Daycare.com Forum
Daycare Center and Family Home Forum>Classroom Table/Chairs and Other Supplies
butterfly 11:13 AM 03-21-2013
Where is your favorite place to get larger daycare items - things like table/chairs, cubbies, etc?
I must be getting spring cleaning fever or something. Been looking around at my daycare and dreaming of some new items. Top of the list is a classroom table and chairs (school quality type), nap cots, new playhouse... Any suggestions of online stores that you love to use?
I must be getting spring cleaning fever or something. Been looking around at my daycare and dreaming of some new items. Top of the list is a classroom table and chairs (school quality type), nap cots, new playhouse... Any suggestions of online stores that you love to use?
snbauser 11:21 AM 03-21-2013
For things like tables, chairs, shelving, etc that I want to last a long time I typically order from Lakeshore, Kaplan, Discount School Supply, or a local place called Wood Designs that has seconds sales in the spring. I know some people get stuff from Ikea as well.
blandino 11:45 AM 03-21-2013
I love IKEA for their children's furniture. It is sturdy enough for daycare use, and is attractive.
I really love a daycare closing sale. Last night I bought a very large kidney shaped table and 12 chairs from a lady who was closing her daycare, for $160.00. They are in really great shape, and I am very pleased. I had to stop looking though her things, otherwise I would have spent a fortune.
As far as other supplies, I use Scholastic teachers for books, Oriental Trading is great for supplies, and I raid the target clearance section for board books and sensory bin items.
I also post something for parents if I am looking for a larger piece of equipment (boppy, exersaucer, diaper genie, etc). And purchase it from them. A lot of the time they just wind up giving them to me, but I always ask with the intent of paying them.
I really love a daycare closing sale. Last night I bought a very large kidney shaped table and 12 chairs from a lady who was closing her daycare, for $160.00. They are in really great shape, and I am very pleased. I had to stop looking though her things, otherwise I would have spent a fortune.
As far as other supplies, I use Scholastic teachers for books, Oriental Trading is great for supplies, and I raid the target clearance section for board books and sensory bin items.
I also post something for parents if I am looking for a larger piece of equipment (boppy, exersaucer, diaper genie, etc). And purchase it from them. A lot of the time they just wind up giving them to me, but I always ask with the intent of paying them.
EntropyControlSpecialist 11:53 AM 03-21-2013
Discount School Supply. All of my furniture is natural wood and very "matchy matchy." 
I can't stand things not matching.
I can't stand things not matching.
CedarCreek 01:48 PM 03-21-2013
Craigslist mostly!
MarinaVanessa 02:31 PM 03-21-2013
I order mostly from Discount School Supply.
Crazy In Mo 04:24 PM 03-21-2013
Craigslist! I am el-Cheap-O 
butterfly 06:28 PM 03-21-2013
Originally Posted by Crazy In Mo:
Craigslist! I am el-Cheap-O
Yep, me too!! Unfortunately, in our rural area there really isn't anything on craigslist. Craigslist! I am el-Cheap-O
I'll keep looking. I really appreciate everyone's replies. I'm getting ideas atleast from the stores mentioned, I'm just not ready to shell out the dough.
Patches 06:45 PM 03-21-2013
Originally Posted by blandino:
I really love a daycare closing sale.
Me too! Almost all of my larger items, I've gotten from a daycare closing sale/auction.I really love a daycare closing sale.
blandino 07:39 PM 03-21-2013
Originally Posted by Patches:
Me too! Almost all of my larger items, I've gotten from a daycare closing sale/auction.
I have never been to/seen a daycare auction. Will you let me know next time you see one. I would be super interested to go.Me too! Almost all of my larger items, I've gotten from a daycare closing sale/auction.
tenderhearts 07:43 PM 03-21-2013
I took our old butcher block kitchen table, had my husband cut down the legs and I use plastic chairs, the ones you get in the summer. I lOVE it, it was cheap and it works great. My dck use it all the time, not just for activities.
Crazy In Mo 09:38 PM 03-21-2013
Originally Posted by butterfly:
Yep, me too!! Unfortunately, in our rural area there really isn't anything on craigslist.
I'll keep looking. I really appreciate everyone's replies. I'm getting ideas atleast from the stores mentioned, I'm just not ready to shell out the dough.
Nothing in my small town eitherYep, me too!! Unfortunately, in our rural area there really isn't anything on craigslist.
I'll keep looking. I really appreciate everyone's replies. I'm getting ideas atleast from the stores mentioned, I'm just not ready to shell out the dough.
I usually have to drive about an hour and a half away to get the good stuff. Luckily we go shopping there sometime so ill always check Craigslist before we go so I can kill two bird with one stone
frgsonmysox 03:00 PM 03-22-2013
I checked out discount school supplies, but it all seems SUPER pricey and not at all discounted.
KnoxMom 03:04 PM 03-22-2013
Originally Posted by frgsonmysox:
I checked out discount school supplies, but it all seems SUPER pricey and not at all discounted.
Exactly. ecmdstore.com is a bit cheaper after calculating shipping. I've found a few items on Amazon, but the bigger ticket items I can usually find at my local wholesale furniture outlet. Also, look for closing daycares and items on craigslist!I checked out discount school supplies, but it all seems SUPER pricey and not at all discounted.