Anonymous wrote: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.

https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/originals/3b/19/48/3b194871a04aa7d9b6f76b9ea0b83528.jpg

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.

Anonymous wrote: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.

https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/originals/3b/19/48/3b194871a04aa7d9b6f76b9ea0b83528.jpg

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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Anonymous wrote:We got an email from our preschool the other day reminding us that the kids go out in all weather except rain (but will go out in snow), so to please make sure they have weather-appropriate clothing, including boots if needed.

We got this reminder too. But today it was noted that they would not be going outside. I think they make the judgment call each day and the parents just know to send in the cold weather gear.

This would really bother me. It's beautifully sunny out and no wind. Assuming everyone has access to appropriate clothing, there's no reason to keep them inside. I'd switch schools this is just lazy teaching.

Anonymous wrote:Ever see this?
In Scandinavia, babies nap in their strollers outside, even in winter.
We are such wimps.

http://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-21537988

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You mean the children go outside for fresh air, and a healthful run-around? That's good, and I'm sure you can afford to equip your children appropriately.