CHAPTER 8: FURNISHINGS AND EQUIPMENT
Table 8.1: Infant Classroom
Microwave oven
Dishwasher / sanitizer (for disinfecting toys)
Note that the dimensions below are in feet and inches, as US children's
Refrigerator with lockable medication storage
furniture manufacturers typically do not market their equipment in metric
609 mm high, wood storage unit
dimensions.
Toddler water play table
609 mm wood frame cork board (2)
Sleeping Area
Crib and mattress (1 per child)
Bottle warmer
Adult rocking chair/glide rocker (1 per 4 children)
Evacuation crib and mattress (1 per 4 children)
Active Area
Foam pyramid including ramps
Air purifier
Compact disc player
Half height gate and divider wall between play and napping
Small carpeted riser
area
Large carpeted riser
Picture display
Diapering Area
Diaper pail w/foot pedal lid or automatic sealing lid (pre-
Infant shelf
ferred) (2)
Boot locker (2)
Compartmentalized shelving over diaper changing table
Half height gate between play and changing area
Storage/Entry
Collapsible double umbrella stroller
Diaper changing table
*Multiple passenger stroller (1 per 4 or 6 children)
White eraseable board
Cozy Area
Floor pillow (1 per child)
Lockable storage for teacher's belongings
Horizontal safety mirror w/wood frame
Personal storage for diaper bags
Vinyl-covered padded floor mat (2)
Small pigeon hole boxes for parent notices
Solid color area rug (2)
Sign-in counter
Set geometric pillows (2)
Bean bag chair (2)
*depends on center location and playground access
Child view display
Pull up bar with mirror
609 mm high, wood storage cabinet (2) 304 mm also good
Small futon or junior size mattress
Wood wall-mounted adult storage (2)
Messy Area
Wood chair (1 per child), height range 127-152 mm
High wood table (1 per 4 children) height range 304-355 mm
Indoor separation fencing between crawl space and eating
area
PBS-140 - July 2003
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