Kia Ora and Happy New Year from the Property Team!
The property team are working hard on the 360 projects currently sitting with Property Managers and Administrators. Projects are prioritised so that the most urgent get actioned first. Please have patience as we work steadily through the list – we haven’t forgotten your project.
The Importance of Free Play
Below is a link to a webpage detailing the importance of free play for a child’s development in regard to their cognitive, physical, social and emotional well-being.
https://parksupplies.co.nz/2024/12/the-importance-of-free-play/
Gates
Gates need to self-close from an open position of 90 degrees within 4 – 8 seconds. This is a requirement of the NZ Playground Standards, which is a licensing requirement of the Ministry of Education.
This is important to mitigate risks of children getting out of the gates unsupervised. Gate latches can get out of alignment very easy. One of the reasons for misalignment is children standing on and swinging on the gates. While this is great fun, please discourage this behaviour so that the gate latches maintain their alignment and self-close within the required timing.
If your gate is not closing within this time, please contact [email protected] with an urgent email and place this on your Hazard Register (informing all members and visitors) until fixed.
Security Camera Installation
If you are considering installing a Security Camera at your centre, for example due to vandalism issues, please contact [email protected]. We will work with you to decide on a camera that is suitable for your particular Centre and concerns.
Building Check
If you notice any recent damage to the exterior of your building, in the first instance please notify
[email protected]. Please include images and details of the damage.
Property FAQ
FAQ are available on the website, Property FAQ’s | Playcentre/. These are updated as new questions are asked.
If you have had situations at your centre that you think other centres may appreciate knowing, please let us know at [email protected] and we can arrange for them to be added to the FAQ page of the Playcentre website.
Property Projects
Playcentre Aotearoa ask that all centres email the admin team: [email protected] at the very start of a project when you are initially thinking about undertaking any project.
This information will then be distributed to the appropriate property team member who may be in touch to discuss any potential support or issues, guidance and advice that may be identified by the team.
This is for both Playcentre funding assisted projects and non-Playcentre funded projects. This includes building and playground projects. This could prevent costly mistakes!
Who are the Property Team Members?
Please click the link below to view the property team members contact details.
https://www.playcentre.org.nz/learnwithus/property/property-contacts/