5 Reasons Why Customers Love Jelly Bean
Why do people love Jelly Bean Rubber Mulch so much? We’ve complied five top reasons that we hear over and over again from customers satisfied with our product.
Non-Toxic
When deciding to buy rubber mulch play safety surfacing the first option often are chopped up tires. Anyone that’s had experience with rubber tire mulch knows the hazards of it – toxic, smelly, potential steel wires, leaching of paint, and so on. So they then search for a non-toxic rubber mulch and find us.
We are 100% lead and phthalate free. We are also free of red list chemicals and any foreign materials like steel wire. We are even certified for California’s stringent indoor air standards.
Non-Tire
It is worth repeating that Jelly Bean Rubber Mulch is free of tires.
Our product is made from the excess scraps of safety tiles that are made of virgin rubber.
Kids Love It
Once kids get a chance to try Jelly Bean, they instantly love it. The colorful nature of it, the softness under foot, and yet the product remains firm enough for children to run, tumble, and have fun without fear of injury.
Long-Lasting
With a an industry best 20 year degradation warranty, we stand behind our product.
Unlike wood mulch that needs replacing often, Jelly Bean lasts for many years. This adds to the value of the product over time, since you won’t need to replace it even after many years. A simple topping off on occasion will do the trick for most schools, parks and daycares.
Compliant
The Jelly Bean Rubber Mulch product is 100% compliant with ASTM standards, offers maximum fall safety rating, and is used successfully by parks, schools, daycares, HOA’s, head start programs and churches across the country.
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15 Questions on Playground Surfacing
Playground surfacing is something many need and yet complex enough that it takes some digging to figure out the best product suitable for each unique application. We dive deep to find you the best answers for the top playground surfacing questions.
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What is the safest surface to use under playground equipment?
The safest surface to use under playground equipment would be a non-toxic virgin rubber surface that has a maximum fall safety rating according to ASTM F1292 standards like Jelly Bean Rubber Mulch.
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What is the best surface for a playground?
Depending on your playground design, size, project budget, and equipment used it may vary, though a surface that is non-toxic with a maximum fall safety rating like Jelly Bean Rubber Mulch is often at the top of the list as a sweet spot product that is long lasting, affordable for the lifespan, yet not as costly as pour-in-place or safety tiles.
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What is the rubber stuff in playgrounds called?
Rubber mulch or pour-in-place. If not one of those two it would most likely be a playground safety tile or mat.
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How do you repair a rubber playground surface?
Repairing a pour-in-place surface varies depending on the size of the damaged area. For smaller damaged areas there will be SBR tire rubber mixed with EPDM and a binder put on top through a hole and patch like method.
Unattended holes and tears can lead to larger issues with the surface in the future and chemical exposure of the tire rubber to kids.
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What are the soft surfaces that should be under and around all playground equipment?
Pea gravel, sand, wood much, safety tiles, rubber tire mulch, and non-toxic Jelly Bean Rubber mulch are all popular options, with wood mulch probably being the most popular despite faster degradation and potential allergen exposure for kids.
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What is a type of protective surfacing that can be used to cushion falls?
Non-toxic Jelly Bean Rubber Mulch has a top fall safety rating and maximum impact attenuation score with the governing body overseeing playground safety ASTM.
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What is the playground floor made of?
Depending on the playground, often it is either wood mulch, sand, drit, pea gravel or rubber. The rubber can come in the form of chopped up dirty tires – referred to us rubber tire mulch – or virgin rubber safety tiles. Jelly Bean Rubber Mulch offers a loose-fill rubber mulch that is non-toxic and long lasting.
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How long does poured in place rubber last?
The manufacturers say 10 years, but go to most playgrounds and you’ll see holes. The surface is very nice under foot, but tends to be prone to costly repairs, and uses old dirty tires as a source of “bounce” that can expose kids to toxins and steel wire if exposed.
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How do you install a rubber playground surface?
