Cumberland County Government seeks a childcare provider whose service and programming are in-line with the following: Provide a safe, healthy and responsive environment. Ensure the optimal physical, social, emotional and intellectual development of each child. Assist each child in the development of positive self-worth through personal successes and positive reinforcement. Provide representation of children and adults of different ethnicity, ages, cultures, languages, socioeconomic groups, and abilities through enrollment, hiring procedures, and programming. Align with Cumberland County Government’s Mission and Vision Statements and core values of P.R.I.D.E. (professionalism, respect, integrity with accountability, diversity, and excellent customer service). The childcare center will be housed in the Dorothy Spainhour Child Development Center. The childcare center facility specifics are listed below: o There are four (4) classrooms that are 644 square feet per room. o There are two (2) classrooms that are 800 square feet per room. o Each classroom has a bathroom (child size), built in cubbies, food preparation counter and sink. o Each classroom has an exit door to the outside playground. o There is one (1) large multi-purpose room. o There is a lactation room and multipurpose small classroom used for therapy and related appointments. o There are three (3) administrative offices. o There is one (1) breakroom. o There is a receptionist desk. o The kitchen has three (3) sinks and one (1) handwashing sink, and two (2) industrial refrigerators. one (1) oven/stove combination, an adult sized bathroom, a food storage closet and a mop room. o There are three (3) separate play areas for different ages: one play area for children ages 2-5, one for children aged 5-12, a shaded, turfed area for infants. There is an outdoor classroom and other outdoor areas. o Classrooms have been furnished with age-appropriate furniture, including cribs/cots, tables, chairs, changing tables (where necessary) as well as toys and books. o The central classroom has been equipped with tables, sensory interactive wall panels, a sand and water table, and flexible shelving.
