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Meadow Crest Early Learning Center
1800 Index Avenue SE
November 20, 2013^' S:30 p.m.
I. CALL TO ORDER
Chair Lynne King called the meeting to order at 5:35 p.m.
In Attendance
Members: Laurie Beden, Lynne King, Erica Richey, Catherine Ploue-Smith, Suzi Ure
City Staff: Peter Renner, Diane Wagner
' KCLS Staff: Judith Zelter
I1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA i
A motion was made by Laurie Beden, seconded by Suzi Ure,to approve the agenda. All were
in favor, motion carried, agenda approved.
Ilt. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Laurie Beden made a motion to approve October 2013 minutes, Suzi Ure seconded. All were
in favor, motion carried, minutes approved.
IV. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS/PUBLIC COMMENTS
None.
V. BOARD COMMUNICATIONS
None.
VI. CITY REPORT/Terrv Hi�ashivama. Peter Renner
Peter Renner provided an update on the November 18, 2013, Committee of the Whole �
presentation regarding an update on both Libraries. A discussion on permitting followed
along with discussion regarding Sunset Boulevard utilities/transportation planning.
VII. KCLS REPORT/JUDITH ZETLER
Judith reviewed statistics on Library usages/visits. She also shared pictures of different
activities held at the Library. Judith provided an update on the Renton Council PTSA
presentation by Fred/Becca. Judith highlighted KCLS opportunities and database
information: "Connect" aligns with goals for all parties involved. Thank you to Catherine and
Judith for coordinating this process.
Judith also provided a copy of the KCLS 2014 Preliminary Budget Initiative booklet for each
Board Member for review.
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VIII. OLD BUSINESS
Since there will be two Libraries closed at the same time, discussions occurred about the
Board addressing a letter to KCLS recommending extended hours at other open libraries.
IX. NEW BUSINESS
Dr.Janice Kelly was introduced by Terry Higashiyama. Dr. Kelly presented an update
slideshow and described in detail the school and their three wings, Ladybug, Honeybee, and
Dragonfly. The wings are accordingly color coded with Red,Yellow, and Blue. The school
offers high quality preschool learning for children ages 3-5. Students participate in learning
activities, social development, and problem-solving. Support services include speech and
language pathologies, a full time nurse, and occupation and physical therapists. Capacity is
700 with current enrollment at 560 and expected to be at 600 by mid-February. There are all-
day, morning, and afternoon sessions. The building is approximately 70,000 sf. The rooms
are very sound proof with a sound system in each room and teachers wear microphones.
Main focus is social skills, communication, motor skills, equity/access; equal access for all
children regardless of color, nationality/ethnicity, all children have access
X. INFORMATION
Terry shared a Center of Hope Report, included in the handouts, and there was some
discussion of the recent Library Advisory Board Forum, attended by Laurie, Lynne, and Suzi.
XI. ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Suzi Ure and seconded by Erica Richey to adjourn the November
meeting. All were in favor, motion carried,the meeting adjourned at 7:00 p.m. I
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DECEMBER MEETING
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Renton History Museum
235 Mill Avenue South, Renton,WA 98057
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Wednesday,lanuary 15, 2014, 5:30 p.m.
Renton City Hall
1055 South Grady Way,7th Floor Council Conference Room
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Narrative for the Center of Hope Report
The following narrative is provided as a supplement to the attached report:
• 5t. Andrew just completed four (4) manths of providing overnight shelter to
residents.
• Director attended Greater Church Council APEL Award celebra#ian on Octaber
25, 2013. �
• Director attended Kennydale Neighborh4od meeting on Qctober 29, 2Q13. ,
� • Kennydale Elementary School conducting food drive November 4t" to the 22"d. '
I * pvernight shelter maved to the Rentan 1s# Methodist on November 1, 2013. �i
� * City of Rentan granted approved for the Center of Hope to apen on halidays the
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• Recruitment underway for mare avernight shelters. Direc#or is making ane on
; one contact with various churches.
