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

Technical Requirements
Instructional Space
GENERAL CLASSROOM (IS-01)
ROOM FUNCTION
This space provides general instructional area and “hands on
learning” discovery centers associated with the Pre-K curriculum
which will be developed for the center. Included in
each classroom will be a Food Prep/Staging Area, Teacher’s
Storage Closet and Restroom. To meet the required ratio of
fixtures to students, the Restroom will be shared between (2)
classrooms. Direct access to the Outdoor Play Area from this
space is preferred.
ROOM DATA
Net Square Feet (ASF)
Avg. No. of Occupants
No. of Spaces by Type
850 asf (720 asf Instructional
Area + 130 asf Support Areas)
20 Students + 2 Faculty
25 (Eastside); 25 (Westside)
SAMPLE ROOM LAYOUT
This diagrams below are 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.
Note 1: The overall size and configuration of
the General Classroom shall match those of the
existing Northside facility and be a minimum
950 gsf. As outlined in the space summary, 850
asf comprises the sum of the total assignable,
or usable, clear floor area for each of the
individual components. This does not include
area required for wall thickness, structure, and
other items included in the gross square footage
of the space. Reference the diagram on Page 4.6
which indicates how to measure the minimum
720 asf required for the Instructional Area
alone, exclusive of the Food Prep, Storage and
Restroom.
Note 2: Curriculum for program had not
been determined at the time of publication
of this document. The furniture shown is for
representational purposes only and should not
be considered the final layout / requirement.
Classrooms should be designed with ageappropriate
furnishings and equipment and
include clearly defined interest / discovery
centers which allow for a variety of activities
that promote a child’s developmental,
behavioral and social learning.
The following five types of centers were
recommended as minimum requirements
during programming interviews with local
educators: house, block, book / library, art and
sensory (sand/water).
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
Page 4.4