Classroom Outdoor Playground Safety Checklist

This bilingual checklist helps nursery and classroom staff assess outdoor play areas for safety and readiness. It covers secure fencing and gates, soft impact surfaces, adequate shade, equipment spacing, and clear supervision lines. Inspect equipment stability and condition, verify age appropriateness and guardrails, and check for hazards including trip risks, toxins, animals or insects, and standing water. Strengthen emergency preparedness with stocked first aid kits, posted contacts, trained staff, and practiced evacuation routes. Maintain daily inspections, cleaning, prompt repairs, and incident reporting. Consider weather, special needs accessibility, and site security.