Flooring for Preschools and Early Learning Centres

Inspiring floors for young learners

Sunrise Early Learning Centre SA | Marmoleum flooring | flooring for day care centres

Safe, colourful and durable surfaces for young learners

In early learning environments, flooring must do more than look good; it has to support safety, hygiene, comfort, and creativity. Children spend much of their day on the floor, so the right choice impacts their well-being and learning experience.

Considerations for early learning centre flooring:

Safety first: Slip resistant finishes for active play areas, bathrooms, and corridors.
Hygiene & easy cleaning: Surfaces that resist spills, stains, and everyday mess, reducing time spent on maintenance.
Acoustic control: Especially in multi-level care centres, consider flooring that absorbs impact foot noise to create calmer classrooms.
Stimulating design: Bright colours and playful patterns that encourage creativity and engagement.

Recommended flooring solutions

Marmoleum – Linoleum made from natural materials, anti-bacterial by nature, and available in vibrant colour palettes.

Flotex – Resilient textile flooring that combines the softness of carpet with the cleanability of a resilient surface.

Step safety – Ensures safe movement in wet play zones and bathrooms.

Eternal – General purpose vinyl that's durable and easy to maintain, perfect for classrooms and corridors. Available to completely customise your own flooring

Aldinga children centre - eternal digital print | custom early learning centre flooring

Need more inspiration?

If you’d like to see how others have brought their Education projects to life, explore our case studies. You’ll find real-world examples across Early learning, kindergartens, primary, high and universities designed with Forbo flooring.

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