APPENDIX D
Child Care Facility Checklist
ROOM
ITEM
Yes No n/a
Unit Exten. Cost Priority Comment
INFANT Room size:
sq ft/child
rm.'s license cap.:
approx. clg height:
room orientation
North
South
East
West
1 Doors
Doors/gates have finger protection (both sides)
2
Doors/gates have visibility panel at child level
3
Doors/frames are correctly fire-rated/have label (if needed)
4
Doors have proper hardware including closers
5 Floor
Carpet is sustainable and in good condition/ no trip hazards
6
Floor finish in good condition and properly located
7 Walls
Washable wainscot material in place & good condition (vinyl not recommended)
8
Walls painted light color on at least three walls and in good condition
on exterior and side walls of classrooms
9 Ceiling
Ceiling in good condition
10 Lighting
Clg. Lighting at least partially indirect type (not typical office type)
11
Lighting has guards to prevent/protect from bulb breakages
12
Light is full spectrum and dimmable (4500 Kelvin, minumum-maximum C.R.O.)
13
Flourescent lighting has electronic ballasts
14
At least two types of lighting configurations per room for variety
15 Windows
Windows provide FPS PSS prescribed glazing protection
16
Window glazing protecton is < 7 yrs old/good condition
17
Room has natural light from windows (8% of floor area min.)
18 Electrical
Electrical outlets are pediatric/mounted above child's reach
19 Duress
The room has emergency intercom to director's office
20 HVAC
HVAC is adequate to avoid smell/ air does not return to main bldg
21 Cabinetry
Cabinets have non-projecting hardware that cannot harm child
22
Optimal wall cabinetry and shelving for storage
24
Diaper station(s) are the correct size and face classrooms
25 Plumbing
ADA conforming adult toilet near (--Meters) of classroom door
26
Proper amt./location of sinks (no cross contamination possible)
27 Equipment
Correct/proper amount of kitchenette equipment
28
Classroom includes change of level/built in platform/purchased loft
29
Classroom furniture/equipment proper and in good condition
30 ADA
Classroom complies with ADA (including children toilet & diaper)
31 Arrangement
Excellent access to play yard directly from or near classroom
32
Exterior corners have 1/2" dia. bullnose edges/no sharp edges
33
There are windows at children's height for exterior view
34
Supervision adequate (w/ windows, etc where required)
35
Lactation area provided
36
Cubbies form "cloakroom" at entry/do not impact program area
37
There are windows at child hgt. between classroom/corridors
PBS-140 - July 2003
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