Outdoor Play

[Country Kids]

For those that do outdoor play, how do you do the clean clothes at pickup time?

All my kids leave starting at 3:30-5:30 and we can either stay inside and stay clean or they can just get dirty. I can't be coming in and out to change someone that is getting dirty/wet/muddy outside everytime a parent comes to pickup. Last week a parent did comment that *** had a wet bottom at pickup time. Well, everything was wet-playstructures, slides, grass, deck, riding toys, etc., so of course their bottome will be wet, knees wet/dirty.

Most of my kids will have some activity to go to afterwards from here. Next week they are calling so far for rain starting Sat. and going till at least Wed. So we are going to still have a nice mucky yard. Today and tomorrow in the 60's and then back down to the 40/50's.

I'm not handing them over muddy from head to toe but dirty knees, bottoms, hands. Also, they have mud boots to stay here so their shoes do stay clean because we where them at least through June unless we have a dry spring.

They all have extra clothes to change into for when they need to also. Like I said though if it will be an issue maybe no afternoon outdoor time-

[Meyou]

For those that do outdoor play, how do you do the clean clothes at pickup time?

All my kids leave starting at 3:30-5:30 and we can either stay inside and stay clean or they can just get dirty. I can't be coming in and out to change someone that is getting dirty/wet/muddy outside everytime a parent comes to pickup. Last week a parent did comment that *** had a wet bottom at pickup time. Well, everything was wet-playstructures, slides, grass, deck, riding toys, etc., so of course their bottome will be wet, knees wet/dirty.

Most of my kids will have some activity to go to afterwards from here. Next week they are calling so far for rain starting Sat. and going till at least Wed. So we are going to still have a nice mucky yard. Today and tomorrow in the 60's and then back down to the 40/50's.

I'm not handing them over muddy from head to toe but dirty knees, bottoms, hands. Also, they have mud boots to stay here so their shoes do stay clean because we where them at least through June unless we have a dry spring.

They all have extra clothes to change into for when they need to also. Like I said though if it will be an issue maybe no afternoon outdoor time-

I don't know if this will work for you but in general my parents expect them to be dirty when they get picked up. If they have somewhere to go that they aren't going home first they tell me and I'll make sure I clean up their child before they get there. I always take wipes and wet facecloths outside with me to wash faces and hands before they go home anyway so an extra outfit isn't a big deal. If Mom or Dad don't want a wet bum for the car ride home they just pop inside the front door and grab a spare pair of pants and change them quickly.

[Angelwings36]

For those that do outdoor play, how do you do the clean clothes at pickup time?

All my kids leave starting at 3:30-5:30 and we can either stay inside and stay clean or they can just get dirty. I can't be coming in and out to change someone that is getting dirty/wet/muddy outside everytime a parent comes to pickup. Last week a parent did comment that *** had a wet bottom at pickup time. Well, everything was wet-playstructures, slides, grass, deck, riding toys, etc., so of course their bottome will be wet, knees wet/dirty.

Most of my kids will have some activity to go to afterwards from here. Next week they are calling so far for rain starting Sat. and going till at least Wed. So we are going to still have a nice mucky yard. Today and tomorrow in the 60's and then back down to the 40/50's.

I'm not handing them over muddy from head to toe but dirty knees, bottoms, hands. Also, they have mud boots to stay here so their shoes do stay clean because we where them at least through June unless we have a dry spring.

They all have extra clothes to change into for when they need to also. Like I said though if it will be an issue maybe no afternoon outdoor time-

I would have told the parent to make sure she has a towel in the vehicle for situations such as this. If we play outside at the end of the day the children go home dirty, wet, etc... I sometimes do water play (once in a while) and on those days the children go home in their bathing suits. Parents are welcome to keep a spare set of clothes in the vehicle to change their children into, otherwise, I don't clean them up.

[Ariana]

Do they wear snow pants or splash pants? My kids go home dirty unless the parents provide outerwear that protects their clothes. I'm not responsable for cleaning children (other than hands and face) before they go home. I don't have that kid of time. If a parent made a comment about being dirty I'd ignore them!!

I would state to your parents that you do go outside and the kids do get dirty. It is their responsability to bring clean clothes to change them before going to extracurricular activities. If they would prefer to have their children clean then they may go and find another daycare.

[MrsB]

We have outdoor play at some of the kids pick up too. I always have wipes outside for hands and dried snot. I tell parents that if they need them cleaner, their are a change of clothes in their drawer they are welcome to take with them or they know where the bathroom is. I have a small laundry basket outside the bathroom door, for anything that needs washed.