; • Qngoing need for avernight and holiday voiun#eers, 'i
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� LibraryAdvisory Boards are well positioned to:
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• Advocate for library services and progrems that meet
the needs of the community
• Link library staff with potential community partners
- LibraryAdvisory Boards need to have a
clear understanding of the environment
in which the library operates.
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The 2014 Budget is constructed around several strategic initiatives.Each initiative outlines in broad terms what
the King County Library System(KCLS)hopes to accomplish in the coming year.The word"initiative"is an apt
description of this Budget for several reasons.Initiative implies the actions KCLS will take to meet the needs of
the people it serves.It also relates to people's right to take action toward improving their lives,communities and
even(aws.By providing access to information and resources,KCLS plays an important part in this process.
The Budget supports specific programs,services and activities that are aligned with the strategic initiatives detailed in
the following pages.As in prior years,Budget outcomes will be measured at the end of the year to demonstrate how
KCLS is making a difference in the community.The 2014 Budget is notjust an accounting of resources and services.
It is a blueprint that KCLS will use throughout the coming year to maintain a tradition of excellent library service.
2014 PRELIMINARY BUDGET
CONTENTS
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In 2014,KCLS will tailor services,hours,programs and resources to specific needs
of individual communities in arder to reach and engage even more people. ,.
With 48 libraries located in a geograpfiically expansive and diverse service area,
tailaring services to meet the needs af specific communities is more impartant
than ever.One way this will be realized is by expanding mobile outreach effarts
in traditionally underserved areas.Strategic collaboratians with apprapriate
community partners will alsa extend the iibraries'ability ta connect with
eommunity graups,leverage resaurtes,foster civic engagement and enhance
public awareness of the crudal role af libraries.KClS will also facus an utiiizing
volunteers more cansistently and effectivefy throughout the System.
Highlights
KCLS will Budget$15,000 to fund CommunityConnect,
a saftware taol that provides information such as library
� usage patterns,card registration,market segmentatian
data and adult literacy(evels that allows KCLS to target
programs and services where they are needed most. ',
An additianal$20,000 will support the development '
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needs and'interests of each library's local community. �pUNTY
A fleefi of 17 4u#reach vehicles,including Library2Ga!vans Li B�RARY !
I� and N4obile l.earnin Labs,enables staff to bring the library
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ta home day cares,senior centers,afterschoal pragrams
and ather community sites.K�LS has allocated$71,Q00
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support and$50,Q00 for vehicle maintenance and repair. i ;
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In coilaboration with the Community Center for Education :�
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�� engage yauth in reading and reading activities during tfie �
summer months.In 2014,the initiative will facus on improving �
' educational success for students in South King Caunty by �
providing access to boaks for chifdren wha wauld otherwise �
not visit#he library.Along with support fram the K�LS �
Faundation,this program will be f�nded by a$i 00,000 grant
from the Paul G.Allen Family Foundatian.
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Drawing on the success of its Summer Reading Program(SRP),KCLS will work with
community partners to launch a three-year Summer Learning Program that
addresses learning loss among students during the summer months.With$50,000
in support from the KCLS Foundation,KCLS will allocate a portion of its SRP Budget
($122,000)to support a broader range of activities and enriched learning experiences
� for students in KCLS'service area.Current research indicates that sustained learning
, over the summer enhances academic success.
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= local municipalities.Convey encourages communities to utilize the library to gather
� feedbackfrom residents when making important decisions.In 2014,three to four
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KCLS libraries will serve as catalysts for public discourse and involvement around
significant local issues.KCLS has budgeted$1,500 for DialogueApp,the software
, that allows the public to participate in discussions and provide feedback online.
KCLS has allocated $540,000 to develop a comprehensive marketing
plan to showcase library offerings and broaden awareness of the library
among targeted segments of the community.The Budget will cover
� consulting services,creation of promotional content and advertising.
The Page Fellowship Program,which was developed to recruit,educate and retain
; a more diverse library work force,provides participants with an opportunity to gain
real-life work experience and marketable skills while being introduced to different
, areas of the library.The program includes 46 part-time positions and a full-time
coordinator.KCLS has budgeted$8,500 to support ongoing training for participants.
