Child Care Center Design Guide - chilcare0001
Subject:Child Care Center Design Guide
Acknowledgements - chilcare0007
Acknowledgements - chilcare0008
Chapter 1: Introduction to the Guide
Purpose
Applicable Documents
Glossary of Terms
Glossary of Terms - Cont'd
Figure 1.1: Space Measurement
Chapter 2: Mission, goals, Administration, and Policy
Program Goals and Objectives
Process
GSA's Authority
GSA Policy for Allocating Costs
Chapter 3: Adults and Children in the Center
Adults
Staff
Children
Infants
Young Toddlers
Kindergarten
Anthropometric Dimensions
Anthropometric Information
Chapter 4: Naecy and Other Standards
NAEYC Program Criteria
Staff Qualifications and Development
Group Size and Staff-Child Ratio
Table 4.1: Recommended Staff-Child Ratios Within Group Size*2
Chapter 5: Planning for Space and location
Criteria for Center Location
Overall Space Requirements
Health and Safety
Approach and Access
Adult Spaces
Table 5.1: Example Classroom Space Requirements
Table 5.2: Example Space Program (74 Children)
Chapter 6: Site Design
Concepts for Site Design
Service
Concepts for Play Yard Design
Location
Types of Outdoor Play Areas
Play Yards for Different Age Groups
Specific Site Technical Criteria
Plant Materials
Shading
Hard Surfaces
Chapter 7: Interior Space Design
General Information - chilcare0063
Exterior Transition Spaces
Archways
Staff Spaces
General Concepts for Classroom Design
Infant Classroom
School-Age Classroom
Scale
Provide views for children
Component Areas of Classrooms
Activity Area for Infants
Activity Area for Toddlers
Lofts/Platforms
Art Sink
Diapering Station and Storage Areas
Diapering/Food Prep Area (Example)
Figure 7.3: Infant Room Spatial
Eating/Table Area
Sick Bay
Laundry
Mechanical/Electrical/Telephone Equipment
Design Features to Avoid
Chapter 8: Furnishings and Equipment
General Criteria - chilcare0087
Play Yard Equipment
Furniture and Equipment List
Table 8.1: Infant Classroom
Table 8.2: Younger Toddler Classroom (12-24 Months Old)
Table 8.3: Older Toddler Classroom (24-36 Months Old)
Table 8.4: Three-Year-Old Classroom
Table 8.5: Four-Year-Old Classroom
Table 8.6: Summer Program Classroom
Table 8.13: Teacher's Lounge
Chapter 9: Interior Finishes
General Requirements
Color and Texture
Ceilings
Ceilings - Cont'd
Chapter 10: Tecnical Criteria
Fire Protection, Environmental, and Safety Issues
Separation Requirements
Security - chilcare0107
Fences and Enclosures
Sustainable Design - chilcare0109
Acoustics - chilcare0110
Windows, Doors, and Hardware
Plumbing and Accessories
Heating/Ventilation/Air Con-ditioning
Lighting - chilcare0114
Table 10.2: Lighting Requirements
Electrical
Appendix A, B, C, E & F
Appendix A Metric/English Conversions
Appendix B Poisonous Plants
High Toxicity Plants
Medium Toxicity Plants
Low Toxicity Plants
Additional Toxic Plants By Common Name Only
Non-Toxic Plants
Appendix C - chilcare0127
Appendix C - Cont'd
Appendix D: D.1 Child Care Facility Checklist Infant Room
Child Care Facility Checklist Classroom
Child Care Facility Checklist
D.2 Child Care Facility Compliance Tool
Child Care Facility Compliance Tool
Appendix E: Sustainable Design - Terms and Good Practices
Integrative Design
Appendix F
Ramp and Stair Handrails
Drinking Fountains
Single Occupancy Toilet
Single Occupancy Toilet - Cont'd - chilcare0141
Single Occupancy Toilet - Cont'd - chilcare0142
Accessible Lavs and Sinks
Lavatories and Mirrors
Seating and Tables
Appendix G
Playground Solicitation Requirements
Index - chilcare0149
Index - Cont'd - chilcare0150
Index - Cont'd - chilcare0151
Index - Cont'd - chilcare0152
Index - Cont'd - chilcare0153
