Daycare Supply List

[Unregistered]

Hello,

I am enrolling my 2 year old in a new daycare next month. I met with the Director and toured the facilities over the summer and was very impressed. I have also heard great things, plenty of references. Last month, I put down a non-refundable "registration fee" of $90 and book fees of $30. I also had to buy uniforms, which I spent almost $100 for! I was assuming that would cover all supplies and things that my daughter would need.

Today I received a letter in the mail with an extensive Supply List. It includes Clorox wipes (cleaning supplies?!.. those should already be available!!) and crayons, markers.. all the basic school supplies plus specific items from Hobby Lobby like finger paints and such.

Ok... she's 2.... and I'll be paying outgrageous tuition plus a registration fee (for what?), so... what's with the supply list?

Her other daycare just required pull-ups, wipes, a blanket, and change of clothes.. plus, no uniforms!!

And, no.. when I met with the director, I was not told about the uniforms or supply list. I read the handbook and bought the uniforms.

Anyway, is this normal? Does anyone else have a supply list for their 2 year old daycare?

[melissa ann]

Wow! Personally, I think that is crazy. Uniforms and books for 2 yr olds?
Where was your daughter before, in a daycare facility or an at home provider?

[Unregistered]

They make uniforms for two year olds? What, little blue polo onesies and snap leg khakis?

I think you might be getting milked.

Supplies should be part of the package deal, you know, what you pay tuition for.

[Chickenhauler]

Sounds like you've enrolled your child in Himmler and Goebels and Goering child care center.

Uniforms? For what? They're TWO, it's not like they're having fashion wars.....at that age, we had all we could do to get our son to wear clothes! Thankfully he outgrew his hippy phase, and now is in his "cutoff shorts and that's it phase" for the summer.

[GretasLittleFriends]

I understand the $90 in non-refundable. What about the $30 book fee? Can you return the uniforms? If it were me, I'd be looking for someplace else.

Uniforms, that just boggles my mind. I can understand a mild dress code as I kind of have one. Nothing really, just that the children need to wear play clothes, not dressy clothes. I could understand even with a child in diapers requiring snap pants or something like that for ease of changing, but that seems a little much.

As far as a supply list, I could understand diapers, wipes, things like that. Even a box of Kleenexes or a snack once in a while, but these should really be supplied by the daycare.

[GretasLittleFriends]

Oh, and I forgot to ask... How much extra are they charging you for meals and snacks?

[Unregistered]

daycare list

Hello,

I am enrolling my 2 year old in a new daycare next month. I met with the Director and toured the facilities over the summer and was very impressed. I have also heard great things, plenty of references. Last month, I put down a non-refundable "registration fee" of $90 and book fees of $30. I also had to buy uniforms, which I spent almost $100 for! I was assuming that would cover all supplies and things that my daughter would need.

Today I recieved a letter in the mail with an extensive Supply List. It includes Clorox wipes (cleaning supplies?!.. those should already be available!!) and crayons, markers.. all the basic school supplies plus specific items from Hobby Lobby like finger paints and such.

Ok... she's 2.... and I'll be paying outgrageous tuition plus a registration fee (for what?), so... what's with the supply list?

Her other daycare just required pull-ups, wipes, a blanket, and change of clothes.. plus, no uniforms!!

And, no.. when I met with the director, I was not told about the uniforms or supply list. I read the handbook and bought the uniforms.

Anyway, is this normal? Does anyone else have a supply list for their 2 year old daycare?

Yes
It is great to have a list for all ages this help keep the cost of childcare down.
And it helps teachers all supplies on hand at all times.

[Unregistered]

Uniforms for 2 year olds

Hello all. My DD is enrolled at an independent home daycare (not a private corporation/franchise): $220/wk since 6 mos old. I provide breakfast, lunch, diapers/pull ups, and wipes. The day care provides 2 snacks. Uniforms were mandatory starting 18 mos.: $6.99 for screen printed logo t-shirt and $10.99 for screen printed logo gym shorts. My two year old is being promoted to the 3 year old class (potty trained (fairly consistent) and we will pay $180/wk. The uniform will consist of the "standard" uniform for the public schools in this area (peter pan collared shirt, skorts/pants or jumper - the sizes start at 2T).

After reading this, I am surprised that so many parents (or mothers) are shocked at the idea of uniforms at 2 years old. Based on my area, a large suburb near an East Coast metropolitan area, my experience seemed (note the past tense) to be the norm.

I would love to find a quality daycare that didn't cost an arm and a leg and provided the nurturing experience that my DD has had at this day care. At 2, she can count past 20, knows upper and lowercase letters, identifies animals, can communicate using very basic sign language, has been on field trips to the zoo, circus and a local civics program and is learning words by sight. In her new class she will also begin learning Spanish. Christmas party included Santa Claus and two elves. Easter party consisted of an Easter Bunny that scared most of the little ones (ha). Free picture opportunities during all special events. I am quite pleased with my DD's progress and find that the monetary sacrifice for food, supplies and uniforms is a minor inconvenience and less important that her good health and welfare.

[AmandasFCC]

I think if the kids are going on a lot of outings a uniform might be beneficial for a group setting. That way they're easily identifiable to not only the providers but also the public so if one strays, they can be easily returned to the group (obviously we don't want to think of that happening but it can and it does) ...

