Have you had a chance to join Embolden PDC at one of the park meetups we’ve held? Don’t fret if you haven’t, we’ll be holding more throughout the summer! Be sure to check out the Embolden Portal and Facebook page for more information on the places we’ll be visiting. It’s a great opportunity to meet and connect with other dayhome providers in your area.Â
Joining one of our park meet-ups contributes to your Summer Challenge GOALS!
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Playground Safety Tips
- Actively supervise children on playgrounds. It won't be difficult - they'll want you to see their monkey climbing, jumping, and swinging skills!
- Ensuring the children are dressed appropriately for the playground and weather. Remove clothing that could get caught on equipment like necklaces, scarves, purses, & drawstrings
- Go to playgrounds with shock-absorbing surfaces. Surfaces like rubber, synthetic turf, sand, pea gravel, wood chips, or mulch, will absorb the impact of a child falling which also provides cushion
- Before they play! Inspect the equipment for any sharp objects or dangerous surfaces. Making sure that children know to notify you if they find broken glass or syringes
- Have a small first aid kit with you and be familiar with first aid in case on of your dayhome children gets hurt
- Teach the children about play ground safety rules:
- Playground is for everyone! So we need to share with other children
- Patience is key while waiting for their turn
- Treat others with kindness
- Hold onto any railings
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Fire Season is Upon Us!
While we all want to get outside to complete our Summer Challenges, it’s important to consider the air quality in our area. We created this information graphic to help you when you’re wondering if you should be staying in with your dayhome kiddos!
Stay safe out there, dayhomies!
Join our Summer Challenge! Free to Participate ~
Have you joined our Summer Challenge? If not, check out the Summer Challenge page on our Embolden PDC website to register!
Track your hours with our Tracking Tree by coloring in a leaf for every hour spent outside. By participating in our challenge you are given the chance to win a End of Summer Party for your dayhome!
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