I would have to say the cleanliness and trendiness of my home that has also been placed in my daycare. My curriculum is child led learning through play. And my meals are hot and homemade. All DCK's get what my family gets not seconds and boxed food.
My daycare area is at the front of my home, where the formal dining and living would be. So it is very separate, but everyone comes into the family room and kitchen. I ensure that my home is very clean all the time and the children take pride in their area also.
I attempt to purchase as many wooden, good quality toys. And the colors of my space are not jarring. Everyone that has toured my daycare area and the kitchen say they love the space.
Second I only take 4 children and only 2 under 2. My children are at school until pick ups during school. And the summer my 4 year old is another addition to the daycare and the older two boys are busy with their own life.
Good question, it will not only make us think about what we do now to set ourselves apart but also make us start thinking in that mind frame.
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