Child Care Center Design Guide - index
Subject:Child Care Center Design Guide
Acknowledgements - chilcare0007
Acknowledgements - chilcare0008
Chapter 1: Introduction to the Guide
Purpose
Applicable Documents
Glossary of Terms
Glossary of Terms - Cont'd
Figure 1.1: Space Measurement
Chapter 2: Mission, goals, Administration, and Policy
Program Goals and Objectives
Process
GSA's Authority
GSA Policy for Allocating Costs
Chapter 3: Adults and Children in the Center
Adults
Staff
Children
Infants
Young Toddlers
Kindergarten
Anthropometric Dimensions
Anthropometric Information
Chapter 4: Naecy and Other Standards
NAEYC Program Criteria
Staff Qualifications and Development
Group Size and Staff-Child Ratio
Table 4.1: Recommended Staff-Child Ratios Within Group Size*2
Chapter 5: Planning for Space and location
Criteria for Center Location
Overall Space Requirements
Health and Safety
Approach and Access
Adult Spaces
Table 5.1: Example Classroom Space Requirements
Table 5.2: Example Space Program (74 Children)
Chapter 6: Site Design
Concepts for Site Design
Service
Concepts for Play Yard Design
Location
Types of Outdoor Play Areas
Play Yards for Different Age Groups
Specific Site Technical Criteria
Plant Materials
Shading
Hard Surfaces
Chapter 7: Interior Space Design
General Information - chilcare0063
Exterior Transition Spaces
Archways
Staff Spaces
General Concepts for Classroom Design
Infant Classroom
School-Age Classroom
Scale
Provide views for children
Component Areas of Classrooms
Activity Area for Infants
Activity Area for Toddlers
Lofts/Platforms
Art Sink
Diapering Station and Storage Areas
Diapering/Food Prep Area (Example)
Figure 7.3: Infant Room Spatial
Eating/Table Area
Sick Bay
Laundry
Mechanical/Electrical/Telephone Equipment
Design Features to Avoid
Chapter 8: Furnishings and Equipment
General Criteria - chilcare0087
Play Yard Equipment
Furniture and Equipment List
Table 8.1: Infant Classroom
Table 8.2: Younger Toddler Classroom (12-24 Months Old)
Table 8.3: Older Toddler Classroom (24-36 Months Old)
Table 8.4: Three-Year-Old Classroom
Table 8.5: Four-Year-Old Classroom
Table 8.6: Summer Program Classroom
Table 8.13: Teacher's Lounge
Chapter 9: Interior Finishes
General Requirements
Color and Texture
Ceilings
Ceilings - Cont'd
Chapter 10: Tecnical Criteria
Fire Protection, Environmental, and Safety Issues
Separation Requirements
Security - chilcare0107
Fences and Enclosures
Sustainable Design - chilcare0109
Acoustics - chilcare0110
Windows, Doors, and Hardware
Plumbing and Accessories
Heating/Ventilation/Air Con-ditioning
Lighting - chilcare0114
Table 10.2: Lighting Requirements
Electrical
Appendix A, B, C, E & F
Appendix A Metric/English Conversions
Appendix B Poisonous Plants
High Toxicity Plants
Medium Toxicity Plants
Low Toxicity Plants
Additional Toxic Plants By Common Name Only
Non-Toxic Plants
Appendix C - chilcare0127
Appendix C - Cont'd
Appendix D: D.1 Child Care Facility Checklist Infant Room
Child Care Facility Checklist Classroom
Child Care Facility Checklist
D.2 Child Care Facility Compliance Tool
Child Care Facility Compliance Tool
Appendix E: Sustainable Design - Terms and Good Practices
Integrative Design
Appendix F
Ramp and Stair Handrails
Drinking Fountains
Single Occupancy Toilet
Single Occupancy Toilet - Cont'd - chilcare0141
Single Occupancy Toilet - Cont'd - chilcare0142
Accessible Lavs and Sinks
Lavatories and Mirrors
Seating and Tables
Appendix G
Playground Solicitation Requirements
Index - chilcare0149
Index - Cont'd - chilcare0150
Index - Cont'd - chilcare0151
Index - Cont'd - chilcare0152
Index - Cont'd - chilcare0153
Child Care Center Design Guide - index
