Quick answer: Student care centres get loud because many children share one or two hard rooms for homework, play and meals. Acoustic panels on the walls and ceiling soak up the echo, so voices do not pile up. A room the size of a classroom usually needs 20 to 28 panels, about S$3,700 to S$5,180 installed.

Key takeaways

  • Hard rooms make children's voices pile up.
  • Panels on walls and ceiling cut the echo.
  • A classroom-sized room is about S$3,700 to S$5,180.

Why does a student care centre get so loud?

Children arrive tired and full of energy after school. They share one big room for homework, snacks and games. The walls, floor and ceiling are usually hard and easy to clean, so every voice bounces. Children then talk louder to be heard, and the noise climbs.

What do acoustic panels change?

Panels soak up sound that would bounce off walls and ceiling. The room stops building up that roar, so a normal voice carries. Staff can give instructions without shouting. Homework corners feel calmer too. See do acoustic panels really work.

Not sure what your room needs? Send us a photo on WhatsApp or request a free quote. We'll tell you how many panels, where they go and the price. See our acoustic panels for schools and recent projects.

Calmer student care infographic

Where should panels go?

Put panels on the upper walls, out of reach of small hands, and on the ceiling if it is high or hard. Treat the wall behind the homework area first. If one room is for both play and study, treat the whole room, not just one corner.

Student care room diagram

How many panels does a centre need?

Use 20–40% of the wall area as a guide. An 8 × 6 m room needs about 20 to 28 panels. A smaller quiet room may need 8 to 12, similar to a meeting room. We can count from photos and a floor plan. See get a quote from photos.

What does it cost?

Panels cost from S$185 each, supplied and installed, with standard fixings included. Twenty-four panels cost about S$4,440 installed. Custom sizes or printed panels are quoted separately. You can treat the main room first and add more later.

Are panels safe around children?

Flexi panels are fire safe and formaldehyde safe. Mount them high on walls and fix ceiling panels mechanically. Fabric is easy to vacuum. See fire safety for acoustic panels.

Quiet corners

A small reading or homework corner with panels on two walls gives children a calmer spot. It will not be silent, but it will be easier to focus. Four to six panels, about S$740 to S$1,110 installed, is a sensible start for a small corner.

Noise next door

Not on their own. If you share a wall with another unit, panels will not stop sound passing through. What works is sealing gaps, solid doors with seals and sometimes building work, so talk to your landlord.

What we see on real jobs

Afternoon noise builds fastest in the main shared room, because that is where most children are. Treat that room first for the biggest change.

Get a straight answer for your room

Send a photo of the classroom or studio on WhatsApp (+65 8930 1905) with its rough size. We'll recommend panels for clearer lessons and schedule installation around your classes or school holidays.

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