From the 2025 Educational Interiors Showcase: Livonia Early Childhood Center
Key Highlights
- The center's design incorporates mud rooms and family rooms to create a welcoming, home-like atmosphere for children.
- Specialized spaces such as the Mixing Bowl science kitchen support hands-on exploration and physical activity.
Design of the Livonia Early Childhood Center in Livonia, Michigan, is based on home life for the district’s youngest learners. Entries have mud rooms for students to leave their belongings and “family rooms” where classes can gather for reading time. Sensory experiences drove the design of the center. Family rooms adjacent to classrooms provide space to explore. The Mixing Bowl is a child-height experimental science kitchen; a gross motor room is designed for movement and cooperative play. Braille wallcovering is featured in family rooms; the tactility of the braille letterforms enhances the sensory experience for all students, not only promoting touch, but also assisting in developing empathy.
Read more about the Livonia Early Childhood Center and view a photo gallery at SchoolDesigns.com.