Just as parents take elementary students shopping for crayons and glue in the weeks before the first day of school, so too does daycare require a few basic supplies from parents! For safety reasons, hygienic reasons, and even just because of personal preferences, there are a few items and supplies that should be provided for every little sprout! These may be brought on a daily basis, but we’d really appreciate it if you could purchase extra and simply leave your child’s supply at the center so that it is always at the ready. Without further ado, here is the list, separated by age group:
For Bitty Sprouts (6 weeks to 1 year):
- diapers
- wipes
- ointment
- formula
- sunscreen
- 1 sheet
- 1 blanket
- several changes of clothes
For Waddling Sprouts (1 – 2 years):
- diapers
- wipes
- ointment
- sunscreen
- 1 sheet
- 1 blanket
- 1 sleep toy (optional)
- 1 change of clothes
- 1 water bottle
For Toddling Sprouts (2 – 3 years)
- 1 sheet
- 1 blanket
- 1 small pillow
- 1 sleep toy (optional)
- 1 change of clothes
- sunscreen
- 1 water bottle
- diapers (if necessary)
- wipes (if necessary)
- ointment (if necessary)
For Busy Sprouts (3+ years)
- 1 sheet
- 1 blanket
- 1 small pillow
- 1 sleep toy (optional)
- 1 change of clothes
- sunscreen
- 1 water bottle
Items in GREEN: Please note that due to state licensing requirements, you must bring the sleep items (sheet, blanket, pillow) in a bag or backpack so they may be separated from the other childrens’ sleep items when stored.