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Pre-School Centre

Lancaster University, Bailrigg, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA1 4YW

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Overview

Getting Inside

  • The approach to the building is step-free via a slight slope.
  • The step-free approach to the the building is from South Drive.
  • There is step-free level access to the ground floor. There is key fob access to the building.
  • The entrance is signed with the building name.
  • The main entrance gives step-free level access to the reception foyer on the ground floor.
  • The ground floor has a central circulation foyer and is divided into 3 circulation corridors, accessed by separate entrances.

Getting Around

  • There is step-free level access throughout the building.
  • Floor surfaces along all circulation routes are hard and smooth, with some having a shiny finish.
  • There is a a resting area in the main entrance foyer with sofa seating.
  • There is no wayfinding signage in building.
  • There are manual doors along circulation routes throughout the building.

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
    • The toilet with adaptations is located to the left of the central entrance foyer.
    • The toilet with adaptations has a right hand transfer space.
    • The shared step-free toilet facilities are located in each childcare room .
    • There is only the toilet with adaptations available for visitors.
  • Washroom and Shower Facilities View
    • The shower facilities which have adaptations are located within the toilet with adaptations.

Entrance

  • This entrance is located to the front of the building.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 105cm.
  • There is an intercom at a height of 120cm.
  • There is a single manual door at this entrance.
  • The door has a locked extension leaf.
  • The locked extension leaf can be opened on request .
  • The door opens towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 104cm.
  • The door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 146cm.
  • There is a second set of double manual doors.
  • The second set of doors is permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 150cm.
  • The second set of doors has a high visual contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Reception

  • The reception is located to the left of the main entrance.
  • The distance from the main entrance is 3m.
  • There is step-free level access to reception.
  • The height of the reception desk is 76cm.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the time of day.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.

Entrance (Creche and Nursery Area 1-3yrs )

  • This entrance is located to the right of the entrance foyer.
  • The entrance area is not clearly signed.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There is a key pad at a height of 144cm.
  • There are double manual doors at this entrance, however one door is locked.
  • The locked door can be opened on request .
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 73cm.
  • The door has a low visual contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 144cm.

Area (Crèche and Nursery 1-3yrs )

  • Creche and Nursery 1 - 3 Years.
  • Creche 2 is located to the right of the entrance foyer.
  • There is written text signage on or near the door.
  • There is step-free level access into this area.
  • There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 69cm.
  • Facilities available in this area include: Play Area, Quiet Area, Toilets, Kitchen and Changing Area.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the area.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the time of day.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
  • Lighting levels are adjustable.

Entrance (Baby Rooms and Pre-School Area 0-4yrs)

  • This entrance is located ahead from the main entrance.
  • The entrance area is not clearly signed.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There is a key pad at a height of 144cm.
  • There are double manual doors at this entrance, however one door is locked.
  • The locked door can be opened on request .
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 72cm.
  • The door has a low visual contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 144cm.

Baby Room

  • The room is located ahead from the main entrance.
  • The distance from the main entrance is 22m.
  • The most accessible route to the room has manual doors and step-free level access.
  • There is written text and numbered signage on or near the door.
  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
  • The door open inwards.
  • The width of the opening is 72cm.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the room.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
  • Seating available in the room includes: armchairs.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: tables.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There may be background noise in this room.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • Lighting levels are adjustable.

Outdoor Spaces (Outdoor Play Areas)

  • The following is available in this area: a playground with play equipment.
  • Outdoor areas consist of concrete or tarmac.
  • There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
  • Playground View
    • The following play experiences are available: social play, sensory (visual, audible, or tactile), crawling and balancing.

Toilet with Adaptations (Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located to the left of the central entrance lobby.
    • The distance from the main entrance is 6m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 82cm.
    • The door has a twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
    • There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 269cm (width) x 186cm (depth) and there is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet.
    • The lateral transfer space is 127cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a spatula flush on the transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The vertical grab rail has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown rail has a high visual contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a low visual contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 90cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 73cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rails have a high visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a low visual contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 104cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The towel dispenser has a low visual contrast.
    • The towel dispenser is 126cm from the floor.
    • There is not a hand dryer.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a full length mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a waste bin and a sanitary bin.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Shower with Adaptations

  • Location and Access View
    • The shower surveyed is located within the toilet with adaptations.
    • The most accessible route to the shower has step-free level access.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the shower (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is an adjustable shower head which can also be detached.
    • The shower controls are lever mixer.
    • There is no shower seat.
    • There is no emergency alarm for the shower.