Certified Playground Safety Inspector
Schulte Safety provides CPSC-compliant playground inspections, detailed written reports, and expert remediation consulting for schools, parks, HOAs, and childcare facilities across the region.
By the numbers
Inspections completed
Years of field experience
CPSC-standard compliance
What we do
From routine inspections to remediation guidance, we help you keep your playground safe, compliant, and documented.
A thorough on-site evaluation covering fall surfacing, structural integrity, entrapment hazards, hardware condition, and ADA accessibility — aligned to CPSC guidelines and ASTM F1487.
Detailed written reportA professionally formatted report documenting all findings, photographic evidence, risk ratings, and a prioritized list of required actions — ready for your records, board, or legal review.
Photo-documented findingsOnce issues are identified, we work with you to prioritize repairs, recommend qualified vendors, review contractor scopes, and confirm corrective work before the playground reopens.
Repair guidance & oversightHow it works
Our process is designed to be simple for you and thorough for your site.
Fill out the contact form with your site details. We'll confirm availability and a site visit time within one business day.
A certified CPSI inspector walks every inch of your playground, documenting conditions with notes, measurements, and photos.
You receive a comprehensive compliance report within five business days — prioritized by risk level and ready to act on.
We help you navigate repairs — from vendor selection to confirming completed work meets safety standards before reopening.
Who we serve
Whether you manage one playground or fifty, we fit your inspection needs and your timeline.
Routine inspections and compliance documentation that satisfy licensing requirements and protect your students.
Annual or seasonal inspections for municipal parks, with reports built for public records and risk management files.
Protect your association from liability. We provide the documentation your board and insurer expect.
State-licensing-ready inspection reports for licensed childcare centers, Head Start programs, and family services organizations.
What clients say
"Schulte Safety made the whole process easy. The report was clear, the recommendations were practical, and when we had questions about remediation, we got straight answers — not a runaround. Worth every penny for the peace of mind."
Director of Facilities — Regional School District
Where we work
Based in Huntington Beach, we travel throughout Southern California — typically within a 2–3 hour radius. If you're unsure whether we cover your area, just ask.
Orange County
Huntington Beach · Irvine · Anaheim · Santa Ana · Newport Beach · Costa Mesa · Fullerton · Garden Grove
Los Angeles County
Long Beach · Torrance · Pasadena · Burbank · Santa Monica · Inglewood · Pomona · El Monte
Inland Empire
San Bernardino · Riverside · Ontario · Rancho Cucamonga · Fontana · Moreno Valley
San Diego County
San Diego · Chula Vista · Escondido · El Cajon · Oceanside · Carlsbad · Vista
Ventura County
Ventura · Oxnard · Thousand Oaks · Simi Valley · Camarillo · Moorpark
Not sure if we cover your area?
Reach out — we're happy to travel for the right project.
Request an inspection →Common questions
Straight answers for facilities managers, school administrators, and procurement staff evaluating a playground safety inspection.
Pricing depends on the number of structures, site size, and whether you need a single-site or multi-site inspection. Most single-site inspections for schools, daycares, and HOAs are a flat fee, with discounted per-site pricing for organizations managing multiple playgrounds. Contact us for a quote specific to your site.
CPSC (Consumer Product Safety Commission) publishes the federal handbook for public playground safety — it's the foundational guidance most licensing bodies reference. ASTM F1487 is the more detailed, testable industry standard for playground equipment design, installation, and maintenance. A CPSI inspection evaluates your site against both.
No — and that's intentional. Schulte Safety is inspection-only. We have no financial interest in recommending repairs, which means our findings are never influenced by upsell. We will help you prioritize issues, vet contractor scopes, and confirm corrective work, but the repair work itself is performed by a vendor of your choosing.
Most licensed childcare facilities, schools, and parks departments schedule a comprehensive CPSI inspection annually, supplemented by routine staff checks in between. High-traffic sites or older equipment may warrant more frequent professional inspections.
We're based in Huntington Beach and serve all of Southern California, typically within a 2–3 hour drive — including Orange County, Los Angeles County, the Inland Empire, San Diego County, and Ventura County.
You'll receive a complete, photo-documented compliance report within five business days of the site visit, with findings prioritized by risk level so you know what to address first.
Get started
Fill out the form and we'll get back to you within one business day to confirm details and schedule your inspection. No obligation, no pressure.
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