In school, the highest honor was always the gold star. The gold star (which was usually in sticker form) represented the best of the best, and was an achievement that could make any grown parent squeal. Their child got a gold star, what could be better than that? These days, you don’t hear much about the shining excellence that is a gold star, but if I had one right here in my hand, I know who I would give it do. It would be an innovator, someone who cares about the well-being and safety of children, and someone who makes exceptional and quality items. My gold star would for sure go to Ken Aly, CEO of School Daz Inc.

Aly has been envisioning quality playgrounds for over 20 years. He takes pride in knowing that kids are having fun, being creative, and staying fit on his playgrounds. It is not just Aly, however, that is making an impact within School Daz Inc. Joe Deutsch is the Master Designer at School Daz, which means that he is the one who thinks up designs that are sure to push kids physically while they are having fun. He has experience with playground safety, and also prepares teachers about the importance of keeping kids safe on the playground while encouraging play and imagination.

Along with amazing designers, School Daz uses the best quality products to ensure that your school playground is safe and strong. School Daz has teamed up with Qitele Products Inc., which is a member of the International Play Equipment Manufacturer’s Association (IPEMA), American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM), U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), and the European Norm. With certification like this, and with an amazing team of designers and engineers that are ready to construct fun and safe playgrounds that meet your needs, how could School Daz not receive a gold star? Maybe we should give them two…