Thanks to our friends at 4C of Southern Indiana for these tips. With the weather about to warm up again I thought that you might find this information helpful.
If it's sunny, and your child is older then 6 months, make sure she/he wears sunscreen of at least SPF 15. Keep babies under 6 months out of the sun.
- Always make sure your child is dressed for the weather.
- Stay close together - and hold hands when crossing the streets.
If the weather is too extreme, you can always go outside tomorrow!
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Both CC Center and CC home licensing have specific requirements for outdoor play. Could you be more specific about what is considered extreme.... or at least like us to the licensing requirements. I showed this blog post to my licensing consultant and she told me that regardless of what Child Care Answers says, providers must follow the state guidelines about what is "extreme" and the go outside everyday rule is one that is closely watched.
Everyone over 6 months of age should wear sunscreen even if it is not brightly sunny. The UV rays are not contained by clouds. They can damage skin even if children are outside on a not sunny day.
It is also a good idea to get a release from parents allowing you to apply sunscreen to children and have each family provide their own. Some children are sensitive to certain ingredients. I have a simple release statement that I include in my application packet for each family, as sunscreen is considered providing health care.
Please pass this along to all of your readers so that we are all being safe in the sun.
Everyone over 6 months of age should wear sunscreen even if it is not brightly sunny. The UV rays are not contained by clouds. They can damage skin even if children are outside on a not sunny day.
It is also a good idea to get a release from parents allowing you to apply sunscreen to children and have each family provide their own. Some children are sensitive to certain ingredients. I have a simple release statement that I include in my application packet for each family, as sunscreen is considered providing health care.
Please pass this along to all of your readers so that we are all being safe in the sun.
It is very important to take all children outside each and every day. Regulations for Licensed Homes does not have a high temperature rule unless there is weather advisory issued for that day. Providers should just make sure children have sunscreen and plenty of water and limit the amount of time outside at one time.
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