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Outdoor play is an important and integral part of a high-quality early childhood education curriculum. Outdoor play environments should have equipment that is safe and developmentally appropriate for the children served. The appropriate adult-child ratio should be maintained to prevent unnecessary accidents as well as provide the interaction needed to assist children in developing outdoor physical, social, and language skills. Each facility should have teachers with up-to-date CPR and first-aid training to take care of emergency situations.
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Taylor, S.I., Morris, V.G. Outdoor play in early childhood education settings: Is it safe and healthy for children?. Early Childhood Educ J 23, 153–158 (1996). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02364750
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