New York Codes, Rules and Regulations
Title 8 - EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
Chapter II - Regulations of the Commissioner
Subchapter I - Scholarships and Grants
Part 151 - Apportionment for Prekindergarten Programs
Subpart 151-2 - Experimental Prekindergarten Programs
Section 151-2.7 - Physical facilities

(a) Each prekindergarten classroom shall have at least a minimum of 30 square feet per child of usable activity space, excluding cloakrooms, bathrooms and storage facilities.

(b) There shall be a minimum of 75 square feet of outdoor play area per child. Less than 75 square feet per child may be permitted upon submission of evidence of careful spacing of equipment and limitation of use to small groups at a time.

(c) There shall be no construction, addition, substantial modification or change in occupancy of buildings or parts of buildings used or to be used in the operation of the prekindergarten program unless plans and designs of changes have been approved by the department.

(d) Each prekindergarten program shall provide adequate indoor and outdoor space to accommodate a variety of gross motor activities which encourage physical and social development of the children.

(e) The prekindergarten program shall be located on or close to the first floor of the building and is accessible for children with handicapping conditions who may participate in the program.

(f) A bathroom shall be part of, or immediately accessible to, the prekindergarten classroom. Such bathrooms must be barrier free.

(g) Appropriate space shall be designated for the use of parent activities.