KCLS has a large and dedicated group of more than 2,000 volunteers who
support both local and System-wide programs such as Study Zone,Talk il
Time and technology tutoring.KCLS has allocated$16,000 for supplies
and$1,700 for scheduling software that tracks volunteer efforts. I
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Throughout 2014,KCLS will elevate,encaurage and motivate reading across the
Caunty by promoting eBooks and offering even more high clemand materials. I
Guided by data and research on patron interests and needs,collections will
be strengthened in the areas of math,personal finance,careers,language
instructian,cookbooks,crafts and musit.Patran usage also indicates a
grawing demand for access to digital collectians of books,music and film.
� KCLS will alsa launch the secand year of its System-wide adult program series
with programming focused on fitness and healthy lifestyles in 2014.
Highli�ghts
, Roughiy half of KQ5$13.5 millian collections Budget in 2014
wil)be alfocated for books,including$SOO,d00 to replace and
update adult,teen and children's titles across all libraries.
!n 2Q13,patrons dawnlaaded close to two million eBooks, Electronic Periodicals
ane of the highest totals for eBook downlaads af all public Resaurces 6.2ofQ
� libraries in the United States.However,oniy 60,000 of KCLS' �on-print $'9p,4
12 million cardholders dawnload eBoaks from kcls.org.In tontingency Adult Books
2014,KCLS will Budget$1.5 millian to acquire additional 2 2% 25.$°Yo
eBaok licenses and$40,000 ta advertise and promote the
service.Additionally, 10"Ask KCLS"s#aff members(formerly
cailed Answer Line)will be integrated into the Virtual Library �, � � � •
Services Department to provide assistance to patrons ?een Books 5.3% �
downloading eBooks and using other KCLS technologies. World
The digital magazine distribution service,Zinio,provides
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or electranic device.KCLS has aUocated$60,OOQ for the
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� KCLS will cantinue ta experiment with displaying picture baaks by subject categaries,
a cancept that market researchers found was attractive to chiidren and helpful to
parents.To implement the concept,KCLS has budgeted$90,400 far a new children's
� collection at the Fairwood Library.(?ther libraries will be converted as Budget allows.
Ensuring that patrons can quickly find something of interest ta read at the library,
the 2014 Budget includes$605,000 for Chaice Reads ca(lections,which pffer the
iatest paperback books and generate almast 50,000 checkouts per month.
� A new cataiog introduced in 2Q13,powered by BibiioCommons software,
greatly enhances access to KCLS'callection,improves searching,supparts
Spanish and Chinese languages and includes online elements for ad�it,teen
! � � # and children's reading pragrams.KCLS will allacate$84,040 for hosting fees
and$120,Q00 to suppart various modules and saftware customization.
KCLS'new READometer app for iPhone helps patrons track the time they spend
I reading and supports the effort to encourage reading in the cammunity.KCLS
I has budgeted$10,000 in 2014 to develop an app for the Andraid platform.
Early Learning Gardens al}ow children ta learn abaut nature while visiting
the(ibrary.Gardens support various(earning styles through sensary
explaration and provide spaces for reading,storytelling and programs.KCLS
planted its first garden at the Mercer lsland Library in 2012,followed by a
setond garden at Woadinville Library in 2Q13.KCLS has budgeted$20,000
� to install a third garden in 2014 at a yet-to-be determined library site.
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'•* • - creating a healthier,stranger community,the series will focus on mativating and
encauraging patrons taward healthyfltness choiees.KCLS has budgeted$16,000 to
support the year-long program series and$20,000 for pramation and advertising.
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The transition to the new Services Strategy will be campleted by July 2014.The
Strategy was designed to create more time for staff ta reach patrons online and
through outreath services,while continuing to serve patrons in the library.
Highlights
Since piloting the Services Staffing Model at twa library ciusters in 2011,KCLS
has been gradually transitioning clusters ta the new model eath year.In 2014,
KCl.S wiH conduct a review af operatians and warkload under the new model and
has ailacated$152,000 in 2014 to support staffing adjustments,if necessary.
