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Playhouses Construction Education and Training

Consider designs and in-house skills when constructing playhouses

By Gail L. Perry, Freelance Writer / MSW Life Coach
Playhouses construction education and training helps you feel confident and successful when you see the finished product and happy children. Such playhouses provide a special play area for children in day-care centers and schools. The best education and training available is guidance and experience. Building a playhouse may try your patience and skill, but can be rewarding no matter which avenue or format you pursue to construct a playhouse.

First, make an honest assessment of the construction skills of your employees at the day-care center or school, so you choose the best playhouse design. Kids playhouses are available through playhouse contractors, original design, and kits and ready to assemble. When you decide which child's playhouse to construct, consider the following information:

1. Choose an appropriate area for the child's playhouse.

2. Decide what playhouse design you want based on how much construction you want to do.

3. Visit trade shows or home shows to educate yourself on playhouse design.

 

Gain instruction on planning and preparing the area for a child's playhouse

Before you begin construction, research and determine the best location for the playhouse. Once you decide on location, decide what type of surface you want underneath the playhouse and begin preparation. Safety is a top priority, especially with children, so find child-friendly materials for surface, equipment and hardware.
Try: Ron Hazelton's HouseCalls has instructions for playhouse layout, ground preparation and more. B4UBuild.com provides useful information on prepping an area and safety concerns to consider before construction, plus it offers links to a plethora of resources.

Buy supplies for children's playhouses that contain instructions

Many options exist depending on what type of playhouse you want for your business. Options include: an outdoor playhouse, an indoor playhouse, a portable playhouse, a basic playhouse, luxury playhouses or ones that resemble a dollhouse. Whether you order plans, a kit or prefabricated playhouse, read the directions and follow recommendations. Playhouse kits generally come with detailed instructions, necessary equipment and require minimum construction experience. Playhouse plans, especially custom playhouses, are often more intricate with construction experience needed, and you purchase playhouse items separately.
Try: For wooden playhouses with different options for assembly, see Practical Folly Playhouses. For plans for differing playhouse design, see FreeWW.com.

Try trade shows or home shows for custom playhouses

Educate yourself on the possibilities of playhouse design through trade shows or home shows. Trade shows for construction or toys often have a section devoted to playhouses and you can discuss your needs and the construction skills of your staff. Home shows often offer exhibits on playhouses for younger visitors.
Try: The Southwest Montana Building Industry Association has a trade show which has a "playhouses on parade" section showcasing different designs. The Augusta Home and Garden Show has a section showcasing custom kids playhouses.

 

  • When constructing a playhouse for your day-care or school, investigate to see whether any state or local ordinances exist regarding building construction.

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