Group Child Care in Golden 2011A feasibility study to find some answers

Conducted by Laurie Dalzell

Today’s session

• Introductions around the room• Quote Activity• Explanation of the project and the key “sponsors”• Consultation activities• Commitments from the group• Wrap-up/Questions/Comments• Done by 5:30 PM

Guidelines for today’s discussion

• Respect for current and past child care providers’ work

• Keep comments forward thinking• Parking lot• Mindful of the time• If you need to stretch, use the washroom, or visit

your children, feel free. We won’t have any structured breaks in our short session today.

I believe that children are our future. Whitney Houston

Write your own quote (or use one you already know) about children and community.

Introduction to the project

• Giving Tree Child Care Society• Early Childhood Development Coalition• College of the Rockies• MavenConnector Group, Laurie Dalzell

Objective #1

Conduct the research to determine the feasibility and viability of such a facility – approach the study anew. Provide data and research that looks at what’s happening in our local area, but also what is happenings in other similar regions with like demographics/psychographics and economic pressures.

 

fea·si·bil·i·ty fēzəˈbilitē

feasibility - the quality of being doable

Feasibility Study:

An analysis and evaluation of a proposed project to determine if it (1) is technically feasible, (2) is feasible within the estimated cost and (3) will be viable. Feasibility studies are almost always conducted where large sums are at stake.

vi·a·ble ˈvīəbəl

Capable of working successfully; Able to break even or make a profit. “The proposed investment was economically viable".

Objective #2

Look at specific types of models that could sustain a facility in a small rural BC community – best practices. Look at the overall social/environmental and economic (the triple bottom-line)issues facing the Golden and Area A area and using global research, look at how a unique model(s) could sustain such a facility.

Reality Check: PEST

Appreciative Inquiry

• So much of finding the answers depends on how you ask the questions

• Asking what works and build upon that to create the future that you want to live in.

• We’ll also ask what we need to see more of, to find out where the gaps are perceived to be.

AI further explained

• Appreciating: Valuing the best of what is• Envisioning: What might be• Dialoguing: What should be• Innovating: What will be

Jane Magruder Watkins and Bernard J. Mohr, Appreciative Inquiry: Change at the Speed of Imagination, Jossey-Bass/Pfeiffer (2001)

SWOT or SOAR

• Which would you rather do?• SOAR

Objective #3

Review the value of linking various training and education models with the childcare centre. College of the Rockies is very interested in supporting our community to help sustain a child care facility, however, the facility must be tied to education and training.

Questions so far?

Activity #2

• In pairs, describe your best child care experience. It can be from the perspective of a parent, it can be a memory you have as a child, it can be in any type of care giving situation. Be as detailed as possible and use descriptive words.

• Listener should take notes of key emotional or descriptive words

• Share key words with the whole group

Activity #3

• SOAR• “S” Strengths in our community as they related to

the topic of Child Care• What works? • What can we build on?• People, resources, things we like• “O” Opportunities: Think Weaknesses and Threats

in positive phrases…• “A” Aspirations: What would we like to see? See

more of?

Last activity: Café

• Who would you like to see in this conversation? Why?

• Creative Business Models that could work in Golden.

• Educational or Training Opportunities that could work in conjunction with childcare. Give details and examples.

Leadership: Pop the bubbles

Quotes

Questions/Comments on project

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Thank you

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