The Facility

Experience Intent

Central dining hall supporting all-day meals, runner delivery, and casual hangouts without feeling like a cafeteria.

Capacity (~160 diners)

• 18 standard four-tops (72 seats)
• 6 community tables (48 seats)
• 6 kid-height tables (24 seats)
• 20 high/booster seating spots along banquettes or counters

Key Features

• Central location serves as hub for entire facility
• Runner delivery workflow integrated into design
• Kid-height tables and booster seats accommodate families
• Stroller parking prevents congestion
• Acoustic treatments (clouds, wall panels) manage noise without full enclosure
• Minimum 5' circulation lanes preserved for strollers and food runners

Build-Out Includes

• LVT flooring
• Acoustic ceilings
• Custom linear lighting
• Contract-grade furniture
• Built-in banquettes
• Enhanced stroller parking

Design Rationale

The dining commons is designed to be the social heart of the facility. By avoiding a traditional cafeteria feel and incorporating comfortable seating zones, families are encouraged to linger, building community through repeated interactions.

Experience Intent

Modular three-lane indoor play area with age-appropriate sections and integrated parent seating and supervision areas.

Capacity

• ~90-110 children at once across three age-appropriate sections
• 45-50 supervising adults along the perimeter

Three-Lane Design

• Younger children: Soft play, sensory panels, ball pit
• Preschool ages: Climbing features, interactive elements
• Older children: Climbing tower, rope bridge, active play

Key Features

• Modular components rated for indoor use with minimal anchor points
• Glass/mesh enclosure with acoustic treatment for parent supervision
• Signature climbing tower + rope bridge
• Interactive projection wall & STEM play kiosks
• Sound mitigation (wall pads, acoustic clouds) controls noise spill
• Overhead structure ready for future ropes or zip elements

Build-Out Includes

• Premium flooring (poured urethane + sprung toddler deck)
• Modular play systems
• Signature features (climbing tower, rope bridge)
• Parent seating with charging stations

Design Rationale

The three-lane design ensures age-appropriate play while allowing families with multiple children to use a single space. Parent seating and supervision areas are integrated into the design so parents can work or relax while supervising.

Experience Intent

Fully enclosed, flexible event spaces for adult classes, mommy & me classes, birthday parties, member-hosted classes, pop-up sales, and general rentals.

Configuration

• 4 rooms arranged in 2×2 configuration
• 2 operable partitions allow rooms to combine into 1,680 sq ft spaces
• Clustered along perimeter wall with shared wall spine

Capacity

• Single room (840 sq ft): 20-30 adults (classes), 15-20 parent-child pairs, 30 seated / 40-50 standing
• Combined pair (1,680 sq ft): 40-60 people (parties), 50-80 seated / 80-100 standing

Use Cases

• Adult fitness classes (yoga, fitness, art)
• Mommy & me classes
• Birthday parties and family events
• Member-hosted classes (revenue split model)
• Pop-up sales and temporary retail
• Community rentals

Key Features

• Full walls (STC 45-50) for sound containment
• Hard-wired projectors and integrated sound systems
• Track lighting with control systems
• Access to shared storage for class kits/equipment
• Convenient access to public restrooms

Experience Intent

Production kitchen that prepares food for the entire facility—daycare meals, member dining, and events.

Throughput

• Sized for 850-1,000 meals/day
• Surge capacity for events
• Serves: daycare (breakfast, lunch, snacks), member dining (all day), events/parties

Layout

• Hot line: ~700 sq ft
• Cold prep: ~500 sq ft
• Expo/loading: ~350 sq ft
• Dish: ~300 sq ft
• Cold/dry storage: ~900 sq ft
• Alcohol service alcove: ~120 sq ft

Key Equipment

• 16' Type I exhaust hood with make-up air and fire suppression
• Walk-in cooler/freezer combo (12'×20') + blast chiller
• Redundant combi ovens, tilt skillet, smoker
• Finishing/expo counters with heat lamps
• Dedicated bakery/pastry alcove
• AMR/runner dock with charging stations

Design Rationale

A single central kitchen serving all programs creates operational efficiency and consistent quality. Real food preparation (not processed/reheated) requires proper equipment but enables premium positioning and parent satisfaction.

