HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes.KFAB.20191004.RegularKids First Mission: Promote the availabili ty of quality, affordable early childhood care &
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Kids First Advisory Board Minutes
Friday, October 4, 2019 – 8:30 – 1:00
Present: Chad Schmit, Stefan Reveal, Rebecca Pascal, Beth Cashdan, Shirley Ritter, Nancy Nichols
Guests: Lisa Flynn, Genna Moe, & Christine Benedetti. (potential KFAB members)
Meeting Notes:
• Site Visits:
Kids First Advisory Board members and guests visited Wildwood, Aspen School District, Early
Learning Center and Aspen Mountain Tots.
• Introductions
• Next Steps for Capacity Planning/Up Dates:
• Shirley updated board members on thoughts about Yellow Brick room #9 changes. This idea
involves splitting room #9 into two spaces. Licensing was asked for input on this space and
Burlingame Commons.
• Thoughts around using the Burlingame commons space for childcare. The current space is
approximated 900 sq. ft with the potential of a second floor and potential use of the garage space
below. The space could be used for one to three classroom spaces. There is space for outdoor
play. Parking and increased vehicles would need to be addressed.
• CMC partnership – Shirley and Sara Ott continue to meet with CMC about their commitment to
early childhood education at the Aspen Campus.
• The City is also continuing to investigate and move forward with the option of a new childcare
building at Burlingame.
• Kids First Advisory Board asked Shirley to check in with the Fire Chief on the status of their
planning for housing and childcare. Chad and Stefan will talk to Fire District Board members
they know.
• Next steps:
• Work-session with the BOCC in November
• Continuing moving efforts forward with capacity development
Next meetings: - Kids First Advisory Board
Friday, November 1
Friday, December 6
January 10
February 7
March 6
April 3
May 1