Nature of Early Play

Having a blast with the folks at the ! We have sold nearly half of our booth already so if you want something, come early tomorrow!
The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)

Excited to meet you if you are attending ! Come visit us at booth #1101! The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)

We are thrilled to be exhibiting at the upcoming NAEYC show in Nashville next month (November 15-18th) at Music City Center!

Come visit us at booth #1101! New and revised products will be displayed! The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)

So excited to see Play Mart recognized for our growth and success.

KY Gov. Beshear put out this press release today sharing news of the upcoming expansion to our manufacturing facility in our hometown of Somerset, KY! We're so proud to be part of the ongoing economic growth in Pulaski County, KY.
https://ced.ky.gov/Newsroom/NewsPage/20230928_PlayMart

Kids are much more complex than meets the eye—and so are our playgrounds! At Nature of Early Play, we are more than just a commercial playground equipment factory. We put extensive thought and consideration into each aspect of every product we design.

How our playgrounds are designed with your kids in mind! - Nature of Early Play We put extensive thought into all playground product we design. Our design philosophy makes our inclusive playground equipment add value to a child's development.

Gardening isn’t just for grown-ups. If you work with toddlers and preschoolers, you know how much they love getting their hands dirty. So they might as well put that dirt to good use! Science has shown the many benefits of gardening in early childhood development.

Reap the Benefits of Early Childhood Gardening with Raised Garden Beds - Nature of Early Play Gardening isn't just for grown-ups. Kids love getting their hands dirty. So put that dirt to good use! Raised Garden Beds benefits.

Now that the date we celebrate Earth Day is over this year, how about we continue to Celebrate the Earth Every Day? Who's with us?

Happy Earth Day Playmates! - Nature of Early Play Protecting our environment for generations to come is always a focus in creating Nature of Early Play early childhood playground equipment.

What are the benefits of outdoor classrooms in early childhood education? MANY! An abundance of scholarly research has proven specific benefits of bringing your toddlers and preschoolers outside to learn. Read more.

How to start with outdoor learning for toddlers and preschoolers The benefits of outdoor learning are immeasurable, but an abundance of scholarly research has proven specific benefits of bringing your toddlers and preschoolers outside

Park benches are much more than outdoor seats—they serve as a place to welcome friends, create memories, and foster community. When it comes to the playground at your daycare, preschool, or after-school program, the right seating can make a surprisingly big difference.

Five Steps to Finding the Perfect Bench for Your Playground - Nature of Early Play Investing in quality outdoor commercial benches makes a big impact in the playground experience for little ones and grown-ups alike.

We had such a great day at the KY Green Living Fair today!

We are hiring in Somerset, KY! We are looking for up to 2 Shipping & Receiving personnel and multiple Carpenter/Craftsmen or Craftswomen! If you or someone you know would be a good fit, fill out the application here: https://natureofearlyplay.com/join-the-nature-of-early-play-team/

Just when you thought the jungle (er, playground) couldn’t get any better, here comes the Vine House—new and improved!

New and Improved Vine House for the Playground - Nature of Early Play Expert playground designers took a classic playhouse favorite and gave it a foliage face-lift. Result speaks for itself: Playground Vine House

We are hiring! If you live in the Somerset, KY area and have expertise in manufacturing, carpentry, CNC machining, extrusion or Project/Warranty Coordination, we would love for you to apply. See the link to the application on the Join Our Team page or click here:https://playmart.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Application-for-Employment-2022.pdf

Join our team - Play Mart, Inc. National & International Positions | Local Positions National and International Openings We are looking for additional sales distributors and installers worldwide. Are you ready to join a team of dedicated people with a goal to present consumers all over the world with the best playground equipment....

So proud that we at Play Mart and Nature of Early Play could sponsor this team!

This Veterans Day we are grateful for the dedicated servicemen who serve our country selflessly year after year. We are lucky to have two Veterans working tirelessly in our company and want to honor them today for . They are:

Senior Chief Petty Officer Bryan Parks served in the U.S. Navy for 24 years. As Play Mart's Maintenance Technician, he keeps everything running smoothly--from doorbells to massive extrusion machinery. Just this week he worked all day and then returned for an emergency repair at 3AM! He takes great pride in his work and does even the most menial task with a smile. Thank you Bryan!

Lance Corporal Weston Stonger served in the U.S. Marine Corps for 4 years and is an Iraq Veteran. Wes returned to us after a few years employed elsewhere and we were happy to welcome him back into the Play Mart family. We couldn't be more grateful for his "can do" attitude and willingness to work long days (or nights). He jumps between multiple positions--running our CNC machines that cut parts for assembly and doing the product assembly/construction. Thank you Wes!

