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

Code and Standards
individual activities, while allowing the caregiver easy supervision
(§746.2603).
5. Furnishing and equipment for pre-kindergarten age children must
include at least the following (§746.2605):
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Interest centers, such as dramatic play, block building, stories
and books, science and nature activities, art and music activities,
sensory and problem-solving activities. These interest centers
must be clearly defined, organized for independent use by children
and arranged so the children’s activities are visible to the
caregiver.
Age-appropriate seating, tables and nap or rest equipment.
Enough popular items available so that children are not forced
to compete for them.
Containers or low shelving available so items children can safely
use without direct supervision are accessible to children.
6. Supervised sleep or rest period after the noon meal must be provided
for all children who are in care for five or more consecutive
hours (§746.2901). Napping equipment must be arranged in a
manner which does not block entrances/exits, interfere with children’s
activity areas, limit the circulation path or does not allow
for the caregiver to adequately supervise all children in the group
(§746.2909). The room is allowed to be darkened as long as adequate
lighting is provided to allow for visual supervision of the children
at all times (§746.2911).
7. All children must be served regular meals and morning and afternoon
snacks (§746.3301). Children in care for four to seven hours
are to be provided either one meal or one meal and one snack, equal
to 1/3 of their daily food needs (§746.3303). All food and drinks
must be of safe quality and must be stored, prepared, distributed
and served under sanitary and safe conditions, including, but not
limited to the following (§746.3316):
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Sanitize food service equipment, dishes and utensils after each
use.
If no facilities existing for sanitizing dishes and utensils, provide
only disposable, single-use items.
Wash re-usable napkins, bibs and tablecloths after every use.
Discard single-service napkins, bibs, dishes and utensils after use.
Serve children’s food on plates,napkins or other sanitary holders.
No food shall be placed on a bare table or eating surface,
including the floor.
All food stored in the refrigerator must be covered.
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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