Here is the way I see it! I am required to bring the kids outside daily unless the weather is NASTY! It has to be pretty bad in order for the state to allow a "in all day, day!" I too, enjoy taking the kids out, and I feel strongly that they need to be out at least once a day in order to get out the proper amount of energy/exersize and for proper development. However, first and foremost it is my job to make sure that each and every child in my care is cared for at a very high quality level, IF a parent is negligent or just forgot a pair of mits or proper foot wear for the day, there is no way on God's green earth I will be improperly dressing the child due to parental error, I ALWAYS keep spare hats mits, snowpants, and boots (boots if I can) for those forgotten days. I will bundle a boy in a pink hat, and they almost never have matching mittens, but they are warm and cared for by me, if not the parent. I have done this long enough and pick my battles. Although I always make it a point to the parent at pickup the child was not properly dressed and will need proper outerwear next time they come, I will never send a child out with out the proper/warm clothing they deserve due to a negligent/forgetful parent. not the childs fault, so why make them pay the price for the parents mistake....if anything tell the parent to go out to play with timy shoes and a spring coat, no mits, no hat....ask if they like it?