{"id":1299,"date":"2025-07-15T13:49:23","date_gmt":"2025-07-15T20:49:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.oppco.org\/crecc\/?page_id=1299"},"modified":"2025-09-04T12:36:20","modified_gmt":"2025-09-04T19:36:20","slug":"first-congregational-church-of-bellingham-proposal-form","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.oppco.org\/crecc\/resources\/current-providers\/expansion-start-up-opportunities\/first-congregational-church-of-bellin\/first-congregational-church-of-bellingham-proposal-form\/","title":{"rendered":"First Congregational Church of Bellingham Proposal Form"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">This form is the official Proposal to partner with First Congregational Church of Bellingham in the development of a licensed Infant &amp; Toddler child care space and to secure lease of space as an independent child care business.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Proposals will be accepted on a continuing basis until a suitable child care partner is selected. Proposers should expect a reply to their submission within one week, with successful Proposers being invited to interview as the next step in the selection process.\u00a0\u00a0<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">C-RECC is available to offer technical assistance with the process of filling out the online Proposal Form as well as preparing responses to form questions. Please request assistance by emailing megan_asheghi@oppco.org.<\/h4>\n\n\n<script>\nvar gform;gform||(document.addEventListener(\"gform_main_scripts_loaded\",function(){gform.scriptsLoaded=!0}),document.addEventListener(\"gform\/theme\/scripts_loaded\",function(){gform.themeScriptsLoaded=!0}),window.addEventListener(\"DOMContentLoaded\",function(){gform.domLoaded=!0}),gform={domLoaded:!1,scriptsLoaded:!1,themeScriptsLoaded:!1,isFormEditor:()=>\"function\"==typeof InitializeEditor,callIfLoaded:function(o){return!(!gform.domLoaded||!gform.scriptsLoaded||!gform.themeScriptsLoaded&&!gform.isFormEditor()||(gform.isFormEditor()&&console.warn(\"The use of gform.initializeOnLoaded() is deprecated in the form editor context and will be removed in Gravity Forms 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                      <p class='gform_description'><\/p>\n                        <\/div><form method='post' enctype='multipart\/form-data'  id='gform_9'  action='\/crecc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1299' data-formid='9' novalidate>\n                        <div class='gform-body gform_body'><div id='gform_fields_9' class='gform_fields top_label form_sublabel_below description_below validation_below'><fieldset id=\"field_9_1\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-name gfield--input-type-name field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\"  ><legend class='gfield_label gform-field-label gfield_label_before_complex' >Name<\/legend><div class='ginput_complex ginput_container ginput_container--name no_prefix has_first_name no_middle_name has_last_name no_suffix gf_name_has_2 ginput_container_name gform-grid-row' id='input_9_1'>\n                            \n                            <span id='input_9_1_3_container' class='name_first gform-grid-col gform-grid-col--size-auto' >\n                                                    <input type='text' name='input_1.3' id='input_9_1_3' value=''   aria-required='false'     \/>\n                                                    <label for='input_9_1_3' class='gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-sub '>First<\/label>\n                                                <\/span>\n                            \n                            <span id='input_9_1_6_container' class='name_last gform-grid-col gform-grid-col--size-auto' >\n                                                    <input type='text' name='input_1.6' id='input_9_1_6' value=''   aria-required='false'     \/>\n                                                    <label for='input_9_1_6' class='gform-field-label gform-field-label--type-sub '>Last<\/label>\n                                                <\/span>\n                            \n                        <\/div><\/fieldset><div id=\"field_9_3\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-email gfield--input-type-email gfield--width-full field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\"  ><label class='gfield_label gform-field-label' for='input_9_3'>Email<\/label><div class='ginput_container ginput_container_email'>\n                            <input name='input_3' id='input_9_3' type='email' value='' class='large'     aria-invalid=\"false\"  \/>\n                        <\/div><\/div><div id=\"field_9_4\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-phone gfield--input-type-phone gfield--width-full field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\"  ><label class='gfield_label gform-field-label' for='input_9_4'>Phone<\/label><div class='ginput_container ginput_container_phone'><input name='input_4' id='input_9_4' type='tel' value='' class='large'    aria-invalid=\"false\"   \/><\/div><\/div><div id=\"field_9_24\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-text gfield--input-type-text gfield--width-full field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\"  ><label class='gfield_label