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9. The Mcdonald's sites are 25%-35% bigger than what Stone Brook needs, and will result in wasted <br />space/ remnant lots (which the City will be unhappy with). The Casey's sites on the east end of <br />The COR have several more "development issues" than Site #1. PSD is not willing to sell their site <br />for less that $12.00 psf. The Northgate site is too small. Not only is this their #1 desired site, <br />Stone Brook believes other options in The COR don't work well. <br />10. This type of business, a high -end children's academy, is not commonly seen in Anoka County, if at <br />all (however, is common in Hennepin County for example). It is critically important, to the <br />owners, that they are able to deliver top-notch services in a high-class facility. They will not open <br />a facility in Ramsey if they cannot achieve that goal. Stone Brook believes their pricing structure <br />is very sensitive/ risky in Ramsey (unproven market for this product). They need to do everything <br />they can to keep user costs as low as possible in Ramsey (Site #1 works for their budget). <br />B. Is this a daycare or a pre-school? <br />1. Stone Brook is a center based childcare. Stone Brook is not a daycare. [Based on State <br />regulations,] daycares are centers located inside peoples' homes. A center based childcare, under <br />MN Dept of Human Services guidelines, has specific requirements for number of children, as well <br />as, staff qualifications. Stone Brook will be applying for a childcare license [though the State]. <br />This license will enable Stone Brook to service children ages 6 weeks -preschool. <br />2. [With the above in mind,] Stone Brook is not just opening up a childcare center just to open up a <br />childcare center. Childcare centers are a very tough and regulated business. Therefore, to spend <br />time and energy and personal assets just for a business would be foolish. Stone Brook has been <br />in contact with many people and [childcare] centers for two years now, trying to gather <br />information and to produce a quality product. First and foremost for the children, but second of <br />all, for the community. <br />Stone Brook will be regulated by the MN Dept of Human Services. Requirements, see website <br />pages. Supporting a childcare center in the community is vital to the growth of the community. <br />Yes, the family is a powerful influence on a child's ability to succeed, but Stone Brook's goal is to <br />also work collaboratively in a process that is fun, educational, and have a beneficial social impact. <br />Therefore, Stone Brook will be [include] special events for families, a large multi -purpose room <br />for events and learning, computer -smart boards for learning, and the privilege to share the <br />stages of growth and development with the families. Just remember that when a center for <br />childcare exists and successful, the community in which they serve will also show success and a <br />positive influence. <br />Page 4 of 14 <br />