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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Well, in NW DC yesterday morning it was 30 degrees with 15-16 mph wind.  As the director I checked the weather app on my phone and a few other teacher's phones.  Then went outside (for my own "real feel" and was nearly bowled over by the wind.  So our kids (preschoolers) stayed inside until yesterday afternoon when the temp went up to 36 degrees AND the wind died down.  Then they were outside for 30 minutes - our playground is less windy but not fully protected from wind.

We use a chart from Child Care Weather Watch that I've attached a copy of - it's about the wind chill and temperature combined.  (and in the summer it's about heat index, humidity.... there are times when it's not safe to take kids outside, then you have to think about the air quality, too...)

We go outside most of the time - and I have sent an email (and will continue to) about bringing hats, mittens, gloves, winter coats, dressing for the weather, snowpants in snow, and that we go outside in all weather.  But we still won't take kids out in this biting cold with severe wind chills.

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Hope this helps!  Our teachers are disappointed when our kids can't go outside, as they of course need fresh air and to MOVE.  But when the wind gets going it's not a good idea.  
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THANK YOU!  This was really helpful.[/quote]

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