LittleScholars 09:56 AM 09-15-2016
I'm preparing to move my daycare down to my newly finished basement (thank goodness!), and I'm thinking about new cubbies. Currently we have bins that stack and it is an absolute pain to manage them, particularly with a pregnant belly in the way. I love the idea of those pre-made wooden cubbies by they would just take up to much space (I need 9 cubbies). My kiddos have way too much gear for hooks.
Does anyone have any tips on cubbies that are (a) accessible to kids, (b) space saving, and (c) something I could purchase because we short on time and not super handy? I need something big enough to store a fitted sheet, a blankie, extra clothes and some extra outdoor gear in the fall/winter.
Thank you!
daycarediva 10:05 AM 09-15-2016
LittleScholars 10:08 AM 09-15-2016
Pestle 10:55 AM 09-15-2016
Yes, that! Put up cheap hooks for jackets and assemble one of these. Make sure you anchor it to the wall.
FYI, it's 5 bucks cheaper at Lowe's. Or sometimes Target has a sale.
Mom2Two 11:22 AM 09-15-2016
LittleScholars 01:55 PM 09-15-2016
Ohhh, I like that also!! We don't actually need access to the bags, just the contents that stay here, really! I'll definitely remember that one!
Pestle 02:04 PM 09-15-2016
After the "bloody tampon applicator" incident, I took you'ns advice and implemented a No Diaper Bags rule.
DaveA 02:16 PM 09-15-2016
That's what I use. I like it
daycare 02:41 PM 09-15-2016
I have similar to the target cubbies, except mine came from ikea. I have 22 kids enrolled, so I do have 24 cubby boxes, it takes up a whole wall.
the cubby boxes are a 27qt plastic bin and hold everything nicely.
I can take a pic of it for you if you want. I have had these for many many years. Cubby boxes have never been replaced, they hold up very well.
Lil_Diddle 06:14 PM 09-15-2016
Originally Posted by DaveA:
That's what I use. I like it
That's what I have too, in the dollar bin at target for back to school I got some clear label envelopes and used spray glue to attach. That way I can label the fabric totes that go in with the child's name and photo
LittleScholars 06:57 AM 09-16-2016
Originally Posted by Pestle:
After the "bloody tampon applicator" incident, I took you'ns advice and implemented a No Diaper Bags rule.
Oh my goodness, I'm unfamiliar with this incident and rule! Yikes.
LittleScholars 06:58 AM 09-16-2016
Originally Posted by daycare:
I have similar to the target cubbies, except mine came from ikea. I have 22 kids enrolled, so I do have 24 cubby boxes, it takes up a whole wall.
the cubby boxes are a 27qt plastic bin and hold everything nicely.
I can take a pic of it for you if you want. I have had these for many many years. Cubby boxes have never been replaced, they hold up very well.
I would love a picture!!
Controlled Chaos 08:17 AM 09-16-2016
I got the cubby off amazon and the hooks for the wall at the grocery store. The cubbies had the hardware to be hung from the wall and there were hooks that attached underneath for coats, but as I am renting I worried it would destroy the wall
I have had it 4 years and is still in great shape.
Its not this exact one - but close
https://www.amazon.com/Contender-C51...keywords=cubby