'Baby walkers' broaden horizons

A new type of preschool education has emerged in China's big cities, catering to the needs of parents who want to ensure their children are engaged in meaningful outdoor recreation during the weekend.

The focus is on broadening children's horizons, finding them new playmates and developing their social skills, according to Peng Lin, marketing director at an outdoor kindergarten teacher agency in Wuhan, the capital of Hubei province.

Outdoor kindergarten teachers organize weekend recreational activities in the open air for children ages 3 to 6 and their parents.