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COVID-19 and Playgrounds

Playgrounds around the United States and world have largely been closed during the COVID-19 pandemic. NPPS supports these recommendations and encourages everyone to be attentive in our collective effort to slow the spread of the virus. As some communities begin to lift restrictions to playgrounds and other recreational facilities, NPPS has compiled recommendations from the CDC and EPA to provide guidance for both playground facilities management and playground visitors. Please adhere to all state and local guidelines as we 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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Play it Safe: Playground Safety for Everyone- Webinar — $0.00

Playgrounds serve as a central hub for communities, yet playground-related injuries remain a concern among parents, educators and health care provider...

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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 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...