Socks ?? What is your take?

[zen39]

I have no issues with no socks. I too go sockless all summer long. Kids feet are probably cleaner than their hands that they stick into their mouths, up their noses anyways.

If parents bring them with socks, and if they don't mind, I often take them off, because my little ones like to do that and hide them anyways. They can wear soft slippers if they want, but no running shoes allowed. Too easy for little fingers to get stepped on. I wouldn't mind if they are older, but with young ones that are on the floor mostly, it's just not a good idea.

[Skysue]

I don't have carpet but also have play mats and I wash them 3 times a day, add a few drops of tea tree oil to your wash water/soap and it's a natural disinfectant, or 1/2 cup of peroxide to your water.
I also make all kids wipe there feet with wipes before entering the house they get washed by me if too young.

I supose I'm relaxed as we play in the yard in our bare feet! After all it's summer!

I hear ya on the floor washing. i do it every day too
But we have carpeted play areas and our play mat and I just don't feel right that everyone's feet are on everything. It doesn't seem as hygenic to me. The parents have been great at remembering to send socks and when kids take them off during nap I make a little game/song of putting them back on.

Maybe it is just me