Supplies and Equipment

Daycare Dilemma Boys Playing with Dolls

February 9, 2012

Tweet Tweet A reader had a dilemma because there was a boy in her care who plays with dolls and prefers to play with the girls. She wondered if she should make him play with the boys and cars or just let him be. We asked our OwnADaycare fans on Facebook what they would do, or [...]

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Healthy Lunches for Toddlers in Your Daycare

December 14, 2011

Tweet Tweet Whether it’s lunch for children in your daycare, preschool, or for a field trip, make sure toddlers get proper nutrition by making a well-balanced lunch.  In addition, packing a lunch for your own child is economical and ensures that your child is eating nutritious foods in age-appropriate portions. Making lunch for preschool-aged children [...]

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Holiday and Christmas Gift Ideas for Daycare Parents

December 5, 2011

Tweet Tweet With the holidays approaching, daycare owners are trying to figure out what, if anything, to give their daycare kids and parents. We asked the OwnADaycare on Facebook members, “What are some gift ideas for Christmas for your daycare parents”? Our members who are also daycare owners responded to provide their best daycare gift suggestions: A [...]

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Homemade Gift Ideas for Your Daycare Kids

November 18, 2011

Tweet Tweet With the holidays approaching, daycare owners are trying to figure out what, if anything, to give their daycare kids and parents. We asked the OwnADaycare on Facebook members, “what are some homemade gift ideas for Christmas for the children in your daycare”? Our members who are also daycare owners responded to provide their best [...]

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Low Cost Art Supplies and Craft Materials for your Daycare or Preschool

October 28, 2011

Tweet Tweet Kids in daycare love crafting but craft materials for craft projects can add up over time. Instead of spending your entire paycheck on craft supplies for your daycare business, here are the best ideas from the OwnADaycare Facebook fans to help you find budget friendly craft materials. Over the summer when school supplies [...]

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Christmas Gift and Party Ideas for Daycare Providers

October 18, 2011

Tweet Tweet As Christmas approaches, many daycare providers need help and ideas for selecting Christmas gifts for their daycare kids and parents. They are also in need of Christmas party ideas. We asked the OwnADaycare Facebook Fans who are daycare owners for their best Christmas gift and Christmas party ideas and Christmas activities. I do [...]

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Arts and Craft Ideas for Very Young Children in Multi-age Daycare

October 12, 2011

Tweet Tweet Many daycare providers care for groups of multi-age children.  It can be challenging to provide arts and craft activities (creative arts activities) for multi-age groups. We asked our OwnADaycare Facebook fans who are daycare owners if they provide arts and crafts activities for young children between 16 months and 20 months of age [...]

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Outdoor Equipment for Family Daycare Centers

September 27, 2011

Tweet Tweet Deciding upon play equipment for daycare can be overwhelming as there are a wide variety of choices. We asked the  OwnADaycare Facebook what type of equipment they have in their outdoor play areas. We also asked how daycare providers pack their outdoor equipment away when there is snow:  Leave it out for children [...]

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Fine Motor Preschool Activity: Paint with a Cotton Swab

August 10, 2011

Tweet Tweet When developing curriculum, daycare providers must include age-appropriate activities for young children that develop fine motor skills. This cotton swab painting  activity will support an fine arts unit as well as promote visual motor coordination, bilateral coordination, and hand strength. Fine motor skills are actions that involve the small movement of hands, wrists, [...]

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Daycare Art Supplies Storage and Organization Ideas

July 29, 2011

Tweet Tweet Owning and running a daycare can be hectic. One way to minimize chaos is to keep everyday supplies well organized, including craft supplies. For craft supplies we recommend a simple arts and craft caddy placed on a lazy Susan (turntable). This keeps all items in a central location and, as well, allows children [...]

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