CLINTON TOWNSHIP, Mich. – An elementary school playground in Clinton Township is showing signs of serious wear, and parents say children are still using the equipment despite visible rust and cracked plastic.
Brittney Beardsley said she told her 4-year-old daughter, Teagan, to stay away from the playground because of the damage.
Beardsley said she reported the damage to the school but saw no repairs, which led her to contact us for help.
“I want them to fix it. I want them to take care of our kids. I’ve been home since COVID hit, since they went virtual, and I’m home with my kids every day because I don’t trust other people to watch my kids. I’m supposed to be able to trust the school, and I can’t even do that,” said Beardsley.
Local 4 reached out to Clinton Valley Elementary School and sent photos of the damage.
“Student safety — both inside and outside of our buildings — is always our top priority.” Our maintenance team will assess the playground slide steps and will determine if repairs can be made. If at any time playground equipment does not meet our safety standards, it is either repaired promptly or taken out of service until the issue is resolved. We inspect our playgrounds and school facilities to help maintain a safe environment for students and staff. We appreciate the community’s partnership in bringing concerns forward and remain committed to maintaining safe, well-maintained learning environments for all students. We ask parents to reach out to the school office if they have any concerns about school safety or playground equipment.”
Clinton Valley Elementary School
Beardsley said she is skeptical because she said she received similar assurances in the past.