The shift from a traditional preschool year to a summer camp program is chaotic. Many directors assume they can just roll right into June using their standard operational procedures. That is a massive mistake. Summer camp brings entirely new licensing requirements, specifically regarding water play, field trip transportation, and counselor-to-child ratios.
Before Memorial Day hits, you need a complete audit of your summer paperwork. Ensure every single parent has signed the specific sunscreen application authorization. If you are taking the kids offsite, verify that your commercial auto insurance is updated and that all drivers have passed their rigorous background checks. Do not get caught scrambling in the middle of a heatwave because a state inspector found a loophole in your field trip permission slips.