Merritt College Child Development Center

AE3 is the Prime Architect for the new 18,000 SF Merritt College Child Care Development Center (CCDC), a two-story facility designed to consolidate the college’s child care program and strengthen collaboration with its nursing, nutrition, and horticulture departments. The ground level includes four classrooms serving 96 preschool children and 27 adult students, while the second level provides four additional classrooms for 120 adult learners. The design integrates indoor learning spaces with terraced outdoor play areas, creating a seamless connection to nature and supporting developmentally rich, hands-on learning. Committed to high-performance and sustainable design, the CCDC is being delivered to meet LEED Gold certification and CALGreen Tier 2 standards, advancing Merritt College’s mission to provide innovative, community-focused educational environments.

Location: Oakland, CA
Role: Prime Architect
Size: 18,000 SF
Status: Ongoing

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