Good room concepts to combat moments of stress

Less Stress in Daycare: How Smart Interior Design Supports Educators
Stressful everyday situations are often part of daily life in daycare centers—whether during mealtime, cleanup, or in the coatroom before going outside. But according to daycare space consultant Anja von Karstedt, this doesn’t have to be inevitable. In her article, she shows how targeted interior design can help defuse these bottleneck moments.

During mealtime, for example, well-designed seating nooks, ergonomic furniture, and noise-reducing materials like felt glides or acoustic panels can create a calmer, more focused atmosphere. Instead of large, cluttered tables, she recommends smaller table groups separated by partitions—similar to a cozy restaurant.
Tidying up also goes more smoothly when materials are provided in a clear and minimal way. Children need understandable organizational principles and the freedom to continue projects over several days. Fewer toys and more open-ended materials help create clarity and encourage creative play.

In coatroom areas, waiting times can be meaningfully bridged with small play options or movement niches. More floor space and structured routines reduce feelings of confinement and restlessness.

You can read more about this in the article linked here, published in KiTa aktuell BW 05/25.

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