1. PROVIDE FACILITATED AND UNSTRUCTURED PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND OUTDOOR PLAY EVERYDAY.

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Provide a minimum of 120 minutes of facilitated and unstructured physical activity throughout the day.  Provide at least 60 minutes of outdoor play each day.

The daily routine should provide a variety of facilitated activities and free play that supports optimal physical growth and development.

BRITISH COLUMBIA CHILD CARE LICENSING REGULATION: 

  • Whenever possible, it is recommended active play and physical movement should be incorporated in the child care environment throughout daily routines and activities for a total of 120 minutes.  
  • Children must go outdoors daily (at least 60 minutes for full day programs).      
  • Include daily facilitated (adult led) and unstructured activities supported by physical activity equipment.    
  • Plan outdoor active play time across a variety of settings (backyard, playground, park etc) and include active transportation (e.g. walking to park) where possible.