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Searched on Exact phrase of PLAYGROUND DESIGN in the index terms;.
Returned 16 results.
- Natural Playscapes: Creating Environments for the Soul
By Rusty Keeler; 2008
Description: This book describes how to create beautiful and engaging natural, outdoor environments for children. These play environments are not highly complex industrialized play things. CBOU0041 Natural 2008 2008...
http://nccic.acf.hhs.gov/library/index.cfm?do=oll.viewitem&itemid=35691 (100.00%)
- Head Start Center Design Guide: A Guide for Building a Head Start Facility, Second Edition
By National Head Start Training and Technical Assistance Resource Center; 2005
Description: This design guide contains suggested criteria for planning, designing, and renovating Head Start centers. The content is based on the Child Care Center Design Guide, PBS-PI40, by the U.S. General Services...
http://nccic.acf.hhs.gov/library/index.cfm?do=oll.viewitem&itemid=34707 (100.00%)
- CICK Resource Guide: Creating Playgrounds for Early Childhood Facilities
By Local Initiatives Support Corporation; June 2005
Description: This guide is intended to help child care centers plan outdoor play areas for young children. A summary of developmental milestones in children’s gross motor development is included, along with playground...
http://nccic.acf.hhs.gov/library/index.cfm?do=oll.viewitem&itemid=34643 (100.00%)
- Measuring Physical Environments of Parks and Playgrounds: EAPRS Instrument Development and Inter-Rater Reliability
By Christopher Auffrey, Lawrence D Frank, Brian E Saelens, Robert Whitaker, Human Kinetics, Inc.; 2006
Description: This study developed and evaluated the inter-rater reliability of a comprehensive instrument for environmental assessment of public recreation spaces (EAPRS) that would allow observers to characterize...
http://nccic.acf.hhs.gov/library/index.cfm?do=oll.viewitem&itemid=33909 (100.00%)
- Make Playgrounds Safe
By National Network for Child Care; 1996
Description: This document lists recommended steps for child care providers to take to prevent playground injuries. Recommendations include: (1) make sure all play areas are protected from streets and traffic; (2)...
http://nccic.acf.hhs.gov/library/index.cfm?do=oll.viewitem&itemid=28723 (100.00%)
- The Getting Started Kit: The Guide to Getting Your Playground Off the Ground
By KaBoom!; 2003
Description: This guide describes the process of building a community playground with the KaBOOM! method. CBOU0032 Getting 2003 2003
http://nccic.acf.hhs.gov/library/index.cfm?do=oll.viewitem&itemid=28722 (100.00%)
- Guide to ADA Accessibility Guidelines for Play Areas
By Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board; May 2001
Description: This guide is intended to help designers and operators use the accessibility guidelines for play areas. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires that newly constructed and altered State and local...
http://nccic.acf.hhs.gov/library/index.cfm?do=oll.viewitem&itemid=28721 (100.00%)
- Head Start Center Design Guide for Head Start Facilities
By U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children, Youth and Families, Administration on Children and Families, Head Start Bureau; April 2000
Description: This design guide contains suggested criteria for planning, designing, and renovating Head Start centers. Contains 31 references. HDFA0014 Head Start 2000 April 2000
http://nccic.acf.hhs.gov/library/index.cfm?do=oll.viewitem&itemid=28710 (100.00%)
- Playing It Safe: Sixth Nationwide Safety Survey of Public Playgrounds
By U.S. PIRG Education Fund; June 2002
Description: This 6th nationwide investigation of public playgrounds by Consumer Federation of America (CFA) and the State Public Interest Research Groups (PIRGs) found that a majority of American playgrounds pose...
http://nccic.acf.hhs.gov/library/index.cfm?do=oll.viewitem&itemid=28663 (100.00%)
- Child Care Playground Safety
By Massachusetts Office of Child Care Services; 2003
Description: This document presents questions and answers about safe playgrounds. Playground resources are included. CBOU0029 Child Care 2003 2003
http://nccic.acf.hhs.gov/library/index.cfm?do=oll.viewitem&itemid=27342 (100.00%)
- Give Children a Place To Explore--Guides for Preschool Playground Design
By Betsy Caesar; 2001
Description: Presents suggestions for designing playgrounds for preschool children. Includes information on evaluating existing conditions obtaining a safety audit for equipment and surfacing; and designing the playground....
http://nccic.acf.hhs.gov/library/index.cfm?do=oll.viewitem&itemid=26464 (100.00%)
- Infant/Toddler Caregiving: A Guide to Setting Up Environments.
By J. Ronald Lally, Jay Stewart; January 01, 1990
Description: For use in conjunction with training videotapes illustrating key concepts and caregiving techniques, this guide aims to help caregivers set up environments for infants and toddlers that promote young children's...
http://nccic.acf.hhs.gov/library/index.cfm?do=oll.viewitem&itemid=17733 (100.00%)
- The Impact of Playground Design on the Play Behaviors of Children with Differing Levels of Physical Competence.
By Ann C. Barbour; January 01, 1999
Description: Investigated the impact of the outdoor-learning environment on play behaviors and peer relationships of second graders with different levels of physical competence. Found that playground design influenced...
http://nccic.acf.hhs.gov/library/index.cfm?do=oll.viewitem&itemid=17786 (100.00%)
- Tips for Public Playground Safety.
By U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission; May 01, 1995
Description: HSPS0075 Tips 1995 May 01, 1995 U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
http://nccic.acf.hhs.gov/library/index.cfm?do=oll.viewitem&itemid=3629 (100.00%)
- Handbook for Public Playground Safety.
By U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission; 1998
Description: Playgrounds, being a fundamental part of the childhood experience, should be safe havens for children. This handbook includes technical safety guidelines for designing, constructing, operating, and maintaining...
http://nccic.acf.hhs.gov/library/index.cfm?do=oll.viewitem&itemid=3567 (100.00%)
- Information Packet from White Hutchinson Leisure and Learning Group
By White Hutchinson Leisure and Learning Group; 1999
Description: CBCR0001 Information 1999 1999 White Hutchinson Leisure and Learning Group
http://nccic.acf.hhs.gov/library/index.cfm?do=oll.viewitem&itemid=2731 (100.00%)