As for providing Clorox wipes, crayons and all of that stuff ... I would think that would be included personally. I guess if the references all check out I'd give it a shot, but I'd be VERY quick to pull my daughter as soon as I heard something I didn't like from this place ... but that's just me ...

[Unregistered]

In my experience, my daughter is gong to a day care learning center. They teach my 3 year old daughter the numbers, the colors, the shapes and much more. Since she started going, her speech has improved tremendously. Sometimes she even corrects me, Ha! I think there are many day cares that have the kids watch TV all day long or play all day long and don't stimulate you child's little brains. What I pay and what I see from my daughter's learning process is worth the effort. I wouldn't change her day care for saving some bucks, even with this economy crisis.

[melissa ann]

I do chldcare in my home. I have kids between 5 months-5 yrs. I have 2 of my own. A 2 yr old and 5 yr old. My son, who is 2, can count to 20, knows the entire alphabet, knows about 30 signs in sign language, knows animals and their sounds, he has a v-tech tote N go computer, which he can turn on/off and set it to whatever he wants to work on(letters,numbers or whatever) So, you don't have to spend a lot of money. All it takes is someone who is willing to work with the children. Plus, not all children are the same. My son is eager to learn on the other hand, Ihave a dcb who will be 4 in Dec. He has no interest in learning. He would rather play all day. At home, this is what he does or watches tv I have no tv in my dc. At home, my son does watch Seasame St. and other educational shows. I think it's sad, especially when we work on the alphabets and the dcb doesn't know what letter it is, but my son can.

[GretasLittleFriends]

In regards to the last two posts...

I am very new at being a daycare provider, however, I've been a parent for about 14 years. In my mind, and perhaps I'm wrong, I do believe that learning should begin at home. Though the kids in my care do work on colors, counting, and our alphabet, I also believe that free play is extremely important. When my daughter was little (she's now 14) she could pick up any book and read a paragraph out of it at age 4. My son who just turned 5 can recognize letters and their sounds, can't yet read. I have worked equally with both of them. I have 2 daycare children (separate families) who are also 4 who can't sing the alphabet song or say the alphabet, let alone recognize the letters. These two boys can barely count to 10 either. A big part of me feels it's my duty to intervene as their care taker and teach them the things I think they should be learning. At the same time I find it EXTREMELY frustrating that the parents don't work with either one of them at all at home.

[melissa ann]

I also believe free play is important. The kids have plenty of that. It's amazing at some of the things they come up with. It's just blows me away sometimes.
The grandfather of the almost 4 yr old, doesn't seem to care. I try so hard to help the boy, because I don't want to see him struggle come school time. Now he won't start Kindergaraten until 2001/2012 year. So he does have time. But, around here, the kids are supposed to know a min. of things. For ex. the alphabet, min of counting to 10, their name, colors, shapes etc. Sometimes, I get so frustrated and think, well if his grandparent doesn't care, why should I? But I do care, that's who I am. This is the same boy who in the past month or so has started stuttering and it's getting worse. The grandfather just said that stuttering is more common in boys than girls. I have never heard of anything like that. But still, I think maybe he should see a doctor. Maybe he has other issues. IF he does, that's okay. It's better to find out now rather than later and perhaps nip in the bud. The boy doesn't go to the doctors either, because he is small for his age. He's barely 36 in tall and weighs about 25 lbs. His clothes size is 18-24 months. The grandfather doesn't like that the doctor says stuff about his size. I think the grandfather should grow up and put the child first. I have told the grandfather that I used to hear it about my son's size. He was almost 11 lbs at birth. So of course, he was only going to get bigger not smaller. For the first year and half, he was off the charts in height and weight. At his 2 yr old check-up, he didn't gain much (but of course is still within the percantage for his age) and the doctor said well, we have to keep an eye on that to make sure he keeps puttin weight on. I mean, first he complained because he was gaining too much and now, for now gaining enough. But still, I make sure my kids get their check-ups no matter how annoying the doctor can be. Okay, so for rattling.

[Chickenhauler]

Sounds like grandpa needs to remove his cranium from his rectum and put a little more effort forth to get this generation raised right....he's probably not going to be around or able to try it with the third generation.

What I'm saying is, if grandpa is raising this kid the same way he raised the one who brought this one into the world, maybe he should reassess his child rearing techniques so he doesn't get stuck raising the next batch.


As far as boys stuttering more than girls, I'm not a scientist, but it got me thinking.....I've never seen a little girl stutter, but have seen more than a few boys who stutter. That doesn't mean that a boy should stutter, but it makes me wonder about that.............?

I do know this-possessing a penis does not cause a stutter....I've had one for years, and never stuttered.

If he isn't getting his shots ( I think I recall you saying this in the past), the public school system is the best thing for him-they won't allow him in the front door without immunizations and proof of them, which requires a doctor visit.

[Unregistered]

you forgot to mention ...

what's your weekly tuition?

if you're getting a fair rate (for your area) then i don't see the problem.

as for uniforms: we teach them to dress for church. learning to present one's self appropriately is important and all too overlooked these days.

maybe the director just likes the image it projects to have the kids in uniforms. whatever... if she's providing safe and healthy learning envirnoment, who cares about the rest??