gform-field-label' for='input_9_24'>Current or Former Child Care Business Name (if applicable)<\/label><div class='ginput_container ginput_container_text'><input name='input_24' id='input_9_24' type='text' value='' class='large'      aria-invalid=\"false\"   \/><\/div><\/div><div id=\"field_9_25\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-html gfield--input-type-html gfield--width-full gfield_html gfield_html_formatted gfield_no_follows_desc field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\"  >This Proposal Form consists of three parts: Programming &#038; Services; Qualifications, Education &#038; Experience; and Business Management &#038; Financial Planning. Each section is worth 25 points towards your overall rating. The final 25 points will come from the in person interviews. The partnership and lease will be offered to the Proposer with the highest overall score. <\/div><div id=\"field_9_26\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-html gfield--input-type-html gfield--width-full gfield_html gfield_html_formatted gfield_no_follows_desc field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\"  >PROGRAMMING &#038; SERVICES<\/div><div id=\"field_9_6\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-textarea gfield--input-type-textarea field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\"  ><label class='gfield_label gform-field-label' for='input_9_6'>STATEMENT OF PHILOSPHY &amp; MISSION STATEMENT &#8211; Provide a brief statement about your program philosophy, mission of your work, including the most important goals of your intended early learning program.<\/label><div class='ginput_container ginput_container_textarea'><textarea name='input_6' id='input_9_6' class='textarea large'      aria-invalid=\"false\"   rows='10' cols='50'><\/textarea><\/div><\/div><div id=\"field_9_10\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-textarea gfield--input-type-textarea gfield--width-full field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\"  ><label class='gfield_label gform-field-label' for='input_9_10'>PROGRAM CURRICULUM &#8211; Describe your overall curriculum philosophy and approach. If a particular curriculum is subscribed to, name it. Describe how your curriculum will meet the individual needs of each student to maximize growth and development. Explain the tools and processes you will use to evaluate curriculum success and facilitate continuing program improvement.<\/label><div class='ginput_container ginput_container_textarea'><textarea name='input_10' id='input_9_10' class='textarea large'      aria-invalid=\"false\"   rows='10' cols='50'><\/textarea><\/div><\/div><div id=\"field_9_15\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-textarea gfield--input-type-textarea gfield--width-full field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\"  ><label class='gfield_label gform-field-label' for='input_9_15'>SCOPE OF SERVICES &#8211; Describe, if any, additional or unique programming or services that will be offered. Include any special needs accommodations, ancillary activities, languages, or parent resources you will provide or partner to provide for families. Name any organizations that you will partner with.<\/label><div class='ginput_container ginput_container_textarea'><textarea name='input_15' id='input_9_15' class='textarea large'      aria-invalid=\"false\"   rows='10' cols='50'><\/textarea><\/div><\/div><div id=\"field_9_8\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-textarea gfield--input-type-textarea field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\"  ><label class='gfield_label gform-field-label' for='input_9_8'>FAMILY PARTNERSHIPS &#8211; Describe how you will promote family support and involvement in your program. Explain how you will facilitate communication and partnership between families and staff.<\/label><div class='ginput_container ginput_container_textarea'><textarea name='input_8' id='input_9_8' class='textarea large'      aria-invalid=\"false\"   rows='10' cols='50'><\/textarea><\/div><\/div><div id=\"field_9_11\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-textarea gfield--input-type-textarea gfield--width-full field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\"  ><label class='gfield_label gform-field-label' for='input_9_11'>CULTURAL &amp; LINGUISTIC RESPONSIVENESS &#8211; Describe how you will be responsive and supportive of student and family cultural and linguistic needs (beyond translation of materials). This includes the capacity to tailor services to diverse types of families.<\/label><div class='ginput_container ginput_container_textarea'><textarea name='input_11' id='input_9_11' class='textarea large'      aria-invalid=\"false\"   rows='10' cols='50'><\/textarea><\/div><\/div><div id=\"field_9_9\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-textarea gfield--input-type-textarea field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\"  ><label class='gfield_label gform-field-label' for='input_9_9'>PROGRAM OPERATION &amp; STAFFING &#8211; Explain in detail the hours of operation, how many staff you intend to hire, and the student\/staff ratio maintained throughout the day. Describe your plans for staff recruitment, retention, and continuing professional development for yourself and staff.