CIF 2014 Facility Project Survey

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* 1. Name of person completing this survey:

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* 2. Title:

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* 3. Organization:

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* 4. Phone:

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* 5. Are you considering a MAJOR renovation to existing space or construction of a new space? Major projects include such tasks as purchase of a site, design and construction of a new building or a new wing, renovation of 3 or more classrooms, including lighting, HVAC, plumbing, etc. Generally, costs exceed $250,000. (If you are not considering a major project, please move to question #17.)

Yes

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* 6. How would you categorize your MAJOR project?

Significant renovation to existing space

Expansion of existing space

Move to another site that requires substantial renovation

Purchase of land

Purchase of a building

Construction of a new building

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* 7. What are the facility problems you hope to address with your proposed MAJOR facility project? Please provide a brief description of how you plan to address these problems.

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* 8. What is your tax status?

Non-profit 501(c) 3

For-profit

Government

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* 9. What percentage of the population you serve in your ECE or OST program is low income (as defined by eligibility for MA Dept. of Early Care and Education subsidies)?

0- 25%

Over 25%

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* 10. Do you operate in one site or more than one site?

Single site

Multi-site

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* 11. How many children do you expect to serve at your renovated or new site? (Please estimate if exact numbers are not available.)

# of 0-5 year olds

# of 5-14 year olds

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* 12. When do you plan to start this project?

Have already started

Within 1 year

Within 2 years

Not sure

Other (please specify)

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* 13. If you have started, where are you in the process?

Secured site control, permission to proceed

Identified development team (architect & other consultants)

Developed preliminary architectural plans and construction budget

Construction or renovation work is in process

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* 14. Please list the address of your proposed capital project.

Street

City, Zip Code

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* 15. Do you own or lease the site of your proposed capital project?

Own

Lease

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* 16. If you lease, how long is your current lease?

1 - 5 years

Over 5 years

Do not have a lease

Other (please explain)

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* 17. Children's Investment Fund provides training, technical assistance, and flexible loan financing for non-profit providers considering facility improvement and/or expansion projects. Please check if you would like more information on our services.

Technical Assistance

Loans

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* 18. Please check if you are interested in attending either or both of the training programs listed below.

Building Stronger Centers– This training is designed for providers considering a major renovation or construction project. It will cover high quality design and the details of the process and what you need to know to succeed -- including a step by step guide to the development process, how to incorporate energy efficient systems and “green” equipment and materials, project management, cost estimating and capital budgets, capital financing, and capital campaigns. (4 days, Dec. 8-12, 2014)

Let’s Take it Outside-- Content includes elements of high quality active outdoor play and/or natural play spaces, outdoor classrooms, new EEC policies for outdoor space, a description of the design and construction process, and how to complete a project on time and on budget. You will learn how to use an architect and project manager and how to budget for the project and raise capital funds. (1 day - Spring, 2015)

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* 19. Other information you would like to share with us?

Thank you for participating in this survey.