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Supervision
Age Appropriate Equipment
Fall Surfacing/Zones
Equipment Maintenance
Hazards
100
Watching and protecting children from danger.
What is "adequate supervision"?
100
Free swinging ropes, arch climbers, multiple occupancy swings and climbing equipment over 60" high.
What is "Inappropriate equipment for preschool age children"?
100

9" of rubber, sand, pea gravel, wood mulch or chips

What is the "Protective Surfacing" requirement for equipment.

100
Daily
How often should playgrounds be checked for trash or broken toys or other hazardous materials?
100

Protruding bolts and open "S" hooks

What are 2 examples of entanglement hazards?

200
A teacher is observed throwing away a broken toy.
What is "acting to prevent dangerous situations before they occur"?
200
Challenges children to develop and practice large muscle skills safely.
What is " Age-appropriate gross motor equipment"?
200

Area around and under gross motor climbing, sliding or swinging equipment where protective surfacing is required.

What is the "Fall Zone".

200
Weekly and raked or replaced as needed to ensure adequate amount is provided.
How often should the depth of protective surfacing be checked?
200

Openings of 3.5 inches or less or 9" or greater

What are measurements in equipment which might cause entrapment hazards for children because they could fit their bodies, but not their heads through the space?

300
Each staff member has primary responsibility for for certain areas.
What is the "Zonal approach to supervising"?
300

Provides guidelines/rules for determining whether outdoor equipment and space is safe for children.

What is "DCF Licensing Rules and Regulations for Group Childcare Centers"


300
Anything permitted by the staff to be used for stimulating gross motor activity indoors or out such as chairs, tables, trees, or fences.
What should have adequate fall zones and cushioning?
300
2
How many swings should be in one bay of a swing set?
300

Trip Hazards

What are exposed items such as tree roots and garden hoses, considered if accessible?

400
Positive statements posted which are made by children and staff to remind children how to prevent accidents on the playground.
What are "Playground Safety Rules"?
400

Ages 2-12, Ages 5-12 yrs

What is the manufacturing rule for appropriate play equipment?

400

4ft or higher

What is the height of the tallest equipment which may be used without fall cushioning?

400
Oleander, Caladium, poison ivy and oak, Poinsettia
What are some commonly observed plants in Florida landscape, but that are poisonous to humans?
400
Exposed moving pieces of equipment, such as suspension bridges, track rides, merry-go-rounds, or see saws accessible to children.
What is a "Pinch, crush or shearing hazard"?
500

All staff on one end of playground talking and unable to see children for short period of times as children are on more dangerous areas of playground, staff on cell phones.

What is an example of "inadequate supervision"?

500
Handicap accessability to the playground and equipment.
What is required for outdoor playground equipment if special needs children are accepted into your program.
500

9 inches on all sides.

What is the required fall zones for slides under 6'?

500

An inspection to be done by a designated person as indicated to ensure safe gross motor space and equipment.

What is a "Daily", "Weekly", and "Monthly Playground Maintenance Checklist"

500
Are those likely to cause serious injury requiring hospiatization or medical care, such as broken bones.
What is a "Major safety hazard"?