UFC 4-740-14
1 August 2002
5-15.1.6
Water and Sand Play. Provide space for indoor activities including water,
sand, and sand alternatives (oatmeal, rice, beans, etc.). This space double functions
with the art area or science area and has similar requirements. Specify a non-slip
seamless floor impervious to water and dampness and include a floor drain. Provide
water resistant wall finishes.
5-15.1.7
Quiet Area. Provide space for one to three children at a time to pursue
individual quiet activities or to separate themselves from the group. Locate away from
major circulation paths and ensure the space is child scaled and can easily be
supervised by caregivers. Consider soft surface floor coverings and shelving for books
and other materials associated with quiet activity.
5-15.1.8
Reading and Listening Area. In this area, include open child-height
storage for books, puppets, picture cards and other program materials, display space,
and upright and reclined seating. Consider soft surface flooring.
5-15.1.9
Woodworking Area. Provide space for woodworking and other tool
activities for one to three preschool age children only. Consider space for a work-bench
with a child-height vise, child accessible open storage for construction materials,
lockable storage for tools, and temporary hanging storage for tools when in use.
Acoustically separate this area from quiet areas and provide low-maintenance,
seamless, hard surface flooring.
5-15.1.10
Music Area. Provide space for musical activity such as singing, dancing,
and musical instruments. Consider acoustical separation, enclosed storage for
instruments and electronic equipment, and power requirements.
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