Montessori Childrens House and School Renovation Update

Montessori Childrens House and School is an AMI certified school for children 3-6 years old. Founded in 1970, we are one of the oldest Montessori schools in the Dallas area. The 38 year old original building is currently undergoing a major facelift. We are expanding and renovating the entire building for the first time in the school's history. This blog serves as an update for construction progress. For more information about the school go to mchs-dallas.org.

2/20/09

FINAL CHAPTERS

They say you never want to see how sausage or political deals are made but hopefully you have enjoyed seeing how the work has progressed at MCHS. We present some 'before' and 'after' images for your enjoyment...

The West wall of Miss Jeanne's Classroom before:


And today.



The BAC Kitchen area before:


And after.


The computer desk in the old rear office:


The computer desk in the new Guide Resource Center. Notice the dedicated adult restroom. No longer is a trip through the laundry room required.


The old nap area under the stairs:


The new Nap Room which will be outfitted with blackout shades and has a sound reducing wall dividing it from the Enrichment Classroom. When needed the wall can be folded flat and allows for one large space to accommodate Adult Education and meetings.


The former library space was shared by Enrichment Classes, the laminating machine and served as an overflow cloak room. It was the old rear office.


The Library now will provide ample storage for an expanded book collection and cultivates the proper respect for books and how a library works.


The old rear office had a small amount of storage and little working counter space. This is the extent of storage previously.


Now, ample storage and a dedicated work area for the Guides. They will no longer be waiting to prepare materials while other meetings are being held or Enrichment Classes taught.


The new standard in storage and kitchens for the Classrooms.


Hand washing and drinking fountain is located between the large and well lit restrooms that are inside each class. No longer is a trip out into the hall required.


The BAC now has a covered walkway and a private entrance for easy arrival and departure for those students that are in the program. The porch ceiling was just recently completed with two tone paint accenting the steel structure which supports the roof.


We have begun the placement of the bricks which acknowledge the donations to a specific MCHS program. This is at the base of the flag pole which now occupies a place of honor across from the Entry Porch


And finally, while we had nothing to do with it, I wanted to share this photo of a really lovely tulip tree that is now visible in the Nature Area now that the large windows on the west side have been added.

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