PRINCIPAL PRIORITIES

1. Shade structure
2. Outdoor lighting
3. Updated door locks
4. Play structure update
5. Address uplifted roots at the play yard
6. Taller outdoor fence
7. Backpack hooks outside

SITE USE AND FUNCTIONALITY

• The STEAM Preschool serves children ages three to five and focuses on the integration of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) into everyday curriculum.

Classrooms

• This facility is comprised of two main classrooms built as at-grade modular buildings. Each classroom includes a storage room with full-height, locking cabinets, student restrooms, and a kitchen/work room. The classroom areas have various ‘zones’ as defined by flooring (carpet vs linoleum) or furniture, which define various play, dining/snack, and small-group instruction areas.

Staff and Administrative Spaces

• Classrooms are separated by a Faculty Lounge, adult restrooms, laundry facilities, and an office.

Kitchen / Cafeteria / Food Service

• The classroom kitchens have low, pony walls at the perimeter to provide visibility throughout the classroom. Appliances include a refrigerator, oven with range, microwave, and dishwasher.

Outdoor Play Equipment / Playfields / Hardcourts

• There are areas of play and outdoor learning on all sides of the building. One play area has synthetic turf at the groundplane that is being uprooted by trees, creating an uneven surface. Outdoor play and learning spaces are secured with a low fence in most areas and tall fence at the main play yard.
• The site would like all fencing to include privacy slats.

Restrooms

• Each classroom has two (2) toilets for students that are sized appropriately. The staff have a gender-neutral restroom.

Site / Parking / Drop-Off

• The site has its own parking area along Bernal Avenue and shares other parking areas with the District Office.
• The site is fenced, however it does not direct visitors to a secured check-in point.