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$55 + Processing Fee
Format: Real-time virtual
This Outdoor Play & Learning Environment training (previously called Playground Safety) is designed to meet state licensing standards set by DCDEE for licensed child care centers. Upon completion, participants will be equipped with the knowledge and practices to maintain a safe, developmentally appropriate outdoor play and learning environment for children.
How to identify and mitigate outdoor hazards — equipment defects, potential entrapment points, unsafe hardware, and surfacing issues.
Proper maintenance and upkeep of outdoor play areas — including safe surfacing, checking surfacing depths, and ensuring protective surfacing under and around equipment.
Understanding DCDEE’s requirements for fencing, surfacing, guardrails/barriers, spacing, fall zones, and equipment age-appropriateness to prevent injuries.
Best practices for supervision and safe play protocols, ensuring children’s safety during outdoor play.
Conducting regular outdoor inspections using a checklist to document safety, maintenance, and corrective actions — as required under state licensing.
Child care teachers, assistant teachers, and staff responsible for outdoor play areas
Family child care providers and administrators of licensed child care centers
Any staff working at facilities with outdoor outdoor play spaces who need to ensure compliance and child safety
A Certificate of Completion will be provided upon successful participation. Completion of this training satisfies the DCDEE requirement for Outdoor Play & Learning Environment training (previously Playground Safety). At least one staff member per facility must complete this training — especially when required under Rule .1102(e) after hiring or vacancy.
$55 + Processing Fee
Format: Real-time virtual
This Outdoor Play & Learning Environment training (previously called Playground Safety) is designed to meet state licensing standards set by DCDEE for licensed child care centers. Upon completion, participants will be equipped with the knowledge and practices to maintain a safe, developmentally appropriate outdoor play and learning environment for children.
How to identify and mitigate outdoor hazards — equipment defects, potential entrapment points, unsafe hardware, and surfacing issues.
Proper maintenance and upkeep of outdoor play areas — including safe surfacing, checking surfacing depths, and ensuring protective surfacing under and around equipment.
Understanding DCDEE’s requirements for fencing, surfacing, guardrails/barriers, spacing, fall zones, and equipment age-appropriateness to prevent injuries.
Best practices for supervision and safe play protocols, ensuring children’s safety during outdoor play.
Conducting regular outdoor inspections using a checklist to document safety, maintenance, and corrective actions — as required under state licensing.
Child care teachers, assistant teachers, and staff responsible for outdoor play areas
Family child care providers and administrators of licensed child care centers
Any staff working at facilities with outdoor outdoor play spaces who need to ensure compliance and child safety
A Certificate of Completion will be provided upon successful participation. Completion of this training satisfies the DCDEE requirement for Outdoor Play & Learning Environment training (previously Playground Safety). At least one staff member per facility must complete this training — especially when required under Rule .1102(e) after hiring or vacancy.