Playground Safety Standards & Active Supervision

2-hour in-service training | 120 instructional minutes | Instructor: Tambra Newton

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1. Which CPSC equipment age band includes both a 2-year-old and a 4-year-old?

Ages 2–5, with equipment labels and individual abilities also considered Ages 5–12 automatically Every equipment band

2. A child cannot safely descend a climber. What is the best response?

Wait until the child learns alone Secure coverage of the group, assist safely, and adapt access to readiness Leave the entire group to help without arranging coverage

3. How should you decide the required protective surfacing?

Use the same mulch depth everywhere Assume artificial turf is sufficient Check the material, fall height, manufacturer documentation and applicable standards

4. An adult must speak with a parent at the gate. What should happen first?

Confirm who will cover the children and maintain supervision Let older preschoolers supervise younger children Turn away briefly without a handoff

5. Which proves completion of this two-hour course?

A passing quiz alone Opening a video link Verified 120 instructional minutes, completed activities and a passing course check

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Course policy: 120 instructional minutes, completed activities, and 4/5 correct for full completion. No automatic DCF transcript credit.