I do something very similar to daycare. All parents are required to provide a spill proof sip cup or spill proof water bottle to remain here. Only water is allowed in the cup. When inside the cups/water bottles sit on the edge of my desk (in our playroom). The children are allowed to drink whenever they need to but they must stand by the desk take a drink and then put the cup/water bottle back down. They are not allowed to walk around with them.

When going outside each child grabs their own cup/water bottle from my desk and holds it while lining up. When outside the cups/water bottles sit on the patio table. Children are allowed to drink whenever but they must stand by the table and drink then put the cup down on the table when done. No cups are allowed in the yard.

During meal times I use regular open top cups.

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