The Center’s ADA Outdoor Play Space and Natural Classroom was
completed in July 2017 and the Grand Opening event was held on September 8th. Please see The Grand Opening Program for full details on the event.
The new play space now features numerous climbers, balance and overhead components that will increase children’s strength and endurance. Components include:
- A tricycle path
- An age appropriate obstacle course
- Enhanced outdoor garden area
- Safe rubber and turf areas to play on and shade structures
- Equipment designed and certified by a Certified Playground Safety Inspector
Worcester early education center serving at-risk students unveils new playspaces
By Scott O’Connell
Telegram & Gazette Staff
Posted Sep 8, 2017 at 7:48 PMUpdated at 6:19 AM
WORCESTER – Rotting wood and rusted bolts at the Rainbow Child Development Center’s old play area have been replaced by brand-new playsets, thanks to the generosity of donors and a six-figure government grant.
Just as important, said officials at the Edward Street-based early education and after-school center, which serves disadvantaged children in the area, the gleaming playground introduced at a ceremony on Friday will enable safer, better playtime for those kids and, in the process, hopefully help close an achievement gap separating them and their more well-off peers. (more…)