HomeMy WebLinkAbout2-4 Letter from Jodi Fife
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JODI FIFE
324 W STATE STREET
EAGLE, IDAHO 83616
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FEB 0 ~ 1998
CITY OF MERIDIAN
FEBRUARY 3,1998
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
CITY OF MERIDIAN
33 EAST IDAHO
MERIDIAN; IDAHO 83642
Commission Members,
This letter is in regards to our application for a Conditional Use Pemút for a Child Care
Center of 13 or more children. At the first meeting, the concern of outdoor playground
noise was voiced. We would like to suggest four ways to overcome this objection: (1)
planting of trees to create a sound barrier (2) adding to the existing fence (3) enrolling
only younger aged children (4) structured schedule with supervised outdoor play.
Tree Barrier We have done some research with existing day care facilities in the Boise
area, which have successfully controlled playground noise by planting trees along the
fence line to create a sound barrier between neighboring yards. This also creates a
pleasant visual appearance for neighbors. The Arborvitae tree has qeen suggested by
several different landscaping nurseries as a good choice. This evergreen grows to about
fifteen or twenty feet in height, and stays approximately three or four feet in diameter.
The trees can be planted to within one foot of the fence and will not overgrow into the
fence. When planted on four foot centers they fill in nicely to make a solid barrier. We
would be happy to plant these trees in an effort to make a positive working relationship
with our neighbor.
&ding to the fence We suggest adding alternating boards to the back of the existing
fence separating our back yard. Attaching boards in an alternating method, two objectives
could be reached. First, the extra boards would serve as an insulator to dampen sound.
Second, by alternating the boards the fence becomes an uneven surface which works to
break up sound waves.
Enrollment Age We are strict about our Child Care Center enrollment. Since we plan to
operate a pre-school as well as provide daily child care, the ages of the children are
important. We will accept no children under the ages of twelve months. We will accept
no more than four children between the ages of twelve and eighteen months. The
remaining enrollment ages will be three and four year olds. Our cuITiculum is written for
children in the pre-school age group. We will not enroll children five years or older at any
time. Since our cuITiculum is written for a twelve month session, our policy will not
change during the summer months. .
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Supervised Outdoor Play The children attending our Pre-School Learning Cent~ WIll be
provided with a structured format of daily activities. Outdoor play will be scheduled into
their curriculum, and will be supervised at all times. Outdoor play will consist of group
games and activities that are being guided by the supervisor in charge. Being a former
school teacher I understand the importance of following schedules, and daily lesson plans.
Well structured environments have less discipline problems. Please refer to our enclosed
daily schedule.
It is our objective to work closely with our neighbors to solve any problems that may
arise. We hope to provide a needed service to the complUnity. We will be happy to send
out survey letters every six months and ask for positive suggestions from our neighbors.
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DAILY SCHEDULE
AITival Of Children
Breakfast
Pre-School Section One (Reading Readiness)
Outdoor Games
Pre-School Section Two (Motor Skills)
Pre-School Section Three (Recognition Skills)
Free Play Time In Activity Room
Lunch
Free Play Time In Activity Room
Story Reading Time
Resting Time
Outdoor Play
Snacks
Computer Skills, Electronic Games
Free Play
Clean Up and Departure
Description of Pre-School Sections:
Reading Readiness listening skills, introduction to phonics, alphabet,
repeating what is heard, sequence, identification
of sounds, comprehension, (recalling details),
learning to sing.
Motor Skills writing, coloring, drawing, art projects, bean bag toss,
ball catching, blowing bubbles '
Recognition Skills colors, shapes, matching objects, numbers, puzzles,
clay, computer skills
Social Skills that will be taught in combination with the other sections:
days, months, seasons, holiday customs, children of other nations,
jobs people do, family importance, being friends, animals, manners
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Dear Jodi fife,
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Healthy Beginnings Childcare
889 N. Fillmore Way, Meridian, Idaho 83642
(208) 887 -0010
L Xathleen Lawrence, am currentlvUcensed to care for twelve chíldren In mv
home. lUve In Crossroads subdivision, which Is a vouny famllv subdivision In
Meridian. Ten of the children that we care for Uve In Crossroads
subdivision. We currentlv have three children from Crossroads subdivision
on a waltlny Ust who want care when we have an opening. Ninety percent of
our davcare parents Uve & work locallv, manv parents who Uve within the
subdivision walk their children to and from davcare. Our parents all drop
off & pick up at different times this avoids parking problems.
The aqe of our children ranqes from 18 months to five vears old. E verv dav
we have calls from parents needlnq care In the Meridian area, we have no
where to refer these children. We have been full with a waltlny Ust since we
opened. This area Is In need of more Ucensed child care faclUtles to care for
these children. 1 wish that there were as man V new dav cares opening as are
new business' In the Meridian area to meet this demand. 1 fullv support vour
Ucense for 13 to 20 children In vour home. 50 manv parents are forced to use
unlicensed child care In our area. 1 know your dav care will be a success and
vou will be providing an Irreplaceable service to our area children.
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We are excited about opening' anew child care in your
neighborhood. We will care for 13 or more children. We
plan to operate a structured learning environment.
Jodi Fife & Jennifer Bell have presented their plans for a
Day Care Facility in the Bedford Place Subdivision and
we have no objections at this time.
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324 W. State St.
Eagle, ID 83616
(208) 853-6257
February 3, 1998
Meridian City Council, Meridian Zoning & Planning Commission
33 East Idaho
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 888-4433: Fax (208) 887-4813
Dear Concerned Board Members:
WHO SPEAKS FOR THE LITTLE CHILDREN?
During the public hearing on this proposed day care center I heard concerns
relating to traffic, noise, rights and legal issues. While these are important issues, they
have adequately been addressed.
Unfortunately, I heard no one talking about the little children. It is an
undisputed fact the parents are placed in circumstances that require their children to be
nurtured by someone other than themselves.
News media, talk shows, newspapers, magazines, and general public are discussing
the types of facilities and care that children should be provided with. Yet when it comes
time for a facility to be built that provides quality child care, objections are voiced that do
not address the cori-ect issues.
This facility has been designed and built to give children the kind of care I would
want to take my children to. I do not have small children now, but I do have five
grandchildren with more on the way. They, as well as other children have a right to attend
this kind of in home center.
For thirty-three years I have watched my wife teach school children, teach
children at church, and raise my five children and grand children. The way she handles
and loves all these children has been amazing to me. To deny children an opportunity to
attend her child care center should be criminal.
Your most important consideration in this decision is the children. I have
seen the impersonality of the large commercial centers, and the poor facilities and training
of some day cares. Please remember the little children when making your
recommendations.
Drew Fife