Tops Treehouse safely welcomes youngsters into the canopy of a shady tree. The transfer platform system is a series of wide steps and platforms that conform to the ADA guidelines and provide a safe, easy way up to the first level deck. A hand-woven rope net ladder provides a challenging way up to the higher 5' high deck that surrounds the tree.

An open slide comes off the 5' high upper deck, providing a fun, fast way down.

A child’s view from the TOPS Treehouse feels vast and expansive. Our hand-lashed woven-rope netting provides safety without obstructing the sight lines, which also allows for thorough supervision by preschool staff. We are happy to report that children and adults alike have had an enthusiastic response to the new structure!

Close-up view of safety feature: “non-climbable” netting extends up over the 6' high railing in areas where a child could potentially climb onto a tree limb and then up onto the railing. The area is now contained on all sides and above.

Close up view of the two-tier railing with a single layer of our standard hand-woven rope netting on the lower tier and an added interior "non-climbable” layer to the upper second tier railing.

The lower 5-sided, irregular-shaped deck is 4' high with approximate dimensions of 4' wide by 6.5" long, for 25 square feet of play space. The upper deck is 5' high with approximate dimensions of 8' x 8' for 64 square feet of play space. Of course, the tree through the middle of the deck does takes up some of the room!

As seen from the eyes of the 2- to 5-year-olds who go to this school, Tops Treehouse is packed with fun, challenging play activities!

The rope net climb offers a challenging way for kids to access the upper deck.

Barbara's artist sketch of the treehouse - a standard part of her custom design process - brings to life her plan to transform the preschool’s outdoor learning environment before construction ever begins.