The Public Servites Assistant(P5A)is a newly created position and a key component
in the implementation of the new staffing model.PSAs provide staffing for the
service desks,freeing up librarians to plan and implement services in the library,
in the community and online.KCLS has budgeted$12,000 far PSA training.
A review and analysis of library open haurs wili also be conducted
and additional hours wiil be factored in as soon as scheduiing and
opera#ional issues are addressed.Funding to support additional
staff haurs may come from the 2014 General Fund Balance.
LibrarianTracker is an online toal that analyzes information provided by
librarians to determine how much time is spent planning and executing various
projects and services.In the coming year,the taol will help KCLS establish realistic
expectatians and benchmarks when planning additional services,especially outreach
projects,which is critica)ta the implementation of KCLS'Services Strategy.
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In support of the new Services Strategy,training and staff development will be
enhanced in 2014.In addition to new service methods,technologies and tools
continue to change at an accelerating rate.To keep pace,staff will also have the
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Based on feedback from an employee survey conducted in March 2013,
" $165,000 will be budgeted for substitute coverage to allow every employee
at least one training day per year.The conference funding Budget will also
be increased$18,000 to allow an additional 15 conference attendees.
The employee survey also indicated a need to increase training and development
funds for KCLS managers and supervisors.KCLS plans to add$64,000 to the
existing$67,000 training Budget to support the recommendation.
KCLS has a longstanding practice of supporting employees who are continuing
their education.In recent years,the tuition reimbursement was raised to
$215,000,which eliminated the waiting list for program participants and
provided reimbursements of tuition costs well above the 55%minimum.KCLS
has also ailocated$16,000 for tuition reimbursement for language classes,which
enables staff to assist patrons who speak languages other than English.
KCLS supports staff participation in local organizations such as Chambers
of Commerce and other service organizations and has allocated$10,000
to fund memberships and involvement in community events.
KCLS continues to expand mobile outreach services in the community,which
means that a greater number of library staff is needed to drive outreach
vehicles.KCLS has allocated $104,000 to provide required driver training.
Budget Outcome
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KCLS will ensure that library buildings and grounds cantinue to be wel(-maintained, ,
safe and wefcoming.With the decade-long building program currently in its ninth i
year,several new and renavated libraries wiEl be completed and the final few
projects outlined in the$172 miflion Capital Bond Pragram will be underway.
Highlights
As part of the Capital Bond Program,the Fairwood and Uashon
Library renavations will be completed,new libraries in Tukwila,
White Center and Skyway will be under constructian and ,
renovatians will begin on the Kingsgate,Mercer Island,Boulevard
Park and Richmand Beach Libraries.Planning will begin in 2014
for the Valley View(SeaTac),East Kent and Bothell Library which
are the final projects outlined in the Capital Band Program.
The Renton and Renton Mightands Libraries wili also be under
canstructian in 2014.Land acquisition,design and construction casts
for the respective 15,000 and 20,000 square foat facilities are funded by
the City of Renton as part of the City's annexatian inta KCLS in 2009.
KCLS has approximately 745,000 square feet of facilities in its 48
community libraries,the Service Center in Issaquah and Materials �
Distribution Services Center in Preston.The 2014 Budget for facilities
repair and maintenance is$7.7 millian and$1.9 million far utilities,
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, equipment that requires regular care and maintenance.KCLS has
budgeted$83,000 to fund a position in the Facilities Department
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'1�`l' :•�' ``� Preston.Budget for leases will total more than $1.5 million in 2014.
To help patrons navigate KCLS libraries,a Wayfinding system was
developed to direct patrons to the materials they need using signage
and space organization.Wayfinding has been implemented in all new
and renovated libraries at an average cost of$200,000 per year.In 2014,
$121,000 is budgeted for signage modifications and updates.
KCLS is also piloting a new flexible shelving concept that allows books to be displayed
face-out,integrates touch screens that show eBook collections,incorporates seating
within the stacks and offers improved lighting.Each unit costs nearly twice the amount
of traditional shelving for a 15,000 square foot library:$750,000 versus$400,000.
