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Church Partnership Models

Allies in Education & the Gospel

enCourage Preschools Church Partners
enCourage Preschools Church Partners
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Inspire Gospel-Centered Change in Your City

Make a Kingdom Impact

enCourage Preschools emerged from a desire to partner with parents to give their children the best possible start — spiritually, academically and socially. To move that mission forward, we need church partners to join us. In return, you’ll gain a new source of revenue to help fund your ministry, along with opportunities to make a Kingdom impact on more families in your local community.

Option #1

Owner-Operator Model

Use space that is typically vacant during the week to create a significant revenue stream to fund your ministry.

The facility and furniture

Operational oversight for the preschool including all HR related matters (hiring staff), curriculum, marketing, accounting and more

enCourage covers start-up costs (other than facility-related mentioned above) including pre-launch expenses like staffing, training and marketing as well as operating deficits from launch until the preschool reaches breakeven.
Services include construction oversight, facility licensing, preschool-specific architecture services and existing preschool metrics evaluation
We provide a feasibility study to identify potential market share (location viability, community population growth trends, determine income potential, etc.) and financial planning & forecasting

Staffing, training, onboarding and HR liability mitigation for the preschool

Website development, marketing collateral production, social media, email marketing, advertising and other promotionally related services

Option #2

Launch Preparation Mentorship

Let us walk alongside you, providing the expertise and support necessary to help your preschool thrive.

Option #3

Management Model

Launch an irresistible school environment that keeps kids excited and equips them to be world changers.

The facility and furniture

Operational oversight for the preschool including all HR related matters (hiring staff), curriculum, marketing, accounting and more

Church partner covers start-up costs including pre-launch expenses like staffing, training, and marketing as well as operating deficits from launch until the preschool reaches breakeven.

Poised for Success

Minimum Space Requirements

Minimum Enrollment Capacity: 82 Children

Classrooms

1 - 0-11 Months: 400 Sq. Ft.
1 - 12 - 17 Months: 400 Sq. Ft.
1 - Toddlers (17-23 Months): 400 Sq. Ft.
1 - 2-year-old: 600 Sq. Ft.
1 - 3-year-old: 600 Sq. Ft.
1 - 4-year-old: 600 Sq. Ft.
1 - Transition Class: 600 Sq. Ft.

Facility Space

35 square feet per child = 2,870 square feet of classroom space (Classrooms should be located on ground floor unless permission is granted by Fire Marshal.)

Toilets

On average, 1 toilet for the first 30 children, then 1 per 17 children after that. (These requirements vary by state and will need to be verified.)

Outdoor Space

On average, 45 square feet per child with enough space to equal 50% of indoor capacity = 1,845 square feet for 82 child capacity. Urban areas: 25% with indoor offering another 25%. Outdoor space must be fenced and have 2 exits. (Varies by state.) An acceptable playground is also included in outdoor space requirements.

Sinks

Sink facility requirements vary by state and will be verified during the assessment phase of our partnership.

Classroom Ratios

Appropriate classroom staffing requirements will be provided during the Consultation Phase.

Start Your Preschool Center