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FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH – CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER
created by Samantha Dodson and Devyn Schwab
Assessment information based upon the Handbook for Public Playground Safety
Published by U.S. Consumer Safety Commission
About the Playground
The Child Development Center is who runs the playground.
Playground is geared towards ages 2-5. This is a private playground only used by
First Baptist Church.
Playground
Pictures of the playground
Aerial sketch of playground
Aerial view
Surfacing
• medium gravel
• 5+ inches deep
Surfacing
• foreign objects/debris
General hazards
No points or edges No protrusions or projections No potential clothing
entanglements
Damaged protective caps Pinch points Tripping hazards
•Good •Bad
Deterioration of the Equipment
securely anchored rust splinters broken protective barriers
Good Bad
Security of Hardware
• worn fastening devices and swing hangers
Drainage
• Water drains into playground
Leaded Paint
no visible paint chip accumulation
paint chipping, cracking, peeling
Good Bad
General Upkeep of Playgrounds
• tree branches
• no trash receptacles
Accessibility to the Disable
Play area itself, not accessible.
Grass area – accessible.
Large play area Equipment’s
height safe Surfacing
Drainage Lots of debris Equipment worn
Strengths Weaknesses
Suggestions for Improvement Level ground around play area. New seatbelt fasteners. Pick up foreign objects. Place trash cans outside. Drain water away from play area.
Samantha Dodson and Devyn Schwab
Thank you First Baptist!
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