Installation depends on the type, weather it is pour-in-place or loose fill like Jelly Bean, or virgin rubber safety tiles. With PIP it takes a team of professionals to set the floor in place with machines and chemical binders.
With loose fill surfaces, like non-toxic Jelly Bean Rubber Mulch, a few staff members or volunteers can rake the surface into place in a few hours time.
An underlayment is recommended prior to installation.
The product is delivered in a supersack on a pallet, so plan on using a Bobcat, forklift, or wheelbarrow to move the product from the point of delivery to the playground.
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Do it yourself pour in place rubber?
Kits are available for smaller areas, though for larger 1,000 sq ft and up it is recommended you use a professional installer.
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How much does pour in place rubber cost?
The latest numbers are anywhere from $8-$14 or more per square foot. A lot depends on your needs for depth with safety regulations such as put forth by ASTM, and type of product you want, like virgin rubber versus old tires.
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What is the difference between playground mulch and regular mulch?
Wood mulch can vary by type depending on use, like for gardening or landscaping. Playground mulch must meet stringent fall safety ratings to ensure the safety of kids when they fall on the playground and protect against liability for the playground owner.
Rubber mulch is another popular playground safety surface. There is tire mulch or crumb rubber, which are made up of old chopped up tires. Then there is non-toxic rubber mulch, like Jelly Bean, that is produced from virgin rubber shavings of safety tiles.
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What kind of mulch is best used in a playground?
The one you can afford with the top fall safety rating. Jelly Bean Rubber Mulch has been called the sweet spot product for having the trifecta of top fall safety rating, long lasting, and free of toxins or foreign materials like tire mulch might put out.
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How much does playground mulch cost?
It all depends on the size of the playground, the type of mulch, and the depth of the mulch. The bigger the playground the more product you will need, and that will lead to greater discounts on the product from buying direct bulk playground rubber mulch.
In terms of the type, wood mulch is least expensive. Then rubber tire mulch might be less expensive since it’s made from old dirty chopped up tires. Jelly Bean Rubber Mulch is non-toxic while costing more than traditional wood mulch and rubber tire mulch, it costs less than pour-in-place or safety tiles.
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What is playground wood mulch?
It is a popular surface that is natural, achieves a good fall safety rating and is soft underfoot. Though it degrades quickly which leads to high replacement cost, and can put off allergens that can cause harm to kids with sensitivities to such.
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The Guide to Playground Mulch Depth
Determining the proper playground mulch depth when it comes to school playgrounds is of utmost importance for safety, cost, and regulatory approval.
First, you must define what type of playground mulch you are planning to use on the school playground. If it is wood mulch or engineered wood fibers, the depth will vary, and could even be impacted by rain or wind degradation over time.
Information on a variety of playground surface suggested depths can be found in the Handbook for Playground Safety.
For the purpose of this post we will focus exclusively on non-toxic Jelly Bean Rubber Mulch. This product has been tested and exceeds the maximum fall safety rating for school playgrounds.
Why focus on playground mulch depth? The primary reasons are to ensure the safety of students, the costs and financial considerations for the school, and accessories needed such as boarders or retaining walls.
We find the proper playground mulch depth to be 6 inches for many school playgrounds.
Jelly Bean Rubber Mulch is tested to ASTM F1292-09 standards for critical fall height for head injuries.
Learn more about ASTM Standard Specification for Impact Attenuation of Surfacing Materials within the Use Zone of Playground Equipment via their website.
At 6 inches of compacted depth the Jelly Bean Rubber Mulch exceeds the test parameters of a child falling from 17ft.
Max safety rating depth varies for some states and regions, and may require higher amounts of depth. It is important to check with state and local regulators to get a clear idea of what required depth of playground rubber mulch is required for your elementary or middle school playground.
The way Jelly Bean Rubber Mulch quotes product is by ton based upon cubic feet, thus allowing us to give accurate costs associated with both dimensions and depth of the play space.
