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King's Landing
Possible Locations: Long School Marketplace 1500 N 24th Street Omaha, NE 68110 Fair Deal Marketplace Village 2118 N 24th Street, Omaha, NE 68110
515 S 12th Street #240 Omaha, NE 68102
Monica Green, PhD
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mnebgreen@gmail.com
+1 (402) 708-5241
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As a new organization centered around instilling the importance of pre-primary education in the African American community, King's Landing aligns wonderfully with these values. With core values based in developing the surrounding community, it also aligns with the objective of this Recovery Act.
King's Landing: A Learning Environment Dedicated to the Development of North Omaha's Next Generation
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Over the last decade, as prices sky-rocketed, preschool has been reserved solely for the affluent. With waiting lists over a year long, and prices nearing $1000 a month, many families are forced to keep their children in traditional daycare until enrolling them in kindergarten. While there are some government funded early learning programs in Nebraska, the spaces are limited, and the restrictions are numerous. This poses a particular threat to families living in poverty. Preschool is the first step into education. It is a chance to open the mind of a child. This is the basis by which all future learning is possible. King’s Landing will become a pillar of the community, offering affordable education for North Omaha children ages three to five years old. Children will have the opportunity to grow and thrive in an environment centered around fine arts, science and mathematics, sustainability and environmental awareness. The educators at King’s Landing will focus on the development of the following: -Emotion Management -Social Skills -Fine Motor Skills -Early Math Skills -Early Literacy Skills
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Long-Lasting Economic Growth (i.e., a proposal that will foster gainful employment opportunities and financial investment in the area, leading to the creation of generational wealth and widespread economic vitality in North and South Omaha)
Policy (i.e., develop or improve context-sensitive education, finance, health, training, zoning, etc.) Sustainable Community (i.e., create or enhance housing, services, education, civic uses, recreation, etc.)
King’s Landing will become a pillar of the community, offering affordable preschool education for North Omaha families. Children will have the opportunity to grow and thrive in an environment centered around fine arts, science and mathematics, sustainability and environmental awareness.
North Omaha's most urgent needs, according to the assessment chart, pertain to sustaining the community and policy. The two categories combined make up 77% of the total. Education is a key part of both of these community needs, particularly early childhood development for children ages three to five years old. As stated, this development is key to future success of North Omaha youth. Pre-primary education is critical to longevity in the school system and continued education.
Creating thriving businesses offsets the challenges of disproportionate low-income minority communities such as North Omaha. For generations, North Omaha has been plagued with disparities that stifled the ability of individuals to access funds for small businesses, real estate, and any resources that could potentially change the trajectory of wealth. LB1024 recognizes those challenges and attempts to assist with areas that could minimize such disparities. King's Landing attempts to not only impact and advance student experiences prior to their formal education ,but it incites a spirit of pride in the community. King's Landing also provides potential job employment for local North Omaha residents, as well as lasting partnerships for its community.
30 jobs (temporary and permanent) beginning at $15/hour
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Estimated potential construction team of 5 to modify pre-existing property in North Omaha
For the three levels of employees within the company, the wage levels are as follows: Administration -salary based on experience, Teachers-based on experience starting at $38,000, Support Staff-hourly starting at $15/hour
Outsourcing the following to surrounding North Omaha businesses: professional development, renovations and facility maintenance, faculty and student enrichment opportunities, community bases curriculum developers, tutors etc.
Access to affordable pre-primary education is essential in any growing community. King's Landing will diversify the educational opportunities for North Omaha families therefore attracting more next generation families
An educational institution centered around fine arts, STEM, community sustainability and environmental awareness is something that is not only new to North Omaha, but also traditionally unheard of in the African American Community itself. With presidents and board members having extensive educational background, the curriculum will be innovative and will include enrichment extensions. This pre-primary institution will also incite parental engagement with opportunities for continued education.
An educational institution centered around fine arts, STEM, community sustainability and environmental awareness is something that is not only new to North Omaha, but also traditionally unheard of in the African American Community itself. With presidents and board members having extensive educational background, the curriculum will be innovative and will include enrichment extensions. This pre-primary institution will also incite parental engagement with opportunities for continued education.
Improved education and longevity in the school system, community engagement
Tracking success rate of graduates from the King’s Landing in the primary school system through our partnership with Omaha Public Schools
Depending on the results on the tracking of our students into the Omaha Public School system, co-investment or secondary investment might be explored
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There is the possibility for consultation with Omaha Public Schools regarding criteria for kindergarten readiness
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With the desire to build and develop within North Omaha, the following are desire locations to rejuvenate the area Long School Marketplace 1500 N 24th Street Omaha, NE 68110 Fair Deal Marketplace Village 2118 N 24th Street, Omaha, NE 68110
Within one or more QCTs
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Estimations based off of property values and current construction estimations in Omaha
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Please see attached budget listing first year expenses and startup costs
Please see attached budget listing first year expenses. As a new business venture, any grant funds allocated will go directly to the start-up of this new educational facility in the center of North Omaha
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Following the initial investment, and once the facility is fully functional, it will rely primarily on tuition, parent donations and fundraisers
At this time, there are no other committed or pending funding sources
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Yes, at this time this we are solely exploring this grant as a funding source for King's Landing PreSchool. Each dollar is an integral part to the success of this business venture.
Yes, we believe it is scalable. Starting with simply four classes, two for each age group, we anticipate the ability to add at least one classroom annually dependent on enrollement. There is also the hope that, after successfully opening one, we can expend to other areas of North or South Omaha
Yes, we believe it is scalable. Starting with simply four classes, two for each age group, we anticipate the ability to add at least one classroom annually dependent on enrollement. There is also the hope that, after successfully opening one, we can expend to other areas of North or South Omaha
Each member of the team is a commited professional with proven track records in our careers. The presence of a Board of Directors provides another level of accountability. In addition, references can be provided upon request
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