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Livonia Early Childhood Center: Where Design Supports Learning

The Livonia Public School District has launched a new Early Childhood Center as part of an initiative to modernize its educational facilities. This 72,000-square-foot Center is designed to support the development of over 700 children through sensory play. The facility combines new construction with a renovated section of a former junior high school. It features 29 classrooms and over 60,000 square feet of outdoor play space. The Center is thoughtfully designed to encourage exploration and engagement among young learners.

A Creative Canvas for Young Minds

To support the school’s mission of sensory learning, TMP Architecture specified Polyvision’s digitally printed CeramicSteel surfaces for classroom and communal areas. Building on a previous successful project, the design team chose this durable material to bring interactive, creative expression to life by incorporating Charley Harper’s whimsical “Beguiled by the Wild” graphic in a large-format installation. Designed like a giant coloring book, the walls invite children to engage with the artwork directly, supporting the development of fine motor skills and creativity.