Here's how to create a preschool-like building and environment:
1. Lot Type: Choose a residential lot. While community lots offer more options for public access, a residential lot allows for more control over the Sims who attend.
2. Building Design: Design a building that resembles a preschool. Think bright colors, child-sized furniture, and playful decorations. Use:
* Walls & Floors: Use bright colors and playful patterns for walls and floors.
* Furniture: Essential furniture includes:
* Small tables and chairs: Place these in groupings to simulate learning areas.
* Easels: These are great for pretend art activities.
* Toy chests and toy boxes: Fill them with toys (like the ones that come with the game).
* Bookshelves: Fill them with books (you can find some in Buy Mode, or use decorative books).
* A sandbox (optional): While not directly available, a decorative sandpit could work.
* Climbing frame/slide (optional): These are available in Buy Mode under Outdoor Activities.
* Decorations: Use decorations like posters, colorful rugs, and drawings to create a fun and stimulating environment.
* Outdoor Space: If possible, include an outdoor play area with swings, slides, or a sandbox.
3. Sims & Gameplay:
* Create Child Sims: These are your "students." You can also have a teacher Sim (an adult Sim who will look after them).
* Roleplay: You'll have to manually guide the gameplay. Have the adult Sim interact with the children using the available interactions, such as playing games, reading, drawing, or telling stories.
* Create a Routine: Set a schedule for playtime, story time, and "learning activities" using interactions.
* No Automatic Preschool Function: Remember, there's no automatic preschool function; you're creating the illusion through building and gameplay.
In short, you build a preschool in Sims 3 Ambitions through creative building and roleplaying, not through a pre-defined game mechanic. It's about creating the *atmosphere* of a preschool rather than a perfectly simulated one.