This is a very important issue that one should look at in-depth before making a purchase. Planning now can save time and money, and even prevent injury, down the line.
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Where to Buy Rubber Mulch for a Playground in Large Amounts
Advantages of Buying Bulk Rubber Mulch Direct
The question of where to buy rubber mulch for a playground in large amounts comes up often when a school, church, public park, head start program, or daycare begin their search for playground rubber mulch.
We’ll cut to the chase and tell you exactly where to buy rubber mulch for a playground in large amounts, but first let’s look at what playground rubber mulch is actually made of.
What
Playground rubber mulch is typically shredded recycled rubber. There are two types of playground rubber mulch.
Potentially toxic used tires is one. These are chopped up old dirty tires from who knows where that’s been recycled into playground surface.
What gives this surface its shine is a coat of paint, though the paint, and the tire mulch itself, typically will leach off.
There are hazards galore with this type of surface, from steel wires to potential red list chemicals and carcinogens in rubber playground tire mulch.
You might remember NBC News reporting on the potential dangers of crumb rubber, this is very similar in composition, in that it’s made up of used tires.
Non-toxic Jelly Bean rubber mulch on the other hand is made up of 100% virgin, non-tire rubber that is extracted from safety tiles meant for indoor use. These tiles are made of surgical-grade rubber, and 100% safe for kids to play on.
There are no steel wires in Jelly Bean, no paint leaching, no road residue, etc. Just soft fun surfacing for kids to tumble on with a best-in-class fall safety rating.
Jelly Bean has been so popular that oftentimes organizations that need to have rubber tire mulch replaced do so with Jelly Bean.
Where
Now, to the question at hand, where to buy rubber mulch for playgrounds in large amounts? Typically the answer is direct from the manufacturer. While there are some exceptions to this rule, like ordering from an equipment distributor, here at Jelly Bean we sell directly to the end user.
Advantages of Going Direct
As you can imagine when you think about where to buy rubber mulch for a playground in large amounts it can be difficult to figure out the benefits of going direct vs with a distributor of some type.
When you go direct you are dealing with the experts in playground rubber mulch. This means you will be ensured of having an expert quote from a dedicated sales rep that is exactly to the specs you need it to be.
School that needs to meet department of education requirements? No problem. Park that needs to meet city, state or federal requirements? Been there done that. We can assist in all the applications you can think of when it comes to playground rubber mulch, including commonly asked questions like what is the proper playground mulch depth or do we need borders with this playground surface.
Not only do you get expertise when the order comes in direct, but you also achieve the best price for your needs, PO options, and even financing for those that want to spread the payments out over a few years.
How The Process Works
Quote
When you decide where to buy rubber mulch for your playground in large amounts, the next step is to get a quote. We typically have clients fill out a quote form, though they may call us if they need clarity on anything.
Email
Once the quote form is filled out an email goes out sharing all the cost details regarding the order.
Payment
After sending in a purchase order or paying with a credit card or bank wire, we dispatch your order for processing and shipment.
Shipping
We handle all the shipping to your doorstep, and can supply accessories if needed.
It’s really as simple as 1,2,3,4.
Hopefully this addressed all your concerns regarding where to buy rubber mulch for the playground in large amounts. Call or fill out our online quote form today for playground rubber mulch.
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The Ultimate Head Start Playground Safety Checklist
Get informed to meet all requirements for playgrounds
If you have young children, have you considered sending them to Head Start?
Head Start is a program meant for vulnerable young children.
The program helps support the development of vulnerable youth. It does so through early learning, health, and family well-being.
Playing is a very important part of the Head Start program.
Play helps with healthy brain development in children. Encouraging play can also help kids hone their self-advocacy skills and resolve conflicts.
A Head Start approved playground means children can begin exploring play safely.
Read our playground safety checklist below to see what a safe playground looks like.
The Right Location
Location is an important consideration for our outdoor playground safety checklist. Is it near a busy road or intersection?
