PHYSICAL FACILITIES


 LOCATION OF KINDERGARTEN
 Placement of Permanent Classrooms. The kindergarten should
be on the ground floor and included as an integral part of the elemen-
tary school. It may be a part of the main building or located in a
separate unit. If it is a part of the main building, it is advisable to
keep the kindergarten and primary grades on the ground floor in one
wing. It should have a separate entrance and direct access to the
outdoor play space.
 Temporary Housing. Temporary buildings such as war surplus
units or houses, may be used provided they are on the school grounds.
However, permanent rooms for kindergartens are certainly much more
desirable. No temporary housing should be placed in use as kinder-
garten rooms unless adequate light, heat, ventilation, and toilet facili-
ties are assured so as to protect the children's health, comfort, and edu-
cational opportunities. (See following sections for descriptions of
adequate facilities.)

 INDOOR SPACE
 Size of Classroom. The minimum space requirements should pro-
vide for thirty square feet of floor space per child. A patio adjoining
the classroom is highly desirable. If possible, the kindergarten room
should have a movable partition or glass doors so that the indoor and
outdoor facilities may be used as one. There should be many oppor-
tunities for working in the open air and sunshine. On page 25 a plan
of a desirable kindergarten room has been portrayed. The dimensions
of the playroom-1300 feet are rather larger than the minimum which
has been specified, but it should be understood that the illustration is
intended only to suggest desirable kindergarten space and arrange-
ment. Local plans for kindergarten rooms could comprehend larger
or smaller space depending upon local needs and local resources. It
should be noted also that the proposed play area which has been illu-
strated with the desirable kindergarten room is somewhat larger than
the minimum play space suggested on page 16. Here again there is no
effort to specify definite proportions but only to point out that such a
paved play area would be suitable and desirable for a kindergarten
program.
 Floor Covering. The covering for floors should be durable, noise-
reducing, resilient, and easy to clean. A variety of good materials meet