Experience Intent

Quiet, parent-centric workspace with private offices, dedicated desks, hot desks, semi-private pods, phone booths, and meeting room.

Layout

• Co-working space: 1,900 sq ft
• Printing area: 250 sq ft (separate, prevents noise disruption)

Capacity (40 fixed seats)

• 6 private offices (8 people)
• 9 dedicated desks (9 people)
• 4 semi-private pods (6 people)
• 10 hot desks (10 people)
• 3 phone booths (0-3 people)
• 1 meeting room (0-8 people)
• Total potential: Up to 48 users if meeting room and phone booths in use

Key Features

• Premium acoustic ceilings (NRC 0.75-0.90)
• Sound masking system (pink noise)
• Soundproofed private offices and meeting room
• Modular pods with acoustic panels (6-8' high)
• App-based booking system for reservations
• Wellness elements: standing desks, ergonomic chairs, natural light optimization

Printing & Office Services (250 sq ft)

• 3 high-capacity printers
• Laminating, binding, paper cutter
• Handles heavy load from daycare, enrichment, and members

Design Rationale

Parents often need to work while children are in programs. By providing quality workspace adjacent to childcare and enrichment, we reduce parent friction and increase facility dwell time.

Experience Intent

Café-meets-library vibe with warm seating and browsable stacks—a dedicated reading and quiet space for families.

Design

• Open space with tall bookshelves (8-10' high) creating visual/acoustic boundaries
• Positioned in quieter area of facility for optimal reading environment
• Premium acoustic ceilings (NRC 0.75-0.90) for sound absorption

Key Features

• ~1,200-1,500 secondhand books (initial purchase ~$2.5k)
• 90-110 linear feet of tall bookshelves with integrated lighting
• Contract-grade sofas, lounge chairs, café tables
• Kid nooks for family reading time
• Enhanced lighting with hard-wired pendants and control system

Build-Out Includes

• Expanded shelving
• Premium acoustic ceilings
• Premium furniture
• Enhanced lighting

Design Rationale

The tall bookshelves serve dual purpose: displaying books and creating acoustic barriers. This allows an open-plan feel while maintaining a quiet reading environment.

Experience Intent

Intimate, family-friendly watch space for sports viewing and casual socializing.

Design

• Open space with low partitions (4-5' high) creating boundaries
• Positioned to balance accessibility with noise control
• Acoustic panels on walls absorb TV/social noise

Key Features

• 4 displays + distributed ceiling speakers + HDMI matrix
• Modular sectional, lounge chairs, bar table with stools
• Kid foam seats for family viewing
• Layered lighting (cans + linear accents)
• Control rack consolidated with movie pod (cost savings)

Build-Out Includes

• Enhanced AV backbone
• Premium furniture
• Custom wall treatments
• Acoustic treatments

Design Rationale

Low partitions provide noise barrier without full enclosure, maintaining the open community feel while allowing sports viewing without disturbing other areas.

Experience Intent

Single high-quality screening room plus spillover lounge for movie viewing, gaming, and media consumption.

Layout

• Enclosed movie pod: ~360 sq ft (14-16 seats)
• Adjacent media lounge: ~360 sq ft (10-12 additional guests)

Key Features

• Movie pod: 120" laser projector + acoustically transparent screen
• Sound isolation: Staggered stud wall + acoustic door system
• Premium loungers + loveseats in pod
• Sofa + game table in lounge
• Sliding acoustic panel between pod and lounge for expansion
• Enhanced acoustic treatments (bass traps, full wall panels)
• DMX lighting control + scenes

Build-Out Includes

• Pod envelope
• Premium seating
• Enhanced AV system
• HVAC balancing

Design Rationale

Full enclosure for the movie pod ensures true cinema experience with sound isolation, while the adjacent lounge provides flexible overflow and casual media consumption space.

Experience Intent

Dedicated tabletop gaming space for board games, card games, and tabletop activities.

