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Nova Scotia early learning and child care design guide [1]

Author: 
Nova Scotia Department of Public Works & Acre Architects Inc
Source: 
Government of Nova Scotia
Format: 
Report
Publication Date: 
1 Aug 2024
AVAILABILITY
Access online [PDF] [2]

Excerpt 

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This Design Guide is intended to assist designers with finding design solutions that are suitable for their specific context through a guide that is easy to read and navigate, making the content accessible.

With a focus on architectural design, this Design Guide encourages child care spaces that are functional, responsive, safe and healthy, to the benefit of children, staff, parents and caregivers. Through recognizing the importance and influence that physical environments have on the development of children, this Design Guide supports an investment in child development and starts children on an excellent path forward for continued investment in their future education.

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Region: 
Nova Scotia [3]
Tags: 
physical environment [4]

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Links
[1] https://childcarecanada.org/documents/research-policy-practice/25/02/nova-scotia-early-learning-and-child-care-design-guide [2] https://www.ednet.ns.ca/docs/elcc_design_guide_en.pdf [3] https://childcarecanada.org/taxonomy/term/7853 [4] https://childcarecanada.org/category/tags/physical-environment