Early Learning Coalition of Indian River, Martin & Okeechobee Counties, Inc. -

Building a Community of Character, United Way, Stuart, October 12, 2010

Learning to Talk and Listen

Children's Movement

Florida Back to Work Employment Program

2010-2011 VPK PROVIDER FORMS 10 & 11

Florida's Early Learning and Development Standards

Facilities-Playground Safety

H1N1 Reporting Requirements

Facilities-Playground Safety

Date: 09-22-2009

Facilities - Playground Safety

A recent article in USA Today highlighted the importance of continued maintenance to ensure safety on playgrounds. 200,000 children go to the emergency room every year due to injuries suffered on a playground. Director of the Center for Injury Research and Policy at Nationwide Children's Hospital, Dr. Gary Smith said, "Surfacing, surfacing, surfacing... it's everything." Specific recommendations about depth of loose-fill materials as well as other important safety considerations can be found at: http://www.pyxislearningcenter.org/DirtyDozen/DirtyDozen.html

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