A safe playground will have a means of containing the children inside. Park planners often use hedges or fences.
Soil testing should be done beforehand to ensure no contaminants are present.
Every Head Start playground checklist should include access to shaded areas.
One in every five Americans will have skin cancer in their lifetime. One blistering sunburn can double the likelihood of getting cancer.
The Right Equipment
Some playground equipment isn’t safe for adults, let alone small children.
Parks allow kids to develop by testing their skills in graduated challenges. Look at a playground as an extension of the classroom. All Head Start playgrounds should have age-appropriate structures to challenge their abilities safely.
Head Start parks need to consider accessibility for children with disabilities, too. There needs to be ramps and structures accessible via wheelchairs.
Surfacing Materials
Surfacing materials act as a shock absorber. Soft materials are necessary to prevent injury after a fall.
Concrete and asphalt are extraordinarily hard surfaces. A headfirst fall could onto concrete could be deadly or lead to a traumatic brain injury.
Rubber playground mulch is a safe choice, but it has to be the right kind.
Tire crumb rubber can contain cancer-causing toxins and dangerous gases little ones can inhale.
Virgin, non-tire mulch from Jelly Bean Rubber Mulch is the best surfacing material. It’s non-toxic and made using non-tire, lead-free safety tiles. The mulch goes through rigorous testing to ensure all regulations are met.
Non-tire mulch also won’t degrade and rot as a wood material would. It can also last up to 20 years, saving you money in the long run.
The depth of the surfacing material is also important. The Consumer Product Safety Commission Handbook recommends a depth of six inches.
Regular Inspections
One of the most important playground safety requirements is having regular inspections.
It’s not enough to just erect a playground. Safety inspections ensure there are no dangerous hazards present. A Certified Playground Safety Inspector (CPSI) should be able to do all the inspections.
CPSIs take playground safety training so they can check new parks and inspect old ones. Annual inspections ensure everything is in good working order.
Head Start program operators should perform frequent playground inspections themselves, too. They should check for broken equipment, cracking plastic, and displaced surfacing materials.
Swing sets and slides are common areas surfacing materials get displaced. Packed down or non-existent fill surfacing will not do its job in the event of a fall.
Check Off Your Playground Safety Checklist
Head Start playground rules and regulations are in place to protect your child. Over 200,000 children visit emergency departments every year for play park injuries. Following a playground safety checklist can help cut back on those serious injuries.
The right surfacing materials can make all the difference in any playground. If you’re interested in using some for your home playground, contact us for a free quote. Our friendly team will get you started with the safest surfacing materials around.
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Customer Feedback – City of Coloma, Michigan
Now Mayor, Marsha Hammond, shares her insights on Jelly Bean for a big playground renovation project
We wanted to share some of the feedback from one of our recent customers, the City of Coloma, Michigan. We were thrilled to be a part of the revitalization of their downtown play areas.
Here’s a quick interview with Marsha Hammond, the DDA Project Coordinator, and now Mayor, for the City of Coloma, Michigan.
How did you find out about Jelly Bean Rubber Mulch?
The City of Coloma’s Downtown Development Authority took on a major renovation of our Randall Park which has a large wooden play area. As Project Coordinator, I started researching playground mulch on the internet. Finding so many articles on the toxicity of wooden mulch and all the concerns about rubber mulch from old tires, when I saw the Jelly Bean Rubber Mulch website I started reading.
Have to admit the colorful Jelly Bean name drew me in. The more I read the more interested I became. You could order a sample of the mulch, so I did. While I was still reading the information John Pell from Jelly Bean called me to say ”I see you ordered a sample of our mulch.” I was very impressed with the fast response and how nice and helpful he was.
How was the ordering and delivery process for you?
They could not have been more helpful. They understood the “process” that goes with working with a municipality. The delivery was more painless than I thought. We were kept informed by Jelly Bean and the trucking company. The truck drivers themselves called the day of delivery to confirm a time.
