Modification of childcare's outdoor setting for toddler physical activity and nature-based play: A mixed methods study.
Chelsea L KrachtAmanda E StaianoMelissa HarrisKristin DomangueMichelle Grantham-CastonPublished in: PloS one (2024)
Nature-based elements were feasible and acceptable to toddlers. Directors were enthusiastic about nature-based elements, but barriers exist in linking directors with these elements. Opportunities to combine toddler-age curricula and pragmatic options for outdoor play may improve ECE centers' outdoor settings and ultimately toddler health.