Is there any advantages to half walls (about 4-5 feet high) vs. full walls (to the ceiling)?
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Originally posted by ummie View PostIs there any advantages to half walls (about 4-5 feet high) vs. full walls (to the ceiling)?
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So this would be for the whole daycare.
Someone told me this would create a more open space and teachers could look over each classroom (while one is in the bathroom or whatever).
The disadvantage (what I can think of) is naptime. I'd have 3 rooms, 1-2 yr olds, 2-3 and 3-4.
Do you guys have experience with half walls?
Would you say the number of full wall daycare centers you've seen outnumber half wall?
thanks!!!
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I've only seen one daycare PHOTO, not in person of a center with just one classroom that was open in the center of the building with half walls so on every side was pretty much a hallway to another classroom.
I don't like the idea of all 1/2 walls, but maybe just some. Do you have a basement for tornado warnings? You'd lose a lot of building structure security with fewer full walls. You're going to have a LOT of noise and hear a LOT of crying/screaming bounce from one child to another just because they hear someone else doing it.
If you're just looking for a more open feel, you also need to consider the placement and size of the items in each room. The larger items need to be far from the door/entrance and you don't want to have too much clutter. You also need to consider the color of the walls and the carpet and the lighting. Have brighter lights, and lighter walls and carpet to make the room feel larger as well. Add a mirror in every room opposite the wall of the exterior window for an open look as well.
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I have half walls but I only keep 6 infants/young toddlers and 1 adult. It enables me to be in "one" large room with everyone, as required by law, but keeps them from injuring one another since they each have a safe playspace with age specific furnishings and toys.
There is also one large central playspace so we can all be together for reading time/circle time when we like.
It can be a problem at naptime if one is not a good sleeper, just keep that in mind. I am not allowed to separate them, so I just have to deal with it.
If you have a better naptime option, take it....- Unless otherwise stated, all my posts are personal opinion and worth what you paid for them.
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