Question for moms of preschoolers- It's 45 degrees F and rainy and forecast calls for it to warm even more...

Question

Would you dress your preschooler (only going to be at school for 3.5 hours) in a snowsuit or snowpants?

The weather here in Michigan is warm and wet, there isn't even a patch of snow on the ground. My son was out at recess (why she didn't have an indoor recess must've escaped her) and slipped into a huge puddle. She blames me by not sending him in snowpants! First, I found no call for snowpants today. Second, why did she not let him change into his emergency clothes? I am pretty preturbed about it, and would like to see some comments from other preschool moms.

By the way, it's 48 degrees now, our high today is 52!

Answer 1

Personally, I would talk to the teacher about not letting him change.  With the weather like that he could get very sick regardless of what you sent him in.  Would she not have let him change if he fell in his snow pants too?  I would talk to her and then go to the principal with that one.  Good Luck.  I would not have put snow pants on him either, there was no snow, hello! Anyways, I would definately talk to the teacher and the principal as well, that could be a major health issue! If he gets sick, I would be tempted to make her pay for his Dr. bills.  Again Good Luck!

Answer 2

You sound like me.

I live in Michigan and my daughter goes to school for 3 hours.

I do not put snow pants on her when the weather is like this.

Although I do send her with her snow boots because its muddy outside.

Answer 3

I used to teach  pre-school when I lived in Michigan, and 45 degree weather is no need for snow pants.  Your child SHOULD have been changed into dry clothing upon getting wet.  This is an issue that you should take up with the director (don't let this go), you have every right to say something.

Now, as far as not having indoor recess, let me tell ya that kids do need to go outside for the fresh air, to run off some energy, and to give the teacher (even if it's 5 minutes) a breath of fresh air.  I remember that I was soooo happy when the temp finally got above 32 and I could take the kids outside after being inside everyday for weeks.  A teacher has to be aware of the surrounding out on the play yard and even the best teacher cannot compete with a puddle in the eyes of the child.  Puddle + child = WET. But the child has to changed no matter what.

I'm jealous it was never that warm in December when I was there, but this California girl handled the 28below just fine :o)

Answer 4

Snowpants are for  - well - SNOW!  Emergency clothes are for - well EMERGENCIES (and at preschool age - slipping into a puddles is an emergency)

I'm not a preschool Mom - but I'm in school to be a preschool teacher.  The woman at your sons school is finding it necessary to point fingers for some reason.  Don't put up with it.

Answer 5

My 4yr old son is in preschool also. I also live in Michigan =)

You are right. The teacher should of had your son change into his back up clothing. There was no need for snow pants today because it is a nice day out. I sent my son off to school today in jeans and a sweatshirt, which was plenty warm enough for the weather. His teacher is in the wrong and don't let what she says offend you. She must not have children of her own and if she does, they are probably drenched in sweat.

Answer 6

48....BRRRRR!!!!! that chilly!!!! its 71 here in va. heck i was complaining about how cold it was last week, when it was 45 in the afternoon lol......more details please lol

Answer 7

I'm from California and right now it is about 80 degrees so 52 seems pretty cold in my opinion, but you are absolutely right the teacher should have changed your son into emergency clothes.  That is why they call it emergency clothes!

Answer 8

I would not dress my child in a snowsuit or snowpants in 48 degree weather!  The poor kid would sweat to death!  Most pre-schoolers love puddles!  If the teacher did not want the kids to get wet she should have kept them indoors.

Answer 9

I agree with the other answers, but as a state preschool program director, I would be concerned about the teachers response to you.  In a good day care setting the teacher should have accepted responsibility for the accident because SHE was responsible for your son's welfare.  If she felt your child was inappropriately dressed, she should not allow him to go outside.  She allowed him to go out, so he was on her watch, so to speak.  He got into a puddle as boys are want to do.  Her appropriate response should have been to have him change his clothes immediately.  She should not put any blame on you at all.  I would speak with her boss and if she is the boss, I would make sure that her daycare program is really the best place for your boy.

Answer 10

you are absolutely right!.....i am no longer the mother of preschoolers but they are still young enough (14 going on 28) that i still vividly recall it....i'd be pretty peeved off about it too