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Direct linkGreenman, Jim – Exchange: The Early Childhood Leaders' Magazine Since 1978, 2006
The age of child care building on a wide scale really began in the 1970s. Before that, there had been a history of day nurseries going back to the turn of the century and Lanham Act centers during World War II to provide care for "Rosie the Riveter" mothers in the work force. The "purpose built" child care center was an economical box with almost…
Descriptors: Young Children, Child Care Centers, Child Care, History
Greenman, Jim – Child Care Information Exchange, 1992
Design and construction problems in child care buildings are discussed. Common facility oversights range from too-small crib rooms and plumbing limitations to inadequate storage space and outdoor shade areas. Offers suggestions for overseeing the construction of a facility. (LB)
Descriptors: Building Design, Building Plans, Day Care Centers, Design Requirements
Greenman, Jim – Child Care Information Exchange, 1992
The process of designing a child care center is described. This process includes the conceptual and schematic design, schematic pricing, design development, and construction documents. Overall design criteria, and interior program components, are discussed. (LB)
Descriptors: Architecture, Building Plans, Day Care Centers, Design Requirements
