KINDERGARTENS
Outerspace Dezines workers are approved applicators for A1 Supersaver Matting and have completed work at local Kindergartens including
Merrilands Kindy
Fitzroy Kindy
Puketapu Kindy
We are happy to design and construct your kindergarden to suit your needs:
Before the design process begins we need form your Kindy Committee a list of the items on your wish list that are in order of priority.
We will then prepare 1 or 2 concept plans showing the new layout of your outdoor play areas for discussion.
* These plan will be to scale
* Comply with NZ Standards 5828:2004
The design of playground areas.
The layout of the various types of playing areas and equipment is important to the safety and enjoyment of the users, and should take into account the following:
- Where there are already features such as trees, banks and rocks on the site, these can provide a variety of natural play opportunities. Such features can also be used to provide different sized play areas and to separate active and passive areas. However, as they can present a physical or personal safety hazard, they should be evaluated.
- Where a site is deficient in natural assets the design of the site should provide for contouring, grassing, planting with appropriate trees and shrubs, screening and a variety of surfaces and changes of level.
- Design and layout of formal equipment should aim to provide for a variety of experiences, textures, materials and forms.
- Consider positioning entrances to and exists from the equipment so that uses have alternatives in sight after exiting from each area.
- Placement of equipment should be such that vigorous movement areas do not impinge on quieter areas.
- Variation in spaces of play should include definition of small spaces for small group play as well as larger open spaces.
- Swings and slides, where provided for use by children over a wide age range, should cater for age and size difference, with some separation of older children from those 8 years of age and under by the use of natural barriers such as hedges or contouring.
- Signs should be positive in nature, encouraging the use and care of the playground.
- Access should be easy and comply with NZS 4121, to enable persons with prams, pushchairs/ buggies and special needs to enter and rest within the site. All-weather access should be provided to a sitting area. Whilst changes of level are desirable, a small level area near seating should be planned for unobstructed play by very young children.
- A variety of facilities and equipment may be needed according to the site size, local requirements and anticipated intensity of use, including paths, shelter, shade/sun protection, seating, litter bins, toilets and drinking fountains.
- Plant selection should emphasise variety, avoid poisonous plants and plants with leaves with cutting edges, sharp thorns or spikes. or fragile tree limbs.
- Design and layout should ensure ease of maintenance and access to all parts of the site and equipment
Playground Checklist:
- Sandpit
- Foot and hand wash
- Swings
- Slides
- Balancing equipment
- Play cubes
- Transition activities
- Climbing frames and ropes
- Mobile walls and planks
- Bridges
- Toy boxes
- Storage fot different playground equipment
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