UFC 4-740-14
1 August 2002
CHAPTER 3
SITE PLANNING
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SITE SELECTION. The location of a CDC is critical to a child's safety,
well-being, and quality of care provided at the facility. See Chapter 2-1 for minimum site
area requirements and additional information.
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General. In general, the following aspects need to be considered:
Enrollment/size of facility
Space
Environment/Sustainable Design (See paragraph 2-18 for more
information on sustainable design)
Safety
Security
Antiterrorism/Force Protection (AT/FP.) (See paragraph 1-5)
Accessibility
Historic Preservation.
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Noise Requirements. Site CDC facilities consistent with the following
noise environment requirements for each Service
. See paragraph 2-12 for more
information on acoustical requirements.
Navy. OPNAVINST 1700.9D
Air Force. AFH 32-784, AICUZ PROGRAM MANAGER'S GUIDE at
http://afpubs.hq.af.mil/pubfiles/af/32/afh32-7084/afh32-7084.pdf
Marine Corps. MCO P1710.30D or most current version.
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Natural Light. Do not use locations without access to natural light for
new CDCs. The absence of natural light may be a prime consideration when
contemplating a relocation of an existing center. Strive to ensure that the maximum
amount and warmth of light is available to the children during their day, while remaining
sensitive to climatic conditions, e.g., Southern climates where the "maximum amount" of
warmth of light may be undesirable.
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Natural Environment. Select a site with as many natural amenities as
possible for a beneficial learning environment. Areas that include nontoxic plants and
trees, non-dangerous animals, earth forms, and rolling terrain are ideal locations.
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