The Samuel Smith Early Childhood Center in Burlington, NJ, was the state's first Early Childhood Center (ECC) under the Abbott vs. Burke Legislation. Upon completion, it was able to offer the residents full day classes. The addition was modularly built and finished in the factory, delivered to the site and installed. The modular units consist of twelve classrooms complete with barrier free bathrooms, sinks and built in storage cabinets, and supply the additional facility space required for Burlington City to implement full day full year programs. The footprint of the ECC is approximately 80'x213'. Each classroom is 950 square feet and contains a large area for instruction and a separate area allocated for play and exploration. Maximum capacity is 15 children for each classroom. The main entrance should be inviting, playful, and contain a means of alerting the teachers and children of visitors. We made the entrance inviting at Samuel Smith by introducing playful curves and color at each entrance. As one enters the space your eye is also directed towards the classrooms via a colorful tile pattern. Regarding security, a sign-in station sits attached to the wall immediately in front of your path. The interior environment was enhanced even further by the juxtaposition of the columns and large room numbers over wooden panels at each classroom. Even when a child is outside the classroom, the design of the architecture should enhance a child's thought and aspirations. The primary colors provided on the floor, doorframes, and columns alternate as one continues down the main corridor. This use of material and color established a point of reference for the user.