PrincessMommy 06:40 PM 02-21-2011
I am starting my Day care in July and I would like to know where everyone bought their mats, tables and any thing else you have... Thank you
melskids 01:49 AM 02-22-2011
Cat Herder 03:10 AM 02-22-2011
Little People 03:15 AM 02-22-2011
Michelle 05:40 AM 02-22-2011
SunflowerMama 10:06 AM 02-22-2011
For all my toys, furniture, storage, etc. I almost exclusively use craigslist.
For art supplies and such I either check CL or discount school supplies (with a coupon code) or sales at Target/Walmart or Dollar Tree.
Stacy214 10:21 AM 02-22-2011
Ditto on ALL plus some Walmart of course
OH and dollar tree is awesome for school supplies (paper, glue, stencils, border, books etc)
squareone 10:31 AM 02-22-2011
Craigslist. Do a search for daycares that are closing down and ask the seller if they will give you a bigger discount for purchasing multiple items.
Missani 12:07 PM 02-22-2011
I was able to score some stuff on craigslist.
I also mainly used Lakeshore and Discount School Supply. Most of my furniture I bought at Ikea, which was very affordable.
For toys, I actually found a lot of educational toys at Toys R Us for very reasonable prices.
Little Tikes was also great. Good deals, but wait for free shipping or shipping can be very expensive.
Good luck! I opened last August and love what I do.