Acoustic Panels for Kindergartens and Early Learning Centres

Noise levels in kindergartens and childcare centres can quickly become overwhelming. With children playing, talking, and moving around in open spaces, the sound can build up and create an environment that is stressful for both children and educators.

Sontext acoustic panels are designed to reduce background noise and echo in early learning environments, making them more comfortable, calming, and focused. Our panels are safe, durable, and customisable to suit the design and function of any childcare facility.

Why Acoustic Treatment Matters

Young children are particularly sensitive to noise, and excess sound can lead to distraction, fatigue, and difficulty with learning or rest. Proper acoustic treatment improves speech clarity, enhances focus during activities, and supports a healthier learning environment.

Child-Safe Acoustic Solutions

We offer fabric-wrapped Serenity Panels and soft-edge SerenityLite Panels that can be installed on walls or ceilings. These are made with low-VOC materials and can include impact-resistant backing for added safety in active areas.

Design Options for Learning Spaces

Our panels can be supplied in bright colours, printed designs, or soft neutral tones to match the mood of playrooms, quiet rooms, or reading corners. Custom shapes and graphics are also available to complement themed interiors or educational settings.

Plan Your Space with Sontext

Whether you're designing a new early learning centre or upgrading an existing one, Sontext can assist with panel selection, layout, and performance planning to create an acoustic environment that supports development and wellbeing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why are kindergartens often so noisy?

Open spaces, hard surfaces, and active play all contribute to high noise levels and echo in early learning environments.

What type of acoustic panels are best for child safety?

Soft-edged SerenityLite Panels with impact resistance and non-toxic materials are ideal for use around children.

Can the panels be made in fun colours or shapes?

Yes. Sontext panels can be custom coloured, printed, or shaped to add visual interest and support themed learning zones.

Are the panels compliant with safety standards?

All panels are made with low-VOC materials and meet relevant fire and safety regulations for childcare environments.

Where should panels be installed in a kindergarten?

Typically on walls or ceilings near play zones, reading corners, or nap areas where sound control is most needed.

Recommended Acoustic Panels for Kindergartens

Panel Type	Best Use	Child-Safe Features	Custom Options
SerenityLite Panels	Wall or ceiling areas in classrooms or play zones	Soft edges, impact resistant, low VOC	Bright colours, patterns, shapes
Printed Serenity Panels	Feature walls or themed learning areas	Non-toxic, safe materials	Custom graphics or branding
Ceiling Acoustic Clouds	Large open rooms and common areas	Suspended out of reach	Colour and layout flexibility

High background noise levels in kindergartens and childcare centres often result from large groups of active children combined with hard, reflective surfaces. When sound waves bounce off materials such as tabletops, hard flooring, plasterboard ceilings, and glass windows, the noise is amplified and spreads throughout the room.

Excessive noise can create real challenges in early learning environments. It can lead to stress for educators, discomfort for children with learning or sensory difficulties, and difficulty for students to concentrate or follow instructions during activities.

In childcare environments, noise often comes from multiple sources and across a broad range of frequencies. To effectively reduce this, broadband sound absorbers are required—ideally materials that are durable, easy to clean, and safe for use in educational spaces.

Acoustic ceiling panels faced with porous acoustic fabrics are ideal for this purpose. The fabric must allow sound to pass through to the absorbent core underneath, where it is effectively dampened.

Ceiling-mounted panels also offer a practical advantage: they can be installed out of reach, making them a safe option when pinboards, artwork, or windows occupy wall space. Products like Serenity Panels are among the most cost-effective and reliable solutions for controlling background noise in kindergartens and early learning centres.