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 located 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 (1) indoor and outdoor play areas, (2) multiple classrooms tailored to different age groups, (3) dedicated spaces for teachers and staff, (4) quiet, calm spaces for children, (5) restrooms and changing facilities, (6) a lactation room, (7) a kitchen and dining area, and (8) dedicated spaces where parents can connect with staff.
EXPECTED OCCUPANCY
May 2025
EXPECTED SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION
March 2025
PROJECT TEAM
Lamar Johnson Cooperative – 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
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