Features of the physical space and what should or could be built into it.
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You have recently been promoted to be the director of the newest location of a child care center chain. The board has asked you to provide input as to what the facility should include as the building committee searches for existing buildings and hires architects to design the space for remodel. While the classroom space of the existing centers is good, they lack staff and parent space and you feel the overall traffic flow could be improved. You are asked to provide two lists – one list of necessary features that the building should include or could be added to help narrow the choices of facilities and another list of wanted or desired features that would improve quality and help the board choose between similar sites. Finally, to ensure that they don’t select a site that is unfit, the board would like you to create a third list of facility components or features to avoid.
Create a three-column list to describe the features of the physical space and what should or could be built into it. Be sure to include considerations for traffic flow, space for staff, and space for parents. One column should be titled “Necessary”, the second column titled “Wanted” and the third column “Avoid”.
Self-Reflection:
For your list, explain how this list addresses the issues in the scenario
Sample Solution
My list for the physical space and features of the childcare center addresses the issues laid out in the scenario by providing clear guidance on what needs to be included, what could be added, and which elements should be avoided. In my “Necessary” column, I have listed items that must be present in order for the facility to operate properly; these include proper traffic flow through hallways or entrance/exit points (so staff can move between classrooms without running into each other); adequate staffing ratios as required by state regulations; and designated spaces for parents such as waiting areas or drop-off/pickup zones.
In my “Wanted” column, I provide ideas that could help improve quality of care or enhance user experience within the building itself—these include things like extra storage space or larger classrooms with windows so children can engage with a view of their surroundings during playtime activities. Finally in my “Avoid” section I outlined common pitfalls associated with renovation projects such as choosing a site far from resources like transportation lines; having too few bathrooms compared to number of occupants; not accounting for ADA accessibility requirements when remodeling older structures etc. All three columns combined then provide an overview on how best to approach this project from both an operational and aesthetic perspective so Child Time Center can make informed decisions about where its own location will be located.
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