HEAD START CENTER DESIGN GUIDE

3.4 Service Personnel

Centers require food, laundry, janitorial service, delivery, waste and refuse removal, and maintenance services. The design must provide space and controlled access for personnel or contractors performing these services.

Infants and toddlers may use disposable diapers, and soiled diapers may be processed separately from other waste and linens. Facilities should provide space for these tasks. Refer to Section 7.7.3, Diapering Station and Storage Areas.

GSA advises that the work of the service personnel can be expedited by:

• Adequate locked space in a well-located closet for the janitor's cleaning materials.
• Space for easy supply delivery.
• Efficiently designed facilities for waste disposal.
• Adequate locked storage for toxic materials.
• Easily implemented recycling programs.
• Adequate counter space and efficient kitchen arrangement to enable easy transit of food to classrooms or other places children/parents will eat.
• Adequate refrigerator space.
• Generous, deep three-compartment sinks and gooseneck faucets with spray attachments and disposals in kitchens.