Proludic designs, manufactures, develops and installs playgrounds dedicated to early childhood professionals: nursery playgrounds, children’s gardens, Childminders’ Networks, Child–Parent Welcome Centres, Maternal and Child Health centres and Childminders’ Centres.
Early childhood professionals have specific expectations when it comes to play equipment
Playgrounds for young children are spaces for recreation, but also for learning and early development. Covering the 0–5 age group, early childhood is a period marked by both fragility and extraordinary developmental potential, driven by a natural appetite for discovery, exploration of the world and self-awareness.
In just a few years, young children must learn everything they need to grow and build a structured life.
This is therefore a crucial period during which children acquire a considerable number of essential skills for their overall development: motor, sensory, social, emotional and cognitive skills.
Designing a play space—whether in a nursery or a children’s garden—must offer toddlers multiple opportunities for sensory and motor experiences.
A playground for very young children should allow them to experience emotions, create and develop relationships with peers and adults, while ensuring that every child grows in an environment that stimulates curiosity and leads to constantly renewed learning, in complete safety.
In all cases, this play space is designed and organised by the educational team, governed by rules of daily life and operation, and guided by pedagogical objectives aimed at specific learning outcomes. Through play, early childhood professionals structure their approach around four fundamental educational pillars: providing opportunities to play, encouraging play, allowing free play and playing together.
Proludic installs, develops and maintains nursery playgrounds
Proludic offers end-to-end support to design and install safe and durable playgrounds specifically for early childhood professionals.
Proludic’s play and sports equipment is adapted to nurseries, children’s gardens and collective spaces dedicated to early childhood:
- Play structures for toddlers are compact and modular
- Materials used are durable and easy to maintain
- Proludic is an expert in inclusive playgrounds, adapted to different types of disabilities (cognitive, motor and sensory)
- Play structures comply with European standards EN 1176, EN 16630 and EN 15312. Proludic playgrounds also meet the safety requirements set out in French Decree No. 96-1136 of 18 December 1996, as well as standards EN 1177 and EN 1176-7
Proludic supports all early childhood stakeholders by offering complete playground development solutions. You benefit from a single point of contact, from the initial design phase through layout in compliance with current European standards, installation, and ongoing maintenance.
Would you like to carry out a feasibility study with one of our project managers? Contact us for tailor-made support at every stage of your playground or sports area project for nurseries and early childhood facilities.
A playground designed for early childhood promotes motor, sensory and social development for children aged 6 months to 4 years. It stimulates balance, coordination, independence and early learning, while respecting toddlers’ specific needs in terms of safety and accessibility.
Nursery playgrounds must comply with European standard EN 1176, as well as specific requirements related to welcoming young children (reduced fall heights, safety zones, non-toxic materials). Impact-absorbing surfacing compliant with EN 1177 is also essential to limit the risk of injury.
Equipment is generally designed for children aged 6 months to 4 years. Modules are adapted to each age group: sensory play equipment for the youngest children, gentle motor skills structures, low-height slides or playful circuits for more independent children.
For nurseries, it is recommended to include:
– Motor skills equipment (crawling, climbing, standing up)
– Sensory play elements (textures, colours, sounds)
– Symbolic play equipment (playhouses, imitation games)
– Spaces that encourage free and collective play
The objective is to provide a playful, safe and evolving layout.
Both are complementary.
– An outdoor playground allows children to enjoy fresh air, develop gross motor skills and discover their environment.
– An indoor playground ensures continuity of play activities throughout the year, regardless of weather conditions.
Ideally, both spaces should be designed to be coherent and adapted to their respective uses.
Safety is based on several key factors:
– Selecting equipment appropriate for the children’s age
– Secured fall zones with impact-absorbing surfaces
– Professional installation in compliance with standards
– Regular maintenance and periodic inspections
A well-designed playground significantly reduces the risk of accidents.
Yes, it is entirely possible to create a bespoke and customised playground: choice of colours, themes, integration of the educational project, space constraints or accessibility requirements. Proludic supports you from A to Z in the customisation process to create a playful environment consistent with the nursery’s identity.
Proludic has specialised in early childhood playground development for over 35 years and supports nurseries from A to Z: site assessment, space design, equipment selection, regulatory compliance, installation and maintenance. This comprehensive support guarantees a safe, durable project tailored to children’s needs.
