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Kelly Robbins-Cripe — CPSI Certified Playground Safety Inspector

CPSI Certified Playground Safety Inspector

Kelly Robbins-Cripe has been a dedicated member of the NVB Playgrounds team since September 9, 2013. With a passion for creating inclusive playgrounds, Kelly believes it is essential for every child to have activities they can enjoy together, fostering a sense of caring and understanding. Certified as a CPSI for several years, Kelly's certification has sharpened her ability to identify areas of concern in playground design and confidently advise her customers on potential issues or design flaws.

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Compare Playground Installation Providers for Safety Compliance in Recreational Facilities
Compare Playground Installation Providers for Safety Compliance in Recreational Facilities

Compare playground installation providers for safety compliance by reviewing documentation, site-specific layout support

 What Should Be on a Monthly Playground Maintenance Checklist?
What Should Be on a Monthly Playground Maintenance Checklist?

Learn what belongs on a monthly playground maintenance checklist, from 12-inch surfacing depth to the loose hardware mos

 How Many Kids Can a Playground Really Handle? What Happens When Capacity is Reached
How Many Kids Can a Playground Really Handle? What Happens When Capacity is Reached

Learn how playground capacity limits affect safety, surfacing wear, inspections, and maintenance—and how peak use planni

 What Playground Maintenance Is Required to Keep a Warranty Valid?
What Playground Maintenance Is Required to Keep a Warranty Valid?

Keep your warranty valid with this playground maintenance routine.
What Are the Best Commercial Swing Sets for Elementary Schools?

Elementary schools need commercial swing sets built for heavy daily use and age-appropriate safety features. Durable fra

 What “Turnkey Playground” Really Means, and What’s Often Excluded
What “Turnkey Playground” Really Means, and What’s Often Excluded

Understand what a ‘turnkey playground’ really includes and what’s often excluded to avoid inspection delays, rework, and

 Structured Play: What It Is and How It Fits Into Play Development
Structured Play: What It Is and How It Fits Into Play Development

Learn what structured play is, why it supports early childhood development, and see examples and benefits of play with r

 Questions to Ask Playground Vendors Before You Buy (A Buyer Checklist)
Questions to Ask Playground Vendors Before You Buy (A Buyer Checklist)

Learn the critical questions municipalities should ask playground vendors to ensure ASTM, ADA compliance and avoid inspe

 What Kind of Insurance Do You Need for a School or Park Playground?
What Kind of Insurance Do You Need for a School or Park Playground?

Learn what insurance schools and parks need for playgrounds, including liability coverage aligned with ASTM, CPSC, ADA,

The Safest US Cities for Children to Play Outdoors
The Safest US Cities for Children to Play Outdoors

Discover the safest U.S. cities for children to play outdoors and how smart park design, low crime, and quality playgrou

 How Playgrounds Support Social-Emotional Learning in Schools
How Playgrounds Support Social-Emotional Learning in Schools

Discover how playgrounds strengthen communication, confidence, and emotional skills in students through intentional, inc

 Which Add-Ons Increase the Lifespan of Playground Equipment the Most
Which Add-Ons Increase the Lifespan of Playground Equipment the Most

Discover playground equipment add-ons that extend durability, protect against weather, and keep slides, swings, and clim