Dedicated SEED Classrooms
SEED rooms ideally include:
- Sink and countertop space
- Adequate cabinetry
- Lockable storage for materials
- Refrigerator for milk/snacks
- Soft seating and varied furniture
- Reading/gathering areas
- Centers for art, engineering, and hands-on play
Because these rooms require specialized furnishing, they do not function the same as a general-purpose General Education Room.
Storage Needs
Programs require storage for:
- Curriculum materials
- Art supplies (including messy/multi-step projects)
- Outdoor equipment (balls, hoops, sports gear)
- Seasonal and camp materials
- Vendor supplies for STEAM, Spanish, coding, etc.
- Need for lockable closets or cabinets
- Rolling carts for easy relocation
- Dedicated camp storage at ELC or on campuses
- A custodial/mop closet shared between two SEED rooms
Custodial & Cleaning Capabilities
Because after-school programs often involve food, art, and spills:
- A shared mop closet accessible to program staff is essential
- Staff handle mid-day cleanup; custodians handle deep cleaning at night
- Classroom sinks suffice, no need for specialty trough sinks
Bathroom Proximity
Especially important for:
- TK–1 groups using preschool rooms
- Elementary SEED classrooms during dark early evening months
Parent Sign-In / Sign-Out Zones
Unlike school-day operations, parents enter classrooms daily:
- A small lobby or foyer space would improve flow and security
- Access must be located near parking and drop-off loops
- Pathways should minimize uncontrolled access to the rest of campus
Outdoor Learning & Play Access
Programs need:
- Easy and safe access to fields
- Ability to move between SEED rooms and play areas
- Supervision sightlines
- Storage for outdoor equipment
Unique Needs of Middle School Programs (6th Grade)
Middle school expanded learning resembles:
- A teen center
- With lounge seating, flexible workspaces, internet access for homework, and enrichment activities
Program characteristics:
- Very small groups
- Independent sign-in/sign-out (no parent involvement)
- Less need for sinks or built-in cabinetry
- Higher need for:
- Collaborative seating
- Charging stations
- Tabletop workspaces
- Games and activities
Dedicated SEED Classrooms
SEED rooms ideally include:
- Sink and countertop space
- Adequate cabinetry
- Lockable storage for materials
- Refrigerator for milk/snacks
- Soft seating and varied furniture
- Reading/gathering areas
- Centers for art, engineering, and hands-on play
Because these rooms require specialized furnishing, they do not function the same as a general-purpose General Education Room.
Storage Needs
Programs require storage for:
- Curriculum materials
- Art supplies (including messy/multi-step projects)
- Outdoor equipment (balls, hoops, sports gear)
- Seasonal and camp materials
- Vendor supplies for STEAM, Spanish, coding, etc.
- Need for lockable closets or cabinets
- Rolling carts for easy relocation
- Dedicated camp storage at ELC or on campuses
- A custodial/mop closet shared between two SEED rooms
Custodial & Cleaning Capabilities
Because after-school programs often involve food, art, and spills:
- A shared mop closet accessible to program staff is essential
- Staff handle mid-day cleanup; custodians handle deep cleaning at night
- Classroom sinks suffice, no need for specialty trough sinks
Bathroom Proximity
Especially important for:
- TK–1 groups using preschool rooms
- Elementary SEED classrooms during dark early evening months
Parent Sign-In / Sign-Out Zones
Unlike school-day operations, parents enter classrooms daily:
- A small lobby or foyer space would improve flow and security
- Access must be located near parking and drop-off loops
- Pathways should minimize uncontrolled access to the rest of campus
Outdoor Learning & Play Access
Programs need:
- Easy and safe access to fields
- Ability to move between SEED rooms and play areas
- Supervision sightlines
- Storage for outdoor equipment
Unique Needs of Middle School Programs (6th Grade)
Middle school expanded learning resembles:
- A teen center
- With lounge seating, flexible workspaces, internet access for homework, and enrichment activities
Program characteristics:
- Very small groups
- Independent sign-in/sign-out (no parent involvement)
- Less need for sinks or built-in cabinetry
- Higher need for:
- Collaborative seating
- Charging stations
- Tabletop workspaces
- Games and activities
