Jumping. Running. Climbing. Having Fun. Physical
activity is a core component of every child's
development, promoting self-confidence and re-charging
the mind.
Odyssey understands this, and has developed
what we believe to be the finest playgrounds
anywhere.
Odyssey was the first childcare company in the
country to utilize permanent, poured-in-place,
soft safety surfacing on all its play areas.
This rubbery material is cleaner, safer, and
healthier than all other usual playground materials
- mulch, sand, pea gravel, etc.
The preschool structures have been specifically
designed to provide ample opportunities for exploration
and physical exertion, featuring slides, bridges,
crawl-through tubes, monkey bars, rock walls,
creative play panels and other fun elements.
Odyssey also has special infant and toddler
play structures on which there are no openings
more than 6” off the ground. These devices feature
more basic elements which facilitate early physical
development amongst our younger children.
All Odyssey play structures are covered with
awnings to provide shade from the hot southern
sun. Odyssey also provides permanent covered
play areas with roof over-hangs so that our children
can go outside even on rainy days.
And, speaking of the hot southern sun, every
child loves to play in the water. Odyssey offers
water fountains in which children can run and
jump in their swimsuits during the summer months.
And all of Odyssey's playgrounds are divided
into distinct sections to keep older and younger
children separated.
Finally, because of Odyssey's strong belief
that outdoor play represents such unique opportunities
for different types of learning, Odyssey requires
that its staff interact with the children on
the playground, guiding the children in active
games and physical play. There are no chairs
and benches for the teachers to just sit and
chat. Compared to the classrooms inside the school,
outdoor play at Odyssey is another spectacular,
but different environment for learning.
