Head Start Body Start Preferred Provider List  

Head Start Body Start has developed a Preferred Provider List (PPL) as a resource for Head Start Centers when planning improvements to their outdoor play spaces. The providers offer a wide variety of safe, developmentally appropriate, value-added packages of play space equipment and materials for recipients of Play Space Grants. Even if you are not a Play Space Grant recipient, you will find the list useful for planning your outdoor play spaces.   

View the 2010 Preferred Provider List   

In the Spotlight

Each month, May 2010 through March 2011 HSBS will feature two to three Preferred Providers. This month learn more about: Peaceful Playgrounds and US Playstructures.

Peaceful Playgrounds Fundamental Movement program  allows you to create an outdoor motor learning lab for preschool children. The Fundament Movement Program Kit allows you to design a custom play space, with permanent, painted-on activities that help make play and motor skills time a fun learning environment. The Fundamental Guidebook contains the ingredients of a uniquely designed motor development program for early childhood and elementary school-age children. This skill-based guide was designed for quick reference and is filled with activities that kids love.  Visit the website at: www.peacefulplaygrounds.com/fundamental.htm.

US Playstructures has over 25 years experience designing, building and installing playground   environments for preschools, churches, municipalities and Head Start programs.  Most recently we   have worked closely with several Head Start Programs to develop a new line of Early Head Start   recycled plastic play environments.  These play environments meet all NPSI safety requirements.  We   will design a play environment to meet your  specific needs for ages 0-12.    We are proud to offer   our line of premium recycled plastic playgrounds from Green Play Parks, Inc. (an IPEMA member)   who builds the finest ASTM Certified recycled plastic playground in the industry today.