The environment at Woods hollow is uniquely designed to meet the needs of children, parents, and staff members, and reflects its underlying philosophy.

Architecturally, the building is composed of "houses" grouped around a "winter garden."  Each House is home to a particular age group.  The winter garden functions as a common area to be used by all as a gathering place for meals and various activities throughout the day.

 In terms of defined physical space, our center is a community, which offers public and private spaces to its members.

Within each House and throughout the building, strict health and safety standards are followed.  The building and all of its furnishings and fixtures are scaled to a young child's size. Color schemes are chosen to provide security and stimulation.  Structural features, such as trusses, are painted boldly to draw children's attention to basic building components, inviting comments and questions about their environment.

Individual rooms are designed and equipped with materials selected to support the use of interest centers consistent with our hands-on approach to early childhood education.

Outdoor spaces are also divided to create both age group specific and common areas.  Natural landscaping welcomes active, inquisitive play-pathways, sand pits, and slides built into hills offer endless options for growing bodies.  Equipment ad materials are carefully selected to ensure safety and to minimize risks associated with injury.

Attention to detail is evidenced in every aspect of the environment from the colors and textures of the floors to the size, height, and spacing of windows.  The result is a building which invites the activity of people of all ages and encourages the development of a real sense of community.

Children, parents, and staff members are Woods Hollow all thrive in an environment and carefully designed to meet their needs.