Injuries in an indoor playground involving children is a scary scenario. They can cause trauma to the children, their parents, and the other adults responsible for keeping the playground fun and safe. Apart from that, they can contribute to stresses brought about by potential liabilities and financial setbacks to remedy the accident that proper planning could have prevented.
Building a playground is more than just creating an inviting place for fun and play. It requires teamwork from responsible adults who have the knowledge, skills, tools, and resources at their disposal. These adults should work hand in hand to ensure that all of the playground’s elements are designed to keep its users safe from harm at all times. If you are thinking of buying commercial-grade indoor playground equipment, let the following points help guide you towards making the right choices.
- Make sure that you have enough room to accommodate your desired equipment
It would be best to get the exact dimensions of your existing space and the measurements of the equipment you like to purchase.
Ask for professional assistance when planning the space to make room for the added equipment. This can likewise help you ensure that your upgraded facility will remain compliant with relevant building and safety standards.
- Set a budget
Before you shop around, determine first how much you can afford to spend. Even if you have ample financial resources, consider veering to the side of practicality when making a purchase. Doing so will allow you to reallocate your resources to fund other important matters.
- Check out your competitors’ offerings
Take note that this is not to be done for the sole purpose of remaining competitive. Rather, do this to identify what the market is missing. If you have the resources to fill the gaps, then that will be mutually beneficial for you and the industry. In particular, you will be doing the industry a favour and you can reap the rewards in return.
- Visit showrooms or check out the installations made by your prospective suppliers
When making an important purchasing decision – especially in this case where human lives are at stake – it is best to personally inspect your options.
- Find a reputable supplier
Tap your network and ask for recommendations for a credible indoor playground manufacturer. You need a team who can properly install your playground equipment. If you are pleased with the quality of their work, you can consider hiring the same team to perform regular maintenance works at your premises.
- Inspect the materials used
Purchase equipment that does not contain toxic substances. Keep your premises safe not just for the children but for the adults as well. Choose the durable ones that can withstand wear and tear longer than the cheaper alternatives.
- Ask who will be responsible for replacement and repair
Your responsibility does not end with the purchase of the playground equipment. It is essential to schedule regular maintenance of the equipment to carefully assess the conditions of the instruments children use to transport them to their fantasy worlds. It is your responsibility to ensure that danger will not spoil the fun for the young ones.
Creating a world that nurtures children through play is an exciting opportunity. However, it is not for adults who are not ready for the responsibility of keeping the children safe from harm.
If you need professional assistance when choosing safe, high-quality, cost-effective, and age-appropriate playground equipment, contact our team through any of these channels: phone: +63 047 250 2779 / +63 047 251 3139 or email: sales@irec.ph. As an experienced indoor playground manufacturer, we are in the business of helping leisure entrepreneurs turn the children’s fantasies into reality.