Space Saver Easel $249.99
 Mobile Book Center $330.99
 Preschool Mobile Divided Shelf Storage Plywood Back $319.99 (2)
 Preschool Big Bin Storage Unit Standard, Pearl $509.99
 Preschool Kitchen 4 Piece Set $839.99
 Kitchen Appliances – Set of All 4 $59.99
 Multicultural Food Sets – Set of All 5 $79.99
 New Sprouts Fresh Fruit Salad 18 Pieces $23.99
 Cooking AND Washing Set- 22 Pieces $42.99
 Super Play Activity Mat $154.99
 Toddler Sensory Table $149.99
 Sensory Tablemat $71.99
 Large Block Storage Cabinet $259.99
 Medium Best Value Sand and Water Activity Table $89.95
 Classroom Calendar & Weather Center $49.99
 Preschool Puzzles- Letters, Numbers and Signs Set of 6 $38.99
 Size and Shape Puzzles- Set of 6 $19.99

26.  Excelleratrions In My Community Puzzles-Set of 12 $83.99
 Excellerations Garden Creature Puzzles – Set of 8 $45.99
 Excellerations Transportation Puzzles Set of 8 $44.99
 High Scope Science Kit $227.99
 High Scope Math Kit $299.99
 Dr. Seuss Books – 8 Titles $74.99
 Read-Along Story Books Set 2-16 Books and 4 CDs $139.99
 Popular Paperback Books with CDs- Set of 6 $59.99
 Interactive Nursery Rhymes and Songs $88.99
 The Five Senses Paperback Books – 5 Titles $29.99
 Our Bodies Paperback Books – 8 Titles $47.99rc
 Weather Watchers Paperback Books-6 Titles $36.99
 Alphabet Animal Friends Box Set $25.49
 Excellerations Readiness Pocket Chart & Pocket Card Sets $59.99
 Lots to cuddle 20” Baby Dolls Set of 4 $134.95
 Excellerations See-Me Tunnel – 6’ L $34.99
 Hopscotch Play Carpet $44.99
 15 Piece Super Player Rhythm Set $69.00f
 Sing, Play & Learn Every Day CD Collection 20 CDs $39.95
 Locktagons 200 Pieces $23.99
 Chubby City Vehicles – Set of 15 $49.95
 Better Builders Emotions People – 30 Pieces $37.95.
 Excellerations World Friends Dolls- Set of 12 $119.99
 Teaching Telephone $38.99
 Excellerations Wild Animals Counters – 120 Pieces $22.99

27.  Gears! Gears! Gears! – 95 Piece Set $27.99
 100 Unifex Cubes $12.79
 Unit Blocks $114.99
 Pretend Cash register $36.99
Pre-K Classroom
 Vinyl Preschool Sofa & Chair Set $368.99(2)
 Angeles Baseline Toddler Table and Chair Set $362.99 (3)
 Angeles Value Line Standard Cot 4 Pack, Assembled $134.99(4)
 Natural Elements Toddler 5-Section Locker with Trays $414.99 (4)
 Mobile Book Center $330.99
 Large Block Storage Cabinet $259.99
 Indoor-Outdoor 4-Way Space Saver Easel $249.99
 Preschool Mobile Divided Shelf Storage Plywood Back $319.99 (2)
 Preschool Big Bin Storage Unit Standard, Pearl $509.99
 Preschool Kitchen 4 Piece Set $839.99
 Kitchen Appliances – Set of All 4 $59.99
 Multicultural Food Sets – Set of All 5 $79.99
 New Sprouts Fresh Fruit Salad 18 Pieces $23.99
 Cooking And Washing Set- 22 Pieces $42.99
 Super Play Activity Mat $154.99
 Toddler Sensory Table $149.99
 Sensory Tablemat $71.99
 Medium Best Value Sand and Water Activity Table $89.95
 Interactive Nursery Rhymes and Songs $88.99

