Peninsula Family Service (PFS)  is a non-profit, community-supported organization seeking to equitably provide nurturing, developmentally based educational programs for children from age 6 weeks through age 5 years. The organization has experienced growth based on the great need for affordable early childhood education in their community.

After working with PFS on their 2 classroom modular campus, Dorman Associates was engaged for Phase II, which was to design a larger 15,000 square foot campus consisting of 9 classrooms, 11 plus admin spaces, several community spaces and 8.600 square feet of dedicated outdoor play areas. Each space is designed for age appropriate play, exploration and learning. The end result is an innovative model learning environment.

The center embodies the principles that permeate our projects, including a direct connection between the classrooms and outdoor play areas, a communal entry that encourages parent interactions as well as teacher support areas that allow for optimal teacher observation throughout the classrooms. This center also has several spaces that can serve the greater community by providing enriching programs.