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Calbert Design Group is an Atlanta based firm that specializes in guiding childcare and private education owners through the building design and construction process.

We’re not just designers, we’re doers.  We dream, plan, sketch, render, draft, schedule, manage, and help.  We help our clients materialize their thoughts and plans for their future.  We help turn dreams into reality one small goal at a time.  From the first conversation with a business owner to the final grand opening of their new facility, we are with our clients every step of the way on their path to getting things done.

Collaborating between our clients, engineers, contractors, and vendors makes exploring meaningful design solutions a rewarding experience.  We believe that design should be a careful composition of many elements in balance with one another. Ultimately, our goal is to exceed our clients’ expectations and to provide our clients with environments that reflect their values today and meet their needs well into the future.

Rebecca Calbert | Architects specializing in child care
Architects specializing in child care

REBECCA CALBERT

FOUNDING OWNER

Rebecca Calbert has over 35 years of professional experience designing education, mixed-use, commercial, retail, multi-family housing, and laboratory buildings while working at various Award Winning Architectural firms in the Metro Atlanta area. She now combines her extensive design and construction experience with her passion for children’s built environments.  Blending functional requirements and style aesthetics to complement and support the design needs of children and their families is only the beginning. Rebecca’s approach to child-centric design juggles the many priorities of building owner/operators with building cost, construction feasibility, and child and community safety.


Awards/Honors:

American Institute of Architects, Service to the Profession Award, 2009.
Niles Bolton Associates, Mark Mueke Award, 2007.

A limited portfolio of example projects can still be found on CalbertDesign.com 

Inside the Design of a New Child Care Center

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How to Reach More Parents and Grow Your Childcare Business

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Incorporating a Climbing Wall for Kids Ages 3-5 into Your Childcare

Transform your childcare with a climbing wall for kids ages 3-5. Enhance physical, cognitive, and social skills in a safe, engaging environment. Learn how today!

Things To Keep In Mind When Moving Into A New Childcare Building

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How to Choose the Right Child Care Center Floor Plans for Your Facility

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Essential Playground Equipment for Childcare Businesses

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Childcare Teachers vs Public School Teacher Salaries: Bridging the Gap for Business Growth

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How Childcare Buildings Benefit The Community

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Designing Dreams: Dallas Architects for Daycares

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Should You Use Smartboards in Your Classrooms?

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5 Interior Design Tips For Your Child Care Facility

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Childcare Centers Located at Work

Top 5 Benefits of Adding a Childcare Center to your Business Office Complex If you're a parent, you understand that one of the hardest things to do is leave your child at a childcare center. Even the most cooperative kids don't seem to want to be separated from their...

Should Daycare Owners Use Portable Classrooms: The Pros And Cons

Discover the pros and cons of using portable classrooms in daycare settings. Explore the cost-effectiveness, flexibility, space limitations and safety concerns to make an informed decision.

Playground Design Tips

Do you have the heart to serve and care for children? If you do, opening a child care facility may be your dream. Considering childcare is one of the fastest growing industries in the U.S., it's a great career to choose. Putting together the ideal child care facility...

What To Look For When Buying A Childcare Center Building

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Childcare in Commercial Development: 5 Reasons to Include It

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Daycare Design and Layout Ideas That Will Inspire You

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Peabody Terrace Children’s Center Playground

Discover how architects transformed the Peabody Terrace Children’s Center into a harmonious and functional space that complements the building’s design. Learn about the collaborative design process and the custom-storage structures that enhance the outdoor experience for children. Completed in 2015, this project aligns with the pedagogical goals of the young occupants.

Classroom Color Schemes

Imagine walking into an empty room, the walls bare, the floors unscuffed, and the air filled with possibility. It’s a rare moment of calm before the inevitable whirlwind of crayons, storybooks, and tiny handprints takes over. But in that brief stillness, you have a...

The ABCs Of Starting A Successful Childcare Business

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Maximizing Average Business Revenue per Child in Childcare Centers

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An Example Budget Of A Successful Daycare Center

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The Truth About Scaling a Childcare Business

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An Example Daycare Business Plan To Use For Loan Approval

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Ways to Fund Your Child Care Business

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Benefits Of Owning A Childcare Business

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How to Increase Childcare Enrollment Without Spending More on Ads

Logan spent thousands on ads but still had empty spots—until he ditched paid marketing for referrals, real community engagement, and parent trust. Learn why organic strategies like testimonials, partnerships, and follow-up systems drive enrollment better than any ad campaign.

A State-by-state Breakdown Of Daycare Construction Costs

Explore the financial landscape of daycare construction with our comprehensive guide offering a state-by-state breakdown of costs. Plan your budget with ease!

Starting a Daycare: A Rewarding Opportunity to Improve Lives

Looking to start a daycare? Learn proven methods to start with no money, necessary expenses, creating a business plan, grant opportunities, and more.

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our office location

      2950 Cherokee St. NW
Suite 600
Kennesaw, GA 30144

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404-689-5001
Rebecca@ChildcareDesign.com
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2950 Cherokee St NW, Suite 600

Kennesaw, GA 30144

Rebecca@ChildcareDesign.com

404.689.5001