Shining Smiles Day Care Expansion
A Brooklyn childcare expansion that brings learning, active play, food service, and everyday operations into one coordinated interior environment.
A more complete childcare environment.
The Shining Smiles Day Care expansion transforms additional interior space into a more complete childcare environment in Brooklyn.
Paper Plane Architecture organized the program around four priorities: additional learning space, a dedicated indoor play environment, a commercial kitchen, and upgraded restroom and support areas. The result is a compact, coordinated facility that supports both the children’s experience and the staff’s daily operations.
Additional Learning Space
New activity and classroom areas support guided learning and changing daily programs.
Indoor Playground
A dedicated play environment creates room for climbing, movement, exploration, and imaginative play.
Commercial Kitchen
A dedicated kitchen supports food preparation and the daily operational needs of the expanded facility.
Restroom + Support Areas
Upgraded support spaces improve circulation, convenience, and everyday childcare operations.
Play is treated as a core part of the program.
The indoor play zone combines climbing, crawling, sensory activity, imaginative play, and child-scale discovery in a clearly defined environment. The architecture supports supervision and circulation while giving the play space its own memorable identity.
A plan built around children.
The layout organizes active play, flexible activity space, kitchen functions, restrooms, office/storage, and front-of-house uses within a compact plan.
Indoor Playground
Large active-play area designed for movement, exploration, and recreation.
Multi-Purpose Room
Flexible space for learning, group activity, and changing daily needs.
Kitchen + Support
Operational spaces grouped efficiently to support the childcare program.
A bright, active interior with distinct zones for movement and discovery.
