Originally Posted by coloradoprovider:
Agreed! Shoes pick up the nastiest stuff, don't want my crawlers exposed. One exception, in warm weather, I encourage barefeet when playing outside (we clean before we come inside). There are many articles about why going barefoot is important; here's a link to one: http://naturalchildmagazine.com/1210...oot-babies.htm
I agree that there are many benefits to being barefoot but not everything has to be experienced at daycare.
Parents that spend time with their children have the option of allowing their child to be barefoot in many different environments without the same risks or liabilities a provider might face.