I absolutely hate the excuse that parents can't find the item or the right size. I sent out a reminder a month ago while the stores were stocked and the snow was still on the ground! Not my fault you left it until the last minute. Drives me crazy!!

I have only once had to have a child sit out during playtime for lack of clothing. Mom was a scatter brain and didn't bring snow pants in the middle of winter. I wrapped the 3 year old up in a blanket and put him in my wagon. He wasn't happy but so be it. I wasn't about to punish the rest of the kids and not allow outside time because one mom can't get her act together. When she picked up and boy told her how sad he was that he didn't get to play with the other kids then she finally got it! It never happened again. I have had parents run home and get things and that is because my policy states that a child will have to sit out and they don't want it to happen.

When it comes to the splash pants vs. snow pants I wouldn't worry about it too much until the child starts complaining she is too hot. If it bothers you that much though I would tell them that they are in violation of your contract and that is grounds for termination. Lets see them shrug that off!!