Where is the playground located?
Randall Park is located on the main street leading into the City. It is a large park with the wood structure play area and a green space in front with walking paths and landscaping.
Was it fairly easy to install?
It was fairly easy. Our play area is pretty large with a lot of structures so it took two days, with a crew of 15 people. We had a small tractor, a small Bobcat and a big Cat. Putting the landscape fabric down (before the rubber) was probably the worst part. The bags of mulch weigh around 2000 pounds – so you need a good-sized piece of equipment to lift them.
How do kids like the Jelly Bean Rubber Mulch?
Kids love the Jelly Bean mulch. They love the colors—it is not hot to step on in the summer. It is easy to walk and run on. I was surprised how solid it feels underfoot. We actually saw one mother taking pictures of the mulch with her cell phone.
Any feedback from parents?
Yes—all positive! They love how clean it is and the colors.
What are your thoughts about Jelly Bean Rubber Mulch now that it’s on the playground?
We are impressed! It brightens up the whole park. It is hard to explain to people—it is so attractive, safe and clean. After going through the first summer it still honestly looks like when we first put it down.
Anything else you want to share with people thinking about Jelly Bean Rubber Mulch?
Do it—you won’t regret it! Don’t let price scare you. It appears to be more of an investment. But an investment well worth it. When you really consider the longevity of Jelly Bean Rubber Mulch as opposed to the alternatives and how often you have to redo them it is worth it.
When you consider the safety and cleanliness of Jelly Bean Rubber Mulch there is no comparison. It is the right choice and one you will feel good about making. We had one mother tell us her son (previously) could not play at Randall Park because of his allergies—this year he played with his friends with no problem. Enough said!!
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Top 2021 Playground Safety Tips for Schools
How to Stay Safe & have Fun in 2021 (rhyme intended)
Playing Safe & Having Fun
When you’re a kid there’s nothing that beats the joyful rush of when you head out to recess. The freedom and fun of the playground is one place kids can feel safe and free to be, well, kids! To make sure that they have the most fun possible, it’s important for us as adults to take a few things into consideration.
The playground should certainly by no means turn into a no fun zone, but some rules and safety checks are key to keeping everyone at play and not on their way to the school nurse or the hospital. This is especially true for those in charge of other people’s children, like school administrators, superintendents, teachers, downtown development teams and others working in such an environment.
Start Before Recess
Even prior to children arriving to enjoy the playground, parents and administrators of schools should take note and do a few safety checks to ensure the area is generally safe for kids. The ground surfaces, for instance are an important area to consider that many may overlook. But as many young children especially are still getting used to proper balance and may jump and fall while outside, the ground surfaces around a playscape are pretty important! Make sure the area is free from exposed concrete, rocks, stumps or pavement and about 12 inches or so thick with wood chips, sand, non-toxic rubber mulch like Jelly Bean, or soft rubber mats to surround the playscape.
Make sure that equipment has a wide enough area around them, swing sets for example should have at least 6 feet of clearance in all directions to provide for a safe level of area when in use.
Ask questions like, do all the raised platforms and areas have guard rails and the proper barriers? Give a checkup on these parts of a playground because between running, pushing, shoving and general fun to be had, these will be indispensable in keeping kids safe during play time. And playground equipment isn’t finished once all those big pieces are in place! Make sure that bolt and screw ends are covered and there are no sharp or protruding nails or other items that can be hazardous and should be capped or covered to ensure fun and games stay fun and never hurtful.
Consulting a resource like the NPPS website and corresponding public playground safety handbook can be helpful in understanding common playground safety industry guidelines for public schools and parks.
No Sun Still Can Equal Fun
While fun in the sun is a great way to get vitamin D and enjoy the nice weather whatever the season, too much sun exposure or playground equipment that has become too hot can both pose health risks. Kids love to play rain or shine. And the weather doesn’t affect some children’s desire and willingness to play outdoors. So here are some things to consider, when playtime may be subject to the weather.
