Submission information
Project Details
Quality of Life
Early Childhood Wellness and Resilience Center on Main
Construction of a 21,000 sq ft facility to house a 5-star Early Learning Center, Wellness Center and a Mobile Preschool Hub. The services will the bridge the inequity gap in Early Childhood education, mental/behavioral health services for children & access to preschool for underserved populations with mobile preschool
The multifaceted facility will focus on Kindergarten readiness, literacy, teacher training, parent therapy and engagement and Behavior Analytic Services for 2 to 5 year-olds.
The multifaceted facility will focus on Kindergarten readiness, literacy, teacher training, parent therapy and engagement and Behavior Analytic Services for 2 to 5 year-olds.
Organization Details
TOPS, Inc. and Associates dba On Purpose Academy and Mentoring Center
51 Best Street
Dayton, Ohio. 45405
Dayton, Ohio. 45405
Montgomery
SAME
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Non-profit
Organization Contact Details
Kimberly Jarvis
Executive Director
TOPS, Inc. and Associates dba On Purpose Academy and Mentoring Center
51 Best Street
Dayton, Ohio. 45405
Dayton, Ohio. 45405
Montgomery
Kim Carter
Construction Consultant
3311 N.Montgomery County Line Rd.
Tipp City, Ohio 45371
937-974-0887
kcarter@carterandcline.com
Construction Consultant
3311 N.Montgomery County Line Rd.
Tipp City, Ohio 45371
937-974-0887
kcarter@carterandcline.com
Location Details
Dayton
OH
Ohio 10th
Financial Details
7785000
10000000
At the time of the decision of this grant, On Purpose Academy would have paid cash for the land in the amount of $1,250,000.00 located at 637 N. Main Street.
This Equity Investment reflects our commitment to the project of building this multifaceted facility to serve the Early Childhood Education community.
The land was purchased with $300,000 savings from On Purpose Academy. $275,000.00 from Preschool Promise and other grants and financial gifts.
This Equity Investment reflects our commitment to the project of building this multifaceted facility to serve the Early Childhood Education community.
The land was purchased with $300,000 savings from On Purpose Academy. $275,000.00 from Preschool Promise and other grants and financial gifts.
Construction or Capital
No
We have the land as collateral for the construction. The value of the land is estimated to be over $2 Million Dollars
Yes
contruction-budget---637-n.-main.pdf
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Immediately
Community Details
To bridge the inequity gap in underserved communities by assuring access to preschool while providing Mental, Behavioral Analysis and Trauma Informed care for Preschoolers, Preschool Teachers and other staff in Early Childhood Education as well as Parent and Caregivers.
Evidentiary studies have proven that trauma-informed early education requires all professionals to understand the impact of trauma on early brain development. Children are developmentally less able to express their feelings and verbalize their needs (Choi & Graham-Bermann, 2018). Those working with children need to increase their awareness and understanding that young children — birth to age 5 — do in fact experience feelings of anxiety, depression, and other mental health conditions, many of which are related to early traumatic experiences (Knopf, 2016; Liming & Grube, 2018).
To bridge the inequity in early education opportunities in underserved communities. • To make early education accessible and affordable, providing it free and mobile. • To provide early diagnosis, mitigating challenges and/or behavior/developmental delay diagnosis. • To integrate mental health balance and preventative behavior modification at the earliest age.
• To curb outbursts and disruptive behavior which affects every student in their classroom, negatively impacting their learning experience.
• To empower staff with resources and other intervention tools to modify challenging behaviors, especially for those students with Adverse Childhood Experiences.
• To provide tools, skills and resources to parents/caregivers
• To solve a dual challenge to families who do not have the resources to afford a quality education program for their child(ren) and are seeking professional growth to enter the
workforce with a viable wage.
• To fill the gap for current early childhood educators by providing classes and on-site work experiences to secure 120 hours toward a CDA, which is equivalent to earning an associate degree in early childhood education.
Although we are applying for the Quality of Life Review Panel, our project does positively impact Economic Development
Evidentiary studies have proven that trauma-informed early education requires all professionals to understand the impact of trauma on early brain development. Children are developmentally less able to express their feelings and verbalize their needs (Choi & Graham-Bermann, 2018). Those working with children need to increase their awareness and understanding that young children — birth to age 5 — do in fact experience feelings of anxiety, depression, and other mental health conditions, many of which are related to early traumatic experiences (Knopf, 2016; Liming & Grube, 2018).
To bridge the inequity in early education opportunities in underserved communities. • To make early education accessible and affordable, providing it free and mobile. • To provide early diagnosis, mitigating challenges and/or behavior/developmental delay diagnosis. • To integrate mental health balance and preventative behavior modification at the earliest age.
• To curb outbursts and disruptive behavior which affects every student in their classroom, negatively impacting their learning experience.
• To empower staff with resources and other intervention tools to modify challenging behaviors, especially for those students with Adverse Childhood Experiences.
• To provide tools, skills and resources to parents/caregivers
• To solve a dual challenge to families who do not have the resources to afford a quality education program for their child(ren) and are seeking professional growth to enter the
workforce with a viable wage.
