Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC) Continuous Child Care Facilities

Programs: 24/7 Centers

Resource Type: General

Published: 04/14

Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC 4-740-15) Continuous Child Care Facilities policy - used in reference to 24/7 centers

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Table of Contents

CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION
1-1 SCOPE OF DOCUMENT.
1-2 SCOPE OF FACILITY.
TABLE 1-1. CCCF FUNCTIONAL PROGRAM AREAS
1-3 USERS OF FACILITY.
1-4 PROGRAM AUTHORITIES.
CHAPTER 2 PLANNING AND LAYOUT
2-1 SIZE DETERMINANTS.
2-2 SPACE PROGRAM.
2-3 LOCATION DETERMINANTS.
2-3.1 Site Size.
2-3.2 Function.
2-3.3 Safety.
2-3.4 Natural Environment.
2-3.5 Combined Facilities.
2-4 LAYOUT AND ADJACENCIES.
FIGURE 2-1. CCCF BUBBLE DIAGRAM
CHAPTER 3 GENERAL DESIGN CRITERIA
3-1 GENERAL.
3-2 ACCESSIBILITY.
3-3 CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION.
3-3.1 Building Perimeter.
3-4 ARCHITECTURE.
3-4.1 Stories.
3-4.2 Exterior Design.
3-4.2.1 Entrance.
3-4.2.2 Roof.
3-4.2.3 Windows and Doors.
3-4.3 Interior Design.
3-4.3.1 Interior Doors and Windows.
3-4.3.1.1 Interior Glass.
3-4.3.1.2 Interior Doors.
3-4.3.2 Window Treatments.
3-4.3.3 Counters, Casework, and Cabinets.
3-4.3.4 Other Interior Construction.
3-4.3.5 Finishes.
3-4.3.5.1 General.
3-4.3.5.2 Soft Floor Coverings.
3-4.3.5.3 Resilient Floor Coverings.
3-4.4 Acoustics.
3-4.4.1 Exterior Acoustics.
3-4.4.1.1 Noise Levels.
3-4.4.1.2 Acoustical Criteria.
3-4.4.2 Interior Acoustics.
3-5 PLUMBING.
3-6 MECHANICAL.
3-7 FIRE PROTECTION AND LIFE SAFETY.
3-7.1 Use and Occupancy Classification.
3-7.2 Exit Requirements.
3-7.3 Emergency Lighting.
3-7.4 Fire Separation.
3-7.5 Fire Suppression Systems.
3-7.6 Fire Detection and Alarm System.
3-7.7 Carbon Monoxide Detection.
3-7.8 Conversions.
3-8 ELECTRICAL.
3-8.1 Lighting.
3-8.2 CCTV.
3-9 FURNISHINGS.
3-10 SITE WORK.
3-10.1 Landscaping.
3-10.2 Site Circulation and Parking.
3-10.3 Site Plumbing.
3-10.4 Site Lighting and CCTV.
CHAPTER 4 SPECIFIC DESIGN CRITERIA
4-1 INTRODUCTION.
4-2 BUILDING DESIGN CRITERIA.
TABLE 4-1. FOYER
TABLE 4-2. LIVING ROOM
TABLE 4-3. PLAY ROOM
TABLE 4-4. DINING ROOM
TABLE 4-5. KITCHEN
TABLE 4-6. STAFF DESK AREA
TABLE 4-7. CRIB/INFANT ROOM
TABLE 4-8. BEDROOMS
TABLE 4-9. OPTION A TOILETS
TABLE 4-10. OPTION B TOILETS
TABLE 4-11. STAFF TOILET
TABLE 4-12. LAUNDRY
TABLE 4-13. INTERIOR STORAGE
TABLE 4-14. STAFF DEN/OFFICE
TABLE 4-15. STAFF STORAGE
TABLE 4-16. OUTDOOR STORAGE
4-3 OUTDOOR ACTIVITY AREA DESIGN CRITERIA.
4-3.1 General.
4-3.2 Layout.
4-3.3 Fencing.
4-3.4 Play Equipment.
4-3.4.1 Industry Standards.
4-3.4.2 Additional DoD Standards.
4-3.4.2.1 Selection Criteria.
4-3.4.2.2 Installation Criteria.
4-3.4.2.3 Exclusions.
4-3.4.2.4 Exceptions and Modifications.
4-3.5 Surfaces.
4-3.5.1 Use Zones.
4-3.5.2 Wheeled Toy Pathways.
4-3.5.3 General.
APPENDIX A REFERENCES
APPENDIX B SPACE PLANNING
B-1 OPTION A FACILITY SAMPLE SPREADSHEET.
FIGURE B-1. SAMPLE OPTION A FACILITY CCCF SPACE PROGRAM
B-2 OPTION B FACILITY SAMPLE SPREADSHEET.
FIGURE B-2. SAMPLE OPTION B FACILITY CCCF SPACE PROGRAM
APPENDIX C POISONOUS AND NON-POISONOUS PLANTS
TABLE C-1. COMMON POISONOUS PLANTS
TABLE C-2. COMMON NON-POISONOUS PLANTS