Outdoor Classroom Readiness Checklist for Early Childhood Programs

Use this reusable walk-through checklist to review an outdoor classroom before children use the space. It prompts staff to check surfaces, slopes, structures, hazards, sun exposure, and monitored access points, while recording the date, team, concerns, and next steps. Teachers and outdoor classroom committees can use it during planning, routine site reviews, and staff development to support safer outdoor play. The cover shows the first checklist page; the total page count was not provided.