<\/label><div class='ginput_container ginput_container_textarea'><textarea name='input_9' id='input_9_9' class='textarea large'      aria-invalid=\"false\"   rows='10' cols='50'><\/textarea><\/div><\/div><div id=\"field_9_27\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-html gfield--input-type-html gfield--width-full gfield_html gfield_html_formatted gfield_no_follows_desc field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\"  >QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION, &#038; EXPERIENCE<\/div><div id=\"field_9_28\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-textarea gfield--input-type-textarea gfield--width-full field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\"  ><label class='gfield_label gform-field-label' for='input_9_28'>EDUCATION &amp; TRAINING &#8211; Provide details regarding all Early Childhood Education credits earned and satisfaction of all pre-service training mandated by DCYF.<\/label><div class='ginput_container ginput_container_textarea'><textarea name='input_28' id='input_9_28' class='textarea large'      aria-invalid=\"false\"   rows='10' cols='50'><\/textarea><\/div><\/div><div id=\"field_9_29\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-textarea gfield--input-type-textarea gfield--width-full field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\"  ><label class='gfield_label gform-field-label' for='input_9_29'>WORK HISTORY &#8211; Provide a work history demonstrating a minimum of 3 years owning or managing a licensed child care program in Washington State. Specify ages served and highlight experience caring for children ages 0 to 30 months. (OPTIONAL &#8211; upload resume file below)<\/label><div class='ginput_container ginput_container_textarea'><textarea name='input_29' id='input_9_29' class='textarea large'      aria-invalid=\"false\"   rows='10' cols='50'><\/textarea><\/div><\/div><div id=\"field_9_30\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-fileupload gfield--input-type-fileupload gfield--width-full field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\"  ><label class='gfield_label gform-field-label' for='input_9_30'>File<\/label><div class='ginput_container ginput_container_fileupload'><input type='hidden' name='MAX_FILE_SIZE' value='31457280' \/><input name='input_30' id='input_9_30' type='file' class='large' aria-describedby=\"gfield_upload_rules_9_30\" onchange='javascript:gformValidateFileSize( this, 31457280 );'  \/><span class='gfield_description gform_fileupload_rules' id='gfield_upload_rules_9_30'>Max. file size: 30 MB.<\/span><div class='gfield_description validation_message gfield_validation_message validation_message--hidden-on-empty' id='live_validation_message_9_30'><\/div> <\/div><\/div><div id=\"field_9_31\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-html gfield--input-type-html gfield--width-full gfield_html gfield_html_formatted gfield_no_follows_desc field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\"  >BUSINESS MANAGEMENT &#038; FINANCIAL PLANNING<\/div><div id=\"field_9_33\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-html gfield--input-type-html gfield--width-full gfield_html gfield_html_formatted gfield_no_follows_desc field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\"  >FINANCIAL PLANNING &#8211; Complete and upload an operating budget including projected tuition rates, staff wages, and other expenses. Use $2,600 as monthly rent for this exercise (actual rate may be higher depending on tax-exempt or for-profit status). *FCCB will not request access to your actual operating budget or financial information and recognizes that all projected numbers shared at this point are subject to change.*<\/div><div id=\"field_9_36\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-html gfield--input-type-html gfield--width-full gfield_html gfield_html_formatted gfield_no_follows_desc field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\"  >You may use the budget workbook template found at the following link or another form of your choice: https:\/\/www.oppco.org\/crecc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/FCCB-Budget-Workbook-Template.xlsx<\/div><div id=\"field_9_32\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-fileupload gfield--input-type-fileupload gfield--width-full field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\"  ><label class='gfield_label gform-field-label' for='input_9_32'>File<\/label><div class='ginput_container ginput_container_fileupload'><input type='hidden' name='MAX_FILE_SIZE' value='31457280' \/><input name='input_32' id='input_9_32' type='file' class='large' aria-describedby=\"gfield_upload_rules_9_32\" onchange='javascript:gformValidateFileSize( this, 31457280 );'  \/><span class='gfield_description gform_fileupload_rules' id='gfield_upload_rules_9_32'>Max. file size: 30 MB.<\/span><div class='gfield_description validation_message gfield_validation_message validation_message--hidden-on-empty' id='live_validation_message_9_32'><\/div> <\/div><\/div><div id=\"field_9_34\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-textarea gfield--input-type-textarea gfield--width-full field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\"  ><label class='gfield_label gform-field-label' for='input_9_34'>FACILITY STARTUP &#8211; Describe any prior experience in the startup process of a child care program. 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