Heat- There are times in the summer when the humidex becomes too high to go outdoors (The humidex combines the temperature and humidity into one number to show how the combined conditions feel to the average person)
On hot days where the Humidex reaches 32 degrees celsius the toddler outdoor play time will be reduced to teacher’s discretion. When the humidex reaches 35 degrees celsius the preschool outdoor time will be reduced to teacher’s discretion. The teachers will ensure there is adequate shade, children are using sun protection measures such as hats, sunglasses and as always sunscreen is applied as directed by parents on the blanket lotions permission forms. Water activities and water to drink will be provided.
On days where the Humidex reaches 35 degrees celsius.The toddlers may be kept indoors and when it reaches 38 the preschoolers may be kept indoors. If available, indoor gross motor activities will be provided.
Cold- There are times in the winter when the Wind Chill becomes too low to go outdoors (The Wind Chill is how the combination of temperate and wind speed feels on exposed skin).
On cold days where the Wind Chill reaches -8 degrees celsius the toddler outdoor time will be reduced to the teacher’s discretion and at -10 degrees celsius the preschooler’s outdoor time will be reduced to the teacher’s discretion. The teachers will ensure that all children are dressed appropriately for outdoor weather using borrowed clothing if needed. Outdoor activities should be provided to ensure children are moving around and still engaged.
On days where the Wind Chill reaches -12 degrees celsius, the toddler’s may be kept indoors and when it reaches -15 the preschooler’s may be kept indoors. If available, indoor gross motor activities will be provided.
Infants- When determining how long the infants will be outside, the staff will take into account the age and stage of the child; the humidex or wind chill and what activities they will be engaging in. This may include but is not limited to going to a walk, entering the playground or other gross motor activities. The staff will strive to provide as much outdoor time as possible around sleep and eating schedules.