Table 3.

Weather score^# Seven weather and clothing policies that are related to physical activity promotion

	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)