By KRISTI FUNDERBURK
Vineland (N.J.) Daily Journal
Oct. 3, 2008

VINELAND -- The swings, slides and monkey bars at Cumberland Christian School were given a time out Wednesday after school officials learned the playground did not meet federal guidelines for safety.

Elementary school Principal Linda Visconti informed parents Wednesday there was not enough mulch under the playground equipment at the Sherman Avenue school.

The news came after a second-grade student fell from playground equipment Tuesday and suffered a mild wrist fracture, she said.

She sent a letter home to parents Wednesday.

"Until we can assure the safety of the students, they will not be able to play on the equipment," Visconti said in the letter. "The timetable for reopening the playground depends on the funds and materials." [More]

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