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Because of the increased popularity of child care programs, preschools, and other early childhood programs, playgrounds for two- to six-year-olds have, in recent years, become a popular commercial endeavor. Manufacturers of these new playgrounds have responded to the new market, designing equipment that meets the needs of this age group.
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Francis Wardle is Director, Adams County (Colorado) Head Start/Day Care/Food Programs, as well as a playground consultant and designer.
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Wardle, F. Are we taking play out of playgrounds?. Early Childhood Educ J 18, 30–34 (1990). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01620038
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