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

painted with soothing colors and have music, soft items (pillows), etc. to help
calm the child.
• The staff lounge / workroom had been proposed to be a single, multifunctional
space. It is the preference that these spaces be separate areas or at
least divisible by a half-wall.
• The lounge is intended more for dining and to provide kitchen/food
prep/storage capability to the staff than for relaxation of the
employees.
• The workroom will contain items such as laminators, copiers, die-cut
machines, printers, employee mailboxes, etc.
• Classroom cabinets should have the capability to be locked. Upper and lower
cabinets are desirable for additional storage.
• A Head Start classroom is required to be 800SF. When calculating
the square feet, anything which can be moved and is not fixed may
be counted in the floor area.
• Display space should be provided in classrooms at children’s eye and
reach level.
• A sink at the food prep area in the classroom is preferable. A butler’s
pantry would be a nice concept to allow for the delivered and empty
food trays to be stored out of the way.
• Tables for four – round or square – with color tops are desired in the
classroom. These could also be used for different centers / learning
experiences.
• Area for the large group to gather is necessary. This may also be
used for naptimes. Rugs (9x12, 12x12) should be placed on the floor
to create designated areas for reading, nap, etc.
• Yoga mats are being utilized for naps (1 per child) due to the
minimal amount of space which they require for storage.
• The various types of learning centers within classrooms, based on
curriculum, were discussed. Both static and dynamic centers were
also discussed.
• Static centers – house, block, book/library, art and sensory
(sand/water)
• Dynamic centers – toy, science, computer/technology
(laptops / iPads), discovery area
• The use of mobile furniture was encouraged for maximum
flexibility
• There should be no playscapes located in the classrooms. Outdoor
playscapes are preferred.
• Classrooms should have technology such as overhead projectors,
Smartboards, etc.
• Teachers do not need a dedicated work area as long as there is a
space for a laptop and storage of their personal items. Assistants will
City of San Antonio Early Childhood Centers of Excellence
Local ISD Educator Meeting Page 2
August 8, 2012