This form is for programs to develop a Quality Improvement Plan after receiving a playground safety inspection report from a Certified Playground Safety Inspector (CPSI). The intent is to itemize and prioritize hazards that have been identified and to begin to create a schedule and/or plan to mitigate those hazards. CLICK TO VIEW
RICCELFF Fast Facts: Selecting and Installing Safety Surfacing This Fast Facts guidance sheet is intended to provide a basic overview of playground safety surfacing requirements, typical playground surfacing options, pros and cons of various surfacing types, as well as information on the procurement of playground surfacing, and how to go about hiring qualified installers. ENGLISH
RICCELFF Fast Facts: Playground Safety Inspections This guidance is intended to help child care, early learning center, and public school administrators understand playground safety inspections including the differences between an inspection and audit and the purpose of each. ENGLISH SPANISH
RICCELFF Fast Facts: Fencing and Barriers These guidelines apply to all public, commercial, and multifamily residential use outdoor plays areas such as those located at schools, child care centers, early learning facilities, and public parks. It is not intended to apply to single family residential use play areas. ENGLISH SPANISH
This report details the findings of the Rhode Island Early Learning Facility Needs Assessment conducted by LISC’s Rhode Island Child Care Facilities Fund (RICCFF) from January through May 2014. The report includes detailed information regarding the overall condition of Rhode Island early learning facilities with a particular focus on issues that may present barriers to
Volume 2 on Designing Early Childhood Facilities highlights the connection between well-designed space and high quality programming, and helps early childhood providers, community developers, and architects plan effective spaces for young children. The guide includes an overview of design principles, a tour through a center’s functional areas, and information on materials, lighting, security, urban settings
Volume 4 on Creating Playgrounds for Early Childhood Facilities assists with the planning of an early childhood center’s outdoor space to achieve a successful natural environment for young children. This guide suggests equipment and materials that support a range of activities that children can enjoy outdoors. Published by the Local Initiatives Support CorporationWritten by: Mav
