Client: Little Rock School District
Location: Little Rock, Arkansas
Project Type: Early Childhood Education Center Renovation
Features: Early Childhood Classrooms, Infant Care Rooms, Learning Neighborhoods, Play-Based Learning Spaces, Community Meeting Room
Completion: July 2024
The Rockefeller Early Childhood Center transformed the former Rockefeller Elementary School into a modern early childhood learning environment serving infants, toddlers, and pre-kindergarten students. Designed for the Little Rock School District, the renovation reflects the district’s commitment to early childhood education by creating a safe, welcoming, and engaging environment that encourages learning through exploration, creativity, and play. Opened in July 2024, the Rockefeller Early Childhood Center reimagines an aging school facility while providing modern educational spaces that support children, teachers, and families.
The Rockefeller Early Childhood Center includes 18 early childhood classrooms, two infant care rooms, shared learning spaces, and dedicated support areas for staff. The renovation transformed the existing school into a modern early learning environment with abundant natural light, views to the outdoors, age-appropriate furnishings, and spaces designed to support exploration and play. Building upgrades included accessibility improvements, new life safety systems, updated technology, and infrastructure enhancements that support the needs of students, educators, and families.
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