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PROJECT VISION & DETAILS
Together with HQ Development (property owner), Maple Tree Academy is seeking a change of use and conditional use permit from the City of Culver City to deliver a quality early education environment to the Culver City Arts District and neighboring communities. Its architect, Donaldson + Partners, is creating plans to renovate the existing space, without adding any new square footage, for Maple Tree Academy to deliver on its mission to provide a nurturing and educational environment:
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Remodeling just over 11,000 square feet of existing indoor space for classrooms, play areas, and office use
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4,900 square feet of outdoor play areas in 3 distinct and separate areas
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Dedicated on-site student drop-off and pick-up lane accessible from Washington Blvd.
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6 on-site parking stalls and XX on-site bicycle parking
About Maple Tree Academy
The mission of Maple Tree Academy is to provide a nurturing and educational environment by implementing an innovative approach based on the pedagogy of listening. The community of educators and families share a commitment to collaborate in supporting our mission. The essence of the Maple Tree Academy community is found in the following principles: respect, self-improvement, and the spirit of dialogue.
As you walk into the Maple Tree Academy environment, you will notice the significance of relationships. Whether it is working with their hands, creating images with technology, painting, using clay, or exploring insightful concepts, our children are the initiators and creators of their own experiences guided by our educators. Maple Tree Academy intentionally fosters collaborative and experiential learning between the children as well as the educators. The environment acts as the "third teacher" to inspire creativity and innovation in the children. Its sensitive caregivers intently listen and observe the children and respond based on their cues, providing compassionate, responsive care.