i2 Construction Breaks Ground on New Horizon Academy in Aurora

On February 28, i2 celebrated the official start of construction for New Horizon Academy in Aurora. New Horizon Academy is a family-owned, early education and childcare provider, serving families since 1971. The schools provide highly qualified teachers along with a proven educational and creative curriculum.

The one-story,12,980-square-foot daycare will provide care for infants, preschool, pre-k, and school-age children. i2’s scope of work includes the ground up construction of a secure and welcoming lobby, admin offices, breakroom, kitchen, developmentally appropriate classrooms for each age group, a large motor room to inspire play and movement, along with an innovative and adventurous outdoor playground.

i2 has partnered with Short Elliott Hendrickson who is providing engineering and architecture services. Cre8play is providing the playground equipment. Boelter is providing kitchen equipment.

Providing top-notch education in a safe and nurturing environment is of paramount importance to New Horizon Academy. NHA goes beyond the book smarts with its Caring Beyond the Classroom program, which cultivates a lifelong commitment to service and encourages collaboration and problem-solving while promoting social responsibility, positive citizenship, empathy, kindness, and compassion.

Construction is expected to be complete September 2022.