Indiana State University - Early Childhood Education Center

Mader Design worked closely with Indiana State University and arcDESIGN Architecture + Interiors for the site design of the Jan McCarthy Early Childhood Education Center. The existing off-campus Education Center had relocated to a renovated on-campus building to better serve the ISU and Terre Haute Community. To accompany the renovated building, a safe and flexible outdoor space was needed in order to accommodate the childcare facility's daily programming.

Mader Design's site plan, constructed in 2025, included improvements to the new main entry drop-off and service drive, plaza spaces and shade structures, and a playground for outdoor play. To accommodate current needs while mitigating costs, various open spaces with play surfacing are placed throughout the site with the intent of implementing additional play equipment in future years.