These are things I used myself or recommend from other childcare providers.
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Daycare Toddler Items
Preschool Fun
Daycare Baby Items
Baby things you need before starting your home daycare and suggestions on things that will make life a little easier.
This is great for babies to be in the same play space as older kids. Babies also nap well in the playpen.
Playpen Babies
You can add sections to make this play yard as big as you want it.
Play Yard Gate Baby
Keep the baby engaged no matter where you go
Baby Gyms & Playmats in Baby Activities & Gear
This is perfect for the baby who can not sit up on their own yet. This seat really does hold them upright.
Baby Sit Me Up Seat
The teether has little nubbing brush to soothe the gums and has easy grip handles
Banana Teether - Walmart
Having this bottle warmer allowed me to take the bottle from the refrigerator and have it warming while I was changing a diaper, taking care of two things at once. I highly recommend.
Bottle Warmers / Baby Bottle-Feeding Supplies
Teethers are life savers for the teething babies and your sanity. LOL! My favorite were the pacifier ones because the baby knows how to get that in their mouth and it fits in their mouth to chew on. Other teethers are to wide to fit in the baby's mou...
Baby Teethers for 3 months old +
When the baby becomes old enough to eat baby food, these bibs are perfect for a quick clean up and proctection of the baby's clothes.
Silicone Baby Bib
This mesh feeders are prefect for introducing new fruits and veggies AND the can serve as a teether when you freeze the them.
Mesh Teething Feeder
I personally liked throwing the blanket the changing down on the floor or couch. But there are some other great options to!
Changing Pad
These carts are designed for craft supply BUT they are perfect for keeping differnet size diapers, clothes and wipes.
Art Cart
It doesn't matter which one you get just get one. lol. Naps really are better when a baby has white noise or is extra fussy that day.
Baby Sound Machine
This creme is hands down the BEST for all kinds of skin irritation.
Diaper Creams & Rash Ointments
This is a little bulky but very versatile for the different ages of toddlers.
Baby Trend Baby High Chairs in Baby Activities & ...
I personally like the thick handle with a more narrow spoon. Bulky spoons don't fit well in the baby's mouth.
Baby Spoons | Silicone & Stainless Steel Options
Hands down, the BEST wipes ever! They are strong enough for any messy job (including paint off of hands).
Baby Wipes in Diapering(371)
Daycare Toddler Items
Things you will want before opening your home daycare with toddlers. The other stuff just helps to make the day go smoother.
The stackable cots were perfect for the toddlers to nap on in the home daycare. The cots are close to the ground so if the kid were to roll of the bed they would not get hurt.
Kids Cots For Sleeping
This really does fold up to fit into a small space. I only recommend it for holder toddlers that can support themselves really well.
Cosco Simple Fold Full Size High Chair with Adjustable ...
This is great for taking with you to visit family and friends or if you don't want to get a high chair out every time your toddler eats.
Safety 1ˢᵗ Easy Care Swing Tray Feeding Booster, Atlantis
The little guys LOVED this! Your 12 months to 2 year old's are safe to jump in an enclosed space to keep from bumping into other kiddos.
Skywalker Trampolines 55-Inch Bounce-N-Learn ...
Bring out the fake food and kitchen and the toddlers will have a blast!
Little Tikes Cape Cottage Playhouse, Blue
This is perfect to keep the little ones busy while outside or inside.
Little Tikes Activity Garden Playhouse for Babies ...
1-2-3 GOOOOO
Little Tikes First Slide for Kids, Easy Set Up for Indoor ...
All the kids enjoy a good splash pad
Sprinkler Splash Pad
The classic is still good
Little Tikes Cozy Coupe Ride On Toy for Toddlers ...
This is a fun low riding toy for the kids to keep on the move.
Little Tikes Dirt Diggers Garbage Truck Scoot Ride On with ...
Little ones LOVE this as a “special treat”
3pc Kids Play Tent Crawl Tunnel and Ball Pit ...
So many learning tools to interact with on this.
VTech Count and Win Sports Center, Basketball ...
Your next race car driver will love this
VTech Turn and Learn Driver, Yellow
The smallest crawler can make this mat sing
Shayson Musical Piano Mat 43” x 14” Keyboard Play ...
These mats are SO much fun for kiddos and the best part is, no marker or crayon needed. The “pens” are filled with water and the water makes the design on the mat. My daycare kiddos loved this special playtime activity.
