Childcare projects across Alberta
Coordinated layouts, ventilation, HVAC, plumbing, electrical and permit-ready documentation for new childcare centres, renovations and change-of-use projects.
01 / Childcare design
A childcare centre brings activity rooms, rest areas, washrooms, food service, storage, ventilation and building services into one connected environment. Coordinating those requirements early gives the project team a clearer path toward municipal review and construction.
02 / Coordinated scope
The applicable scope depends on the existing building, proposed capacity, program layout and available services. Those conditions are reviewed before the required disciplines and deliverables are confirmed.
Activity rooms, rest areas, washrooms, staff spaces, food-service zones, storage and circulation coordinated with the required building systems.
Heating, cooling, ventilation and exhaust coordinated around occupancy, room use and comfort needs.
Child-scale fixtures, washrooms, sinks, hot water, drainage and applicable food-service connections.
Lighting, receptacles, equipment and service requirements coordinated with the room layouts.
A coordinated documentation package developed to support applicable municipal review and construction planning.
03 / Existing-space conversions
Start with the proposed childcare program and the information available for the building. Existing drawings, room needs, washroom plans, food-service requirements and base-building services help identify what must be assessed and which design disciplines may be required.
04 / Technical coordination
Each system should respond to the same program layout, room uses and existing-building conditions.
Outdoor air, room distribution and applicable exhaust coordinated with the childcare layout.
System selection and sizing developed around the space, occupancy and comfort criteria.
Washrooms, sinks, fixtures, water, drainage and hot-water needs coordinated together.
Lighting, receptacles and equipment requirements aligned with activity and support spaces.
Program rooms, circulation, support spaces and service zones organized into one plan.
Disciplines assembled into clear permit-ready and construction-focused information.
05 / Project path
A deliberate process keeps room requirements, existing conditions and engineering decisions visible as the project develops.
Review the address, existing drawings, proposed program, room needs and available services.
Identify the architectural and engineering disciplines applicable to the project.
Align activity areas, washrooms, support spaces, equipment and service zones.
Develop ventilation, HVAC, plumbing, electrical and other required system information.
Prepare coordinated drawings to support the applicable municipal review process.
Respond to applicable comments and clarify design intent during project delivery.
06 / Relevant experience
Existing site content identifies mechanical drawings, system sizing, ventilation layouts and permit-ready documentation for The Stars Early Learning in Calgary. It also identifies HVAC and plumbing design, load calculations, fixture coordination and ventilation planning for North Academy Daycare in Edmonton.
07 / Common questions
Share what you know about the building and proposed childcare program. The required information and disciplines can then be defined clearly.
Useful starting information includes the address, existing drawings, proposed room layout, anticipated program, washroom and food-service needs, and landlord or base-building information.
Yes. Existing conditions and building services can be reviewed against the proposed childcare layout and project scope.
4MS can coordinate architectural layouts and applicable building engineering disciplines through the qualified project professionals required for the scope.
The project team can prepare permit-ready documentation and provide support during applicable municipal review. Permit approval is determined by the authority having jurisdiction.
Yes. Available landlord information, base-building requirements and contractor input can be coordinated where relevant to the design.
Applicable review comments can be assessed and the project documentation revised where required by the agreed scope.
4MS supports projects in Calgary, Edmonton and communities throughout Alberta. Service coverage does not imply a physical office in every market.
