I am opening a daycenter. Yes, it’s approved by the government. Right now, I’m in the process (along with the people who opened it with me) to:
- hire employee’s
- organize which rooms are needed, where, what they are for, etc
- decorate rooms
Right now, I’ve decided to work on figuring out what each room is going to be for. I’d like those of you in a childcare bussiness to approve it. Look it over and tell me what your suggestions are. Obviously this is a stressful thing.
Little Ones Cradle (6 weeks to crawling)- We are only going to have 8 babies in her at the most. This room will have 8 little cribs lined up with the works, mobile, bedding, blankets, and comfort items. Of course we have 2 changing tables with each child’s diapers, wipes, etc. We have a 9 block cubby section with a basket for each child. This is to keep 2 sets of extra clothes, coat, and shoes. There will be a glider to rock the children to sleep or feed bottles. In addition we have a feeding table up for those who are starting to eat foods. Then of course we have a play area with age appropiate toys.
Inch Worms (crawling to walking)- This room is similar to the Little Ones Cradle, however instead of 1 big room, there is a wall with a door dividing it. One side has cribs, changing tables, cubbies, gliders, and feeding tables. Then on the other side of the door, we have an entire play area. All are are appropiate and safe, plus the entire area is covered in a bright cheerful mat to keep the children from hurting themselves.
Tiny Footsteps (walking to 3 years old)- This room has a mat flooring for safety reasons. There are lots of toys. Plus a story area for the children.
STILL NEED A NAME FOR THIS ROOM (3 years old to 4 years old)- This room first has a morning/afternoon circle. Then we have lots different centers for center time, science, math, blocks and building, library, ABC center, manipulative play, sand/water table, acting center (puppets, puppet show area, dress-up clothes, stage), play kitchen, dolls, and computers.
Busy Bees (4 years old to 5 years old)- This room is almost the same. It has a circle area for the opening/closing circle. Then there are many centers for the kids to play in inculding science, math, blocks and building, library, ABC center, manipulative play, sand/water table, acting center (puppets, puppet show area, dress-up clothes, stage), play kitchen, dolls, and computers.
Hungry House (lunch room)- This room is obviously to eat lunch!
Mighty Jungle (Indoor Gym)- Huge room with slides, mats, and climbing. It replaces our outdoor area on rainy days.
Sleeping Beauties (nap room)- This room is just an empty room that will have cots for the children over 2 and a few cribs for the children under 2 but in Tiny Footsteps.
Little Picasso (art room)- The art room is a joy for most the children. We have fun projects for them to complete each day. They begin going to the art room then they begin to crawl.
Motzarts In Training (music room)- The children have lots of fun in this room. They learn to play instruments, sing, dance, clap beats, and move with music. All children come to this room starting when they begin to crawl.
What do you think? Also if anyone can think of a name for 3 years old to 4 years old I would love it!
blondie- Yes, the Inch Worms will be eating in their room. I agree way to hectic for them to be eating in the regular lunch room.