Once you have opened up several childcare centers, you can finally begin to feel like your company is a success. While growth is always good, you may have noticed that there is a strong need to create a central location for office staff to manage the day-to-day operations of your company. A central location also gives your team a place to hold trainings, welcome new hires, and recruit new directors and teachers that everyone can use to stay connected. Now that you've picked out the building, your next step is to start selecting the right furniture to help everyone be productive in their new workplace.

Determine the Primary Needs

Every office has a certain way that things are done. While your team will just be establishing their routine, you do need to make sure they have the furniture that they need to complete their tasks. For instance, receptionist desks tend to be one of the most important pieces of furniture that you can buy since they are part of the first impression that people have when they walk into your central office. Having a quality desk out in front lets prospective new parents and others who walk through the doors know that you run a detail-oriented business that values quality. 

Plan the General Layout

The layout of the building in which you plan to set up the central office location has an impact upon what types of furniture you select. For example, office furniture comes in different sizes, and you want to avoid buying a receptionist desk that does not fit in its desired space. Likewise, you need to make sure that you can fit enough office workstations in a room to meet the number of people that you expect to use the space. Spend some time in each empty area to measure the dimensions and check out things such as the outlet placement so that you can draw up plans that reflect the actual available space.

Focus on Comfort and Durability

Commercial office furniture is made from material such as metal in a variety of finishes that are designed to last for many years. However, that does not mean that you have to sacrifice comfort or style. Make sure that you choose ergonomic office chairs that your team can work for many hours in while putting their full focus on making decisions that enhance the lives of the children in your company's care.