Make sure children drink plenty of water before, during and after play time (and of course let children who drink lots of water know exactly where the bathrooms are!).
As for playground equipment, give a careful touch if you think a surface is too hot. Based off your judgment, perhaps set certain overheated items or areas off limits for the duration of playtime. Even in the rain, if it’s summer or hot in general, playground equipment like metal slides can become exceptionally dangerous. Liability claims are a serious and growing issue for schools when it comes to playground safety.
Rain, moisture or even frost (for those who have seen a Christmas Movie) can also pose some hazards. Moisture and rain can make surfaces and handrails very slippery. And while the classic, “No running!” rule is always a handy go-to management tool, considering how children play realistically may deem it necessary to put certain equipment off limits altogether, or maybe decide to have indoor recess or playtime in the classroom, all-purpose room or school gymnasium instead.
Supervision & Safety
As educators there is nothing wrong with giving a bit of a helpful and practical tutorial before playtime. For example give kids a little advice before playing such as; no roughhousing, pushing or grabbing while on the swings, slides, seesaws, swings or other playground equipment.
Use equipment properly, like going down the slide feet first, one at a time and no standing on swings. Let kids know how to properly use certain pieces of equipment and how not to use them as well.
Jumping is fun, and can be good for kids. But make sure kids know to jump with no other children in front of, under or near one another. Be sure that children land on both feet with a slight bend in their knees to land softly.
While these tips may sound simple to an adult, kids are so focused on fun, we have to be the ones to teach and show them the best ways to play safe.
Bags, Bikes & Automobiles
The playground is more fun when we can run and play freely! So perhaps designate an area away from the equipment and play area for bags, helmets, bikes, necklaces and clothing or coats with long drawstrings. This area can also keep the aforementioned from posing hazards on the playscape like getting caught on things and lead to serious health risks.
Make sure children know to stay far away from any kind of road or area with traffic. If a ball or toy goes into the street or road, let kids know not to chase them and to go ask an adult nicely to get the ball instead. How many busy roads are located near playgrounds? Unfortunately, too many.
And of course, nothing beats good old fashioned adult supervision. Faculty and staff should exercise their best judgment and make sure children are always visible while playing and playing safely as best they can. Children who may be playing too recklessly or putting themselves or other kids in possibly dangerous situations may need some time out as per your best judgment in the situation.
Strangers & Animals
Let children know that while it is nice to be friendly, if a stranger or adult they do not know comes to the playground or approaches them, to walk away and get the faculty or staff members immediately. Stranger safety is a very important aspect for kids to be taught.
The same principle of playing it safe goes for animals. Learning about nature and wildlife are important and meaningful aspects of education, especially for children. But bees, snakes, strange or unfamiliar dogs or other animals should not be approached or played with. Again, let kids know that if they find a bee’s nest or a dog they have not seen before on the playground to go get faculty or staff as soon as they see them.
Safety and fun don’t have to be opposites. With proper care, supervision and a bit of knowledge about equipment and how best to play in ways that keeps everyone safe and limits the possibilities of kids getting hurt are all fantastic ways to enjoy recess or other play times. With the right balance of safety and play, every playtime will be a fun one for the children and for yourself!
Sources:
“Playground Safety (for Parents) – Nemours KidsHealth.” Edited by Kate M. Cronan, KidsHealth, The Nemours Foundation, Sept. 2019, kidshealth.org/en/parents/playground.html.
“Safety at Home.” Playground Safety, www.nsc.org/home-safety/safety-topics/child-safety/playgrounds.
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Miller City-New Cleveland School Resurfaces Playground – Switching From Rubber Tire Mulch to Non-Toxic Jelly Bean
Miller City-New Cleveland Local School out of Miller City, Ohio recently installed five truckloads of Jelly Bean Rubber Mulch to replace rubber tire mulch.
