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

Technical Requirements
Instructional Space
Minimum Instructional Area Required per Regulating Agency
Required Instructional Area: TEA (36SF / Child) = 720 SF (min.)
Required Instructional Area:
Daycare (30SF / Child) = 600 SF (min.)
Indoor Activity / Instructional Area - Definition of Measurement
Childcare Standards (§746.4213):
Indoor activity space is measured from the interior walls of the space at the floor level and excludes floor space occupied
by permanent and stationary fixtures (ie. bookcases, shelving and storage/counter space) which are not intended for use
by the children.
TEA (Texas Administrative Code, Title 19, Part 2, Chpt 61, Subchpt. CC, Rule 61.1036):
The net square footage of a room includes exposed storage space, such as cabinets or shelving, but does not include
hallway space, classroom door alcoves, or storage space, such as closets or preparation offices. The net square footage of
a room shall be measured from the inside surfaces of the room’s walls.
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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