The Brandýs nad Labem – Stará Boleslav Kindergarten, Chobotská 1757 aims to support the healthy physical, mental, and social development of children and to create a high-quality environment for their individual growth. An integral part of this approach is also the lighting conditions in all kindergarten classrooms.
The original lighting in the classrooms and offices had long been inadequate according to the school management. The fixtures produced subtle flicker, staff suffered from headaches and eye strain, and spending time indoors was generally uncomfortable.
The headmistress, Bc. Šárka Severová, explains: “When I worked in the office, after an hour I had to go outside into the garden to refresh myself with daylight. I wanted to eliminate that.”
The main goal was to create a high-quality lighting environment that would be pleasant and healthy for both children and teachers, and that would support focused work throughout the entire day.
Expectations versus reality
The solution was indirect linear pro-cognitive lighting Spectrasol SL 45, which closely resembles sunlight in its properties and therefore supports both mental and physical health. The new lighting not only met expectations, but significantly exceeded them. The light is softer, more natural, and creates a pleasant atmosphere that supports well-being and concentration.
“I could not imagine how perfect it would be in reality,” says the headmistress.
The most frequently mentioned benefits include a significant reduction in headaches and eye strain, better concentration at work, a calmer atmosphere in classrooms, and sustained energy throughout the working day.
Recommendation for other kindergartens and institutions
When asked whether she would recommend pro-cognitive lighting to other kindergartens or institutions, the headmistress answers without hesitation: “Definitely.” As the main reasons, she highlights the positive impact on well-being, health, and concentration, not only for children but especially for teachers.
The kindergarten in Brandýs nad Labem has thus taken an important step and made an investment in a high-quality environment that supports health, comfort, and the everyday functioning of both children and teachers.
Watch a short excerpt from the interview with headmistress Bc. Šárka Severová: https://youtu.be/_-50suNIbUQ
Watch the full interview with headmistress Šárka Severová: https://youtu.be/pcV1HijF3Ko
View photos from the installation: Gallery IDs 6847, 6851, 6846, 6849, 6850, 6852
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