Contents
- 5 individual trays containing:
- 12” x 18” dry erase board
- Marker & microfiber cloth
- 3 sets of age-appropriate “furniture”
- Photo key card
- Storage container
- Child Care Center Classroom Design Curriculum
- 1-year limited warranty
Child Care Center Design Kit
The Child Care Center Design Kit is an interactive, hands-on learning tool specifically created to help students master the principles of childcare center layout. This kit helps teach students the best practices for creating effective, engaging spaces for young learners. The kit features curriculum materials and manipulatives, including furniture pieces and boards that allow students to design learning center rooms.
$989.00
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Child Care Center Classroom Design
Lesson topics:
1. Child Care Career Exploration
2. Guidelines and Best Practices for Classroom Design
3. Infant, Toddler, and Preschool Classroom Design
Teaching hours: 3
Includes: Presentation slides, student activities, and assessments
Early Childhood Classroom Design Curriculum Sample
Early Childhood Classroom Design Curriculum Overview
Family and Consumer Sciences Curriculum Overview
Career Exploration Station Activity Sheet
Use our Career Exploration Station Activity Sheet to incorporate a lesson specific to career exploration.
Features
- 5 sets of materials allow for group work, fostering teamwork and creativity among students
- Students engage directly with manipulatives to design and plan optimal learning spaces
- Resources and lesson plans that guide students through childcare center design best practices
- Supports layouts for three age groups
- Standards-Aligned: Download our guide to see how our Child Care Center Design Kit and its curriculum support key objectives of the National FCS Standard 4.0 for Education and Early Childhood
FAQs
What careers would the Child Care Center Design Kit help students prepare for?
This kit could help students prepare for careers such as early childhood educator, childcare center director, child development specialist, and more.
What classes would this kit benefit?
This Child Care Center Design Kit would be great for introductory classes for careers in early childhood education, child development, entrepreneurship, and more.
Can middle school students use this kit?
Yes! This kit is great for middle school career exploration as it comes with a lesson on childcare careers.
How many kits would you recommend for a 20-student classroom?
We recommend two kits for a 20-student classroom.
Can this kit be used for career exploration?
Yes! This kit can be used for exploring careers in infant-related education and human services as well as early childhood development services. It includes a lesson on childcare career exploration, and we also offer FREE career exploration lesson plans for FCS and human services! The kit can be used with the following soft skill scenario cards to deepen student understanding of related careers: Child Care Careers, Employability, and Leadership.
How does this product align with the National FCS Standard 4.0 for Education and Early Childhood?
Our Child Care Center Design Kit and its accompanying curriculum is designed to meet key objectives in the National FCS Standard 4.0. Download our detailed alignment guide to learn how this tool supports student understanding and skill development in education and early childhood.
Realityworks Early Childhood Education Alignment to National FCS Standard
How many kits would you recommend for a 20-student classroom?
It depends on your budget and how you want to implement the kit. In general, we recommend two kits for a 20-student classroom.
How does this kit fit in an early childhood education pathway program?
The Child Care Center Design Kit makes a great addition to an Introduction to Early Childhood Education course in an ECE program. See our Early Childhood Education Pathway Chart for more information.
Resources
Blog – 4 Key Topics for Teaching Child Care Center Design (And Why They’re Important)
Customer Story – Child Care Skills Kits Prepare Students for Careers
Blog – Tips for Building an Early Childhood Education Pathway
2 reviews for Child Care Center Design Kit
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Linda P –
I have two of them and it worked out well with my class of 18. I had students pair up to create an infant room design and a preschool room design. Then for their final for the class, students had to create their own individual diorama using paper boxes. Students really liked them.
Bethany R., FCS Teacher –
We have this idea of what a space is, but having that understanding of how much space a crib takes up, or a table, really puts you into that more realistic mindset of, how do I adjust? When you just draw it, you can make the tables smaller so you can put everything you want in. But when you have the board and the furniture to scale, you can’t modify the size of the furniture – you have to modify your creative thinking and problem-solving.