This is a print-friendly version of www.whitehutchinson.com/children/childcaremistakes.shtml

White Hutchinson Leisure & Learning Group

White Hutchinson Leisure & Learning Group, Kansas City, MO, USA

Top 10 Mistakes Made in the Interior Design of Child Care Centers

  1. Not involving teachers, parents and children in the design process.
     
  2. Not exceeding licensing standards for square footage requirements that are minimal to inadequate in every state.
     
  3. Not having an architect or designer with comprehensive knowledge of children and design.
     
  4. Not allowing enough time for the design process.
     
  5. Following the adult ADA standards rather than using the children's ADA standards in children's areas.
     
  6. Not paying attention to acoustics in the interior space.
     
  7. Putting too much money in the exterior design so that you have to save on interior finishes.
     
  8. Finishing the interior space plan before paying attention to its relationship with the outdoor play space.
     
  9. Choosing designs and materials that are more institutional than residential in feel.
     
  10. Creating the interior space without consideration for the furniture and equipment that goes in each room.
     
Mailing Address: White Hutchinson Leisure & Learning Group, 4036 Baltimore Avenue, Kansas City, Missouri 64111, USA
Telephone: +1.816.931-1040, Fax: +1.816.756-5058
E-mail: Please direct all messages for Leisure, Entertainment and Recreation Projects to Randy@whitehutchinson.com; and all messages for Children's Learning and Play Projects to Vicki@whitehutchinson.com.

© 1999 - 2026, White Hutchinson Leisure & Learning Group, Inc.
The contents of this website and eNewsletters are protected by USA and international copyright law. Permission is granted to download and print single copites of any of the contents or articles for personal use. No other copies may be made. Educational institutions may obtain permission to make multiple copies for classroom use by e-mailing us with details. The contents of articles may be quoted provided credit is given to the "(author's name), White Hutchinson Leisure & Learning Group, Kansas City, MO, USA". All other rights for use or reproduction of the contents and articles are reserved.