Aqua Drawing Mat
This was a great treat for the kids. I would pop it open a couple times a week to burn off some extra energy and give the home daycar kids a new thing to do.
Kids' Tunnels
The suction cup on the bottom of the plate is a blessing for the plate not being “oopsie dropped”
Toddler Plates in Feeding(1000+) - Baby
The chunky silicone handles are great for toddlers to grip and also use as teethers.
Toddler Utensils | Forks, Spoons, Silverware Sets
Preschool Fun
Pre-K kids are like sponges. Have fun with these ideas to soak it all in!
This was a fun book to collaborate with my brother-n-law on. Boys imaginations are one of a kind.
Coat Racks For Kids
It was very helpful to have visual aids up in the kids school area.
53 Best Elementary School Posters ideas
I loved using this to show kids about oral hygiene.
Melissa & Doug Super Smile Dentist Kit With ...
YEEESSS! This is the BEST calendar to use to teach your kids about the days of the week, and weather.
My Magnetic Daily Calendar
Your kids will learn more with hands on diagrams for human anatomy.
Human Anatomy Education
I put magnet letters in a pencil bag and hung it on our refrigerator with a magnetic hook. When I was in the kitchen preparing meals or kids finished meals earlier, they could grab the magnets out of the bag and play with them on the refrigerator. I ...
Magnetic Letters
I put magnet letters in this pencil bag and hung it on our refrigerator with a magnetic hook. When I was in the kitchen preparing meals or kids finished meals earlier, they could grab the magnets out of the bag and play with them on the refrigerator....
Pencil Holder Binder
These Phonics flashcards are perfect for teacher you young child letter sounds. They are small enough to bring with you in the car for extra practice as well :)
Flash Cards - Free Shipping For New Users
My kids and pre-k daycare kids were able to have time with ABC Mouse a few times a week. This educational and fun learning app is fantastic for keeping kids engaged with learning.
ABCmouse.com - Download App
Our older boys LOVED this trampoline! The netting also allowed for a fun “ball pit”. Add bigger bouncy balls to make this trampoline even more fun!
YORIN Trampolines
Bring out the fake food and kitchen and the toddlers will have a blast!
Little Tikes Cape Cottage Playhouse, Blue
it was the kids favorite outdoor play equiptment
Swing Sets & Playsets - Target
This is a fun low riding toy for the kids to keep on the move.
Little Tikes Dirt Diggers Garbage Truck Scoot Ride On with ...
Toddlers love to figure things out with this busy board/booklet
Toddler Busy Board
Little ones LOVE this as a “special treat”
3pc Kids Play Tent Crawl Tunnel and Ball Pit ...
All kids like to pretend to be like mom and dad cooking a meal.
Wisairt Play Kitchen Set for Kids, Kids ...
The smallest crawler can make this mat sing
Shayson Musical Piano Mat 43” x 14” Keyboard Play ...
This was so much fun with the younger kids! Counting and color recognition was huge with this toy.
VTech, Count and Chomp Dino, Dinosaur Learning Toy for ...
This became a favorite of my daycare kiddos. They loved saying the animal sound with the See 'n Say.
Fisher-Price Little People World of Animals See 'n Say ...
This is a simple and very effective toy. The child learns shapes, colors and gets motor skills from figuring out how to get the shapes in and out of the bucket.
Fisher-Price Baby's First Blocks Shape Sorting Toy with ...
This is a HUGE win for the old kids! Let them be creative without making mess and exploring new ideas of how this mat works.
Doodle Drawing Mat 40 x 32 inch Large Aqua Magic ...
These wood shape patterns provide a lot of critical thinking skills for your child.
Melissa & Doug Pattern Blocks and Boards
Toddles are so creative with these. Unstack them and see if they can get the cups back together. Stack them upside down and watch your toddles look amazed.
The First Years Stack & Count Cups, Toddler ...
These are perfect for toddlers and little ones. They are big enough to now swallow and are fun to build with! I used these for the kids to sort colors as well.
Little Tikes Waffle Blocks in Building Blocks(6)
The kids LOVE being able to “cut” their own pizza and serve their friends.
Wooden Pizza Party Play Set
Any puzzle is a great busy item for preschool kids and they are great for cognitive learning.
