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Proposed New Children’s Center in Evanston
Presented to:
City of Evanston
City Council
Presented by:
Debbie Brown Vice President, Regional Development
January 9, 2012
1
Business Overview
Capacity and Services
‒ Full/part-time child care offered for children infant to 6 years of age
‒ School-age care may be offered during school breaks, if demand dictates
‒ Full service kitchen and meal service provided
‒ Enrichment programs offered - art, music, and movement classes
Hours of Operation
‒ Monday through Friday; 7:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
‒ Closed on federal holidays
Staffing Plan
‒ 58 admin/staff positions
‒ Full/part time schedules
‒ Full benefits offered
Employer Partnerships
‒ Northwestern University
‒ Northshore’s Evanston
Hospital
Age Group Capacity Staff to
Child Ratios Number of
Classrooms
Infants Age 6 weeks – 12 months
48 1:4 6 rooms of 8 children
Toddlers Age 1 – 2 years
50 1:5 5 rooms of 10 children
Twos Age 2 – 3 years
70 1:7 5 rooms of 14 children
Preschool Age 3 – 4 years
80 1:10 4 rooms of 20 children
Jr. K / Kindergarten Age 4 – 6 years
60 1:10 3 rooms of 20 children
Total 308 Children / 23 Classrooms
2
Building Plans
Complete Interior Remodel
‒ All new systems, elevator and mechanical upgrades
‒ Design to incorporate sustainable building materials/meet the City’s Green Initiative Program
Exterior Improvements
‒ New double entry doors with security/awning for weather protection
‒ New storefront/entrance for future retail tenants
‒ Signage consistent with that of prior tenant
Children’s Outdoor Play Areas Added
‒ Infant/toddler area on plaza level
‒ Preschool/junior kindergarten area on rooftop
‒ Esthetically-appealing child safety barriers at play areas
‒ Planter boxes with trees/shrubs for added greenery
Construction Timeline
‒ Construction - March to July 2012
‒ Center set-up/licensing - August 2012
‒ Targeted center opening - September 2012
3
Design Considerations
Retail space preserved along Orrington
All landscaping/open area retained
Site accessibility/traffic flow maximized
‒ Via the alley between Davis and Church
‒ Via the garage on Orrington
‒ Stroller storage provided to serve pedestrians
and metro users
Dedicated parking during peak hours
‒ Open to the public during non-peak periods
Loading dock to remain for delivery
service to center/bank/retail
Walkway defined to enhance child safety
from surface parking lot
4
Detailed Site Plan
5
Concept Drawing
Child Care Entrance