28.  I Have Feelings Book Set – 6 Titles $24.99
 Popular Paperback Books with CDs – Set of 6 $59.99
 Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Books – 5 Titles $38.69
 Space Paperback Books – 6 Titles $36.29
 Science Vocabulary Paperback Books – 4 Titles $19.99
 Exploring the Seasons Paperback Books – 4 Titles $26.99
 I Get Along With Others Book Set - 6 Titles $24.99
 I Am In Control of Myself Book Set – 6 Titles $24.99
 Our Physical World Books – Titles $40.99
 Ocean Life Paperback Books – 6 Titles $36.29
 Book/CD Set For Pre-K1 4 To 5 Yrs.-10 $104.99
 Learning about Text Types Paperback Books – 4 Titles $19.99
 Nonfiction Alphabet Readers – 26 Titles $22.99
 Sight Words Pocket Chart $19.99
 Classroom Calendar & Weather Center $49.99
 See & Solve Math Center $29.99
 Excellerations Beginner’s Story Journals- Set of 10 $24.99 (2)
 Excellerations Alphabet Skills Workbooks – Set of 10 $24.99 (2)
 Excellerations Count to 100 Pocket Chart $11.99
 Magnetic Sentence Building Tiles Super Set $43.99 (2)
 Excellerations Big Wooden Letter Tiles – Tub of 250 $39.99
 Excellerations Peg Number Boards $24.99
 Match Me Basic Concept Games – Set of 4 $56.99r
 Excellerations Beginning Sounds Puzzles – Set of 26 $9.49 (4)
 Excellerations 3 Letter Words Puzzles Set of 15 $9.79 (2)

29.  Excellerations ABC Puppet Pals $149.99
 Excellerations Deluxe Career Puppets Set of 6 $39.99 (2)
 Excellerations Emotions Plush Dolls Set of 4 $69.99
 Excellerations Children Around the World – Set of 18 $47.99
 Better Builders Community People 21 Pieces $27.95
 Better Builders Emotions People 30 Pieces $37.95
 Excellerations Colors and Shapes Button Bingo $9.49 (2)
 Gears! Gears! Gears! – 95 Piece Set $27.99
 100 Unisex Cubes $12.79
 Unit Blocks $114.99
 Pretend Cash Register $36.99
Classroom Supplies Needed
 Colorations Construction Paper Classroom Pack 2500 Sheets $64.99
 Colorations Simply Washable Tempera Paint Gallon – Gallon $10.99
 Colorations Washable Chubby Markers – Set of 256 $58.99
 Colorations Liquid Washable Paint, 8oz. $3.89
 Colorations Large Crayons – 8 Colors Set of 400 $37.99
 Do-A-Dot Art Primary Markers – Set of 6 $14.99
 Colorations Washable Finger Paints, 16 oz. – Set of 10 $28.60
 Colorations Washable Premium Glue Sticks – Set of 30 $12.99
 Colorations Best Value Plastic Handle Paint Brushes – Set of 30 $18.99
 Mobile Classroom Drying Rack $119.99
 Elmer’s Washable School Glue – 4oz. $0.98
 Elmer’s 24 oz. Clear Glue Sticks – Set of 30 $15.99

