Mine do play. A lot. I have the daycare set up so it is pretty much all imaginative play and also things like a balance beam, stepping stones, slide, cones to run around. Everything isn't all set out at once, but I do set it up quite a bit.
I have very few electronic toys or things that make noise. I think that helps. Everyone adores the ball pit, but it's a commitment. I chase around balls all day. I don't mind. I have a few who go in there and read
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