Playgrounds & Barkchips

[Mariposa]

(I am not new, but finally registered because I thought I could add images. Opened my in-home childcare last week. 20years experience, 15 in centers titles...

[Josiegirl]

I'm making a list for a project and was wondering if I'm forgetting anything? Thanks!!

Benefits of Outdoor Play...

My daughter who is just little over 18 months had lots of mulch and small tree sticks inside her diaper when she came back from her daycare. They play...

[KristinsHomeCC]

My insurance company came out to take pictures for yearly inspection. The local company I go through and deal with sent me a letter saying they want me...

[BBDC]

Anyone use rubber mulch for there play areas? Do you like it or no? We are thinking of using it and wondered what your opinions were!

[Scout]

Looking to buy a swing set and I want to box it in so we don't have to worry about mowing around or under it. What can I use for safe padding that is...

[busymommy0420]

I have a fenced in play area 25ft by 21ft. We filled it with 6 inches of rubber mulch this weekend. I am so excited to take the children out to play....

[Maribear]

HI Everyone,

I am new to the site but am very excited to find it...I have been in the field for 27 years and am currently an in-home Childcare...

[Countrygal]

I know some of you said you have use artificial turf. What do others of you use on your playground for a surface?

[Abigail]

Does anyone have (or know someone who does have) artificial turf under their swingset or outdoor play area that is a "cushion" for their fall...

[Country Kids]

Some parts of the US rain alot!!!! Thats all it does where I live-rarely snows during the winter so we don't do snowgear. One town about 2 hours away...

[MommyofThree]

Under the swing set like mulch. Well I think mulsh is more of a safty issure then a child falling on grass. Mulsh the little ones put in the mouth and...

[MsMe]

Does anyone else get a hard time about the pool?

EVERY morning nearly each mother asks "So are you taking little Suzie to the pool...

[exorotika]

my daughter is 9, attends kidz co at pantano/golflinks
she returned home with bruises on her back from falling from a slide
i was not notified...

[mickey2]

These are quite eye opening and so scary!

Nature Deficit Disorder Presentation
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iAtdhQSp5b8&a...