Traditionally child care centers have been built to meet minimum licensing and building codes. While this minimizes the initial costs, it won’t create centers designed to be comfortable, healthy and productive for children and staff.
Healthy “Green Constructed” Daycare Centers are made possible with a 25-year loan from SBA-Capital. Per the EPA, Green Constructed Schools enjoyed an estimated 15% reduction in absenteeism and a 5% increase in test scores. Unhealthy school environments can affect children’s health, attendance, concentration, and performance.
Given the rise of environmentally linked health and developmental problems in children, such as asthma, autism and developmental disabilities, it makes sense to create healthier buildings.
The benefits of a green childcare design and construction include:
- Healthier staff and children
- Improved air circulation and acoustics
- Improved employee production
- Reduced operating expenditures for energy
- Reduced maintenance costs
Children spend 90% of their time indoors and much of that time is spent in school. Schools in better physical condition report improved academic performance while schools with fewer janitorial personnel and higher maintenance backlogs report poorer academic performance
Decades ago green childcare construction could add a substantial amount in additional costs. However in today’s environmentally conscious and technology advanced world it’s much more attainable and in some cases designing a green daycare center doesn’t increase it’s cost at all
SBA-Capital offers SBA 504 & 7a Loans to purchase an existing Day Care Center or construct a new School. Contact Hershel Pierce at pierce.pavbank@gmail.com or call 214-726-9000 for free consulting regarding reducing your energy cost and creating a healthier environment for your Day Care Center. Healthy Schools and Healthy Kids are essential guidelines for all SBA-Capital loans.