According to the regulations surrounding preschools, the design and layout of these facilities is a crucial part of the level of care that children who attend them receive. Any parent who is considering his or her options would certainly agree.
The minimum standards that child care facilities need to adhere to, in order to satisfy these regulations, are clearly stated. They must:
Be housed in a stable and sound structure.
Be of an adequate size to accommodate the children in attendance, both indoors and out, and have adequate space for the storage of equipment, such as strollers and carrycots, and belongings.
Be clean, and be free of infestation. They should also have measures in place to ensure that they stay that way.
Have fixtures, fittings and facilities that are in good repair and well maintained.
Be furnished with, and have work and play surfaces that are non toxic and well maintained.
Have suitable storage facilities for chemicals, materials, equipment and substances that can be toxic or harmful.
In addition to these basic requirements, there are also strict guidelines relating to space requirements. For instance, one toilet per ten children should be provided. Separate toilet facilities for adults should be provided, and the kitchen area should be clean and well maintained, with working equipment, including fridges. Finally, nappy changing facilities should be hygienic and well ventilated.
The minimum standards that child care facilities need to adhere to, in order to satisfy these regulations, are clearly stated. They must:
Be housed in a stable and sound structure.
Be of an adequate size to accommodate the children in attendance, both indoors and out, and have adequate space for the storage of equipment, such as strollers and carrycots, and belongings.
Be clean, and be free of infestation. They should also have measures in place to ensure that they stay that way.
Have fixtures, fittings and facilities that are in good repair and well maintained.
Be furnished with, and have work and play surfaces that are non toxic and well maintained.
Have suitable storage facilities for chemicals, materials, equipment and substances that can be toxic or harmful.
In addition to these basic requirements, there are also strict guidelines relating to space requirements. For instance, one toilet per ten children should be provided. Separate toilet facilities for adults should be provided, and the kitchen area should be clean and well maintained, with working equipment, including fridges. Finally, nappy changing facilities should be hygienic and well ventilated.
