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MV Community Services Early Childhood Center

Father walking child out of the Early Childhood Center at the end of the day.

The assignment

1.  Provide a safe, joyful, and nurturing space for Island children.

2. Celebrate and support the work of early childhood educators.

3. Master plan the five-acre campus to illuminate its promise and rally organizational leaders and donors around a shared vision.

4. Minimize impact.

Front Desk attendant at the Early Childhood Center.
Hallway at Early Childhood center with young girl in vibrant pink skirt.

The experience

From the very first approach, the ECC radiates warmth and purpose. A timber-framed entryway, strung with lights, offers both welcome and wonder.

Inside, sunlight pours through the skylights into a soaring central atrium. The atmosphere is serene yet spirited—wiggles are encouraged, laughter bubbles just below and surface, and curiosity is a constant companion.

Warm wood tones and soft, colorful textiles wrap the rooms in a sense of calm and delight.

Central area in Early Childhood Center with children playing on the modular block seating.
Adult reading to two children in a cozy nook in the Early Childhood Center,
Young child sitting on a low window sill looking at the porch play area in the Early Childhood Center,

Floor-to-ceiling glass keeps classrooms connected to the heart of the building while maintaining safety comfort, and nap time. Low, wide sills and built-in nooks invite small bodies to perch, play, or settle into conversation.

Just beyond, covered porches become open-air classrooms, spilling out into a natural playscape where timber play structures weave through native meadows and trees provide both shelter and scale.

A girl riding a bike past yellow raincoats on the porch of the Early Childhood Center.
Children playing on the porch of the Early Childhood Center.

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Long after the ribbon's cut, we'll still be here

We're always just down the road. Whether it's a repair, renovation, or a reimagining of your mission, we're ready to help your campus thrive for decades to come.

Every project starts with a conversation. We look forward to hearing from you.
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