BERG Elite InGround 330 Grey + Safety Net Deluxe
Set into the ground, with a net. Needs groundwork by an installer.
- Size
- 11ft (330cm)
- Safety net
- Safety Net Deluxe
- Maximum user weight
- 100 kg
Trampolines for crèches and Montessori schools
BERG does not recommend its trampolines for children under 6, and says they are not suitable for children under 3. So for a preschool room, a trampoline is usually not the right equipment.
Who this page is for
Most children in a crèche, a Montessori school or an ECCE room are under 6. BERG's public-use manual puts them below the age it recommends, and we will not suggest a trampoline for them.
The page is for two groups:
- School-age childcare and after-school services, where the children using it are 6 and over.
- Owners and managers weighing it up, who want the manufacturer's position before they decide.
If your service has both age groups, think about how you would keep the under-6s off it in practice, and put that in your risk assessment.
We are happy to talk through other outdoor play equipment for younger children by phone: 01 960 1641.
BERG's rules for use
From BERG's public-use manual for the Elite InGround. They apply in a childcare service as they do anywhere else.
- One user at a time. This is BERG's rule, not a suggestion.
- An adult supervises whenever it is in use. BERG says it is not for unattended public use.
- BERG does not recommend its trampolines for children under 6, and says they are not suitable under 3.
- BERG recommends a safety net. Its home-use InGround manual goes further and does not recommend use without one by children under 14.
- No shoes, a dry mat, and no somersaults.
- Maximum user weight is 100 to 120 kg depending on size.
What Tusla's regulations say, and do not say
We read the Child Care Act 1991 (Early Years Services) Regulations 2016 and part of Tusla's Quality and Regulatory Framework for full day care. Neither mentions trampolines in what we read. Neither names EN 1176 or any other product standard.
What the Regulations do require, in general terms:
- Adequate and suitable play equipment and materials (Regulation 21).
- A "suitable, safe and secure outdoor space", where outdoor space is required (Regulation 20).
- All reasonable measures to safeguard the health, safety and welfare of each child (Regulation 23).
- Premises that are cleaned, maintained and repaired as required (Regulation 29).
Tusla's framework adds that outdoor play equipment needing a shock-absorbing surface is installed according to the manufacturer's requirements. BERG's public-use manual for the Elite InGround requires one: a shock-absorbing surface 1.5 metres wide around the trampoline.
So the manufacturer's instructions matter. A provider deciding whether equipment is suitable would be expected to look at what its maker says, and BERG says not under 3 and not recommended under 6. Following that age guidance is part of using the equipment as the manufacturer requires.
These Regulations cover pre-school services. We have not read the rules for registered school-age services, so if you run one, ask Tusla which requirements apply to you.
Before you decide
- Speak to your insurer first. Ask whether it will cover a trampoline and on what conditions.
- If you are unsure how an inspector would view it, ask your Tusla inspector before you buy.
- Write your own risk assessment, covering ages, supervision, one child at a time and who checks it each day.
- Read BERG's public-use manual, which we send with your quotation. It says the trampoline is not for unattended use, and it requires a safety check every day recorded in a logbook, BERG's warning notice displayed near the trampoline, and a spot that is not on a hard surface or close to other play equipment.
- Read what stays your job afterwards: installation and upkeep.
Public health advice elsewhere points the same way on age. In Northern Ireland, nidirect's advice to families is that a child should be at least six before using a trampoline.
Models with a net, for children 6 and over
All three are on BERG's public-use list and come with a safety net, which BERG recommends. One child at a time, with an adult supervising.
BERG Elite InGround 380 Grey + Safety Net Deluxe
The next size up, set into the ground, with a net.
- Size
- 12.5ft (380cm)
- Safety net
- Safety Net Deluxe
- Maximum user weight
- 110 kg
BERG Elite Regular 330 Grey + Safety Net Deluxe
Stands on legs, with a net. Nothing is dug.
- Size
- 11ft (330cm)
- Safety net
- Safety Net Deluxe
- Maximum user weight
- 100 kg
What "approved for public use" means. BERG lists these grey Elite models as approved for public use, tested by the independent Dutch institute Keurmerkinstituut. The certificate we hold, for the Elite InGround 330 Grey + Safety Net Deluxe (no. 148394, inspected 24 January 2022), states that it meets the Dutch playground equipment decree, assessed against EN 1176-1:2017. See BERG's list of approved models.
The school or setting stays responsible for local rules, correct installation, warning notices, a daily check with a logbook, and maintenance. We send BERG's public-use manual and warning notice for your model with your quotation. Check with your insurer before you order.
Larger sizes and the full list are on the range page. For a service, ask for a written quotation and tell us the ages of the children.
Questions from childcare services
Can a crèche or Montessori have a trampoline for children aged 2 to 5?
BERG does not recommend its trampolines for children under 6, and says they are not suitable for children under 36 months. For a preschool room that usually means a trampoline is not the right equipment. We would rather tell you that before you order.
What age are BERG trampolines for?
BERG's public-use manual says not suitable under 36 months and not recommended under 6. BERG recommends a safety net. Its home-use InGround manual goes further and does not recommend use without a net by children under 14. So for children aged 6 to 13 we suggest a model with a net.
Do Tusla's regulations allow trampolines?
The 2016 Early Years Services Regulations do not mention trampolines, and they do not name EN 1176 or any other product standard. They require adequate and suitable play equipment and reasonable measures to safeguard children. Whether a trampoline fits that in your service is for your own risk assessment. If you are unsure, ask your Tusla inspector.
Is a BERG Elite trampoline Tusla approved?
No. We found no Tusla text that approves or lists products. BERG lists the grey Elite models as approved for public use, which is BERG's statement about its own trampolines and not a regulator's.
We run an after-school service for children aged 6 to 12. Which model?
A model with a safety net. BERG recommends one, and its home-use InGround manual does not recommend use without a net by children under 14. The BERG Elite InGround 330 Grey + Safety Net Deluxe is €1,449 and the BERG Elite Regular 330 Grey + Safety Net Deluxe is €1,449. One child uses it at a time, with an adult supervising.
How many children can be on it together?
One. BERG's rule is a single user, with adult supervision. A group cannot bounce together, so you would need to plan for turns and for a member of staff to stay with the trampoline while it is in use.
Do you install, inspect or risk-assess?
No. We supply and deliver. We can put you in touch with an independent installer, and you agree the work with them. The daily check and logbook that BERG requires, maintenance and the risk assessment are the service's own job.
Ask for a written quotation
Tell us the setting, the age of the children and the space you have. We reply with a model suggestion and a written quotation you can bring to your board or finance office.
Request a quotation
Or call 01 960 1641
Northern Ireland 028 3756 8930