Answers to the questions childcare centres and schools ask most
Drawing on our experience designing 200+ playgrounds across Australia, these guides answer the real questions decision-makers face. How much does it cost? Who should I work with? What are the safety requirements? Get expert insights that help you make informed choices.
How do I design a playground that works for my centre?
Expert guidance on creating nature-based play environments that support child development and meet compliance requirements.
Read GuideCreating play spaces that engage all children, regardless of ability, through thoughtful inclusive design.
Read GuideKey elements that create effective outdoor learning environments for childcare settings.
Read GuideUnderstanding the benefits and considerations of each playground approach.
Read GuideEssential elements for creating diverse, engaging outdoor spaces.
Read GuideUnderstanding play bias, environment as teacher, and designing for diverse developmental needs.
Read GuideCreative solutions for schools and centres with space constraints.
Read GuideUnderstanding developmental stages: babies as 'nesters', toddlers as 'travelers', kindergarteners as 'prospectors'.
Read GuideWhat's involved in building a playground?
Understanding impact attenuation surfacing requirements and options for your playground.
Read GuideRealistic timelines from initial consultation to completed playground.
Read GuideBalancing environmental, economic, and social practices in playground design.
Read GuideHow much does a playground cost?
What are the safety requirements for playgrounds?
A comprehensive guide to AS 4685, AS 4422, and what they mean for your playground.
Read GuideUnderstanding the Australian Standard for playground equipment and professional accountability.
Read GuideMeeting regulatory requirements while supporting holistic child development.
Read GuideNavigating AS 4685, NQF, and regulatory requirements for outdoor play spaces.
Read GuideInspection schedules and requirements for Australian playgrounds.
Read GuideStep-by-step guidance on conducting effective risk assessments.
Read GuideHow do children learn and develop through outdoor play?
How outdoor environments shape children's growth across all developmental domains.
Read GuideThe developmental benefits of connecting children with natural environments.
Read GuideNature play is vital, not optional. A context for growth, belonging, and stewardship.
Read GuideKey studies, researchers, and evidence supporting nature-based play environments.
Read GuideUnderstanding the essential role of appropriate challenge in healthy development.
Read GuideCreating open-ended play opportunities with movable materials.
Read GuideA holistic framework for child-centred environment design.
Read GuideDesigning for vestibular, proprioceptive, and sensory diversity.
Read GuideAge-appropriate design for the youngest learners.
Read GuideWho should I work with on my playground project?
What to look for, questions to ask, and red flags to avoid when selecting a playground designer.
Read GuideDistinguishing child-centred designers from product-first suppliers.
Read GuideFinding specialist playground designers in Queensland.
Read GuideKey questions to ask before hiring a playground company.
Read GuideHow do I design for my unique community?
Our guides are written by playground design specialists who combine early childhood education expertise with hands-on construction experience. Every recommendation is grounded in Australian Standards compliance and real-world project outcomes.
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