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COVID19 and Playgrounds: NPPS Recommends Staying Off of Playground Equipment

While a vacated playground may not threaten the social distancing restrictions that our communities are facing, NPPS suggests staying off the playground equipment because the virus has been shown to survive on surfaces for extended periods of time. As we all wait on more information, NPPS believes it is better to spend time looking forward to our next playground experience as we still are waiting on this crisis to turn the corner.

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The Early Childhood Outdoor Play Assessment Kit — $250.00

Early child care programs, child care facilities, Head Start programs, and state agencies are faced with the challenges of meeting national and state ...

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Playground Safety Report Card

Playground Safety Report Card

Outdoor play areas, equipment, and surfacing should be checked regularly. NPPS’s research-based report card is an easy to use tool to conduct a safety...

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Early Childhood Online Inspector Course — $550.00

Through this self-paced, four-week course, you’ll become a Certified Early Childhood Outdoor Play Inspector, enabling you to inspect outdoor play area...

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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...