We design our natural playground equipment to develop healthy, motivated, adventurous kids.
Watch our video to see how we design and build environmentally friendly, age-appropriate, safe, creative places for children to play and grow.
What is Nature of Early Play?
We keep both child development and environmental impact in balance in design and manufacturing.
Nature of Early Play is a full collection of commercial grade early childhood outdoor play and learning products that reconnect children (infant through age five) with the outdoor world through interactions with dirt, sand, water, animals, music, and plants. All our products are made from heavy-duty recycled materials that will withstand all weather conditions for MANY years! Our products are all designed for use in commercial settings such as Child Development Centers, commercial Day Care, university and corporate child care providers.
The Nature of Early Play line of products is brought to you by Play Mart, Inc. We also have a line of playground equipment designed for children ages 5+ under our Play Mart brand. Visit Play Mart to see products made for the older kids.
We've been creating environmentally conscious play spaces since 1980. Let us design a playground for you!
Explore Nature of Early Play's durable, outdoor, natural playground equipment!
Explore Nature of Early Play's durable, outdoor, natural playground equipment!
Reduced Lead Times for All Products!
No More Waiting, Just More Playing! We've worked hard to streamline our processes and reduce lead times so you can get your playground packages even faster! No matter your project's size, our improved operations mean significantly reduced waiting times. Learn more
Announcing Our New QUICK SHIP Program!
For a limited time, some of our most popular products are available to ship within 2 weeks!
Safe & Durable Playground Equipment
Heavy-duty, commercial-quality, outdoor materials will withstand extreme weather for many years. Stainless Steel hardware, attachment plates, and welds. UV-resistant color additives in all plastic materials. Vandalism can be cleaned or repaired on most components easily.
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The Latest News & Articles from Nature of Early Play
How Nature of Early Play Enhances Montessori Early Childhood Education
“Truly it is nature which affords the child the opportunity to grow; it is nature which bestows independence upon him and guides him to success in achieving his freedom.” – Maria Montessori Play is more than just fun and games…
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What Being A Woman-Owned Business Means To Us
Being a woman-owned business is more than a label—it’s a testament to courage, vision, and perseverance. For Rebecca Beach, co-founder of Play Mart and Nature of Early Play, it means combining a love for nature, family, and childhood development to create safe, eco-friendly play environments. From humble beginnings in rural Kentucky to becoming an industry leader, Rebecca’s journey showcases the power of resilience, family values, and a commitment to sustainability. Dive into how this woman-owned business inspires communities, redefines gender norms, and builds brighter futures—one playground at a time!
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Surf’s Up for Fun with the Newly Redesigned Beach Hut!
In search of the perfect kids’ playhouses to spark children’s imaginations? Look no further than the newly redesigned Beach Hut from Nature of Early Play! This innovative play structure is designed with preschools, daycare centers, and park departments in mind.…
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Take Advantage of Our Fall Sale!
The Leaves Have Fallen, And So Have Our Prices! Jump into a pile of savings on Nature of Early Play by Play Mart products! We are excited to announce our Fall Sale, offering you an exclusive opportunity to purchase our…
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