The Whitney Brothers elevatED™ Play House Cube with Floor Mat is a compact classroom quiet space cube from Whitney Brothers' elevatED™ Collection - originally introduced in 2005 and reimagined in 2024 with warm white and natural birch panels for the elevatED™ range, available across North America. At 29" wide and 29" tall, it is sized for one or two preschoolers to cosy up inside for reading, resting, or quiet reflection, and it meets every state and provincial requirement for a dedicated quiet space in Early Learning environments.

The defining structural feature is the wide 25-inch diameter circular openings on each side. These openings are large enough to serve as the primary entry and exit for children and large enough for teachers to see inside clearly from anywhere in the room - supervision is never compromised by the cube's enclosed character. The cube does not feel sealed. The circular openings admit light and give the interior the open, welcoming quality that makes children want to go in rather than avoid it.

The floor mat is included. It is a custom-fitted vinyl mat with high-density foam cushioning, sized precisely for the cube's interior. The vinyl surface wipes down easily with standard cleaners, making it appropriate for childcare settings where hygiene standards are monitored. The mat transforms the cube from a bare birch plywood interior to a genuinely soft, padded, comfortable retreat.

Key Features of the Whitney Brothers elevatED™ Play House Cube with Floor Mat

• Custom-Fitted Vinyl Floor Mat with High-Density Foam Included - A custom-fitted floor mat sized precisely for the cube interior is included, with high-density foam cushioning for genuine comfort and a durable vinyl surface that wipes down and sanitises easily.
• 25-Inch Diameter Circular Openings for Supervision and Entry - The wide 25-inch circular openings on each side serve as the primary entry and exit for children and enable clear adult supervision of any child inside from any angle in the room.
• Quiet Space Compliant - Meets Every State and Provincial Requirement - Specifically designed and confirmed to meet every state-mandated and provincial requirement for a designated quiet space or escape area in Early Learning environments across Canada and the US.
• Two-Preschooler Capacity - Sized for one or two preschoolers to cosy up together, supporting both private solitary retreat and small-group quiet socialisation.
• Warm White and Natural Birch Panel Design - elevatED™ Aesthetic - Reimagined in 2024 with warm white and natural birch panels that give the classic cube design a crisp, modern elevatED™ Collection look while retaining the familiar play cube format.
• Certified Antimicrobial Natural UV Coating - Finished with a certified antimicrobial UV coating that inhibits bacteria growth, resists yellowing, and withstands frequent sanitising.
• Originally Introduced in 2005 - Reimagined for the elevatED™ Collection - The play house cube design has been a Whitney Brothers classroom staple since 2005, giving this update a proven heritage alongside its modern refresh.
• Baltic Birch Plywood Construction - Constructed from high-quality Baltic birch plywood known for superior strength, stability, and natural aesthetic.
• GREENGUARD Gold Certified - Meets the most stringent indoor air quality certification for chemical emissions.
• Ships Ready to Assemble in 2 Boxes - Ships ready to assemble in 2 boxes, 48 lbs.
• Certified Eco-Friendly and Sustainably Made - Confirmed on the manufacturer's own description.
• Made in the USA - Manufactured by Whitney Brothers.
• Lifetime Manufacturer Warranty - Backed by Whitney Brothers' lifetime warranty.

Skills and Benefits of the Whitney Brothers elevatED™ Play House Cube with Floor Mat

• Sensory Regulation and Emotional Calm - The defined, enclosed interior with soft padded flooring creates a genuinely calming retreat from classroom stimulation, supporting self-regulation, emotional reset, and de-escalation for children who benefit from a lower-stimulation private space.
• Literacy and Reading Engagement - A cosy, private, padded space invites voluntary, self-motivated reading and book exploration, particularly for children who find open classroom environments too stimulating for sustained reading.
• Focus and Independent Activity - The enclosed cube creates a natural signal to children that this is a quiet, individual-focus space, supporting sustained independent activity and calm self-directed engagement.
• Confidence and Emotional Safety - A named, defined personal retreat within the classroom gives children a reliable sense of safety and ownership, particularly meaningful for children who benefit from knowing a low-stimulation space is always available to them.
• Social Bonding in Small Groups - When two children share the cube, the intimate enclosed space creates a context for close, quiet social bonding, collaborative reading, and gentle paired interaction distinct from the broader classroom environment.

Ideal For

• Preschool and kindergarten classrooms seeking a compact quiet space cube that meets state and provincial compliance requirements without requiring a dedicated room or large footprint
• Schools and childcare centres building a cohesive elevatED™ Collection classroom environment where the play cube matches the contemporary two-tone aesthetic of other elevatED™ pieces
• OTs, counsellors, and support staff using enclosed, lower-stimulation spaces for sensory regulation and emotional self-management with one or two children
• Head Start facilities and childcare centres across Canada and the US where GREENGUARD Gold certified, antimicrobial furniture with a custom-fitted padded mat is the right quiet space solution

Certified eco-friendly & sustainably made

• Dimensions: 29" W x 30.5" D x 29" H
• Construction: Birch plywood; certified antimicrobial natural UV coating
• Weight: 48 lbs.
• Number of Boxes: 2