Based on observation and inspection of the playground, the licensee did not to ensure that the required resilient surfacing surrounding playground equipment with moving parts or climbing apparatus created a sufficient fall zone.
Evidence: 1)The Preschool playground has a slide that is 26 inches in height with wood chips measuring at 3 inches in depth at 18 inches from the base of the slide. The required depth of wood chips in this area should be 6 inches. 2) The PreK playground has a spiral slide that is 71 inches in height with pea gravel measuring at 3 inches in depth at 32 inches from the base of the slide. The required depth of pea gravel in this area should be 12 inches.
Plan of Correction:
1. The small slides on the mulch have been removed rom the playground until new mulch arrives to meet the 6" depth. 2.The staff have all been informed that we cannot have the children use the structure until we have the proper surfacing in place. Working with maintenance on a permanent fix.
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