Preschool Playground Products
Play is essential to childhood development, especially during the early years. Studies show preschool playgrounds enhance socialization, fine and gross motor skills, and a love of learning that prepares them for elementary school and beyond. GameTime's preschool playground products are developmentally-appropriate for children ages 6 to 23 months and 2 to 5 years old and backed by best practice research and the industry's leading warranty.
Preschool Playground Equipment for a Brighter Tomorrow
When you're planning a preschool playground or play space for an early learning center, it's important to select playground equipment that is age-appropriate and designed for the play styles of young children. Here are some of the latest preschool playground products our customers love!
Why Preschool Play is a Big Deal
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Physical Development
Preschool play is essential for children's physical development. It helps them use their energy, develop their muscles, and learn new skills. With the right preschool playground equipment, children can practice gross motor skills such as running, jumping, balancing, and climbing. They can also improve their fine motor skills with interactive games and puzzles. Fun, physical activity on a playground is a great way to instill healthy habits that last a lifetime.
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Cognitive and Sensory Skills
Preschool play is a vital way for children to develop their cognitive and sensory skills. Through play, children can explore, experiment, create and learn about the world around them. They can also practice their language, problem-solving and social skills as they interact with others and express their ideas. Preschool playgrounds stimulate multiple senses at once and help children build their knowledge and understanding of different concepts.
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Teamwork and Social Skills
Preschool play helps children develop important social skills that will benefit them throughout their lives. Some of these skills include taking turns, teamwork with peers, and most importantly patience. All of these skills help young children learn how to cope with frustration and build resilience and self-regulation. What looks like simple playtime is actually a living laboratory where young children develop empathy, respect, tolerance, and confidence in themselves and others.
CASE STUDY
Chambliss Center for Children
Preschool Play for Big Imaginations
The students at Chambliss Center wanted a place to play, explore, and have fun with friends. The teachers and parents wanted a place where children grow strong, develop important skills, and prepare for life ahead. We made a place they all love!
Featured Preschool Play Systems
Check out some of our most popular designs.
Freestanding Play Options
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Model5371Age2 to 5 YearsZone21'-2" x 21'-2" (6.45m x 6.45m)Fall Height5' (1.52 m) -
Model5052Age2 to 5 YearsZone19'-1" x 20'-9" (5.82m x 6.32m)Fall Height4' (1.22 m)
News from GameTime
Check out the latest preschool play news and announcements from GameTime.
One of the first things people ask when considering a new play area for a school, church or youth center is "how much will a new playground cost?" High-quality commercial playground equipment that is designed to withstand decades of use and environmental conditions can cost between $15,000 and $40,000. A good rule of thumb is to budget about $1,000 per child. For example if you want to build a playground that accommodates 30 children at once, plan on spending about $30,000 for the equipment. (installation, safety surfacing and other amenities or services are not included in this estimate).
When looking at an investment of this size, many customers ask "how can I get the most out of my playground budget?" This is always a good question to ask to ensure you're providing the maximum amount of play and play value within your means. You want to make sure the playground addresses the needs of as many children as possible now and in the future.
Here are three ways to make your playground
When your playground is properly maintained, children will experience a wealth of physical, social, and cognitive benefits from it. Unfortunately, playground maintenance can seem like a daunting task and often seems to be that one thing on your to-do list that keeps getting pushed back.
Even if the job seems rather intimidating, maintaining your playground is a necessity when it comes to protecting your investment and mitigating risk. To help ease the burden, GameTime offers a free playground maintenance guide to help you develop strategies on how to maintain your playground. Read on to learn more about GameTime’s Playground Maintenance Guide and discover how it can serve as a major asset to bringing out the best in your playground equipment.
Playground Maintenance
When children go to a playground, their focus is on playing! In fact, research shows that 92.5% of children do not check equipment before engaging in play. Additionally, when you factor in that 81% of children were
As we step into the new year, there’s only one thing on our mind as dedicated play innovators- what is the future of play? What barriers still hinder children from having a truly comprehensive play experience?
We are unwavering in our commitment to crafting spaces that honor and celebrate the diverse needs of every community. Delving into the intricacies of existing limitations, we engaged in a creative brainstorming process, conceiving innovative solutions to surpassing these challenges.
Today marks an exciting milestone as we unveil three new playground products, each designed to elevate the standards of play and pave the way for every child's success.
Catalina Climbing System
Catalina sets itself apart from traditional playground climbers due to its modularity, boasting multiple configuration opportunities.
Catalina can be utilized in three ways:
- System Attachment- Catalina’s modular connection system makes it easy to attach this playground climber to any PowerScape or PrimeTime