1. Buildings That Mobilize Members for Ministry Buildings that cast a vision Buildings that make ministry visible Buildings that support ministry teams Buildings that make training appealing Buildings that reward faithful ministers ©2001 Gospel Publishing House, Springfield, MO. Permission to copy for local church use.For additional early childhood resources, call 417-862-2781, ext. 4012.

2. Baby Nursery Age-Level Concerns:  Safety  Security  Evacuation  Health  Separation Anxiety  Biblical Foundations  Committed, capable teachers ©2001 Gospel Publishing House, Springfield, MO. Permission to copy for local church use. For additional early childhood resources, call 417-862-2781, ext. 4012.

3. Next Room Adult Restroom One-Way Window Cubbies & Storage 2-3 Diaper-Changing stations/Sink Customized Cribs Up to 12 babies & 4 teachers 40 sq. ft. for each 1/2 10 3 6 15 2/4/8 5/7 9/10 1 4 4 7 13 16 3 3 3 Baby Nursery ©2001 Gospel Publishing House, Springfield, MO. Permission to copy for local church use.For additional early childhood resources, call 417-862-2781, ext. 4012.

4. Toddlers & 2s Nursery Age-Level Concerns:  Safety for egocentric & active little ones  Security  Evacuation  Health  Stranger anxiety  Biblical foundations  Bible-related rituals  Play with purpose  Learning about others  Imitation & repetition  Enough committed, capable teachers ©2001 Gospel Publishing House, Springfield, MO. Permission to copy for local church use.For additional early childhood resources, call 417-862-2781, ext. 4012.

5. Next Room Toddler Restroom One-Way Window Cubbies & Storage 2-3 Diaper-Changing stations/Sink Customized Cribs Up to 16 1s & 4 teachers 40 sq.. ft. for each 1/2 3 6 15 8 5 9/10 4 7 13 16 1/2 3 3 10 One-Way Window 1/2 4 Toddlers & 2s Nursery ©2001 Gospel Publishing House, Springfield, MO. Permission to copy for local church use.For additional early childhood resources, call 417-862-2781, ext. 4012.

6. Early Childhood Rooms Age-Level Concerns:  Safety for highly active kids  Security  Evacuation  Health  Building Biblical foundations  Transferring Bible learning to everyday living  Play with biblical purpose  Learning God loves everyone  Repetition with variety  Ministry begins  Witnessing begins  Learning to be Christlike friends ©2001 Gospel Publishing House, Springfield, MO. Permission to copy for local church use.For additional early childhood resources, call 417-862-2781, ext. 4012.

7. Next Room Up to 24 kids & 4-5 teachers 35 sq.. ft. for each Crafts/Play Dough/Snacks Music, Movement, Games Building Home Living Drama, Puppets One-Way Window 10 Shared Storage Preschool Restroom 1/2 1/2/5 4 4 4 6 7 8 9 12 14 Early Childhood Rooms ©2001 Gospel Publishing House, Springfield, MO. Permission to copy for local church use.For additional early childhood resources, call 417-862-2781, ext. 4012.

8. Manufactured Partitions Roomscapes From: Community Playthings 1-800-777-4244

9. Multiple Purpose Rooms School Room 30 students/1 teacher Next Room Shared Storage One-Way Window ©2001 Gospel Publishing House, Springfield, MO. Permission to copy for local church use.For additional early childhood resources, call 417-862-2781, ext. 4012.

10. Elementary Rooms 2 Next Room Bible Game Lesson Snack Craft or Project Shared Storage Modular Schedule Up to 30 kids & 3-4 teachers 25 sq. ft. for each One-Way Window 11 Teacher’s Desk 1 3 3 4 5 TV 7/8 10 13 11/14 10 Reset for Hands-On Learning Bible Lesson, Discussion, Bible Verse, ©2001 Gospel Publishing House, Springfield, MO. Permission to copy for local church use.For additional early childhood resources, call 417-862-2781, ext. 4012.

11. Younger Adult Bible Fellowship Life-Stage Concerns  Acceptance & understanding from compassionate, friendly people  Appealing setting  Authentic relationships  Small group Bible study  Relevant Biblical truth  Family issues  Living better by Biblical principles  Ministry to their children  Preparation for ministry  Affirmation for ministry  Experiencing God  Finding answers  Finding a purpose for life  Fun! ©2001 Gospel Publishing House, Springfield, MO. Permission to copy for local church use.For additional early childhood resources, call 417-862-2781, ext. 4012.

12. Adult Bible Fellowship Glass Walls Columns Upholstered Groups Sidewalk Café Tables Kitchenette Total Area Approx. 100’ by 150’ Glass Walls & Columns 1 2/4 5 6/9 Adult Bible Fellowship Rooms ©2001 Gospel Publishing House, Springfield, MO. Permission to copy for local church use.For additional early childhood resources, call 417-862-2781, ext. 4012.

13. Helping Architects Catch the Vision  Do they understand the ministry vision?  Do they understand the intended function?  Architect’s table, tools, software  Christian Education equivalents  Has anyone on the building committee ministered to young families within 3 years?  Is a young family on the committee? ©2001 Gospel Publishing House, Springfield, MO. Permission to copy for local church use.For additional early childhood resources, call 417-862-2781, ext. 4012.

14. NEW Library Center Springfield, Missouri Architect: Jim Stufflebeam Sapp Design Associates (417) 877-9600 A Very Inviting Place

15. A Library for Today’s Child

16. Resource List