Michael J. Thomas is an expert in Childcare Center design. To date, his portfolio includes 18 childcare centers for six clients.
Lil’ Explorers: Delano (now Big Woods Childcare Center), MN; Waconia, MN; Saint Michaels, MN; Rogers, MN; Otsego, MN; Prior Lake, MN; Andover, MN, Plymouth, MN; Albertville, MN; & Ramsey; MN
Milestones Early Learning Center: Maple Grove, MN; Lino Lakes, MN; Lake Elmo, MN; Eagan, MN, Woodbury, MN; & Medina, MN
Emanuel Early Learning Center: Hamburg, MN
Kid’s Haven Childcare & Preschool: Waverly, MN & Monticello, MN
Next Steps Learning Center: Carver, MN and Shakopee, MN.
Alphabet Junction: Victoria, MN
Milestones Early Learning Center, Medina, MN. New early learning center to be located in Medina, MN. Includes two infant rooms, three toddler rooms, one early preschool room, and a twenty-five occupancy sport court on the main level. Three preschool rooms and on Prek/ Kindergarden room on the second story. Total children 216. Scheduled for spring 2026 completion.
Emanuel Early Learning Center, Hamburg, MN. New early learning center to be located on the Emanuel Lutheran Church. 4,500 sf with (1) 8 capacity infant room, (1) 14 capacity toddler room, (1) 20 capacity preschool room, (1) 18 capacity indoor play area, and other support spaces. Spring 2025 completion.
Milestones Early Learning Center. New early learning center (childcare center). 15,200 sf with (2) 12 capacity infant rooms, (1) 14 capacity toddler rooms, (1) 21 capacity toddler room, (5) 20 capacity preschool rooms, (1) 30 capacity prekindergarten/ kindergarten room, (1) 27 capacity sport court, offices, reception, warming kitchen, and other supportive spaces.
Lino Lakes, MN – 2024
Lake Elmo, MN – 2024
Kid’s Haven New Childcare and Preschool, Monticello, MN. New building with 27,000 sf and with (4) 16 capacity infant rooms, (4) 28 capacity toddler rooms, (4) 20 capacity preschool rooms, (2) 30 capacity school age rooms, (1) Motor/Gym for 30, office space, reception area, kitchen and other support spaces. 2025 Completion.
Big Woods Child Care Center (formally Lil’ Explorers), Delano, MN. Completed originally in 2012 with an addition in 2014 and another addition in 2023.
Lil’ Explorers Child Care Center, Ramsey, MN. This new 16,000 sf includes eight classrooms, two infant rooms, and an interior Sport Court for a total of 189 infants/ children. Completed in 2023.
Lil’ Explorers Child Care Center, Albertville, MN. This new 16,000 sf building includes eight classrooms, two infant rooms, and an interior Sport Court for a total of 189 infants/ children. Completed in 2023.
Milestone Earl Learning Center, Maple Grove, MN. New 15,000 sf building. Completed in 2024.
Lil’ Explorers Child Care Center, Andover, MN. Existing building renovated in 2021.
Lil’ Explorers Child Care Center, Saint Michael, MN. New building completed in 2015. Addition in 2016.
Alphabet Junction Child Care Center, Victoria, MN. New building completed in 2017,
Lil’ Explorers Child Care Center, Rogers, MN. Two-story, new building. Completed in 2017,
Lil’ Explorers Child Care Center, Otsego, MN. New building Completed in 2020.
Lil’ Explorers Child Care Center, Plymouth, MN. Existing, 20,000 sf, two-story building renovated. Completed in 2021.
Lil’ Explorers Child Care Center, Prior Lake, MN. New building completed in 2022.
Next Steps Learning Center, Shakopee, MN. New building completed 2022.
Next Steps Learning Center, Carver, MN. New building completed in 2021
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