Physical Activity Participation

In compliance with the updated 2015 Child Care Ordinance, the requirements listed below will be met within the daily playground/classroom routine of all children 1yr old thru school aged.

• Planned indoor and outdoor physical activity requirements for preschool children ages one(1) year and up to enrollment in Kindergarten shall include a minimum of forty (40) minutes of combined indoor and outdoor physical activity for every 3.5 hours in care.
• Forty minutes of outdoor physical activity for every 3.5 hours in care is required for elementary school aged children.
• Children will not be prohibited from participating, or required to participate in, any physical activity as a method of punishment.
• Physical activities include but are not limited to: tricycle riding/jump roping/organized ball games/playground equipment usage/freeplay/triple toss basketball/stationary playground activity center.

Appropriate dress is required for children at all times. Children should be dressed in weather appropriate play clothes. Please remember that sneakers or rubber soled shoes provide both comfort and safety. Open toe sandals, shoes or “Crocs” are unacceptable.

By your signature you acknowledge and understand the ordinance change and agree to adhere to the dress code policy.