Our instructors explain how to evaluate new equipment for compliance with national safety standards and certifications before installation.
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.
SIOTO provides a customizable safety checklist that can be tailored to your facility's specific layout and equipment types.
We teach emergency preparedness, equipping staff with clear procedures for responding quickly and effectively to injuries or other incidents in soft play environments.
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.
Participants learn age-appropriate zone design, separating toddler, preschool, and older children's play areas to prevent collisions and ensure developmental safety.
Our training fosters a culture of safety, ensuring that every staff member treats safety as an essential part of the guest experience.
SIOTO emphasizes liability prevention, giving you the tools to operate a facility that meets insurance requirements and reduces the risk of legal claims.
Staff are trained to handle behavioral issues that could compromise safety, such as roughhousing or misuse of equipment.
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.
Our instructors demonstrate effective supervision methods, teaching staff how to maintain visibility and intervene proactively before accidents happen.
We provide guidance on safe equipment installation and dismantling, reducing the chance of accidents during setup or relocation.
Operators learn first aid basics specific to soft play-related injuries, ensuring they can provide immediate assistance when needed.
Our training emphasizes clear safety signage and effective communication with parents and guardians to set expectations for safe play.
We explain the role of ongoing training and refreshers, keeping safety standards high even as staff and equipment change over time.
SIOTO's safety program teaches accident prevention through play design, ensuring every activity is engaging yet risk-controlled.
SIOTO training covers staff accountability systems, ensuring every team member understands and fulfills their role in maintaining a safe play space.
We guide you through supplier vetting processes, so you work only with trusted vendors who meet rigorous safety standards.
We highlight seasonal safety considerations, such as temperature control, wet-weather hazards, and holiday crowd surges.
SIOTO's training includes risk assessment techniques, helping you identify and eliminate hazards both before opening and during daily operations.
Operators learn effective crowd management techniques, including supervision strategies and staffing ratios for busy play areas.
On average, the training takes 2 to 4 hours to complete. You can complete the training at your own pace and do it over a longer period of time.
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..
Full pricing structure can be viewed at http://sioto.org/pricing.htm