Morristown Montessori preschool

In many cases, a child's first real contact with the built environment beyond the home is the preschool. This building type has been too often ignored in recent years. This thesis will explore how the built environment can engage a child and support his/her early education.

I have chosen to explore these issues through the design investigation of a Montessori approach to early childhood education. I have investigated the design for this curricular approach because Montessori educational objectives, pedagogy, and focus are on nurturing and engaging the development of the child through active and independent involvement with his/her environment and are thus compatible with this thesis investigation.