Well, in general, the best tip for a preschool or childcare centre interior design is safety, safety, and safety. There may be an urge to build fanciful interiors that reminds a child of a certain superhero or fairytale. But still, safety must be regarded at all times.
Here are the safety aspects of a childcare centre interior design.
#1 The Building Materials
Hire a good interior designer or builder with a conscience – especially when it comes to using building materials.
Make sure that they provide building materials of good health and safety standards. Most building materials may have some form of formaldehyde emission. Hence it is important to select only the products that have been certified to have low formaldehyde emission ratings, such as E1 or E0.
You can also use building materials that have good safety standards, such as slip-resistant, fire-resistant, and corrosion-resistant properties.
The commercial interior designer of a school or childcare centre has to think as if they are designing the school or childcare centre for their own children. Use best quality materials.
#2 Good Workmanship Matters
Safety in preschool interior design is also attributed to good workmanship. Lowly skilled workmen, or contractors who lack the relevant skills, may result in substandard work. Substandard work, in turn, may cause potential safety hazards or unnecessary incidents to childcare centre’s children. For example, a customised table with sharp edges may cause cuts and injuries to the kids.
Therefore, it is very important to engage an interior design or commercial renovation contractor who has ample experience and skillsets in the industry.
At ADA Builders, we have an in-house team of experienced workmen from carpenters to project managers. Hence, we are confident of good quality project completion results due to our workmanship.
#3 Have Regular Maintenance
Things, no matter how good quality they are, will experience wear and tear. It is vital to have a regular maintenance plan for the facilities, flooring, roof, road, and other fixtures in your childcare centre.
By doing so, you can ensure that the facilities are all in workable conditions. Hence, reduce the risk of incidents and safety mishaps.
In summary, you must always place safety as the first priority in all commercial interior design projects, especially childcare centres or schools.
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