Images: JBPHH hosts grand opening ceremony for the new Ford Island Child Development Center [Image 1 of 11]
Photo by Tech. Sgt. Michael Holzworth Subscribe To This Journalist
Daniel K. Inouye, U.S. senator, receives a tour of the new Ford Island Child Development Center (CDC) from CDC Ford Island Director Julie Ariola, during the grand opening ceremony Oct. 24, 2012. The new CDC is a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold certification, sustainable facility. The 37,404 sq. ft. 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. (Department of Defense photo by U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Michael R. Holzworth/Released)