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 1st
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 20th year |
2002 |
Fundraising begins for Lower Playground Renovation |
2003 |
Sandi Fukumoto assumes Presidency of the FCSA Board of
Directors |
2004 |
FCC receives its 1st van (8 passenger) from
the King County Council and Dow Constantine |
2006 |
Kevin Wooley assumes Presidency of the FCSA Board
FCC receives its 2nd 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 |