EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
Start them off on the right foot
We design spaces that support our youngest generations right where they are — and set them up for a life of so much more.
Every Project Begins with Listening
Every early childhood education program is unique, and every design begins with listening. We collaborate closely with educators, administrators, families, and community stakeholders to understand each program's educational philosophy, operational needs, and long-term vision. The insights we gain from those conversations shape environments that respond to the needs of both children and the people who support them every day.
By combining decades of experience with thoughtful collaboration, we create environments that support cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development. From Reggio-Emilia-inspired classrooms and neuro-inclusive learning environments to natural play landscapes and outdoor classrooms, we design spaces that inspire curiosity, encourage exploration, and foster meaningful connections to the world around them.
A National Leader in Early Childhood Education Design
Early childhood education is about more than providing classrooms—it's about creating environments that shape how children learn, play, and connect with the world. Ashley McGraw Architects has designed more than 150 early learning environments for higher education campuses, independent schools, nonprofits, community organizations, and employers across the United States and internationally. By integrating architecture and landscape architecture from the earliest stages of design, we create cohesive indoor and outdoor environments that foster exploration, creativity, and lifelong learning.
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Principal, Early Education Studio Leader
Edgerley Family Horizons Center: Neuro-Inclusive Expansion
Boston University: A Timeless Residence Reborn as a Child-Centered Learning Environment
Lincoln School: A Reggio-Emilia-Inspired Learning Environment
Ragon Institute: Designing for Families in a World-Class Research Facility
AstraZeneca Discovery Meadows: Nature as the Classroom
Bright Horizons at Landmark Center: Reimagining Urban Child Care
Clemson University Early Childhood Education Center: A Campus for Early Learning
MIT Lincoln Laboratory Child Care Center: Spaces for Discovery
Nurtury Learning Lab: A Hub for Learning and Community
Epiphany Early Learning & Community Center: A Community of Learning
SUNY Potsdam Childcare Center: Supporting the Campus Community
Edgerley Family Horizons Center: Designed for Healing and Growth
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