Summer brings a wonderful change of pace, but it also introduces a massive logistical headache. Applying sunscreen to fifty squirming preschoolers takes a ridiculous amount of time. If you do not have a strict, highly organized sun safety policy, your teachers will waste their entire outdoor block just trying to manage lotion bottles.
First, require parents to apply the first layer of sunscreen at home before drop-off. Make this a non-negotiable part of your summer contract. Your staff should only be responsible for the afternoon reapplication. Second, ban aerosol sunscreen sprays completely. They are a massive inhalation hazard and make your classroom floors incredibly slippery. Require parents to provide standard lotion or roll-on sticks clearly labeled with their child's first and last name. Finally, shift your outdoor schedule earlier in the morning to avoid the peak UV hours between 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM. These three changes will transform your summer outdoor time from a logistical nightmare into a smooth, safe daily routine.