Instructions

1

Inspect your yard. Try to find an area that incorporates both cement and level ground. That way, day care kids can enjoy a variety of outdoor activities.
2

Remove any sticks or rocks embedded in the yard that could pose a tripping hazard or other dangers to the kids.
3

Take out any plants that may pose a health hazard to the daycare kids. You want just a traditional, grassy lawn for the kids to enjoy.
4

Create a boundary by installing a fence, or using portable baby fencing or orange cones to close off the area where the daycare kids can play when outdoors.
5

Set up toys for the kids to enjoy while outdoors, like a small swing set, a slide and a sandbox. Make sure the toys are secured to the ground and won't tip over and that they're leveled.
6

Add smaller toys to help the daycare kids make the most of their time outside, like riding toys, bouncing balls and sandbox shovels, pails and trucks.
7

Shade the area where the kids will play by choosing a location that's naturally shaded or by adding large umbrellas. You can also schedule your outdoor time so the spot is shaded by the structure of the home.