Kerry Johnson, Superintendent and High School Principal for Miller City-New Cleveland Local School tells us about the job.
How did you find out about Jelly Bean Rubber Mulch?
From our Parent-Teacher Organization.
How was the ordering and delivery process for you?
The ordering and delivery could not have gone more smoothly for the school. The communication was terrific and allowed our maintenance staff to properly assist with the offloading upon delivery.
Where is the playground located?
The playground is located on our campus and is quite sizable at 11,500 square feet.
Was it fairly easy to install?
With approximately 20 community volunteers and some donated equipment that allowed us to move the super sacks into place the installation was completed in just about 5 hours.
How do the kids like Jelly Bean Rubber Mulch?
The kids love the new surface.
What’s your thoughts about Jelly Bean Rubber Mulch now that it’s on the playground?
We really like the Jelly Bean Rubber Mulch product. We feel good about the safety it provides our kids and also about the long-term with regards to maintenance and upkeep. This really was the best way to go for our resurfacing needs.
Anything else you want to share with people thinking about Jelly Bean Rubber Mulch?
John Pell is great to work with and certainly understands the importance of customer service and fostering positive relationships with people.
About The School
The mission of Miller City-New Cleveland School is to establish and to improve the basic skills of all children. Existing to provide an environment that creates positive experiences that contribute to each child’s self-worth. Operating since August 2003, the school is a K-12 facility.
Miller City-New Cleveland currently enrolls approximately 485 total students. The Miller City and New Cleveland communities are located in the heart of Putnam County within 40 minutes of Defiance, Findlay, and Lima.
About Jelly Bean Rubber Mulch
Playground surface Jelly Bean is a 100 percent wire-free pre-consumer virgin rubber mulch product. The material is sterile, latex free, and contains no such carcinogens or harmful VOC’s as tire mulch could. Jelly Bean is so safe it’s in compliance with California’s indoor air quality standards. The product is odorless,100 percent free of contaminants and does not hold heat. Jelly Bean offers an industry-best safety rating exceeding CPSC guidelines for fall safety, and surpassing traditional playground coverings by hundreds of percentage points. All these reasons show why parks and schools nationwide choose Jelly Bean Rubber Mulch for their play surfaces.
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Rubber Playground Mulch Customer Saint Mary Magdalen School Q&A
School Principal Shares Experience with Jelly Bean
Mr. Patrick Tiernan, Principal of Wilmington, Delaware St. Mary Magdalen School took some time out of his busy schedule to answer questions about Jelly Bean playground mulch.
The school in partnership with parents, parish, and community, seeks to nurture, develop, and educate the whole child by faithfully carrying out the example of Christ through education, service, and worship.
1 How did you find out about Jelly Bean Rubber Mulch?
Initially looking online for rubber mulch replacement for our school playground and found Jelly Bean Mulch kept coming up as an alternative.
2 How was the ordering and delivery process for you?
Amazingly smooth. We had some difficulty initially with the equipment needed on our end to move the pallets but that was on us.
3 Where is the playground located?
A PK-8 Catholic grade school in Wilmington, DE
4 Was it fairly easy to install?
Yes. We simply followed the recommendation to stake weed fabric over the existing mulch and had several volunteers help break down the bags and spread it over the playground.
5 How do the kids like Jelly Bean Rubber Mulch?
They love it! “It’s like walking on clouds,” one student told me. Beyond safety, it has actually become part of the fun of being on the playground.
6 Any feedback from parents?
All positive. One parent in particular asked me during a school event whose idea it was to have the new mulch installed. After telling him it was me he thanked me profusely because his son fell from the highest play apparatus landing face first into the mulch safely. He simply got up and kept playing! That anecdote alone made the investment worth it!
