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COVID-19 and Playgrounds

NPPS has compiled recommendations to provide guidance for facilities management and playground visitors as we work to safely return to S.A.F.E.™ play!

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Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Response

Playgrounds around the United States and world have largely been closed during the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Pandemic. The National Program for P...

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Playground Supervision and Sun Safety: Iowa Train-the-Trainer Program

NPPS recently launched the Train-the-Trainer Playground Supervision and Sun Safety Training program in partnership with Iowa Child Care Nurse Consulta...
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Thermally Comfortable Playgrounds

All Seasons of Supporting Children's Play: In conjunction with the Standards Council of Canada (SCC) and Health Canada, NPPS is pleased to announce t...
Playground Supervision Kit — School-Age Edition

Playground Supervision Kit — School-Age Edition 

Supervisors are essential to safe and inclusive outdoor play areas and playgrounds. Proper supervision minimizes major injuries, reduces behavioral referral issues, and assists in reducing minor injuries.

The School-Age Supervision Kit will equip playground and outdoor play supervisors with the knowledge to properly supervise with the ABC’s of Supervision — Anticipation, Behavior, and Consideration — within the S.A.F.E.™ Playground Injury Prevention framework.

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Online Courses Frequently Asked Questions

Online Courses Frequently Asked Questions

What are some of the benefits of taking the online courses?  Children’s safety is of the utmost importance. NPPS courses will increase playground saf...
Find a Playground Inspector

Find a Playground Inspector

National Program for Playground Safety Inspectors have earned certification by successfully completing a playground inspector course. Inspectors speci...
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Rate Your Playground

The National Program for Playground Safety developed an easy-to-use Playground Report Card to evaluate the safety of your community’s playgrounds. Bas...