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National Program for Playground Safety

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Supervisor touching a hot slide

Temperature

The temperature of the playground — air temperature, surfacing material temperature, and temperature of equipment – can have a dramatic effect on a ch...

 Playground Topic
Take Action

Take Action

Playgrounds are safe places for exploration and play. These 8 steps can keep children safe:   1. Always supervise children when they play.  Adult s...
Playing

Sun Exposure

Children’s playgrounds often lack adequate protection from sun exposure. Overexposure to solar radiation can negatively impact long-term child health,...

 Playground Topic
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...