Programming Documents for Pre-K for SA - The City of San Antonio

Technical Requirements
Exterior Areas
OUTDOOR PLAY AREA (EX-01)
ROOM FUNCTION
This space will provide age-appropriate toys and equipment for
outdoor physical activity. It is intended that a variety of playscapes
be provided to give children opportunity to develop a
variety of different motor skills.
ROOM DATA
Net Square Feet (ASF)
Avg. No. of Occupants
No. of Spaces by Type
1,600 asf
20 + 2 Instructors
7 (Eastside); 7 (Westside)
TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS
ARCHITECTURAL
Floor
Base
Walls
Ceiling
Lighting
MECHANICAL / PLUMBING
Temperature/Humidity
Air Changes/Hour
Hot Water (HW)
Other
ELECTRICAL / COMMUNICATIONS
Power
Cold Water (CW)
SAMPLE ROOM LAYOUT
This diagram is included as a planning tool to ensure that the space
will function as the users require within the assigned square feet. It is
not intended to dictate the final design or configuration of the space.
For informational purposes, standards and
playground configurations approved by the
Northside Independent School District have been
included in the Appendix of this document.
Dedicated Circuits
Data
Other
Stand-by Power
FURNISHINGS, FIXTURES & EQUIPMENT
NOTES (CONTINUED)
(1) Swing Set for Four ofci 2. Space should be located adjacent to and accessible from the
(1) Modular Playscape with Slide ofci General Classrooms to the greatest extent possible.
Free-Standing Play Panels
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3. Playground designs and equipment shall adhere to the current
Handbook for Public Playground Safety, U. S. Consumer
Note: Curriculum had not been developed at the time of
Product Safety Commission, Publication No. 325, the
Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act, (CPSIA 2008),
publication of this report. Actual playscape equipment will be
determined based on final curriculum. Equipment included
here is developed from local ISD playground equipment
requirements and is included for informational purposes only
and subject to change.
ASTM’s F1292-04, F1951-09B and F2075- 04e1, Texas Department
of Family and Protective Services Minimum Standards
for Child-Care Centers and the Texas Accessibility Standards.
4. Securely anchor all equipment according to manufacturer
specifications to prevent collapsing, tipping, sliding, moving
or overturning.
Reference information included in previous chapter, “Code
5. Provide proper use zone and surfacing materials under and
and Standards,” for the types of equipment which is / is not
around a piece of equipment.
allowed for children aged 4 years old as directed by the Texas
Department of Family and Protective Services.
6. Provide area (i.e. concrete sidewalk) on which children may
draw with chalk.
NOTES
1. Reference “Code and Standards” chapter for information
regarding additional design requirements of this space which
7. Provide a covered or shaded area, through the utilization of
awnings, roof overhangs, or other methods to provide children
with shelter from the sun.
may not be listed here.
An Architectural Space Program for the City of San Antonio
Facility Programming and Consulting
Pre-K 4 SA Early Childhood Centers - East and Westside Centers Final - May 2013
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