One More Question...

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Yes I agree with Valerie that you need to write a policy and send it home to be signed.

Unfortunatly though, in the meantime IMO if they aren't dressed for outside then you need to keep them inside. Shorter periods of time outside would be better and maybe check the hourly forecast and take them out when it is warmer in the afternoon.

Just had to ask... How do you get anything else done in your program if you spend 3 hours a day outside?? My kiddies eat at 11:30 so would need to go outside at 8:30 leaving only 1 hour from drop off till we went outside. Then they nap till 3 and are picked up at 5/5:15...I don't know how you would manage to get anything else done. My outdoor time is 1-1 1/2 most days. Sometimes when its to cold its only 1/2 an hour and other days we go for a long walk and it might be 2 hours but this isn't everyday.

If I was a parent and I was told that you had my child outside for an hour crying the whole time because they were cold, I would be furious with you. Just being honest, because while it is the parent's fault for not having the common sense to bring suitable clothing,(believe me I have them from time to time too), it was still your call as the daycare provider as to whether you took them outside or not and even if spending time inside versus getting fresh air means you all get cabin fever and bounce off the walls big time, its just not healthy for the children to be outside if they arent properly dressed to the point that they are crying.

Send the policy home, have them sign it and if they can't play by your rules terminate.