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Galston Early Childhood Centre

Western Road, Galston, KA4 8BG

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Overview

Parking

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located at the front of the building .
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac and block paving.
    • There are 4 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays are signposted and have markings which are faded.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 245cm (width) x 480cm (depth).
    • There is a marked zone to both sides but not at the rear.
    • The width of the marked zone is 120cm.
    • The nearest designated bay is 20m from the entrance .
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has step-free level access.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • Parking is free for all users.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is a designated drop-off point available.
    • The designated drop-off point is located beside the main car park.
    • There is no dropped kerb from the drop-off point.

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
    • The toilet with adaptations is located off the main room, round to the right as you enter.
    • The toilet with adaptations has a right hand transfer space.
    • The shared step-free standard toilet facilities are located off the main room, round to the right as you enter, and in the toilet block off the outdoor play area.
  • Changing Places and Changing Facilities View
    • Parent and baby changing facilities are located off the main room, round to the right as you enter.

Entrance

  • This entrance is located at the right side of the building.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free access via slope at the entrance.
  • The slope has a slight gradient.
  • There is a bell at a height of 134cm.
  • There are double manual doors at this entrance, however one door is locked or bolted.
  • The door has a locked extension leaf.
  • The locked door can be opened on request.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 80cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The doors have a medium visual contrast.
  • There is a second single manual door.
  • The second door opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 83cm.
  • The second door has a medium visual contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Getting Around

  • There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
  • Access throughout may include manual doors.
  • There is a high visual contrast between the walls and floor in the majority of walkways.
  • There is background noise.
  • Wayfinding signage is not provided.
  • Seating available in the walkways includes: chairs without armrests.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.
  • Lighting levels are adjustable in some areas.

Toilet with Adaptations (Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located off the main room, round to the right as you enter.
    • The distance from the entrance is 15m.
    • 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 83cm.
    • The door has a lever 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 345cm (width) x 210cm (depth) and there is 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 240cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a spatula flush on the transfer side.
    • There is no horizontal grab rail for the toilet.
    • There is no vertical grab rail for the toilet.
    • There is no dropdown rail for the toilet.
    • The toilet seat is 49cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a low visual contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 86cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 58cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • There are no vertical grab rails at the wash basin.
    • 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 94cm 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 83cm from the floor.
    • There is not a hand dryer.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm but it was tied up at the time of the survey.
    • There is no mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a pedal bin.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
    • There is also a 90cm high wash basin.
    • There is a 190cm length wall-mounted, height-adjustable changing bench available.
    • There is a wide tear-off paper dispenser at a height of 140cm.

Outdoor Spaces

  • The following is available in this area: a playground with play equipment, a grassed play area, a sports pitch and a toilet block.
  • Outdoor areas consist of concrete or tarmac and block paving.
  • There are footpaths throughout.
  • The majority of the paths are wide enough for wheelchair users.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
  • The following areas have stepped access: a sheltered seating area.
  • There are some seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
  • Playground View
    • There is a fenced play area with an access point over 100cm wide.
    • There is a route around the play equipment which is firm and even, and is at least 150cm wide.
    • The play equipment is within easy reach for seated and standing users and users of different heights.
    • The following play experiences are available: climbing, balancing, sensory (visual, audible, or tactile) and social play.