OPEN HOUSE 11/3/12: 'It Takes a Village!' Clubhouse

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OPEN HOUSE 11/3/12: 'It Takes a Village!' Clubhouse

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lilmamaPhD
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Join local families this Saturday for fun and festivities at:

The Open House of It Takes a Village!

When: Saturday, November 3rd between 10am and 5pm
Where: 721 Franklin Ave (btw Sterling Place and Park Place)
What: Free, fun, indoor activities for children under 4 (such as music, arts and crafts and dance lessons) as well as opportunities for their parents to join "The Village" (see details at http://www.i-t-a-v.org)
Why: Why not meet engaged parents seeking indoor/outdoor spaces for their children to have fun, get inspired, learn and grow

It Takes a Village! is a membership-based, non-profit community space for Brooklyn parents and their children under 4 years of age. "The Village" is a funhouse for kids and a clubhouse for parents--a home away from home where new families find friends, reassurance and a creative environment to have fun, get inspired, learn and grow. Children here learn by engaging socially in an inspiring second home for exploration and diverse friend-making. The Village is a continually evolving open space to nurture our growing community of new families.

To Learn more:
Visit the website for It Takes a Village!
http://www.i-t-a-v.org

Have questions?
Contact It Takes a Village!
(917) 499-3244
info@i-t-a-v.org

# Posted 6 mos ago
whynot_31
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Do they now have two locations?

One at 721 Franklin, and the other at Classon and Prospect Pl?

For better or worse, the change on Nostrand is going to make the change on Franklin look minor.

# Posted 2 mos ago
samuelcole
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It's just the one at Classon and Prospect

# Posted 2 mos ago
whynot_31
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Got it.

I am glad they found (and can hopefully afford) their own space.

Before their move, I think they had to share space with the new operators of LaunchPad.
To me, a cooperative child care with set rules and fees (It Takes a Village) seems more feasible than an "events space" businesses without such rules (ie LaunchPad), but time will tell.

BTW, the above photo is courtesy of the Wash Ave Merchants Assoc

For better or worse, the change on Nostrand is going to make the change on Franklin look minor.

# Posted 2 mos ago
Whatchuwant
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Actually, they shared the LaunchPad space with the hopes of taking it over. In the end though, the LaunchPad guy decided to stay, so ITAV had to find a new home.

"...you can choose the rain....but I choose the sun..." - N. Costa

# Posted 2 mos ago
whynot_31
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The new location does make more sense from a long term "optimal use" point of view.

IE a child care coop does not need to be on a Ave that is as commercial, "prime" and busy as Franklin Ave is becoming.

I do wonder how much rent LaunchPad's space would go for if it was at market.

Likewise, I wonder how much they actually raise thru the various events they host. I predict the revenue is very small. I hope this meets the expectations of the owners of the space, and the folks who presently run it. It certainly doesn't meet a regular definition of "sustainable business venture: Break even or better"

PS. These coop/play space things are usually different from DOHMH Lic Daycares, in that you can't actually leave your kid there.

For better or worse, the change on Nostrand is going to make the change on Franklin look minor.

# Posted 2 mos ago
whynot_31
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Photo: Wash Ave Pros Heights Merchant Assn

For better or worse, the change on Nostrand is going to make the change on Franklin look minor.

# Posted 1 mo ago
whynot_31
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Press:
http://mommypoppins.com/it-takes-a-village-crown-heights-brooklyn-play-space-kids-preschoolers

For better or worse, the change on Nostrand is going to make the change on Franklin look minor.

# Posted 1 mo ago