How to create a kindergarten from scratch?
Building a kindergarten is a systematic project that integrates site planning, design implementation, facility installation, and educational philosophy. It follows the core logic of "information preparation → design collaboration → service coordination → implementation execution". The following outlines a comprehensive framework from zero to completion to help you clearly understand the key actions at each step:
CAD Drawings: These should include the site's floor plan, building structure diagram (e.g., wall positions, load-bearing column distribution), and underground pipeline diagram (drainage pipes, water supply pipes, cable routes). These are the core basis for determining the installation location of equipment and avoiding damage to underground facilities.
Site Elevation Map: If there are height differences on the site (e.g., steps, slopes), elevation data must be provided to prevent problems such as unreasonable slopes or water accumulation in designed outdoor facilities (e.g., slides, runways).
Multi-angle Live-action Photos: Include front and side photos of the site entrance, indoor rooms (classrooms, bathrooms, canteens), and outdoor open spaces. Mark the dimensions of key areas (e.g., classroom wall length, window height).
Overhead Overview Photos: These can be taken by drones or captured from satellite maps (the site boundary and the location of surrounding roads/buildings must be clearly marked). They help the designer plan the overall traffic flow (e.g., main entrance, fire-fighting access, logistics routes).
| Items to Confirm | Core Requirements | Key Reasons |
| Main Entrance and Parent Waiting Area | Should be close to the street for easy parent drop-off/pick-up, and separated from the logistics entrance (e.g., food delivery entrance) | Avoid cross-flow between parent foot traffic and logistics vehicle traffic to reduce safety risks |
| Fire-fighting Access | An accessible passage with width ≥ 1.2 meters and height ≥ 2 meters must be reserved. The passage should lead directly to an open outdoor area without any obstacles | Comply with fire safety regulations to ensure children can evacuate quickly and fire trucks can enter smoothly in case of a fire |
| Logistics Routes | If there is a canteen, an independent route should be planned (e.g., from the food delivery entrance to the canteen, avoiding passing through classroom areas); if there is a garbage room, it should be far from classrooms and activity areas | Prevent logistics operations (e.g., food transportation, garbage disposal) from affecting children's activities and ensure hygiene and safety |
| Location of Underground Facilities | Clearly identify the distribution areas of water storage tanks, drainage pipes, and cables, and mark "no-excavation zones" | Subsequent outdoor equipment (e.g., large slides, swings) may need to be fixed by digging holes in the ground. It is necessary to avoid underground pipelines to prevent damage to drainage and water supply systems |
Design Content: Includes outdoor amusement equipment (slides, climbing frames, runways), indoor furniture (classroom desks and chairs, nap beds, storage cabinets), and functional facilities (e.g., children's sinks and toilets in bathrooms).
Collaboration Method: The designer will issue an initial plan based on your educational philosophy (e.g., "nature education" may include additional outdoor sandpits and planting areas; "Montessori education" emphasizes the operability of furniture). You can provide revision suggestions regarding "functions" (e.g., whether the slide is suitable for children aged 3-6), "shape" (e.g., whether the furniture has rounded edges), and "color" (e.g., avoiding overly harsh colors), with repeated adjustments until satisfaction is achieved.
Key Principle: All products must comply with the Kindergarten Construction Standards (e.g., rounded edges for furniture, protective railings for outdoor equipment with height ≥ 70 cm). The designer will also provide safety certification documents for the products.
Precondition for Service: You must first confirm the "product design plan" and finalize the order (start the production of outdoor equipment and indoor furniture). This is because the environmental design team only serves customers who have placed orders, and internal preferential prices are available.
Design Collaboration Process: The environmental design will connect with the product design (e.g., the theme of wall murals should match the style of classroom furniture, and the location of ceiling lamps should avoid the area above the furniture). You can put forward specific requirements (e.g., murals with cartoon animal elements, non-slip floors and children's handrails in bathrooms). The designer will issue renderings, and construction will proceed after revisions and confirmation.
Installation Breakdown Diagrams: Each piece of equipment (e.g., slides, desks and chairs) is accompanied by step-by-step breakdown diagrams, marking part names, installation sequences, and required tools (e.g., screwdriver models, wrench sizes).
Installation Manuals: Include precautions (e.g., outdoor equipment needs to be fixed with concrete, indoor furniture needs to be installed against the wall to prevent tipping) and solutions to common problems (e.g., how to adjust misaligned parts).
If you still have questions after referring to the diagrams, you can contact the design team via phone or video call. The team will answer questions in real time or send installation demonstration videos (e.g., operational details of key steps).
If you need professional personnel for on-site installation, you can request the dispatch of installation engineers (supporting cross-country services). The installation time and site preparation requirements (e.g., cleaning the installation area, preparing power/water sources) need to be communicated in advance, and the cost is calculated based on the installation difficulty and service location.
Misunderstanding 1: "Focus only on the appearance of equipment and ignore the site structure" — If the underground pipeline diagram is not provided, drainage pipes may be damaged during equipment installation, requiring rework and increasing costs and construction time.
Misunderstanding 2: "Skip the confirmation of traffic flow and directly select furniture" — If the furniture layout is determined first, it may be found that the fire-fighting access is blocked, requiring a complete redesign of the furniture layout.
Misunderstanding 3: "Do not synchronize environmental design with product design" — If wall murals are painted first, it may be discovered that the size of the furniture conflicts with the mural area, resulting in the murals being blocked and unnecessary costs wasted.
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