Staff are trained to handle behavioral issues that could compromise safety, such as roughhousing or misuse of equipment.
SIOTO provides a customizable safety checklist that can be tailored to your facility's specific layout and equipment types.
SIOTO's training includes risk assessment techniques, helping you identify and eliminate hazards both before opening and during daily operations.
We provide guidance on safe equipment installation and dismantling, reducing the chance of accidents during setup or relocation.
We guide you through supplier vetting processes, so you work only with trusted vendors who meet rigorous safety standards.
We teach how to design play spaces with safety in mind, incorporating protective flooring, secure netting, and padded edges.
Our program includes case studies of real-life incidents, offering valuable lessons to prevent similar situations in your own facility.
SIOTO's Soft Play Safety Training provides comprehensive instruction for business owners, managers, and staff responsible for running soft play facilities, ensuring every play environment is safe, compliant, and well-maintained.
Our training emphasizes clear safety signage and effective communication with parents and guardians to set expectations for safe play.
We teach emergency preparedness, equipping staff with clear procedures for responding quickly and effectively to injuries or other incidents in soft play environments.
Operators learn effective crowd management techniques, including supervision strategies and staffing ratios for busy play areas.
Participants learn age-appropriate zone design, separating toddler, preschool, and older children's play areas to prevent collisions and ensure developmental safety.
SIOTO emphasizes liability prevention, giving you the tools to operate a facility that meets insurance requirements and reduces the risk of legal claims.
Operators learn first aid basics specific to soft play-related injuries, ensuring they can provide immediate assistance when needed.
Our instructors explain how to evaluate new equipment for compliance with national safety standards and certifications before installation.
We emphasize the importance of routine safety inspections, teaching staff how to identify loose components, worn-out padding, or unstable structures before accidents occur.
We train staff to spot early signs of equipment fatigue-such as fraying ropes, cracked panels, or loose bolts-and take immediate action.
SIOTO's training covers hygiene protocols, including daily sanitization schedules, cleaning product recommendations, and infection-control strategies to protect young visitors.
The course includes strategies for positive reinforcement when enforcing safety rules, making children more receptive to guidance.
The course outlines how to create and maintain incident reports and safety logs for insurance and legal compliance, protecting both the business and its guests.
SIOTO's safety program teaches accident prevention through play design, ensuring every activity is engaging yet risk-controlled.
The certificate will be available immediately after successful completion of the training course.
There are 2 levels of training, basic and advanced. You earn different seals for display for each level you complete. Each has a minimal fee associated with it to cover training resources, testing, site maintenance, mailings, etc..
Effective in 2009 we mandated the basic course as a minimum for SIOTO membership. The advanced course is optional.