Getting Ready: Preparing to House Your Pre-K Program

This guide by the Illinois Facilities Fund is intended to help pre-K programs assess their space needs, evaluate the fit of any facility with the program’s goals, and identify any renovation or modification needs. The steps for preparing to house a pre-K program include: (1) set the basic parameters, (2) evaluate all the options, and (3) get started. The final step of the guide discusses the use of a timeline and concrete plan for getting the new program up and running on time. Centers and classrooms that meet best practices for design create environments that promote learning and are warm, safe, inviting, and functional.