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$45 + Processing Fee
Format: Real-time virtual
This Playground Safety training 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 and developmentally appropriate outdoor play environment for children.
How to identify and mitigate playground hazards — equipment defects, potential entrapment points, unsafe hardware, surface 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 playground 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 childcare providers and administrators of licensed childcare centers
Any staff working at facilities with outdoor playgrounds 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 Playground Safety training. At least one staff member per facility must complete this training — especially when required under Rule .1102(e) after hiring or vacancy.
$45 + Processing Fee
Format: Real-time virtual
This Playground Safety training 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 and developmentally appropriate outdoor play environment for children.
How to identify and mitigate playground hazards — equipment defects, potential entrapment points, unsafe hardware, surface 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 playground 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 childcare providers and administrators of licensed childcare centers
Any staff working at facilities with outdoor playgrounds 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 Playground Safety training. At least one staff member per facility must complete this training — especially when required under Rule .1102(e) after hiring or vacancy.