Kindergarten physical setting guidelines: A review from indoor air quality perspectives

The kindergarten’s indoor air contained a number of pollutants, including total volatile organic compounds, particulate matter, carbon monoxide and insufficient ventilation with high dioxide levels, which exceeded the quality (IAQ) guideline. presence these pollutants is caused by various factors inappropriate physical setting. Indisputably, authorities throughout countries provide guidelines for designing kindergartens' spaces, however it limited to general explanations only guided early education compliance. It vital determine kindergarten regulations may contribute poor IAQ. This paper explores national setting how affects A document analysis method was used characteristics differences between guidelines. Firstly, composition each guideline itemised. Then, study conducted making comparisons identified items. All criteria were further reviewed from IAQ perspectives. on in Australia, Canada, United States, Singapore Malaysia. There are five requirements that influence : minimum space required per child, sleep area, kitchen food preparation furniture finishes. activities happen this microenvironment IAQ, also affected system, finishes selection. can be concluded there still room improvement existing taking into account perspective. Aside main function education, plays significant role growth health chidren.