Key Questions

• Do adults actively supervise all children while they are outside?



• Is the playground surrounded by a fence?



• Is the sandbox clean?



• Is the playground equipment safe, with no sharp edges or loose pieces?



• Are materials used for the surface under equipment checked often for depth (cushioning) and hazards?

Hints:

• Drop by when the children are outside.


• Is outdoor time safe and enjoyable?


• Do caregivers encourage or organize active physical play and stay close by?