Small children may not have the coordination and balance to climb on equipment designed for older children. Inadequate supervision or lack of supervision. It is estimated that more than 40 percent of playground injuries are directly related to lack of proper supervision. Most children are unable to foresee danger. Parents and school staff need to be alert to potential hazards.
Proper supervision is essential to safe play.
However, check for footwear rules at indoor play areas. Do not play on slippery or wet equipment or force body parts through small spaces. Do not play on hot metal surfaces, such as slides, that may cause third-degree burns. Do not cross in front or behind moving swings. Get off a seesaw only when your partner's feet are on the ground.