• To fill the gap for current early childhood educators by providing classes and on-site work experiences to secure 120 hours toward a CDA, which is equivalent to earning an associate degree in early childhood education.
Although we are applying for the Quality of Life Review Panel, our project does positively impact Economic Development
This is would be our first award from Congressionally earmarked funding. However, We have been recipients of several other grant allocations, including:
— 21st Century Grant from Ohio Department of Education (2015): $1,000,000 over four years to subsidize enrichment activities and tutoring services for students in grades K- 8, benefitting more than 100 kids with an ROI outcome 30% increase in homework and grade completion.
— Preschool Promise (2021 and 2022): $200,000 to launch a Pop-Up Preschool (mobile preschool) in underserved neighborhoods where at-risk, marginalized families have limited access to early childhood education programs. PUP began in the Hillcrest community and has now expanded to neighboring outreach markets.
— American Rescue Plan Act (2020): $250,000 to purchase an RV, and to customize it, retrofitted into preschool classroom that travel to underserved communities for four hours each day providing e learning, behavioral, and mental health case management services to nearly 50 students ages 2-5. The mobile preschool RV is an expansion of the PUP pilot program.
- PNC Bank (2023) $6,000.00- Evidenced Based Outdoor exploration play in collaboration with Wildflower Learning Center
- Vela Fund (202) - $10,000.00 - Mobile Preschool
— 21st Century Grant from Ohio Department of Education (2015): $1,000,000 over four years to subsidize enrichment activities and tutoring services for students in grades K- 8, benefitting more than 100 kids with an ROI outcome 30% increase in homework and grade completion.
— Preschool Promise (2021 and 2022): $200,000 to launch a Pop-Up Preschool (mobile preschool) in underserved neighborhoods where at-risk, marginalized families have limited access to early childhood education programs. PUP began in the Hillcrest community and has now expanded to neighboring outreach markets.
— American Rescue Plan Act (2020): $250,000 to purchase an RV, and to customize it, retrofitted into preschool classroom that travel to underserved communities for four hours each day providing e learning, behavioral, and mental health case management services to nearly 50 students ages 2-5. The mobile preschool RV is an expansion of the PUP pilot program.
- PNC Bank (2023) $6,000.00- Evidenced Based Outdoor exploration play in collaboration with Wildflower Learning Center
- Vela Fund (202) - $10,000.00 - Mobile Preschool
26 to 50
11 to 25
11 to 25
FOR THE EARLY LEARNING CENTER
10 Teachers (Expanded from 5 and 60 students): 10 Teachers x 12 students/class = 120 students PLUS 4 FLOATERS
7 NEW TEACHER JOBS(5 plus 2 Floaters)
Initial Staffing Needs (for 60 students):
Janitorial staff: 60 students / 20 = 3 staff members
Kitchen staff: 60 students / 20 = 3 staff members
Bus drivers: 60 students / 20 = 3 bus drivers
Expanded Staffing Needs (for 120 students):
Janitorial staff: 120 students / 20 = 6 staff members
Kitchen staff: 120 students / 20 = 6 staff members
Bus drivers: 120 students / 20 = 6 bus drivers
9 NEW SUPPORT STAFF JOBS CREATED
FOR THE WELLNESS CENTER
Individual Services:
1 staff member per 15 clients
300 families x 1 client per family = 300 clients
300 clients/15 = 20 NEW MENTAL HEALTH JOBS
Group Services:
100 clients meet in groups
Each group has 15 clients
1 staff member per 15 clients
100/15= 6.67 OR 7 NEW STAFF MEMBERS
MOBILE PRESCHOOL IS 6 NEW JOBS CREATED
49 NEW JOBS
10 Teachers (Expanded from 5 and 60 students): 10 Teachers x 12 students/class = 120 students PLUS 4 FLOATERS
7 NEW TEACHER JOBS(5 plus 2 Floaters)
Initial Staffing Needs (for 60 students):
Janitorial staff: 60 students / 20 = 3 staff members
Kitchen staff: 60 students / 20 = 3 staff members
Bus drivers: 60 students / 20 = 3 bus drivers
Expanded Staffing Needs (for 120 students):
Janitorial staff: 120 students / 20 = 6 staff members
Kitchen staff: 120 students / 20 = 6 staff members
Bus drivers: 120 students / 20 = 6 bus drivers
9 NEW SUPPORT STAFF JOBS CREATED
FOR THE WELLNESS CENTER
Individual Services:
1 staff member per 15 clients
300 families x 1 client per family = 300 clients
300 clients/15 = 20 NEW MENTAL HEALTH JOBS
Group Services:
100 clients meet in groups
Each group has 15 clients
1 staff member per 15 clients
100/15= 6.67 OR 7 NEW STAFF MEMBERS
MOBILE PRESCHOOL IS 6 NEW JOBS CREATED
49 NEW JOBS
$25,001-$50,000
Yes
No
Montgomery
Additional Details
PDAC FINAL 110223.pdf
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No
Kimberly Jarvis
937-673-6988
No
N/A
No
Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services, Department of Youth Services
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