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Case StudyGROUNDS FOR PLAY HELPS KIDDIE ACADEMY CREATE AN AGE-APPROPRIATE PLAY ENVIRONMENT
KIDDIE ACADEMY League City, Texas
THE CUSTOMER: Kiddie Academy is a child development center
that has been encouraging and educating children for over 37
years throughout the U.S. Their curriculum helps to shape and
inspire children for the future.
When Cory and Summer Bullock were opening their second Kiddie
Academy in west League City, Texas they turned to Grounds For
Play to create an educational outdoor play environment that
catered to children of all ages.
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PRESCHOOL-AGE AREA SCHOOL-AGE AREA INFANT/TODDLER AREA
THE GROUNDS FOR PLAY SOLUTION: There were two phases
to this play environment. The first phase took place in 2016
and included all play equipment. Kiddie Academy reached out
to Grounds For Play in 2018 to install three additional shade
structures. This play environment features three distinct play areas
in order to cater to children of all ages and stages of development.
The infant/toddler area includes a shaded infant play structure
with a slide, stairs, and activity panels. This area also features a
small concrete trike path and two ground-level play panels for
children that aren’t yet walking.
The preschool area includes a play structure with integrated shade
structures that help protect the children from the Texas sun. This
play structure includes three slides, two climbers, and play panels.
It also has a transfer station that allows children of all abilities
access to the play structure, making it ADA accessible. Beside the
play structure is a concrete trike path with dramatic play signs,
shaded musical garden, R-Town™ Taxi Cab vehicle, and a nature
play space with a Pizza Garden and Growing Box. These products
provide preschoolers with greater opportunities for play as they
now have greater mobility, strength, and interaction with the
environment and each other.
The school-age play area includes a large shaded play structure
that has multiple climbers, spiral slide, overhead elements, and
ADA accessibility. These play components focus on physical play
to accommodate children’s need for physical challenges.
RESULTS: As supporters of the major areas of play, Grounds For
Play was able to design an outdoor play space that fit the needs of
Kiddie Academy. Featuring play pieces and separate play spaces
for all age groups, every child at Kiddie Academy has a place
to explore, play, and develop with developmentally- and age-
appropriate play equipment.
”This outdoor play environment has benefited this Kiddie Academy
by providing a safe and engaging environment to play in,” Design
Consultant Lauren Harrigan said. “The play areas are well-rounded
and allow children to experience physical play, dramatic play,
musical play, and nature play.”
This outdoor play environment has benefited this Kiddie Academy by providing a safe and engaging environment to play in. The play areas are well-rounded and allow children to experience physical play, dramatic play, musical play, and nature play.
-Lauren HarriganDesign Consultant
groundsforplay.com | 866.518.8120
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