Newly constructed restrooms for pre-schoolers at a Pratt elementary school are causing a backlash among parents.

 

Some of those with children in the class say the restrooms provide little privacy for their children. The restrooms in question have a boys' side and a girl's side that each include three toilets separated by short dividers but that have no doors.

 

Pratt School Superintendent Tony Helfrich says the restrooms were designed with input from teachers who say pre-K students often need help with personal care. The design is intended to allow adults to assist children with dressing and undressing when taking care of restroom needs.

 

Parents with students in the classroom have started an online petition to change the bathrooms that has gathered more than 1,000 signatures so far. However, the district says it has no plans to change the layout.