PBS 140 Child Care Center Design Guide - The Whole Building ...

PBS-140 - July 2003
APPENDIX D
D.1 Child Care Facility Checklist
Infant Room
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 (e.g. no carpet under wet areas)
7 Walls Washable wainscot material in place & good condition (vinyl not recommended)
Outside corners have integral 1/2" diameter beads to protect against injury
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.P)
13 Flourescent lighting has electronic ballasts
14 At least two types of lighting configurations in room for variety
Windows Windows provide FPS PSS prescribed glazing protection
15 If window glazing film req’d.< 7 yrs old/good condition
16 Room has natural light from windows (8% of floor area min.)
17 Electrical Electrical outlets are pediatric type and mounted above child’s reach
18 Duress The room has emergency intercom to director’s office
HVAC HVAC is adequate to avoid smell/ air does not return to main bldg
19 Hot and Cold Water
20 Cabinetry Cabinets have non-projecting hardware, or hardware that cannot seriously harm child
21 Wall cabinetry or shelving for storage above 1350mm
22 Plumbing
24 Equipment Correct/proper amount of kitchenette equipment
25 Classroom includes change of level/built in platform/purchased loft
26 Classroom furniture/equipment proper and in good condition
27 ADA Classroom complies with ADA (including children toilet & diaper)
28 Arrangement Excellent access to play yard directly from or near classroom
29 Exterior corners have 1/2" dia. bullnose edges/no sharp edges
30 There are windows at children’s height for exterior view
31 Supervision adequate (w/ windows etc, when required)
32 Lactation area provided
33 Cubbies form “cloakroom” at entry/do not impact program areas
34 There are windows at child hgt. between classroom/corridors
35 Crib area with low walls (not fully enclosed, even with windows)
APPENDIX D
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