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.
We explain the role of ongoing training and refreshers, keeping safety standards high even as staff and equipment change over time.
We highlight seasonal safety considerations, such as temperature control, wet-weather hazards, and holiday crowd surges.
We incorporate parental engagement techniques, encouraging caregivers to play an active role in supervising their children.
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.
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.
Our training program focuses on equipment setup best practices, from secure anchoring of structures to correct placement of mats, barriers, and padding to minimize the risk of injury.
With SIOTO's Soft Play Safety Training, you can confidently operate a safe, fun, and compliant facility that delights families and builds your reputation for excellence.
Our instructors demonstrate effective supervision methods, teaching staff how to maintain visibility and intervene proactively before accidents happen.
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.
The membership is good for one year from the date you get certified.
Yes! Simply contact us and we will work on a personalized quote.
Yes. The first year requires full training and payment, and the following years have a discounted rate and small recertification test. If you do not renew, you must remove any certification and membership seals from your site and marketing materials.