30.  Rainbow Feathers Classroom Pack – 8 oz. $18.49
 Pound of Poms $18.99
 Colorations Regular Colored Pencils – Set of 240 $47.99
 Colorations Blunt Tip Scissors, 5”L – Set of 12 $15.99
 Assorted Colors Poster Board, 22x28” – Pack of 100 $44.99
 Wooden Standing Frames – Set of 12 $18.99
 Colorations Sidewalk Chalk Classroom Pack – Set of 126 $25.99
 Large Wood Craft Sticks – 500 Pieces $9.99
 Colorations Best Value Dough – 10 lbs. $32.99
 Rhinestones Super Pack – 2,000 Pieces $24.99
 Colorations Eye Stickers – 2000 Pieces $8.99
 Colorations Acrylic Yarn – Set of 12 $29.99
 Colorations Dry Erase Markers, Bullet Tip – Set of 48 $42.99
 Newsprint Easel Paper – 500 Sheets $2.95
 6” x 9” Easy Felt Sheets – 100 Sheets $19.99
 Colorations Colorful Craft Sand – Set of 112 $47.79
 Colorations Easy Shake Glitter – Set of 12 $44.99
 Manila Paper – 500 Sheets $7.99
 Colorations Stamper – Perfect Washable Stamp Pads – Set of 12 $ 29.99
 Colorations Easy Grip Stampers Mega Pack – 50 Pieces $44.99
 Wood Craft Sticks – 1000 Pieces $8.49
 Assorted Grandma’s Buttons $7.99
 Jumbo Black Wiggly Eyes – Pack of 100 $8.39
 Black Regular Wiggly Eyes – Pack of 100 $2.89
 Dough Tools Starter Set – 21 Pieces $24.99

31.  Pound O’Foam $17.99
 Colorations Single Color Pipe Cleaners – Pack of 100 $1.97
 Wooden Flower Pot Frames – Set of 12 $17.99
 Decorate your Own Papier-Mache Flowerpots – Set of 12 $ 17.99
 Giant Person Shapes – 24 Pieces $15.99
 Colorations Primary Pencils with Eraser $3.99
 ABC Foam Shapes in a Bucket – ½ lb. $10.49
 No-Glue Fun Foam Frames – Set of 36 $22.99
 9” White Paper Plates – 100 Pieces $7.99
 Easy On Art Smock $5.99
 Lightweight Paint Aprons – Set of 12 $16.99
 Familiar Shapes Stencils, 8” – Set of 12 $10.49
 School Pro Electric Pencil Sharpener $59.95
 Imaginary Hand Puppets – Kit for 12 $19.99
 Skip-A-Line Ruled Newsprint $5.49
 Red Baseline Newsprint – 500 Sheets $5.29
 Teachers Bent Trimmer Scissors $2.99
 Best Value Tape $1.89
 Picture Story Newsprint – 9”x12” 500 Sheets $6.89
 Bug Foam Shapes – 500 Pieces $6.49
 Take Home School Work Chart $29.99(6)

32. Classroom/Office Furniture /Appliances
Ordered from Discount School Supply Website
 Angeles Value Line Computer Station $174.99 (Preschool/Pre-k Only)
 Angeles Value Line Teachers Cabinet $412.99 (Each Classroom)
 Locking Wall Storage Cabinet $242.99 (2 per classroom)
 Toddler Divided Shelf Mobile Storage – Hardboard Back $310.99 (4 per Classroom)
 Ozark River Lil’Delux Portable Hot Water Dual Sink. $3,024.99 (1)
 Steffy Wood Highchair with Tray $123.99 ( 4 for Infants Classroom)
 Jumbo Shelf Storage $272.99 (12)
 Angeles Alphabet Seating Rug Rectangle-8’.5”x11’9” (3)
 Presentation Cart $274.99
Ordered from Office Supply.com
 Avanti Model AR4446B – 4.5 CF Counter high Refrigerator $324.43 (6)
 Avanti Model FFBM102D0W – Bottom Mount Frost Free Freezer/Refrigerator $836.01
 Avanti 0.7 Cu.ft Capacity Microwave Oven, 700 watts, Stainless Steel and Black $119.31 (2)
 Aquverse A3000 Commercial – Grade Hot & Cold Water Dispenser $199.99
 Oster 3147 Tall Can Opener $32.85
 Keurig OfficePRO K145 Brewing System, Single-Cup, Silver (Prices Vary)
 Coffee Pro OG8166 Four Slice Toaster $60.52 (2)
 Beverage/Food Service /Food/Beverages Supplies (Prices Vary) Ordered as needed
 Janitorial Supplies (Ordered as Needed/Prices Vary)