Budget Outcome
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techno(ogy upgrades are essential.ln addition to updated software and
infrastructure,KCLSopen-source software system,Evergreen,wiil continue
ta be cleveloped and refined in 2014.Ne#wark and phane system upgrades
will aiso continue to tae upgraded ta enhance aperating efficiencies.
Highlights
As part of an angoing update strategy,library technology is upgraded in
waves over a four-year period.!n 2014,KCLS has budgeted$712,000 to replace
warkstations and servers in 12 libraries and$120,000 for wiring upgrades.
With the exception of a few libraries that have their own wireiess networks,
KCLS libraries are linked by I-NET,King�ounty's fiber optic network service.
KCLS has budgeted$828,660 for netwark costs at alf library locatians.
A review and assessment of Evergreen,
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reporting.It includes$460,OQ0 far new
functions and features and$395,000
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KCLS has allocated$30,000 to continue to provide each library with a set
of mobile devices for demonstrating how to access digital content.
Virtual Library Services staff continues to broaden KCLS'social media relationships
and provide assistance to patrons who use mobile devices to access library information
and eBooks.KCLS will Budget$4,825 for software to support department staff.
KCLS will complete the migration to a Voice Over IP phone system in 2014.
The new system will reduce phone costs and provide greaterfunctionality.
KCLS has allocated$200,000 for the final installations at 13 libraries.
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Three years after the end of the 2010 Levy Lid Lift,KCLS is expected to finish 2013 with
an operating surplus of approximately$3 million.In 2014,revenues are expected to
grow 5-7%due to strong growth in property valuations.Inflation is expected to remain
low,in the 2-2.5%range.These factors should result in an increased surplus in 2014,
allowing KCLS to defer the next Lid Lift and identify areas for targeted investments.
Highlights
The Preliminary Budget includes a 6%increase in property tax revenue
as a result ofgrowth in assessed values.This increase is possible because
property tax laws allow for 1%growth over the highest level in the prior
three years.The regular levy for operating expenses is anticipated to remain
at$0.50 per$1,000 of assessed value.New construction revenue for 2014 is
significantly increased as well,at nearly$1 million versus$650,000 in 2013.
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of the eight-year Levy Lid Lift planning period to 2014,which allows the
forecasted ending fund balance to remain above target through 2022.
The budgeted ending fund balance for 2014 is$43.8 million.
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The remaining portion of the increased revenue($4.8 million)will be used to
fund targeted investments in critical services.This includes a one-time transfer
of$3.1 million into the 302 Construction Fund to provide sufficient funds for
furnishings and materials for the two new Renton Library projects($1.1 million)and
augment the Budget for the Kingsgate Library renovation project($2.0 million).
The Preliminary Budget includes a 2%general wage increase assumption,which is I
consistent with KCLS'current labor contracts and current inflation figures.Benefits I
inflation is anticipated to be 73%,with inflation of the required contribution to the ��
Public Employees Retirement System(PERS)being the largest component(123%).
The levy rate for the capital bond repayment is forecasted'to be$0.062 per$1,000
in 2014-well below the$0.08 per$1,000 level communicated to voters.
The KCLS Foundation provides funding support for library programs
beyond KCLS'budget,including$400,000 for programs and activities as
well as$150,000 for the expansion of theTukwila Library,which is part
of the Foundation Board's commitment to fundraise$1 million for the
project.The funding will create a 2,000 square foot Community Mosaic
gathering space,bringing the library to a total of 10,000 square feet.
