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Child Care Facility - Meridian S, ID
3060 S. Eagle Road, Meridian, ID 83642
The subject property is a new construction +/- 13,660 SF Child Care Facility to be located at the
northeast corner of S. Victory Road and S. Eagle Road. The new address will be 3060 S. Eagle Road,
Meridian, ID 83642. The subject property is part of the Amended Plat, "Inglewood Subdivision No. 2",
designated as "Lot 3". The new parcel will consist of +/- 1.147 acres (49,968 SF).
The subject property is currently comprised of vacant land. It is located within the jurisdiction of the
City of Meridian and is currently zoned "C-C", Community Business District. Child Care is considered
an A/C use within this zoning classification and a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) will be required.
There are approximately 29 parking spaces planned, including two (2) ADA compliant parking
spaces.
The tenant is a provider of early education and care intended for children and families in the United
States. The company offers its services for children ageing from 6 weeks to 6 years and after -school
programs for children up to age 12, emphasizing child development and building character in
students, and also focusing on school readiness in math, language, and literacy, enrichment
programs, which include music, arts, gardening and foreign language.
The tenant is a national franchise company that provide high -quality early education and care to
children and families across America. Their state-of-the-art school environment, exclusive Balanced
Learning® approach and national AdvancED® accreditation have set them apart in the early
education industry for more than 35 years. There are more than 450 schools nationwide, serving
children 6 weeks old through kindergarten and after -school students. These schools are
independently owned and operated by dedicated local Franchise Owners.
Highlights of these school facilities include:
Curriculum
The provider offers full early education and care for children ages 6 weeks to 6 years and after -school
programs for children up to age 12. They employ the company's proprietary Balanced Learning®
curriculum, which combines traditional, teacher -guided learning with more child -initiated play. The
curriculum also incorporates current research on child development and emphasizes building
character in students. Their learning philosophy consists of four major components —theme -based
learning, which uses topics of interest to children to place concepts in context; an academic
curriculum which focuses on school readiness in math, language, and literacy; enrichment programs,
which include music, arts, gardening, and foreign language, among other activities; and character
development.
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3060 S. Eagle Road, Meridian, ID 83642
Community outreach is a central part of the character development component of the school's
curriculum. For example, each year schools throughout the country participate in food drives in
which children are encouraged to complete extra chores at home in order to earn money to shop for
items to donate. The Company also places an emphasis on parent communication in order to foster
the connection between home and school, which creates continuity in the children's educational
experience. Schools provide orientation sessions for parents of new students, a variety of parenting
and educational resources online, and regular communication with parents through newsletters,
conferences, and school events.
After School Program & Summer Adventure Club
The Explorer Program for children ages 5 through 12 is an afterschool program that provides
children with homework help and activities to help explore creative expression, sports, technology,
drama, music, games, and more. They offer a variety of school -based activities that nurture active
minds, healthy bodies and happy hearts. Whether your child is a budding actor, tech wizard, athlete,
author or rock star, there's something for everyone in the Explorer Program.
In the Schools Summer Adventure Club, children become engineers, artists, explorers and more as
they discover the joys of design thinking, a fun and innovative way to learn. Engineering design
challenges, experiments and themed activities await as children unlock new ways of thinking - all
while having a blast! The Summer Adventure Club provides fun for children ages Kindergarten
through 5th grade.
Operation
The tenant will operate Monday through Friday from 6:OOam to 6:30pm. The +/- 13,535 SF building
is designed to accommodate approximately 216 students and 24 staff members. The infant rooms
are designed for 8-10 children with two (2) staff members required. The toddler rooms are designed
for 12 children with two (2) staff members required. The early preschool & pathways rooms are
designed for 16 children with two (2) staff members required. The preschool and pre -kindergarten
rooms are designed for 24 children with two (2) staff members required. The
kindergarten/afterschool room is designed for 30 children with two (2) staff members required. The
total number of students in the building will depend upon the local interest & enrollment numbers
for this facility.
Peak on -site traffic flow will occur during primary drop off/pick up times in the mornings and
evenings -between 6:OOam and 9:OOam, and between 3:OOpm and 6:OOpm, respectively. They offer
touchless check -in and external drop-off and pick-up of children. Deliveries are conducted with small
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Child Care Facility - Meridian S, ID
3060 S. Eagle Road, Meridian, ID 83642
cargo cans and single rear axle trucks. No Loading zone is required. Playground equipment is limited
to one classroom at a time and playground equipment is disinfected before and after each use.
Since opening the first school in 1982, the health and safety of children and staff has always been the
priority. The Company holds each school to high standards of safety and cleanliness while
maintaining a caring and nurturing environment where children can thrive. They maintain an up-to-
date and customized Safe School Plan posted in all classrooms for easy teacher access. In most states,
the teacher -student classroom ration is lower than what is required by state licensing.
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