How many children need to be enrolled the first year and each subsequent year?
A model program enrolls 60 the first year and 60 additional children each year. By year three, a program will deliver all three ages (3-5) curriculums up to 180 children. The minimum allowable annual enrollment is 45 children. Studies have shown that smaller programs have less viability, per child cost is excessive and they are not as effective.
A model program enrolls 60 the first year and 60 additional children each year. By year three of operation, a program that will deliver all three age (3, 4 and 5) curriculums could have up to 180 children. The minimum allowable annual enrollment is 45 children. In that case, a program with Ages 3, 4 and 5 year olds enrolled would have at least 135 children in year three and thereafter. These guidelines have been established because studies have shown that smaller programs have less viability; the per child cost is excessive, and, in general, they are not as effective.