Capacity

• 20-24 adults at tables
• 6-8 kids at child-height seating
• Without constraining circulation

Key Features

• 4 four-top folding game tables + 2 six-top folding tables
• 24 padded stacking chairs
• Kids zone: 2 child-height tables + 8 stackable kid chairs
• Contract-grade shelving with integrated lighting (~80 lf)
• ~150-title board game library with premium strategy sets
• Storage cabinets for games and supplies

Build-Out Includes

• Polished concrete floors with rugs
• Contract-grade shelving
• Premium furniture
• Enhanced acoustic panels

Design Rationale

Dedicated game space ensures families have a consistent location for tabletop activities without needing to compete for lounge seating. The library requires ongoing curation and restocking.

Experience Intent

Safe, tranquil space for babies and caregivers with quick cleanability.

Capacity

• 8 infants/toddlers with caregivers present
• 8 kid play positions + 6 caregiver seating spots

Design

• Open space with soft barriers and gates
• Convenient access to nursing facilities and restrooms
• Dedicated exhaust and odor control

Key Features

• Cushioned vinyl flooring with underlayment
• Custom boundary system with soft barriers and gates
• Premium caregiver seating (recliners + side tables)
• Nursing benches
• Dimmable lighting + night lighting
• Sensory features: removable panels, mirrors
• Portable bottle warmer cart, diaper disposal unit

Build-Out Includes

• Premium flooring
• Custom boundary system
• Sanitation cabinetry
• Dedicated HVAC controls

Design Rationale

Convenient access to nursing facilities and restrooms creates operational efficiency. Modular elements allow easy reconfiguration as needs evolve.

Experience Intent

Family-focused restrooms designed for 100% family membership base, handling peak usage of 240-403 people in public spaces.

Two Restroom Cores

• Primary core (1,500 sq ft): Full family suite and stall configuration
• Secondary core (860 sq ft): Supporting restroom with family stalls
• 50-50 ratio of family stalls to regular stalls (13 each)

Key Features

• Family stalls (5'×6') with adult + child toilets side-by-side
• 4 private family suites (toilet + child toilet + changing + nursing bench)
• Child-height urinals in men's restrooms
• Changing stations in all family stalls
• Supply cabinets stocked with diapers and wipes
• Step stools at adult sinks for children

Capacity

• 30 adult toilets total (26 stalls + 4 family suites)
• 1:8-13.4 ratio (well above 1:30-40 minimum)
• Designed for 240-403 peak concurrent visitors

Cost Breakdown

• Primary core: $280K
• Secondary core: $135K

Design Rationale

Family stalls with adult + child toilets side-by-side serve dual purpose: accommodating families with young children while meeting ADA compliance. Clustered family suites maximize cost savings through shared plumbing.

Experience Intent

Premium mall-like corridors that function as main hangout spaces. Families can stop and chat naturally without blocking traffic.

Design Strategy

• Main spine corridors: 14-16 ft wide connecting major spaces
• Secondary corridors: 10-12 ft wide to individual spaces
• Intersections: Expanded to 20-24 ft wide (stopping zones)
• Stopping alcoves: 8-12 ft deep × 12-16 ft wide every 50-80 ft

Activity Zones

• Fixed zones: Library/Reading Zone + Infant/Toddler Zone
• Rotating zones: Making Zone + Movement Zone (weekly rotation)
• Quiet zones: 4-5 soft seating areas with sound-dampening
• Interactive elements: Activity tables, wall elements, floor elements, discovery stations

Key Features

• Built-in banquettes & stroller cubbies
• Kid activity stations along corridor sides (drawing tables, tactile walls)
• 24 charging hubs throughout
• Integrated wayfinding kiosks & digital signage
• Art rails and display cases for kids' work
• Enhanced acoustic treatments (wall panels, ceiling baffles)

Ongoing Operations

~$888-$1,700/month for supplies, rotation labor, maintenance

Design Rationale

Unlike typical facilities where corridors are wasted space, our 18% allocation creates natural gathering spots. Wide stopping zones at intersections (every 50-80 ft) allow families to pause and connect without blocking traffic—this is where community happens.