According to a recent study, more than two-thirds of daycare centers have TVs available for children to watch, and nearly 60 percent of the centers ignored the American Academy of Pediatrics’ guidelines for television exposure in young kids.
Moreover, a Ohio study concluded that children may be missing our on hands-on-learning that only human interaction can bring. Read the Entire Article
Children love to play outdoors. In fact, I think one of the most enjoyable sounds in the world is to hear the sounds of children playing and laughing while on the playground.
Moreover, the playground is where children can play freely including: running, jumping, climbing, pretending, exploring, socializing and simply enjoy the outdoors.
To assure that the children enrolled in your childcare facility have a fun and safe experience on your playground, it is vital that you conduct a daily maintenance check.
Facts
According to West Bend Insurance, an estimated 500,000 children under the age of 14 sustain injuries on playgrounds every year; 100,000 to 200,000 of these injuries require emergency-room care. Playground-related injuries among children cost an estimated $1.7 billion each year.
Are you ready to implement some loss prevention strategies and grade your playground? Evaluate your playground using the criteria provided by the National Program for Playground Safety. Start Your Maintenance Check Now!
Playground Safety Links
http://news.consumerreports.org/safety/2011/04/playground-safety-tips.html
http://www.playgroundsafety.org/childcare/tips.htm
The Child Care Business Owner Institute 
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