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10 Ways To Have a Fun and Safe Summer

 
 


I had a great time with my staff at our Annual Summer Safety training/meeting.  I believe that quality care is safe care and 10 years years ago I  made it a tradition to kick off my Summer Camp off with a Summer Safety Training.

At my annual Summer safety meeting, we discuss: summer uniform requirements, summer safety stories,  summer curriculum theme, van safety, fieldtrip safety and outdoor safety in the sun.

After the training, I feel that my team is empowered to have a fun and safe Summer.

 I share many of my Summer Camp secrets in my Summer Camp Planning guide, however, today  I want to share 10 ways to have a fun and Safe Summer with you!

1. Be sure to plan lots of fun and exciting activities and field trips
2. Create a first aid kit for field trips and for the van
3. Invite parents to send sunscreen, sunglasses or sun hats for outdoor time
4. Take the water play outdoors this summer!
5. Be sure that you have at least 2 people on site, who are trained in first-aid & CPR.
6. Do not take children outdoors if the weather is above 90 degrees.
7. Refrain from using wading pools and if you have a filtered pool, be sure that there is a trained life guard on site.
8. Be sure that the ratio on field trips is at least 1-to-5 for preschoolers and 1-to-8 for school age children. (Exceed state ratios on field trips to assure a safe and fun time)
9. Create a van check list for field trips that instructs staff on head count procedures, etc. Always double-check vans, even after you have counted all the children.
10. Take the water pitcher and disposable cups on the playground so that children will have access to drinking water at all times.
 
Have a Safe & Fun Summer!
Shiketa
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Featured Book: Chicken Nuggets, Compiled by Rhonda Culton, MA

As you may already know, I am addicted to reading good books and not just good books, I love to read Inspiring Books.

Child Care Business Owner,  Consultant and Professor, Rhonda Culton has recently published a book titled: Chicken Nuggets.

I just love the title of Rhonda’s book and it is so fitting for the Business of Child Care . In fact, I had to feature Rhonda’s Book on my Blog.

Rhonda’s book is dedicated to  educators all around the world and is full of inspirational messages from Teachers, Directors, Owners and educators.

About Rhonda

Rhonda has over 20 years of experience in the field of Child-Development, has an Masters of Arts in Education, and currently teaches in the child-development field in her local community colleges. She also  owns a child care Business and works with others to make their child care businesses successful.

Here are some Chicken Nuggets From Rhonda’s Book

“ Although I am a teacher, I learn from the children everyday.”- Edith Betancourt, Preschool Teacher

If I knew then, what I now, I would have saved many troubled and challenged children. Yvette Flores, MA

” When parents say ” My kids are nice, the teacher thinks ” good it will be an easy day.” When a parent says, my kid is normal, to the teacher normal means he has all ten fingers and toes. ~Vanessa Brissette, Preschool Director

If you are a Center Owner or Director, this book will make a great gift for Teacher’s Appreciation Day. It is also a great idea to just have a copy in your program for an inspirational read.

For more inspirational insight and to get a taste of the different flavors of Chicken Nugget Sauce in Rhonda’s Book, Grab your copy today! Click here

To Your Success!

~Shiketa

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