We are a community-based, Japanese, bilingual and multicultural childcare organization committed to providing quality and affordable childcare services. Incorporating Japanese language and curriculum, our programs foster children's self-esteem, cooperation and confidence.

We promote a partnership between teachers, children and their families to build a stimulating learning environment that allows children to develop to their full potential and become active members of the community.

Program Goals: Expand programs to provide a continuum of childcare services for pre-kindergarten to early teens.

• Provide more after school enrichment programs
• Explore the feasibility of expanding the preschool hours from 7:30am to 6:00pm
• Explore the feasibility of developing an after school program for middle schoolers as a stand-alone program or in conjunction with other organizations
• Explore expansion of slots for low-income children
• Provide attractive benefits and retention program for staff

Community Image Goals: To be viewed as a model program and to further develop NLF's position with other community organizations.

• To be viewed as a model for other programs and as an active collaborator and partner in San Francisco
• To be responsive to the changing needs of our families and community

Fundraising Goals: Develop additional fundraising sources, and utilize existing parent and alumni resources more effectively.

• Develop a balanced operating budget from fees
• Develop more diversity in funding sources and increase funding from outside NLF family network
• Develop a capital fund to ensure childcare services in Japantown

Facility Goals: Be a visible presence in Japantown, and provide well-maintained facilities for our children.

• Develop long-term site stability through the purchase or long-term lease of a building
• Determine the feasibility of acquiring a single site for all programs

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