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5 essentials you need to start your daycare center

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Starting a daycare practice requires much planning, time and money. Fortunately, seeing the smiling faces of the children that walk into your practice is likely to make all of the hard work feel worth it. But before you meet the little ones, it’s important to prepare your space so that it’s not only a fun and educational environment, but a safe one as well. If you’re a daycare provider or thinking about starting a center of your own, you might consider some useful products to help make the transition easier. Here is a list of five products that are perfect for creating a dynamic daycare center:

Made from minky fabric, this soft changing pad cover makes changing convenient for both you and baby. Its plush fabric keeps little ones warm and comfortable while you change them. Compatible with PooPoose Wiggle Free Changing Pad, this cover is available in a variety of colors to choose from. It’s machine washable to make cleaning it quick and easy.
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Specially designed by parents, this corner and edge guard can help childproof any room. Made from high-density foam, these guards are great for preventing knicks and scrapes from accidental bumps or roughhousing. Secure the guard on the corner of hard surfaces or furniture so that children in your care can be safe from bumps and bruises caused by hard, sharp corners.
Made from high-density foam, this portable mattress is comfortable for napping on. You can use it as a bed during nap time, as a designated space to sit on during time-outs or as a mat for children to play or exercise on. It’s foldable and includes a storage case for easy transportation.
Running a daycare practice means you’ll likely find yourself picking up toys, art supplies and other miscellaneous items fairly often. You can keep your practice clean and organized with these large storage baskets. They’re sturdy, yet collapsible so that you can easily stack and store them. Place items in the baskets to make space or as a way to teach children about tidiness and organization.
Never lose your cell phone again with this crossbody cell phone lanyard. Made from nylon and silicone material, this lanyard is soft and comfortable to wear while working. When caring for children, it’s easy to misplace items. Now you can keep your cell phone secure and easily accessible with this universal lanyard that’s compatible with most phones.

Caring for children as a daycare provider can be a fun and rewarding job. Singing silly songs, reading adventure books and learning new things are all part of a day’s work. However with all of these things comes great responsibility. Aside from keeping the little ones entertained, you’re also required to keep them safe and healthy. Childproofing your practice is one of the first steps towards creating a secure and professional daycare environment for a child to thrive in. You can assure parents that their child is in the best of hands while in your care with the help of some of these products.

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