UFC 4-740-14
1 August 2002
5-5.5
Seating. Consider seating which may be integral with the pre-
manufactured cubby for either adult or child use.
5-6
FOOD PREPARATION AREA. All children will eat in their activity room
with their caregivers. Provide a food preparation area in all activity rooms to allow
flexibility for the purpose of storing and heating individual bottles and food. Locate food
preparation areas with other fixed elements within the activity room. Locate this area
adjacent to the eating/table area and separate from the diapering station, toilet, and
hand washing areas. Place food preparation areas near activity areas, providing
caregivers with clear views of the activity room. Do not locate food preparation area
under sewer or drain pipes concealed in the ceiling plenum above. The food
preparation areas in activity rooms include the following heavy duty items:
5-6.1
Upper and Lower Washable Cabinet Storage. Provide childproof
latches or magnetic locks to prevent child access to any storage within reach.
5-6.2
Counter Area. Provide an adult-scale counter of solid-surface material, a
minimum of 2440 mm (96 in.) long with back splash. Design top of counter to be 865
mm (34 in.) high. Use drawer and door pulls that are non-projecting types. Use heavy-
duty hinges that are durable as they receive intensive use in a child care center.
Provide one cabinet that is lockable with a key.
5-6.3
Sink. Equip the sink with a single-lever faucet.
Refrigerator. Provide a minimum of 0.25 m3 (8 ft3) of refrigerator storage
5-6.4
under the counter.
5-6.5
Appliances. Provide space and an electrical outlet for appliances.
5-7
EATING/TABLE AREA. Locate this area adjacent to the food preparation
area. Design with a hard-floor surface. (See Section 7-1 for more on flooring.)
5-8
DIAPER CHANGING AREA. Provide a diapering station and diaper
storage area in each activity room to allow flexibility. Construct as part of the fixed
elements within the activity room for economy of plumbing connections and locate so
caregivers have a view of all the children in the room. The diapering station and
storage area consist of a changing table, countertop with sink, waste bin, and upper
storage cabinets for diapers and other supplies. All equipment and storage needed for
this area, including the sink, must be within easy reach for the caregiver at the changing
table, without requiring him or her to move away from the child being changed. Design
the diapering station to reduce possible transmission of communicable diseases.
Provide a diaper table that is easily sanitized and provide hygienic storage for all
contaminate material. See Section 7.1 for more information on the diaper changing
area and accessories.
5-9
TOILETS. In general, note that toilet areas are used by both girls and
boys and are partially screened but without doors. This offers some privacy, but still
allows adult supervision. Locate toilet areas so they are easily accessible, yet cannot
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