Miami-Dade County Public Schools

02/09/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 02/09/2026 16:12

M-DCPS Hosts Playground Groundbreaking Event at Charles R. Drew K-8 Center

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
2/9/2026

***MEDIA ADVISORY***

M-DCPS Hosts Playground Groundbreaking Event at Charles R. Drew K-8 Center

WHO:

Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS) District representatives, School Board members, Charles R. Drew K-8 Center Principal Quintera S. Parris, school staff, and students

WHAT:

Charles R. Drew K-8 Center Playground Groundbreaking

WHEN:

Tuesday, February 10, 2026

9:30 a.m.


WHERE:

Charles R. Drew K-8 Center

1775 NW 60th Street

Miami, FL 33142


WHY:

Charles R. Drew K-8 Center is breaking ground on a new outdoor play space and learning environment, funded through a $125,000 grant from the PNC Foundation, with additional support from M-DCPS.

The project, designed by Nature Explore, will create a nature-based outdoor classroom featuring learning zones for students, including areas for gardening, sensory play, music and movement, nature art, hands-on building, large loose parts exploration, and a wheeled toy riding loop.

These enhancements are designed to support early childhood learning through structured outdoor engagement, providing opportunities for creativity, physical activity, problem-solving, and connection with nature.

The project's estimated completion date is in early August.


CONTACT:

Elmo R. Lugo, Media Relations Director, at [email protected]


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