Flooding, Standing Water and Damaged Playgrounds: Tips to Keep Children Safe
This has been a spring of heavy rain storms and flooding in various states across the nation, especially in the Midwest. As a result, a number of playgrounds in parks, schools and childcare centers have inches to feet of water under and around the play equipment. The question is, “What should be done after the water has receded in order to make the playground safe for children?” Read More.
Ahren's Playground Safety Advocate of the Year Award
Do you know someone who you think deserves the Ahren's Playground Safety Advocate of the Year award? Do you know someone that is helping keep our nation's playgrounds safe? Do you know someone that has made a difference with your playground?
NPPS would like to recognize individuals for their dedication to making children safe on playgrounds by awarding someone as this year's Playground Safety Advocate of the Year!
Nominate someone you know for the Ahren's Playground Safety Advocate of the Year Award.
John Preston Playground Safety Award
The National Program for Playground Safety has created the John Preston Safe Playground Award. This award is in honor of John Preston, a tireless worker for the safety of children, and will be given annually to an organization or agency who exemplifies the care and concern for children by creating safe play environments!
Nominate an organization/agency for the John Preston Playground Safety Award.
S.A.F.E. Play Areas: Creation, Maintenance, and Renovation has arrived!
NPPS congratulates Executive Director, Dr. Thompson, Education Director, Susan Hudson, and Operations Director, Heather Olsen! The book is an all-in-one guide that helps you provide safe and fun-filled days for children in play areas. This book is full of practical tips and information for the implementation of supervision, best practices of age appropriate design, and decisions about the best fall surfacing and appropriate maintenance. Order your copy today.
Online Training for Child Care professionals and Elementary Schools is now available!
NPPS is offering training for a variety of topics on playground safety for child care providers and elementary schools. Learn more.
Certified Early Childhood Outdoor Play Inspectors
Learn how to find a Certified Early Childhood Outdoor Play Inspector.
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Need Playground Equipment or Surface Material?
Interested in building a safe playground for your children to play on? NPPS has made it easy for you to find manufacturers and distributors to purchase safe playground equipment for your children.
Click below to find manufacturers and distributors for your specific playground equipment needs.
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