22527 Athens Early Childhood Center

The Athens Early Childhood Center is a new 79,522 sq ft facility planned for 0 Madole St. in Athens, Texas. This $33,500,000 project is registered under the name 22527 Athens Early Childhood Center and is scheduled to finish in January 2028. The building will serve the Athens Independent School District with a comprehensive early childhood education environment.

The scope of work includes an administration area, dedicated classrooms, a gym, a cafeteria, food services, and various support spaces. This construction represents a significant expansion of the district’s early learning infrastructure. The design firm of record is Claycomb Associates Architects, who have also worked on other major educational projects in the region.

Construction Timeline and Status

TDLR completed the plan review process in August 2026. Construction is scheduled to begin in September 2026 and is scheduled to finish in January 2028. This timeline covers a build window of 483 days. The project is listed with a status of Review Complete, indicating that the necessary accessibility and construction plans have been approved for implementation.

The estimated cost of $421 per square foot places this project above the median for new construction in Henderson County. The county median cost is $152 per square foot, with a median total project cost of $788,000. This facility is significantly larger and more expensive than the typical new construction filing in the area, reflecting its specialized educational purpose and scale.

Project Details and Context

This location detail is relevant for construction planning and long-term facility maintenance. The project involves public funds and public land, as is standard for school district infrastructure. The registered accessibility specialist for this project is Phillip Bertram Chapman, ensuring compliance with state accessibility standards.

Athens Independent School District has two other TDLR-registered projects totaling $48,000,000, including Athens High School and Athens Middle School. Claycomb Associates Architects has six other registered projects totaling $58,944,000 across various Texas locations. The Athens Early Childhood Center is a distinct, large-scale addition to the district’s portfolio, focusing specifically on early childhood education rather than secondary or middle school levels.