1. TOT SPOT proposal

2. Proposal
To create a dedicated childcare room that is safe and welcoming for parents and young children.

3. Background
We currently use a room in the preschool on Sundays for childcare.
The room is not set up for young toddler or infants (For example: No diaper changing table is available)
To make the current space able to accommodate younger children, several toys must be stored and set up weekly
The room has limited availability to use for childcare with the preschool schedule
Although great efforts are made by both parties to accommodate childcare on Sunday, we are not able to shape it the way we want and it isn’t set up for children under two.

4. Purpose
The main purpose of the Tot Spot is to attract families with young children and enable them to participate in worship, small groups, and special events.
The Tot Spot would satisfy action items in three areas of The Strategic Plan:
Create Opportunities for People to Connect and Belong,
Develop a Thriving Family Ministry
Effectively utilize the Facilities and Enhance the Appearance of the Campus
However, childcare could also support two other initiatives:
Service in Everything we do
Create a meaningful worship environment

5. Room Specifications
A reasonable amount of square footage (the state requirement for a licensed “child care center shall have at least thirty-five square feet of usable wall-to-wall indoor floor space for each child the center is licensed to serve. Usable wall-to-wall indoor floor space shall not include hallways, kitchens, storage rooms, or other areas not available for the child care”)
Ground floor access
Easy and visible toilet access
Diaper changing table with storage
Sink
Check- in counter with gated entrance
Refrigeration unit
Space for toys and gross motor equipment of varied ages and interests to pursue (0-6 years old)
Storage for toys and materials out of rotation and use

6. Current planned programming has 14 scheduled hours per week
Tot Spot Use
Current planned programming has 14 scheduled hours per week
Monday
9 am -12 Kaleidoscope Study
Tuesday
Wednesday
4-6 pm Children/youth music
Thursday
9am-12 small group/ Al-Anon
Friday
Saturday
6-9pm Date Night
Sunday
9am-12 Worship

7. Room option 1– Lamm Hall
Room is 24 by 35 feet or 840 square feet, It could accommodate about 20 children with reasonable equipment
Ground floor access
Modifications required:
Replace utility sink and add cabinets and counter ($400)
Addition of pocket door for bathroom access ($200)
Currently Lamm Hall is used by children’s Sunday school and two groups during the week
Outside groups provide $150 per month in rental revenue

8. Room Option 2- Library
Room is 23 by 21 feet or 483 square feet. Will accommodate about 12 children.
Ground floor access
Modifications Required
Permanent wall installed between preschool room ($500)
Plumbing for sink ($10,000)
Two childcare providers would be required at all times to allow for bathroom supervision
Would relocate library (4+ groups currently meet weekly)

9. funding
The facility modifications would be funded through The Capital Fund and the equipment costs with The Auction Fund.
Option 1– Lamm Hall
1. Facility modifications $600
2. Equipment $6000
Option 2- Library
Facility Modifications $10,500
Equipment $5000