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Child Care Design & Technical Guideline

Published by City of Toronto

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Type: Guide
Published by: City of Toronto
Date: R1 2016
Also called: Child Care Design & Technical Guidelines
For: designer
Building types: All building types
Pages: 172

Overview

Child Care Design & Technical Guideline, a 172-page guide prepared by LGA Architectural Partners for Toronto's Children's Services, in its first revision (R1 2016). It sets out design guidance for planning, building and renovating child care space, with a design checklist and an example space planning diagram. The room-by-room part runs from entry zone to janitor room and outdoor play area; a second part covers building components such as finishes, doors, mechanical and electrical items. It supports child care projects among Toronto's design guidelines.

What it covers

Table of Contents
Index of Figures
Introduction
About Children's Services
Guide Overview
Intended Users
How to Use This Guide
Glossary of Terms
Regulations and Standards
Other Resources
Acknowledgements
Authors and Contributors
Limit of Liability
Online Information
Design Checklist
Example Space Planning Diagram
The Child Care Environment
Entry Zone
Corridors
Supervisor's Office and Secondary Staff Office
Staff Room
Stroller Storage
Gross Motor Area
Play Room
Cubbies
Infant Sleep Room
Infant and Toddler Washroom
Preschool Washroom
Kitchen
Laundry Facilities
Waste Management
Janitor Room
Outdoor Play Area
Performance Criteria of Building Components
Outdoor Landscaping
Millwork and Fabricated Metals
Doors, Windows and Hardware
Floor Finishes
Wall Finishes
Ceiling Finishes
Window Treatments and Solar Control
Mechanical Items
Electrical Items
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