Table 3.
Supporting references | % meeting criteria | n/N | |
---|---|---|---|
1. Written policy to go outside in temperatures under 32 degrees | 20 | 20 | 32/162 |
2. Children allowed outside in light rain | 20 | 43 | 68/160 |
3. Children allowed outside if snowing | 20 | 70 | 97/139 |
4. Children allowed outside if playground is wet, muddy, or flooded | 20 | 44 | 70/158 |
5. Center keeps 3 or more types of winter clothing (eg. coats, mittens, hats) at the center | 31 | 71 | 115/162 |
6. Written policy prohibiting flip-flops | 31 | 64 | 103/160 |
7. Written policy prohibiting sandals* | 31 | 47 | 75/160 |
Total score mean ± sd, range | 3.5 ± 1.6 | 0–7 |
Weather score calculated as sum individual scores for each of the 7 items, whereby if a center met the criterion it was assigned a one for that item, and zero otherwise. Higher weather scores are indicative of less restrictive weather policies for outdoor play.
Includes any type of sandal (open-toe, with back/strap, etc)