Created by PlaygroundProvider.com • Installed by ApexElite Outdoor Solutions
Why Daycares Need a Modern Playground
A safe, engaging outdoor space is a growth lever—boosting parent trust, enrollment, and child development. The right playground signals quality and care while supporting social, emotional, and physical health.
Safety & Compliance (What Inspectors Care About)
- CPSC Public Playground Safety Handbook — practical guidance used by risk pools and safety managers.
- ASTM F1487 — performance & dimensional requirements for public-use equipment (ages 2–12).
- ADA Play Area Guidelines — accessible routes and inclusive component requirements.
Outcome: correct use zones, compliant fall heights and surfacing depths, and accessible routes that pass inspection.
Budgeting & Cost Drivers
- Size tier: small, medium, large, or giant footprint and component count.
- Surfacing: engineered wood fiber, rubber mulch, turf, or poured-in-place.
- Borders/edging: timbers, curbs, or concrete bands. Note: timbers are not automatically included unless specified in your quote.
- Site prep & drainage: grading, geotextile, water management, and any demo.
- Freight & access: delivery distance, staging space, and equipment access.
Pro tip: Align installation scope and timeline with equipment lead times so your daycare opens the play area on schedule without cost overruns.
Grants & Funding Options
Real avenues Alabama centers and nonprofits use:
- ADECA Land & Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) — outdoor recreation grants that can include playgrounds.
- Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) — city/county projects that improve community facilities.
- NRPA Grant & Fundraising Resources — national programs for parks and allied nonprofits.
- Alabama Early Head Start – Child Care Partnership — resources for licensed child care providers.
Advantage: ApexElite packages a grant-ready Spec Pack (layout, cut sheets, budget, schedule) to strengthen your application.
Our Turnkey Daycare Process
- Site Review: space, code/compliance, and layout goals.
- Design & Spec Pack: drawings, equipment, surfacing, drainage, borders.
- Detailed Quote: equipment, freight, site prep, installation, surfacing, borders.
- Procurement: PlaygroundProvider.com ships; ApexElite schedules.
- Installation: augering, concrete, set, torque, surfacing, cleanup.
- Close-Out: warranties, safety documentation, and maintenance guidance.
Service area: ApexElite installs across Alabama, Georgia, and Tennessee. Out-of-state projects considered case-by-case.
FAQ
Do daycare playgrounds have to be ADA compliant?
Yes. Accessible routes and an inclusive mix of ground- and elevated-level components are required by the ADA Play Area Guidelines.
How long does a typical install take?
Most daycare projects complete in 5–10 business days after equipment delivery, depending on size and site conditions.
Can we finance the project?
Yes. ApexElite can structure phased installs or in-house financing options to match your budget cycle.
Are borders and surfacing included?
No. Borders and surfacing are quoted separately unless your proposal explicitly lists them.
Request Your Spec Pack & Quote
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ApexElite Outdoor Solutions installs it to spec.
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