RDG in the Media: The Boone Beginnings Early Childhood and Family Development Center Featured
Education Snapshots showcases RDG’s design for the Boone Beginnings Early Childhood and Family Development Center.
The Boone Beginnings Early Childhood and Family Development Center in Albion, Nebraska, is a community-driven solution designed to support early learning and strengthen families. The 12,400 SF facility, created in through a collaboration between local agencies, is a direct response to a demonstrated need for accessible, high-quality early childhood care in Boone County, and reflects a shared commitment to investment in the region’s future.
Situated on a four-acre site, the single-story center is designed to serve up to 80 children, from six weeks to five years of age, and provides full-day, year-round care that complements existing providers and preschool programs. RDG’s design incorporates a cost-efficient pre-engineered metal building system with a gable roof to support ease of construction and long-term durability. Interior spaces are tailored to create a safe, stimulating environment and include well-equipped classrooms, flexible multipurpose rooms and dedicated areas for staff and family engagement.
In addition to supporting the cognitive, social and emotional development of children in the Albion-Boone County area, Boone Beginnings enhances local workforce participation and promotes economic stability. Completed in 2021, it now stands as both a physical and symbolic representation of community resilience, collaboration and future-forward planning.