33. Ordered from officefurniture2go.com
 L Shaped Reception Desk Synergy Laminate Marquis 101-JLA007 $995.00
 66” x 77” L Shaped Desk Synergy Laminate Marquis 101-JLA002 $879.00
 High Back Executive Chair BOSS Office Chairs 101-HCA133 $298.00 (2)
Ordered from amazon.com
 2 – Count Franklin Bells Office Desk Call Bell Value Pack $8.99 (3)
 Flash Furniture BT-516-1-BK-GG Black Fabric Comfortable Stackable Steel Side Chairs with Arms
$39.95 (6)
 Flash Furniture HDBF1001-GG Round Black Laminate Table Set with 4 Black Trapezoidal Back
Banquet Chairs, 36” 4203.57 (3)
Ordered from Staples
 HP EliteOne 800 G1 Intel Core i7-4790S Processor, 1 TB SSHD, 8GB RAM, Windows 8.1 Pro All-
in-One Desktop $1,393.99 (6)
 HP Officejet X X585DN All-in-One Printer $2,000.69
 XBLUE X16 6-Line Small Office Telephone System, 8pk – Charcoal $919.99
 Vizio E-Series E50-C1 50” LED Smart TV $529.99 (7)
 Night Owl HD 720p 8 Channel AHD Security Sytem with 8 x 720P Cameras with 100ft of Night
Vision and 1 TB HDD (b-A720-81-8) $549.99

34. Health & Safety Policies
Monroe College Childcare & Learning Center will strive to provide a healthy and safe environment for all
children at the center. No child will ever be left unsupervised or alone. The parent must always accompany
child and sign in or out. Parents must always make sure their child’s teacher acknowledges their child is either
joining or leaving the class.
Fire Drills
Monroe College Childcare & Learning Center will be mandated to perform monthly fire drill and evacuation
practices. Infants will be evacuated in cribs. Toddlers and Preschoolers will be taught to react calmly in the
event of an emergency.
Hours of Operations
Hours of Care
Monroe College Childcare & Learning Center operates on a full day schedule Monday through Friday from
8:00a.m. to 9:15p.m.
Children who have Doctor’s appointment may be dropped off before 11:00a.m. with a note.
Faculty & Staff Hours
The center will consist of a Director, Administrator, a teacher per classroom along with a teacher’s assistant.
 Full time- 8:00a.m.-5:00p.m.
 Part Time- 5:00p.m.-9:15p.m.
 Lunch Break Full Timers between 12:30p.m.-2:30p.m

35. Meals
Monroe College Childcare & Learning Center will participate in a Federal Food Program allowing families to
apply upon enrollment. Within this program the child will be provided with breakfast, lunch, dinner and a
snack daily. Formula and baby food is provided by Monroe College Childcare & Learning Center. Parents
must sign the formula form upon enrollment. Meals will be served family style with children assisting with set
up. Parents will be asked to please specify in writing any allergies, or dietary restrictions their child may have
that requires special attention at school.

36. Consequences
Advantages
This childcare will create many benefits for Monroe College by:
1. For Monroe College faculty, staff, and students with children who could use the childcare:
 Having a safe childcare facility on campus would alleviate a major stress in the lives of the parents.
 The parents would be able to check on their children with a quick visit during the day.
 Decreased commute time if the daycare is on campus.
 If the college daycare were required to be open for each day the college conducts classes, the parents
would be assured childcare for their children even for days when public daycares close for holidays
and inclement weather.
 Interested parents would have input into the physical facility, curriculum, and staff as this new
program is developed.
 Less absenteeism.
 Increased job satisfaction.
 Increased productivity.
2. For the Monroe College students:
 Less disruption in academic buildings from visiting children of faculty and staff.
 An opportunity for experiential learning in the field of early childhood education.
 An opportunity for employment.
 A chance for students to see a model for balancing work and family.
 An increase in the hour’s faculty and staff are available on campus.

