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Daycare Field Trips Guide 2026: Permissions & Safety

Complete guide to daycare field trips in 2026. Permission forms, safety protocols, and learning experiences.

DRT
DaycarePath Research Team
Enrichment Specialists
December 27, 2025
1 min read
Daycare Field Trips Guide 2026: Permissions & Safety

Field trips extend learning beyond the classroom. Understanding safety and permissions helps you feel confident.

Table of Contents


Common Destinations

| Type | Examples | |------|----------| | Educational | Museums, libraries | | Nature | Parks, farms | | Community | Fire station, post office |


Safety Practices

| Practice | Purpose | |----------|---------| | Extra adults | Better ratios | | Head counts | Constant tracking | | First aid kit | Emergency ready | | Communication | Cell phones |


Permissions

| Form | Purpose | |------|---------| | Blanket permission | Covers all trips | | Trip-specific | Individual outings | | Emergency contacts | Reachable during trip |


Resources


Last updated: December 2025

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