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themoorethemerrier 04:53 PM 10-27-2011
I designated at least $2000 of the coming loan to "supplies". I could easily blow it on all the marvelous things in the catalogs, but I'd rather start off with things that are usually the most valuable to a start-up home day care.
If you could, not including renovations, what would you spend it on?
If you could, not including renovations, what would you spend it on?
daycare 05:03 PM 10-27-2011
proper child size table and chairs
good quality shelves for storage along with the storage boxes
Large area rug for circle time and for under tables when doing activities
let me back up...what ages will you provide care for??
good quality shelves for storage along with the storage boxes
Large area rug for circle time and for under tables when doing activities
let me back up...what ages will you provide care for??
dEHmom 05:08 PM 10-27-2011
monitors
safety latches/locks
fire extinguishers if you don't already have
baby gate(s)
if I had the room to, I would get those bean bag chairs
bedding/beds/cots
safety latches/locks
fire extinguishers if you don't already have
baby gate(s)
if I had the room to, I would get those bean bag chairs
bedding/beds/cots
themoorethemerrier 05:15 PM 10-27-2011
Originally Posted by daycare:
let me back up...what ages will you provide care for??
Ages 3 to 12. let me back up...what ages will you provide care for??
SilverSabre25 05:21 PM 10-27-2011
Originally Posted by daycare:
proper child size table and chairs
good quality shelves for storage along with the storage boxes
Large area rug for circle time and for under tables when doing activities
let me back up...what ages will you provide care for??
all of those, plusproper child size table and chairs
good quality shelves for storage along with the storage boxes
Large area rug for circle time and for under tables when doing activities
let me back up...what ages will you provide care for??
fantastic selection of art supplies
Good-sized collections of things such as wood blocks, Duplo Legos, etc
Good outdoor toys (Look at a Step 2 Roller Coaster if you can--invaluable!)
meganlavonnesmommy 05:29 PM 10-27-2011
Outdoor play equipment, a good sturdy sensory bin table, lego blocks (my schoolagers will play for HOURS with legos), depending on the space you have, room dividers, ditto on the shelves and storage, large colorful area rug, cubby units (the kind similar to open lockers) where each child has a place to put their coat, backpack, shoes and a shelf above to keep their things.
daycare 05:30 PM 10-27-2011
ditto her list
I would really spend the money on good quality gates if you will need to gate off areas
I would love to have a pin pad door system installed. Basically you set it to the time the parent is contracted to come and they are only allowed to come in and out at those times with access of a pin...
I would also get good sleeping mats and storage for the mats
to add to the toy list I would get
board games for older
play dough
water/ sand/ sensory table/box
cant forget about MMK, to me this is a MUST HAVE
I would really spend the money on good quality gates if you will need to gate off areas
I would love to have a pin pad door system installed. Basically you set it to the time the parent is contracted to come and they are only allowed to come in and out at those times with access of a pin...
I would also get good sleeping mats and storage for the mats
to add to the toy list I would get
board games for older
play dough
water/ sand/ sensory table/box
cant forget about MMK, to me this is a MUST HAVE
themoorethemerrier 07:45 PM 10-27-2011
I'm checking out the MMK.
I have the gates, extinguishers, cots, safety things.
Now I'm thinking about programs, books, and supplies for older children.
Keep the ideas coming ladies - I'm writing this down!!!
I have the gates, extinguishers, cots, safety things.
Now I'm thinking about programs, books, and supplies for older children.
Keep the ideas coming ladies - I'm writing this down!!!
DaycareMama 08:16 PM 10-27-2011
If your doing a "mail order curriculum" you could pre pay for a year.
I love contact paper. Exspensive and use it for everything i need laminated.
If you live by an IKEA you can get great cubbies (toy shelves) for a fraction of the price. I believe its the Expedit (?) series. They are soo wonderful.
A good set of daycare dishes, cups, bowls ect.. That are all the same so they stack nice and easy for you
I bought a ton of baby wash clothes that I keep in wipes containers for quick hand washing. Reusable
These are the "little" things I can't go without.
Big things...
Discovery table big enough for atleast 4 kids at a time. Or I use like individual bus boxes for kids. Each have their own
A nice dramatic play kitchen
Gosh I can go on for ever!
I would love to shop daycare stuff! Have fun!!
I love contact paper. Exspensive and use it for everything i need laminated.
If you live by an IKEA you can get great cubbies (toy shelves) for a fraction of the price. I believe its the Expedit (?) series. They are soo wonderful.
A good set of daycare dishes, cups, bowls ect.. That are all the same so they stack nice and easy for you
I bought a ton of baby wash clothes that I keep in wipes containers for quick hand washing. Reusable
These are the "little" things I can't go without.
Big things...
Discovery table big enough for atleast 4 kids at a time. Or I use like individual bus boxes for kids. Each have their own
A nice dramatic play kitchen
Gosh I can go on for ever!
I would love to shop daycare stuff! Have fun!!
Mrs. CC 05:45 PM 10-28-2011
I keep dreaming of a grant so I too can do a huge improvement. Currently I am working on a 5 year plan, so thank you all for your suggestions and ideas. I am making my list and checking it twice!
dave4him 05:52 PM 10-28-2011
child proffing and learning toys... play table and some new chairs