37. 3. For Monroe College as a whole:
 Recruitment and retention of faculty, staff, and students with small children.
 Recruitment tool for Admission office with students interested in early-childhood development
 The education department would have a working laboratory for instruction and observation of
early childhood education, meeting requirements for accreditation, and internships for student.
 Family involvement and enhanced connection and loyalty to Monroe College.
 Less absenteeism
 Increased employee satisfaction.
 Increased productivity.
4. Childcare center will offer a formal and structured environment for children.
5. Childcare center services can be less expensive than a paying a babysitter.
6. Parents will be able to associate with other parents, and relate if they similar situations and can show
support to one another.
7. Children will learn to interact with other children.
8. The children will be given the opportunity to get involved in many activities like art, math, science,
social studies, reading and playtime.
9. Parents will be given opportunity to see if they qualify for subsidized child care, ACD voucher or HRA
voucher for payments for Childcare.
10. Childcare center will be very safe with cameras and security.

38. Disadvantages
All business will have disadvantages:
1. The risk of the child getting sick is higher now that they are around other children.
2. If child is too sick with a fever over 100.9, diarrhea or a contagious illness, that child will not be
permitted on school premises.
3. Childcare center will charge extra for late pickups and early drop offs.
4. There is no one on one interaction with child and teacher. Everything is done in group.
5. Different rules have to be followed for both parent and child when it comes to behavioral situations.
Certain behavioral situations may be handled a certain way at home and then child is rewarded.
However, when dealing with more than one child in a classroom this is not an option so parents and
teachers must find a way to implement good behavior at home and in school.
6. No online connection for parents to view childcare center camera to check on child.
7. Returned Checks: Bounced checks will result in a $ 40 returned check fee. Future payments may be
requested to be made to be made by money order, certified check or cash.
8. Late fees for tuition will be assessed as $20 for non-submission on 1st day and $5 for each day thereafter.
There is also a $15 late fee if your child has not been picked up by centers closing.
9. In order to protect all children in the center, a child will be need to be picked up if the exhibit any of the
following; a fever of 100.00 or higher, vomiting, diarrhea, symptoms of contagious conditions such as
rashes or any illness which prevents the child from participating in classroom activities. If a child leaves
the center with fever they may not return until they have been fever free for 24 hours and/or doctor’s
note. Any illness that is communicable requires a doctor’s note upon returning to the center.

39. Conclusion
The proposed Monroe Childcare & Learning Center would seek to reduce the overwhelming and
burdening feeling for parents whom work or are students at Monroe College. The proposal above seeks to not
only improve the lives of Monroe College faculty, staff and students but to raise Monroe College retention rates
and even serve as one of our recruitment strategies.
Allowing parents to utilize our facility will allow them to have a form of relaxation when it comes to
their work and educational studies. This childcare will be essential to parent’s abilities to balance work success
with family responsibilities which is a goal that every parent deserves to achieve.

40. Proposal for Monroe College Childcare & Learning Center
Title: Implementation of childcare services in Monroe College
Submitted by: Cynthia Gonzalez
2511 Westchester Avenue, Apt. 505 _______________________________
Bronx, NY 10461 Signature of Author
Date of Submission: December 1, 2015
Supervision Agreement:
The services outlined in this proposal is adequate for Monroe College. The supplies and facilities required are
available, and I am willing to supervise the research and evaluate the proposal.
______________________________________________________
Marc M. Jerome, Executive Vice President of Monroe College

41. Works Cited
Surveys taken by 30 individuals
Interview with Marc M. Jerome, Executice Vice President of Monroe College
Interview with Jennifer Naccari, Administrative Assistant to Marc. M Jerome of Monroe College
Interview with Tavia Rubio, Administrator of Sunshine Daycare