Post by Janine Kearney on Nov 15, 2023 21:11:47 GMT -8
1) The maximum supervisor-to-child ratios are 1 to 6 for the 3-4 year old children, and 1 to 8 for 4-5 year old children, with at least two to three supervisors on the playground at the same time. We stand in positions where we can easily monitor all of the children in our area, and adults are not allowed to congregate in groups but are asked to walk around the playground, interacting with children and enforcing safety rules.
2) Adult supervisors direct young children to play on safe and appropriate equipment for their age, while older children are directed to appropriate equipment that will support them, and signs clearly show younger child play equipment vs. older child play equipment and the maximum number of children allowed on play equipment at one time. Play areas are colorful and inviting, providing good access for children in wheelchairs, and children with special needs.
3) The fall surfacing is made of thick, connected rubber tiles throughout the playground, under all large playground equipment, with an additional thick layer of shredded tire materials under the highest equipment and areas where falls are more likely to occur, such as slides, bridges, and swings, to provide children with the best possible protection from injuries.
4) To increase durability, safety, and fun, the playground equipment includes two plastic play structures that are close to the ground but are 15 feet apart, with a low covered bridge spanning between them. A low teeter-totter plane and a low construction truck have 6-foot use zones use zones offers fun and safe places for children to play. Covered areas provide shade in the summer and shelter from the elements in the winter. Sand tables and water tables are located away from entryways and areas of high traffic, such as the main pathway. There is a system of 35-inch guardrails and protective barriers that are 20 inches above protective surfaces. Areas of turf grass and trees provide comfort and shade in a corner of the playground.
2) Adult supervisors direct young children to play on safe and appropriate equipment for their age, while older children are directed to appropriate equipment that will support them, and signs clearly show younger child play equipment vs. older child play equipment and the maximum number of children allowed on play equipment at one time. Play areas are colorful and inviting, providing good access for children in wheelchairs, and children with special needs.
3) The fall surfacing is made of thick, connected rubber tiles throughout the playground, under all large playground equipment, with an additional thick layer of shredded tire materials under the highest equipment and areas where falls are more likely to occur, such as slides, bridges, and swings, to provide children with the best possible protection from injuries.
4) To increase durability, safety, and fun, the playground equipment includes two plastic play structures that are close to the ground but are 15 feet apart, with a low covered bridge spanning between them. A low teeter-totter plane and a low construction truck have 6-foot use zones use zones offers fun and safe places for children to play. Covered areas provide shade in the summer and shelter from the elements in the winter. Sand tables and water tables are located away from entryways and areas of high traffic, such as the main pathway. There is a system of 35-inch guardrails and protective barriers that are 20 inches above protective surfaces. Areas of turf grass and trees provide comfort and shade in a corner of the playground.