[Country Kids]

No, its funny we don't even know what splash pants are here! No, one buys snow gear because its a real rarity for us to receive snow. We get lots and lots of rain (usually cold rain) but no one really goes outside in the winter because of it. Most people also only wear fleece jackets/windbreakers because even though its cold, we are usually from our home to cars and then back into a building. Not alot of people outside during the winter months.

[melskids]

Our morning outdoor time is a free for all. ::

But with our afternoon outdoor time, I do try to keep them moderately cleaner. I try to keep them up on the mulched area, up on the deck, or out in the driveway (which is still dirt, but its hard, not muddy like the yard) .

If it does happen that they get dirty, we might come in for one more clothing change, or most of my parents don't mind changing them real quick before they leave. I'm pretty lucky though, most of my parents understand, and don't mind a quick clean up before they leave, or throwing them in the car as is.

I make sure the parents tell me in the morning if they absolutely need them sparkling shiny at pick up that day.

We head out around 3:30. Most kids get picked up by 4:30, and are still (mostly) clean. At 5:00, we come in for one more change (only 2 bros. left at this point....so diapers and clothes, if needed) and they get picked up by 5:15.

[Heidi]

I don't know if this will work for you but in general my parents expect them to be dirty when they get picked up. If they have somewhere to go that they aren't going home first they tell me and I'll make sure I clean up their child before they get there. I always take wipes and wet facecloths outside with me to wash faces and hands before they go home anyway so an extra outfit isn't a big deal. If Mom or Dad don't want a wet bum for the car ride home they just pop inside the front door and grab a spare pair of pants and change them quickly.

THis is the way I handle it, also. Those that have somewhere to go let me know, and I make sure their kiddos are presentable. They are here to PLAY! I love Mel's way of putting it: "this is not an episode of toddlers and tiaras"

[kidkair]

When we play outside until pickup the parents are responsible for changing them if they want their kid clean before getting in the car. I've yet to have anyone complain.

[daycare]

I try my best in the afternoon to minimize excessive "dirty play" But when we do stuff like slip and slide and those other things, I let the parents know ahead of time that we will be having water play.

It is the parents responsibility to change them. I can't keep taking kids in and out every time someone shows up.

This is also why I do contracted hours. I normally know when parents will pick up and therefore we are usually done with those type of functions.

[Jewels]

Once it gets to warm for snowpants, I switch to rain gear, all of my parents provide me with rain pants/ boots/ Jacket, and we put that all on, it gets so muddy with the rain and spring melt off, the kids just by falling would be soaked and muddy, so then the rain pants can be taken off, and there clothes are good, I dont feel bad sending kids home dirty, but with caked on mud, Thas not comfortable for the kids, and my backyard can get horrible in the spring, and I don't want to change clothes on the kids throughout the day either.

[itlw8]

My parents know we get dirty but I do try to keep them dry. They all are supposed to have clothes in their cubbies so the parents can go in a change the child. AND if they are going somewhere they get here earlie enough with the clothes to change the child.

[Country Kids]

I try my best in the afternoon to minimize excessive "dirty play" But when we do stuff like slip and slide and those other things, I let the parents know ahead of time that we will be having water play.

It is the parents responsibility to change them. I can't keep taking kids in and out every time someone shows up.

This is also why I do contracted hours. I normally know when parents will pick up and therefore we are usually done with those type of functions.

I have contracted hours its just those pick up times are between 3:45-5:30.

[Crystal]

Ah, I wouldn't give it a second thought. Everyone knows kids are gonna play and get dirty.....if parents have an issue with it, they are welcome to change them.....otherwise, let the kids be kids and go home with dirty britches.

My kids go home with dirty clothes every single day.....that means they played hard, had fun and will sleep well tonight happyface

[daycare]

I have contracted hours its just those pick up times are between 3:45-5:30.

My contracted hours dont have a window. So I know what time they will get dropped off and picked up. Or do you mean 1 kid is at this time kid 2 is at this time, between those times??

If that is the case I am with crystal..Let them go home dirty. I tell parents when they start, YOUR CHILD IS GOING TO GET DIRTY.

We went to our farm to start our garden project the other day and OMG the kids were so nasty dirty. I washed them up when we got home well enough to eat and return to the house, but they were still super dirty. I don't have time to change each and every child. As long as the kid is not complaining about it, I leave them be. My 4 year old DCG hates being dirty she can't stand it, so I do change her clothes to keep the rest of us sane.

The kids have back up clothes there, if the paretns want to change them let them.....