Arquitetura e Educação Infantil: O Impacto na Funcionalidade e Bem-Estar em Creches Públicas Brasileiras

Abstract

The study addresses the historical evolution and importance of school architecture, with a specific focus on the construction of the new building of the Creche Municipal Leila de Mello Fávero, in Juiz de Fora, MG. The research emphasizes the need to adapt the infrastructure of daycare centers to the contemporary demands of early childhood education, ensuring safe, accessible and sustainable environments. Initially, daycare centers were merely welfare, but over time, they came to be recognized as fundamental for the integral development of children. The project proposes a new architectural design for the existing daycare center, following guidelines from the Ministry of Education (MEC) and incorporating principles of sustainability and universal design. The methodology includes theoretical research, diagnostic analysis of current infrastructure and development of an architectural proposal that meets pedagogical and community needs. The new proposal aims to create a space that harmonizes functionality, accessibility and sustainability, contributing to the quality of early childhood education in the region.