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 Thursday 4 year olds on Monday, Wednesday, Friday- a.m. 4 year olds 5 days- a.m. 4 year olds 5 days- all day  106 students 30-3’s ’s  Waiting list of 18 to 20 in past three years

Before and After School Care  10 – 15 students for morning care— 1 st 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  4 th 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?

 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 Rochford Approved by Leadership Team and Board of Directors Funded with special funds Review 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 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 ClassStudents 3 Year Old-TTh36 4 Year Old-MWF a.m.20 4 Year Old-M-F a.m.20 4 Year Old-M-F all day18 4 Year Old-M-F all day18 112

New Possibilities-Preschool ClassStudents 3 Year Old-TTh36 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 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 ClassStudents Infants8-16 Toddlers year old childcare 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 square feet Percentage added for ancillary space ○ $900,000 – 1,200,000 (range)  Large Motor play space 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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