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 2009 Preferred Provider List

Vendor Request for Proposals Released for 2010 HSBS Preferred Provider List

Playground companies, equipment manufacturers, and other creators of playground and play space-related resources are eligible to apply for inclusion on the 2010 Preferred Provider List, which will offer discounts or value-added packages of safe, developmentally appropriate equipment and materials to Head Start Body Start Play Space grant recipients.

View the Request for Proposals (RFP)

View Frequently Asked Questions

Start your online application    

Additional Resources

Find funding opportunities to assist with your program needs.  

Find links to related organizations and support.

Our Online Resource Guide will include an up-to-date inventory of resources related to physical activity and nutrition for children ages birth to five. Coming in spring 2010.

Our Policy Guide will have recommendations, expert advice, and more. Coming in summer 2010.