Top 10 Mistakes Made in the Interior Design of Child Care Centers
- Not involving teachers, parents and children in the design process.
- Not exceeding licensing standards for square footage requirements that are minimal to inadequate in every state.
- Not having an architect or designer with comprehensive knowledge of children and design.
- Not allowing enough time for the design process.
- Following the adult ADA standards rather than using the children's ADA standards in children's areas.
- Not paying attention to acoustics in the interior space.
- Putting too much money in the exterior design so that you have to save on interior finishes.
- Finishing the interior space plan before paying attention to its relationship with the outdoor play space.
- Choosing designs and materials that are more institutional than residential in feel.
- Creating the interior space without consideration for the furniture and equipment that goes in each room.