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  • Abigail
    Child Care Provider
    • Jul 2010
    • 2417

    #16
    I'm going to keep my list as simple as possible. My handbook states in each category if the parents need to supply it so it's spread out in the handbook, but I will give everyone a supply list as a summary when they enroll along with their handbook they can reference as to "why" they need or don't need it.

    I don't want to have sippy cups and bottles and paci's supplied by the parents UNLESS they want to use their own. I am willing to buy these items of my choice because I don't want to worry about who has what if the name wears off and I don't want to have baskets upon baskets of items I could easily supply and keep organized in my own cupboard for my sanity. LOL

    I will have two separate areas for the main storage. I'll either have a coat rack on the wall with just hooks OR I'll have my dad build me a divided locker/cubbies out of wood so no jackets touch, etc. and it will give me the room for sending home art projects and storing winter necessity items like hats/mitten in an organized fashion.

    As for the change of clothing and diapering items, I'm going to use a three-drawer dresser that is child-proof as the diaper changing station so I can keep the spare clothing and diapers in these drawers. I'm providing wipes because I have my own preference on those, but parents can bring their own if they wish and they'll be labeled and in this drawer as well. The drawers should hold two children's items in each unless I have a few older ones who only require clothing then I should be able to fit three to a drawer. My limit will be 7 children.

    Sorry I don't have my supplies list typed, but I really just want the parents to worry about getting their kids to daycare safely in the morning and to bring home security blankets on weekends to wash and return.
    Last edited by Abigail; 04-14-2011, 11:40 AM.

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    • KEG123
      Where Children Grow
      • Nov 2010
      • 1252

      #17
      Great tips everyone.

      Basically to start with, this should be good right? To keep it basic?

      Package of Diapers
      3 Wipe Refill Packages
      Change of clothes (season appropriate)
      Security blanket or stuffed animal for naps

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      • Abigail
        Child Care Provider
        • Jul 2010
        • 2417

        #18
        Originally posted by KEG123
        Great tips everyone.

        Basically to start with, this should be good right? To keep it basic?

        Package of Diapers
        3 Wipe Refill Packages
        Change of clothes (season appropriate)
        Security blanket or stuffed animal for naps
        LOL, you make things simple and I like that! Is their a reason you choose three refill packages? Are you going to use them as community wipes or wipes per each individual child? If it's per child then I would have a container of wipes and let the parents know when you get low. I would recommend two changes of clothes because not many people will restock their one set of spare clothing overnight and that is when you'll need it. Will you require parents to bring any infant items including a paci, diaper creams, formula, bottles, baby foods?

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        • KEG123
          Where Children Grow
          • Nov 2010
          • 1252

          #19
          Well right now I don't have infants. I will have 2-2 year olds, and a 17 month old. I suppose I'll cross the infant bridge if/when I get there.

          I chose 3 refills because many of the packages I see have 3 in it. I'd do a community wipes and when they get low, then have everyone bring 3 again. I just REALLY don't want to remind parents every other week to bring more of something, kwim?

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          • KEG123
            Where Children Grow
            • Nov 2010
            • 1252

            #20
            And also, how do you tell parents that it's time to send new... "clothes...diapers...wipes" Do you just ask or send a note home?

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            • Live and Learn
              Daycare.com Member
              • Sep 2010
              • 956

              #21
              In addition to the already mentioned items I have the parent of bf babies leave 2 days worth of frozen milk and a typed list of all of their contact phone numbers including several backup emergency contact numbers.

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              • Meeko
                Advanced Daycare.com Member
                • Mar 2011
                • 4349

                #22
                Originally posted by KEG123
                And also, how do you tell parents that it's time to send new... "clothes...diapers...wipes" Do you just ask or send a note home?
                I have a black marker on my changing table. When diapers are getting low, I write "More diapers please"! right :n the child's diaper. I know they'll see it if I forget to mention it at the door!

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                • Unregistered

                  #23
                  How to let parents know

                  I fill out a daily sheet on each child under 3. Infant grams and toddler grams. There are lines to fill in all meals and snacks, diaper changes, nap time and what the child did during the day. I also circle happy/sad/tired/fussy for attitude. Then under "Please send tomorrow" I can circle change of clothes/formula/breast milk/diapers/wipes. The parents know to look. I also list when meds were given (like Motrin for teething) and any upcoming events.

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