Parent Supplied Items:

• Bottles, formula, baby food, milk alternative (2% provided)

• Supplemental food for dietary restrictions/allergies (ex. goats milk)

• Food for restrictive diets: main course lunch provided by parents (veggies & fruit can be supplied at daycare) potentially snacks provided by parents depending on the restriction

• Diapers (disposable or cloth accepted)

• Diaper rash ointment or lotion (I currently supply coconut oil & Pentaten)

• Pull-ups, Training Pants, two sets of extra clothing while toilet learning is in progress

• One set of spare clothing 

• Blanket, lovey or any comfort item needed for transition

Winter Items:

• Gloves/mitts

• Toque/hat

• Snow pants

• Proper fitting boots

Spring/Summer Items:

• Hat

• Proper fitting sandals, shoes, or rain boots

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*Extra supplies can be left and replenished by parents when necessary. Each child will have a bin for extra clothes and supplies by the entryway.

*Outdoor clothing can be left to hang on a child’s wall hook.

*Diapering accessories can be kept in bulk, or replenished weekly or daily.

*Please ensure that children come dressed daily in “play” clothes, it is always possible that clothing may become stained during play or mealtimes.

Personal items such as toys or electronics from home are not permitted, except for a comfort item if needed.

 

Creative Minds Daycare Supplied Items:

• Sleep sacs, various sizes

• Splash pants or muddy buddies for messy play outdoors, various sizes

• Baby wipes, currently offering Pampers Sensitive wipes

• Sunscreen (Coppertone kids/babies waterproof 30-50 SPF)

• Bug Spray (Bug Guard or Off Botanicals)

• Rash guards, SPF clothing for outdoor water play

 

*If families wish to provide their own brands of wipes, sunscreen or bug spray that is not an issue.

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*Sunscreen is mandatory as we spend a lot of time outdoors. The Weather Network UV rating will be checked to determine when sunscreen is needed, and it will be applied as needed throughout the day.

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