The La Luz Early Childhood Center is part of the initial construction of the SLFCU branch facility in the Sandia Science & Technology Park. The architect for this building project was English, Harper, Reta Architects in Sacramento, California. This page contains the site plan for the building, a floorplan for the interior of the building with particular focus on the La Luz ECC portion, and color elevations provided by English, Harper, Reta Architects. Also included is a detailed plan of the playground.
Location Map
The SLFCU branch facility is located on a two acre parcel in the Sandia Science & Technology Park between Gibson Blvd SE (Development Road) and Opportunity Avenue SE at 1301 Britt Street SE (east of Eubank).
Site Plan
The parking lot and the front of the building face west, while the back of the building faces Britt Street and the mountains.
Floorplan
La Luz ECC occupies approximately 9,500 square feet in the 14,500 square foot building. For security purposes, there is only one point of access to the center, which has a controlled entry system. Classrooms for infants through two year olds contain more than 60 square feet per child, which exceeds NAEYC's recommendation of fifty. Children in the pre-school and pre-kindergarten program share a 2,100 square foot classroom for blocks, manipulatives, language & listening, music, and dramatic play, and will use the 900 square foot eating area for art, science, and any messy projects. All together, this group will have use of 3000 square feet of learning center space, which meets NAEYC's recommendation.
Playground
The La Luz ECC playground occupies over 6,000 square feet on the north end of the building where it is divided into two sections: one for the older toddlers and one for the pre-schoolers and pre-kindergartners year olds. It features a park-like atmosphere with a tricycle path for the older children, separate climbing structures specially developed for the appropriate age group, sandboxes, age-appropriate swings, outdoor lighting, and many other entertaining activities that develop coordination and gross motor skills.
A separate playground for Infants and Young Toddlers is located off the east side of the building. An ample patio area encourages our younger children to walk using various push toys. Bucket swings and an age-appropriate play structure inside a large sandbox as well as a grass area complete the playground. It is designed to encourage and develop gross motor skills and coordination in a secure and shaded environment.
