AT TRINITY LUTHERAN-DAVENPORT

Planning for Future Ministry

Focus on Early Childhood

What is Early Childhood?

Programming for children from birth to preschool age.

Quality childcare with an emphasis on Christ.

Care with an educational component that develops the “whole child”.

Are we currently offering Early Childhood/Childcare?

Preschool—All day Before and after school care Summer Shining Stars

Preschool Currently 4 classrooms

3 year olds on Tuesday and Thursday4 year olds on Monday, Wednesday, Friday-

a.m.4 year olds 5 days- a.m.4 year olds 5 days- all day4 year olds 5 days- all day

106 students 30-3’s + 76-4’s Waiting list of 18 to 20 in past three years

Before and After School Care 10 – 15 students for morning care—

1st year 65 student daily average for after care

—has been growing as the school grows

Summer Shining Stars

Care for only the ages that we serve in our school

4th summer coming up-has grown each year

Last year averaged 60+ students each day

Has been an outreach tools to students not currently enrolled at Trinity.

Why Early Childhood?

Why Early Childhood?

Mission Mandate/Vision

Equipping Families to Grow in Christ at home and go in service…

Why Early Childhood

Current preschool--50% unchurched—share success stories (baptism, new members)

Growth in EC positions us to fill our Kindergarten classrooms

Demonstrated need in the community—working parents

Feasibility Study

Daedelus Research –Patrick RochfordApproved by Leadership Team and Board of

DirectorsFunded with special fundsReview of data sources(national, state,

regional, local)Examination of local market for EC

Feasibility --Findings Need for quality care in the QCA Demographic and economic indicators point to

success. Trinity’s location is one of the busiest in the

community—numerous benefits. Parents are looking for “one-stop” for their

children. Did not find support for off-campus

development. Emphasis must be on developing a 5-star

program.

Future Possibilities…

6 Flexible Early Childhood Rooms

New Preschool or Childcare

New Preschool or Childcare

New Preschool or Childcare

New Preschool or Childcare

New Infant or Toddler Care

New Infant or Toddler Care

Large Motor Play Space

Rationale

Moving 4 preschool rooms provides space for our growing school and other needs.

Possible to eliminate all-day preschool classes—Offer a.m. and p.m. classes with childcare to cover the “off” time.

All six rooms able to accommodate any EC offering (flex)

Current Preschool

Class Students3 Year Old-TTh 36

4 Year Old-MWF a.m. 204 Year Old-M-F a.m. 20

4 Year Old-M-F all day 184 Year Old-M-F all day 18

112

New Possibilities-Preschool

Class Students

3 Year Old-TTh 36

4 Year Old-MWF a.m. 20

4 Year Old-M-F a.m. 20

4 Year Old-M-F a.m. 20

4 Year Old-M-F p.m. 20

4 Year Old-M-F p.m. 20

136

This model adds an additional class and 24 more children potentially over current. This number could grow based on creative scheduling that may be possible. These spaces would also be available for summer programming. (used 360 days a year)

New Possibilities-Childcare

Class Students

Infants 8-16

Toddlers 16-24

4 year old childcare 20-24

44-64

These spaces would be used 360 days a year. These numbers represent the max that could be served at one time. Regulations dictate space and staff ratios per child.

Possible Costs

Classrooms---8000 square feetPercentage added for ancillary space

○ $900,000 – 1,200,000 (range)

Large Motor play space---3000-6000 sq. ft.$300,000-$800,000

Total: $1,200,000 – 2,000,000

Operating Costs

Daedlus Research indicated that new EC start ups are usually at a break even point after 3 years.

Consultant shared that because of our reputation in the community, it is likely that this could be quicker for us.

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