Certification is valid for three years. To renew certification, individuals must demonstrate playground safety and children’s play areas knowledge and safety inspection competency. This credential is designed for professionals working to keep children safe. The safety inspection involves identifying and ranking hazards on public play areas and playground equipment according to injury potential, removal of hazardous situations, safety of playground surfacing materials, and establishing playground risk reduction programs.
Renewing your certification will enable you to update skills and stay informed with current standards, guidelines, and regulations. Candidates must meet recertification requirements and pass a detailed on-site playground safety inspection.
Additional information
Type | Early Childhood Play Area Safety Inspector, School-Age Play Area Safety Inspector |
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Renewal Dates | October 1-18, 2024, November 1-22, 2024 (registration due by Oct. 28), January 13-31, 2024, February 3-21, 2025, April 1-18, 2025, May 12-30, 2025 |