Our centre
The “third teacher”
Walk into Piccoli and you’ll feel it right away—calm, openness, and full of natural light. That’s no accident.
We see the environment as the “third teacher.” Every corner of our centre is intentionally designed to support the Reggio Emilia Approach®, inspiring curiosity and interdependence:
Please note: Renderings represent what the finished design will look like, not the actual space.
RECEPTION AREA
We wanted our reception area to feel like an extension of your home. Here, you’re invited to slow down, enjoy a warm beverage, connect with other families, and take your time. Natural light fills the room, creating a warm, open atmosphere.
Our reception desk includes movable play elements that invite children’s curiosity—making even this space part of the learning experience.
SAFETY and accessibility
Our entryway includes an extra door and a private stairwell used only by Piccoli families. This creates a secure, calm environment from the moment you arrive. To ease first-day jitters for both children and parents, artwork and colours throughout are inspired by nature. And we’ve incorporated clear wayfinding and open sightlines for easy navigation.
Our centre is designed for everyone, with wheelchair-accessible washrooms, elevators, wide hallways, and classrooms arranged to allow easy movement.
HALLWAYS
Curved windows fill the space with natural light, while soft blue tones create a calm, welcoming atmosphere. Clean lines, gentle curves, and inviting textures encourage curiosity and creativity as children explore and move through the space.
CLASSROOMS
Classrooms at Piccoli are warm and filled with natural light. Muted, balanced colours help students focus and make their work stand out beautifully throughout the classroom.
Adaptable furniture creates open, uncluttered spaces where children can move freely and make their own choices. Rounded edges keep everyone safe, while long tables and benches inspire connection and a sense of community.
Movable walls let spaces expand for group activities or close off for focused class sessions. Plus, a central carpet area brings everyone together each morning to share ideas and start the day connected.
Each room includes a handwashing station, individual cubbies for personal belongings, and gentle, cloud-shaped lights that can be dimmed.
ATELIER
Our bright, inspiring Atelier lets children explore ideas with a variety of art materials and a wall-mounted easel. It’s all about sparking creativity, building problem-solving skills, and celebrating self-expression.
staff room and kitchen
At Piccoli, we care for our staff and their creativity too! Our cozy staff room, complete with a stocked bar fridge, island with bar stools, USB outlets, and window-side seating, gives our team a space to relax and recharge. We wanted to help staff feel refreshed and ready to give their best to children and families.
Our fully equipped kitchen supports our chefs in preparing and serving meals safely, with plenty of counter space, sinks, and a prep area. It can even be a fun, hands-on learning space for cooking activities.
PIAZZA
The Piazza is the heart of Piccoli. A warm, welcoming space for children, families, and staff, it helps everyone feel part of something bigger. With cozy seating, a fish tank, an upside-down garden, and safe, non-toxic greenery, the space is calm, natural, and perfect for relaxing and connecting.
sensory room
At Piccoli, every detail reflects our belief that each child is a capable, resilient individual who deserves the right tools, time and environment to thrive. That’s why we’ve included a dedicated sensory room in the design of our centre to support regulation, focus and calm through controlled experiences with light, sound and texture.
WASHROOMS
Designed for children, the washrooms have child-height sinks and toilets to help them be as independent as possible. Doors swing for privacy but don’t have locks, so support is always available when needed. Automatic taps and air dryers help save water and reduce waste, while curved mirrors and soft lines make the space comfortable and easy-to-clean.