YMCA PPRESCHOOLS
Consisting of 6 preschools located within the city of Long beach, this project aims to improve the greenspaces in the more disadvantaged communities and reduce as much asphalt and concrete surfaces as possible and replacing it with natural materials and living shrubs and trees. Each Preschool has its unique set of conditions but overall, the need for shade is the most prominent desire overall. Additionally, all schools feature tricycles, tricycle tracks, painted playground games, tree stumps, logs, and generous amounts of new trees and shrubs.
These upgrades create cooler, healthier environments, encouraging exploration and well-being for children.
Client: Conservation Corps of Long Beach
Type: Schools
Project Collaborators: TYMCA of Greater Long Beach, Conservation Corps of Long Beach
First Friendships Preschool
The largest of all the preschools. This preschool features an expansive lawn & playground space with very little shade. Some of the renovations include an edible garden, outdoor classrooms, mini slides within a mini hill, and over 20 new trees.
Downtown Preschool
Both toddlers and preschoolers. Already had a fair amount of shade trees, lawn area but a lot of asphalt and concrete as well. Renovated and a leved lawn area, additional trees, new edible garden, parent courtyard with fruit garden.
Creative Beginnings
This charming preschool has a good variety of areas where preschoolers can mingle and play. With Preexisting fruiting trees, lawn, and outdoor reading area, there was great opportunity to bring in more natural elements including wood chips, logs, shade trees and shrubs.
Mayne Preschool
Mayne Preschool has 2 age groups within their campus. Toddlers and Preschoolers. This preschool has some opportunities for a small lawn space, edible gardens, fruiting plants and other natural elements.
70th Preschool
Mayne Preschool has 2 age groups within their campus. Toddlers and Preschoolers. This preschool has some opportunities for a small lawn space, edible gardens, fruiting plants and other natural elements.
Play & Learn Preschool
One of the smaller preschools with an outdoor space wedged between 2 buildings, the space was only able to accommodate a few smaller trees and some shrubs areas.
