LAYING THE FOUNDATION - GMR

The bare land around the building should be
smooth, with no stones / wild growth etc., There
should be no puddling of water, nor any open
drains in the plot.
Comments
However, it is recognized that this may not always
be possible. As an alternative while efforts
are on to secure land and building, the Bala
Badis may be run in a house, provided that the
house is spacious enough to accommodate the
children ( at least
_________________________ ).
It must have adequate light and ventilation. The
entrance of the house must be safe and secure.
The house shall also be safe in that
(a) there will be no nails etc., projecting from the
wall at a height which might hurt children.
(b) No loose electrical connections or plug points
at child height.
(c) No obstructions which will cause the child to
trip and fall.
When the Bala Badi is situated in a house, the
volunteer will also identify an open area which is
safe and clear, and at a reasonable distance
from the Bala Badi, where children can be taken
for outdoor games.
SEATING ARRANGEMENT
Seating arrangements in the B.B should be
flexible and should be changed often. Sometimes
it could be rows, sometimes in a circle,
sometimes in small groups etc.
Ideally each child should have her own small mat
to sit on, which she must spread and put away
neatly herself.
Footwear must be taken off and put away neatly
by children before entering. If there is no space,
low-cost racks can be provided for arranging
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Laying the Foundation