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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

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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

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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

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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

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Detailed Site Plan

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Concept Drawing

Child Care Entrance