Fauntleroy Schoolhouse

1977	Fauntleroy Community Service Agency (FCSA), the non-profit corporation is formed in April by Dr. John (Jack) Pierce Board Members (Roberta Weeks, Bob Sleem, Erma Couden) are recruited
1978	Director (Lynn Davis) is hired; Fauntleroy Day Care Center opens its doors in September, in the Fauntleroy Church First teachers are hired – Debbie Robbins & Joanie Siames
1979	Enrollment grows from 8 children to 17 children, ages 2-1/2 to 5 years Kim Seaman (Sheridan) joins the staff
1980	Fauntleroy Day Care Center forms Advisory Board to make program recommendations to the Fauntleroy Community Service Agency; Roberta Weeks agrees to serve as President of the Advisory Board; Toddler room added Kim Seaman (Sheridan) assumes Director position
1981	Seattle Schools close 14 schools, including Fauntleroy Elementary Fauntleroy Day Care Center moves into the school and changes its name to Fauntleroy Children's Center
1983	Infant care and PreKindergarten care added to program
1984	A year of fundraising for more expansion
1985	Center expands capacity from 49 to 99 children, adding a Before & After School Enrichment Program
1987	First “annual” spaghetti dinner and auction Fauntleroy Children's Center is the 1^st center in West Seattle to earn accreditation from the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)
1989	First Climber built by Vern Lagle on our Lower Playground
1992	Mayor Norm Rice holds press conference at FCC to acknowledge the anti- bias/multi-cultural curriculum
1993	First year of “Salmon in the Classroom”, now an annual tradition
1995	New Waddler/Toddler climber built by Vern Lagle with auction funds
1996	Work begins on new climber on the upper playground for the Preschoolers
1998	FCSA negotiates long-term lease with Seattle School District & celebrates its 20^th year
2002	Fundraising begins for Lower Playground Renovation
2003	Sandi Fukumoto assumes Presidency of the FCSA Board of Directors
2004	FCC receives its 1^st van (8 passenger) from the King County Council and Dow Constantine
2006	Kevin Wooley assumes Presidency of the FCSA Board FCC receives its 2^nd van (12 passenger) from the King County Council
2007	Community Open House to begin “Save Our School” Campaign Seattle School District announces intent to sell Fauntleroy School Building
2008	FCSA begins negotiations to purchase the school
2010	FCSA closes on the purchase of the school building, parking and over half of the lower playground with city and state funds!
2012	FCSA begins renovation phase I, roof replacement and related seismic upgrades
2013	FCSA completes phase 1 of roof replacement, including flat roof over south wing
2014	Necessary door security enhancements began installation of Rain Garden completed Investment campaign began and reached it's goal for phase 2 roof replacement funding Red Roof Replacement COMPLETED Salmon Art Installation in Rain Garden installed Installed large flat screen monitor in Conference Room A
2015	New climber on lower playground install COMPLETED Installation of front entrance hand rails COMPLETED Necessary door security enhancements COMPLETED Security camera install COMPLETED
2016	Kirsty Grainger (Fauntleroy School Alumnus) assumes Presidency of the FCSA Board.
2017	Fauntleroy Schoolhouse Centennial Celebration & Installation of New Flagpole donated by the Gamrath Family! FCC remodels kitchen with funds from annual dinner & auction New blinds & refinished original wood floors in room 4
2018	Fauntleroy Children’s Center gets New Sign on the schoolhouse and New Infant Deck Emergency Egress/Exit Lighting throughout schoolhouse/FCC Upgrade to Fire Alarm Strobes throughout building
2019	Fauntleroy Children’s Center renovates infant classroom kitchen & diaper changing areas
2020	FCC renews accreditation with 92-100% ratings, and 100% in 7 of the 10 standards First on-line auction and Best Auction Ever ($65,000) during COVID-19 to support staff wages New Windows installed in the Emerald Room and foyer by STS Construction
2021	Kim Sheridan, FCC Director retires after 42 years of service, New Executive Director Cara Anderson-Ahrens hired.
2022	Tuxedo's and Tennis Shoes wins Seattle Brides Best Caterer award The Hall at Fauntleroy is finalist for Seattle Brides Best Historic Venue
2023	Salem Prosper hired as new building caretaker Cara Ahrens-Anderson leaves FCSA/FCC New FCC bike Sheds installed on lower playground Martha Perez-Flores hired as new FCSA/FCC Executive Director
2024	Crystal Bellenbaum installed as FCSA Board Tresurer Caretaker Salem Prosper leaves. Kirsty Grainger steps down as FCSA Board President, remains as Community Rep on the FCSA Board Shery Lehmann steps down as FCSA Board Vice President, remains as Community Rep on the FCSA Board Allen Lambert hired as new building caretaker Adrienne Krefft installed as new FCSA Board President