The new St. Louis Children’s Hospital Child Development Center at the Taylor Avenue Building (TAB) will be a 35,200 department gross square feet (DGSF) childcare center on the east side of TAB. It will replace the Clayton Avenue Building (CAB) location and provide long-term opportunities for mission-critical needs. This project reflects the School of Medicine’s commitment to creating a positive and inclusive environment that supports the diverse needs of our employees and their families.
The project will include:
- Indoor and outdoor play areas
- Multiple classrooms tailored to different age groups
- Dedicated spaces for teachers and staff
- Quiet, calm spaces for children
- Restrooms and changing facilities
- A lactation room
- A kitchen and dining area
- Dedicated spaces where parents can connect with staff
EXPECTED OCCUPANCY
April 29, 2025
EXPECTED SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION
March 20, 2025
PROJECT TEAM
Lamar Johnson Collaborative – architect
IMEG – MEPFP engineer
Clayco, Inc. – general contractor
SCHOOL OF MEDICINE TEAM
Senior Project Executive: Melissa Rockwell-Hopkins
Senior Project Manager: Vern Watts
Senior Planner: Mariah Harris
Activation and Logistics Planning: TBD
Project Communications: Michelle Lewis
Project Assistant: Karen Starks
BARNES-JEWISH HOSPITAL TEAM
Senior Project Executive: Jesse Arevalo
Senior Planner: Grace Cuddihee
Senior Interior Designer: Ellie Wiese
Project Manager: Vince Nutt
Project Communications: Brandi Hamilton
HR Representative: Melissa Lynch
Childcare Manager at Newstead Avenue location: Margaret Zitko
Childcare Manager at Clayton Avenue Building location: Traci Napier
