The purpose of this study is to provide basic data that is necessary for planning an adequate environment for various
child-care activities and programs by recognizing the environmental characteristics of a group room, where children’s
activities take place. A survey was conducted of 257 childcare centers and 544 teachers all over the country, including
only those of which that have opened after year 2000 with more than 20 children capacities. The survey period was
from January 18th to 28th of 2010. The data was analyzed using SPSS WIN 15 software, calculating the data’s
frequency, percentage, x^2, multiple response analysis, F-test, and factor analysis. The results of this study led us to
the following conclusions. 1) We would like to propose a group room space design varying by the room size, so
that interesting and diverse activities can take place after taking account of the child’s development and childcare
centers program. 2) Group room space and facilities should be made of proper finishing materials, various materials
with differing textures, and lighting for the kinds of childcare activities that gives various sensational experiences and
comfortable feelings to the children. 3) Teachers with higher age and education tend to believe that child’s competence
and a homelike atmosphere are important factors in a group room environment.