Today is Call to Earth Day, an initiative created by CNN in celebration of a planet worth protecting. This year the theme is Living Oceans: Turning the Tide. Well CNN, we got ya! Play Mart has been committed to doing our part to make our materials and manufacturing process Earth-friendly. We recycle milk jugs that would have ended up in landfills and oceans and turn them into playgrounds today and every day. https://natureofearlyplay.com/happy-earth-day-playmates/

Infants are in a crucial time of growth and development, both physically and mentally. You may not think about how your daily playful activities with them aid their growth, yet play can be highly productive. Of course, specific benefits can only come from a Baby Belly Swing like ours at Nature of Early Play, so let’s look at how this infant play equipment develops coordination and gross motor skills.

Bountiful Benefits of the Baby Belly Swing - Nature of Early Play If you're looking for the best swing for babies and infants, you can't go wrong with Baby Belly Swing. This swing helps infants' development. Read our blog to see how.

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Our Busy Bunny Center is an ideal playset that provides ridiculously cute and ridiculously fun play equipment for toddlers that is uniquely suited for their stage of life.

Introducing the Busy Bunny Center! - Nature of Early Play The Busy Bunny Center playset is an age-appropriate playset that provides ridiculously cute and fun play equipment for toddlers.

As an educator, you look for ways to get kids excited about learning. Have you ever thought of heading outside for some playground learning?

Step Into Learning with Fossil Steppers As an educator you look for ways to get kids excited about learning. Have you ever thought to head outside for some playground learning?

A playground sandbox is a pillar of childhood experience. The concept of a sandbox is simple, but its benefits are beyond what you may realize.

The Simple Joy of the Sandbox A playground sandbox is a pillar of childhood experience. The concept of a sandbox is simple, but its benefits are beyond what you may realize.

Playsets are a great way to entertain your tots, but you’d be surprised how much social development happens at the playground.

Amazing Ways Playgrounds Help Children's Social Development Playsets are a great way to entertain your tots, but you’d be surprised how much social development happens at the playground.

What a great project for the little ones! Nice work Recreation Installations, LLC.

Play is so important--and healthy--for children of all ages! Read the latest article on PlayMart.com about the 6 Proven Physical Benefits of Playgrounds.

6 Proven Physical Benefits of Playgrounds You expect your playground to provide physical, mental, and social benefits to children. Read 6 Proven Physical Benefits of Playgrounds.

At Nature of Early Play, we believe that every child has the fundamental right to play. We also recognize that each child is unique and has different ability levels which may impact the way they interact with play equipment. Learn about how we make Playgrounds Accessible.

Accessible Playgrounds: Every Child Can Play - Nature of Early Play Studies have proven that playgrounds benefit physical, mental, and social development that takes place during early childhood. ADA Playground

We are so proud to be part of what The Carole Robertson Center for Learning is doing to enrich the lives of young children in the Lawndale community and elsewhere throughout the Chicagoland area. It was very meaningful to watch these precious children happily engaging with music, water and each other.

In celebration of Earth Day, we would like to share a little about how we make our amazing playground equipment from recycled milk jugs!

Happy Earth Day Playmates! - Nature of Early Play Protecting our environment for generations to come is always a focus in creating Nature of Early Play early childhood playground equipment.

Happy National STEAM Day! Hooray for STEM/STEAM learning!

National STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and math) happens on November 8th and serves to help promote children’s learning in the arts and sciences. It just so happens that is right up our alley so to speak. From day one Nature of Early Play and Play Mart have designed and developed playground equipment to encourage children to learn and explore—in addition to having fun!

Happy National STEAM Day! - Nature of Early Play, Inc. National STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and math) happens on 11/8 and helps promote children's learning in the arts & sciences.

We were recently contacted by a customer telling us how much they were enjoying their new Nature of Early Play Playset.

Carolynn Weisinger, of iDesign Playgrounds is a regular distributor of Nature of Early Play playground equipment. She was excited to share the lovely feedback from her client at the Wilshire Baptist Church in Dallas, Texas.

Our Play Sets Are an Author's Inspiration - Nature of Early Play, Inc. A customer told us how much they enjoyed their Nature of Early Play Playsets. Authors inspiration to write blog about Chickadee Chime Panel.

What a lovely testimonial. We are happy to see kids, teachers, and parents enjoying our playground equipment.

Whether you whisper something nice to your best friend or yell it out, it's National Say Something Nice Day today. Share it with all you see.

We're enjoying Frog Jumping day today by playing with our little preschool-age friends on our Tree Frog Play Set. https://natureofearlyplay.com/product/tree-frog/

Let us together make our planet greener and healthier on this Earth Day and everyday. 🌎 🌎

Our friends at Play Mart have come up with some great fitness ideas for kids stuck at home. We're looking forward to warmer weather for sure!

Fitness Ideas for Kids Stuck at Home | Play Mart, Inc. Do you need fitness ideas for kids? We’ve assembled a list of six totally fun ideas to get kids moving, and get a dose of healthy exercise.