King Arthur Montessori Academy - Carrollton, TX

When King Arthur Montessori Academy leaders in Texas began planning for a new child care and pre-school facility, one of the decisions that had to be made was what type of playground equipment would best serve their young clientele, ages 2-5. They teamed up with the playground experts at Child's Play to discuss and assess their requirements and quickly determined a Burke Series 3000 product was just what they needed.

The most important consideration was getting the best possible product that would last a long time and be supported by solid service over the years. The King Arthur team was impressed with the fact that Burke has been known for maintaining the highest quality standards and backing products with superior service since its inception in the 1920s. This combination of quality and service ensured them the lowest possible total cost of ownership and that their Burke playground will provide the best value for their dollar - today and long into the future.

As the planning continued, it was clear that another priority was to ensure the play system had a shade system so that the kids were protected from the intense Texas sun as well as ensure they could safely play after a rainstorm. Burke Turf™ artificial grass was added to provide optimal safety surface to protect the kids' small bodies. The turf also provided an appealing look to the finished play area. The results of the zealous planning were a spectacular play space that could accommodate 100 kids.

Since slides are always one of the favorite attractions at any playground, an array of slides was incorporated in the project including the Triple Rail, Plunge Chute, Quarter Turn, and Rock 'N Roll. Fun and challenging climbers were also an important priority for the planners, so plenty of those were infused into the plan. The playground was finished off with several accessory pieces such as the post mounted bell, animal panel, and steering wheel assembly.

As with every Burke playground, a complimentary Playground Supervision Safety Kit produced by the National Program for Playground Safety is provided, which includes an in-depth training manual outlining the ABC's of safe playground supervision and a video and CD-Rom to help train supervisory employees.