7 What’s your thoughts about Jelly Bean Rubber Mulch now that it’s on the playground?
Couldn’t be happier, really. I think many people were wondering why this product and why now given I had just come into my current role last summer but it has come to symbolize our commitment to safety and care of our student body as well as being better stewards of our environment. The playground and our gym are the two spaces that receive the most use so it only made sense to invest the very best into a space that everyone uses and enjoys including those in our local neighborhood.
8 Anything else you want to share with people thinking about Jelly Bean Rubber Mulch?
Don’t hesitate. The investment literally and figuratively pays for itself and you simply won’t regret the decision. Aside from a great marketing tool, it represents a commitment to children safety and improved quality of play.
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What Are the Best Types of Playground Surfaces in Houston, TX?
What’s Your Favorite Houston Playground Surface?
Whether you prefer a quiet park tucked into a neighborhood, the climbing gym at your child’s school or one of the six inclusive playgrounds under the Houston Parks and Recreation Department, you can likely list plenty of attributes that put it at the top of your list.
When ranking your favorites, you likely take playground surfaces into consideration. Parents, teachers and family members alike know what’s on the bottom of the swings and slides can make a major difference.
Today, we’re comparing some of the most common types of surfaces available in our city and explaining why our Jelly Bean Rubber Mulch outpaces them all.
Ready to learn more? Let’s dive in!
Houston Playground Surfaces Compared
Not every playground in Houston is created alike. Their surfaces set them apart, elevating some above the rest and playing a direct role in how comfortable, safe and enjoyable the experience is.
Here are a few examples of the types of playground surface material you’ll find around the city.
Synthetic Play Turf
Play Turf is designed to bring the look of real grass into a playground with only a fraction of the upkeep. Most models feature water migration capabilities, so children can use the playground even right after heavy rain.
Poured Rubber Surfacing
Rubber surfacing consists of recycled materials installed in thickness from 1.5 inches to 4.5 inches. Its surface layer comes in a variety of colors while the impact layer provides impact absorption.
It’s often poured in place with myriad finishes and color options available. What’s underneath the PIP surface matters, as DC residents recently discovered.
Shredded Rubber Surfacing
Similar to poured rubber surfacing, shredded rubber surfacing consists of clean, shredded recycled rubber. The ADA-accessible alternative to traditional playground surfacing, it’s available in non-toxic colors.
Bonded Rubber
This playground material centers on shredded, recycled rubber tire material. The shreds are coated and mixed with polyurethane binding to create a seamless surface with a high impact absorption capability.
Engineered Wood Fiber
This surface includes a layer of engineered wood fiber on top of wear mats, which are designed to provide maximum impact absorption. It requires periodic maintenance and extra layers of fiber to maintain the required depth.
Houston Non-Toxic Playground Safety Surface Is Here
Looking for a non-toxic playground surface that’s as comfortable and safe as it is aesthetically pleasing?
That’s where our Jelly Bean playground rubber mulch comes in.
What makes it so special? It’s the only 100% non-tire playground rubber mulch, specially formatted from non-toxic, sterile and latex-free rubber tiles. It even exceeds California’s indoor air quality guidelines!
A few of its notable characteristics include:
ADA accessibility
No wire equals no safety hazard
Longer lasting than competitors
Surpasses tests for indoor air quality and toxicity
Because it’s not made from shredded tires, Jelly Bean rubber mulch is cleaner, neater and longer-lasting than other competitor products, making it perfect for schools and daycares.
In addition, it meets the following five industry safety certifications:
ASTM F1487-17
ASTM F1292-18
ASTM F2075-15
ASTM F3012-14
CAN/CSA Z-614-14
While it might carry a higher initial cost than its peer products, you’ll notice that the return is worth the investment and convenience.
Playground Surfaces Made Simple
You want children to have a safe place to play. However, playground surfaces can make the difference between a day of smiles and one of disappointment.
When you’re looking for the safest, most comfortable and highest-quality surface around, Jelly Bean rubber mulch fits the bill. Get in touch with us today to learn more about the product and how it can transform playtime!
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