Guest Posted May 4, 2006 Share Posted May 4, 2006 Just a simple thing - but can I find it!! The national standards say: 'Calculations of available indoor space are based on the gross area of the rooms used by children'. Where are the 'calculations'? Can any one help - our physical area has changed due to new storage units and for my peace of mind I would like to know if this alters are numbers. The children are 2 - 4 years old. THANK YOU in advance..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Posted May 4, 2006 Share Posted May 4, 2006 Hi Julie - My copy is a little old but I don't think it's changed - the Full DayCare standards, Standard 5, section 4.7 gives the number of square meters per child: Age 2 Years: 2.5 square metres Age 3 upwards: 2.3 sq m. Strange - apparently the bigger they get the less space they need? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 4, 2006 Share Posted May 4, 2006 thanks Steve I realise now that I have been only looking at Full Day Care: Guidance to the National Standards. Now with the right publication. Where is the logic in smaller space for bigger children? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 4, 2006 Share Posted May 4, 2006 Where is the logic in smaller space for bigger children? Probably something to do with their ability to negotiate available spaces. Or the radius they need when they have done something nasty in their nappy lol Seriously though I have no idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alison Posted May 5, 2006 Share Posted May 5, 2006 In theory just because there is a storage cupboard taking up floor space the number of children does not need to be reduced Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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