If I wasn't closing, I would have requested it already. We are still in long sleeves, even coats most days, and all kids have a good hat, plus it's been overcast and raining, but I would still be putting it on faces. Parents haven't sent it but they know it is their responsibility to make sure that their child is prepared for outdoor play. If I really thought it was going to be an issue over the next 13 days (YAY!) then I would be requesting it by now.

Once the weather warms, I have applied at snack times so it has a chance to absorb before we go out. Once the really nice weather hits (which may be never the way our spring is going) we spend most of the day out so parents apply in the morning and I reapply as needed.

As for bug spray, I don't use it, period. When the bugs are bad in the grass, we play on our huge deck. Otherwise, long pants, long sleeves and we deal. Thankfully they don't get too bad here, otherwise I would have to reconsider my policy and outdoor schedule.