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I Beginr�ing Fund Balance 92,6UQ,OQO A6,400,040 49,450,841
Properiy Tax Base 98,498,464 6.1% 105,035,854 1.0%a 107,060,000
New Ganstructian 541,536 864,146 861,888
All Other Revenue 2,768,950 4�2°l0 2,884,540 4�q°fo 2,884,544
7atal Revenue i101,768,950 7�Q% 108,884,500 1.8% 11Q,806,388
Sala�ies 45,497,151 3.8°la 4�,237,026 3.i% 48,701,374
� Substifutes 1,210,229 13.3°l0 1,374,659 2.0°la 1,398,072
� Benefits 16,078,449 7.3% 17,259,477 6.8% 18,433,121
Facilities 11,431,463 1.5°l0 11,397,734 2.3°l0 11,449,683
Materiais 13,247,946 2.2% 13,536,665 2.3°/a 13,847,240
'� CAPB 1,343,744 6.3°!0 1,427,901 2.3°l0 1,460,029
' T8chrlology 5,743,441 1.5°l0 5,790>192 2.3°l0 5,924,471
Programs 730,255 13.2% 826,418 2.3% 845,012
AdminlOther 5,571,795 T0.9°l0 6,179,2$0 -1.5°l0 6,085,445
Building L.eases 1.762,285 9.Q°Iti 1,780,d40 5.0°l0 1,869.000
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, Ending Fund Balance d8,439,592� �43,88Q,6d8 48,227,406
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The City of Renton and the Renton School District , ;�:: :. �o •Ac�,i�re� Piay: Early �k�dl�ovd Area '
are embarking on their first joint development project. '=�� � This area is designed for children ages 2-5.The piay area
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An accessible playground will be co-located on the ` ' .� ��.�.� includes a nature theme with caterpillar and ladybug climbers,
City's North Highiands Neighborhood Center and the �'�`��'� spinner bowis,play structure,play house,interactive panels and
School District's Hillcrest Early Childhood Learning � _ _ �.°�: � balance beam.
Center(ECLC) Properties.This new playground will � ,��... J .�;`� Meadow Crest
provide an environment where all children, If1CIUdICIg � Early Learning Center •�� �alk Are�a
their families and caregivers, can develop themselves ;x, = The wavy walk encircles this play area.The wavy walk is a rolling
by challenging their minds and bodies.The playground ��� `- �,, sidewalk that can be utilized for all abilities using tricycles or
y` ' " 4 - ` wheelchairs.Children can stop and fill up at the gas station, stop
will include a rich diversity of amenities. .� _ � .�__ .. �_!'.'� `
,��` . 'i � � '';% � == at the stop sign and slow down in the school zone.Within the
,�� -- ' '� '� _ � -� wavy walk area children can make music with the
Nearly three quarters of an acre will feature elements � ' k �� - overs�zed mus�cal�nstruments an ith interacfiv nels
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to encourage imagination and manipulation: climbing, - �* ''�-� . � oo .- - — p y p
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crawling, spinning and swinging, and large outdoor � �r � , .
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musical instruments.All of one's senses will be stimu- ` � _.�' _~ r �Jf , ' ; � `'��°6�.� � , Walk the walk or climb the wall to the top of the play structure and
lated on multiple levels. 'Y}r %`+- ! , , �� ,!� � �� - � � _= to slide down the slide. Enjoy the inclusive group swing with all of
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There will be spaces to run,to be on stage, or to be `J�:� r�-_\ � ��,r� �, ������ ��� �"���`����A + � -- - - - -- _
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alone. There will be activities geared toward teamwork, �;,_�,- - �n ,-� ; - ��� __ .:.��_ `°: �
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and tasks that stimulate an individual.There will be a - -� � � �•r� a ���`�� ��{*� ��; N,� Enjoy some shade or protection from the rain under the shelter
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b��.;. :�:,,�:u-�.._: �. - . will enjoy.
ties for different generations to play and learn together. -- ___ ,�,:, . �.� ;
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� . '��'r1'�' ��+ q� _- This area is designed for children ages 5-12.The play area
some play environments exclude children with -� ', f �, � � - includes rocks and ropes climbing, play structure,and accessible
disabilities because they have barriers to mobility or � y , - -" swings. Challenge yourself with this more advanced play
there are limited opportunities for play for children with »�:-��_ � 1 r ; +� ! _'�r- �" e ui ment.
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autism, accessible playgrounds provide activities for :_ -.�.: � �j
eo le of all abilities. J''�""
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