Images: JBPHH hosts grand opening ceremony for the new Ford Island Child Development Center [Image 10 of 11]
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Daniel K. Inouye, U.S. senator, U.S. Navy Capt. Jeffrey James, commander, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, and U.S. Navy Adm. Frank Ponds, commander of Navy Region Hawaii and Naval Surface Group Middle Pacific, participate in a traditional Hawaiian blessing from Kahu, Kordell Kekoa during a Oct. 24, 2012, grand opening ceremony for the new Ford Island Child Development Center (CDC), a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold certification, sustainable facility. The 37,404 square foot facility is expected to provide a safe and nurturing learning
environment for 304 children, ranging in age from six weeks to five years. The CDC contains 24 flexible activity rooms, a 1,200 sq. ft. commercial kitchen, laundry and restroom facilities, storage, training rooms, and administrative spaces. The floor plan allows classroom windows to overlook central courtyards that feature new playground equipment.