Things to Bring
Your child will be assigned a cubby to keep his/her belongings in. Each child must have a change of clothes appropriate to the season in his/her cubby at all times. If your child needs extra clothes and has none, we may call you at work and request that you bring extras for your child. It is very uncomfortable and often embarrassing to the child to be caught with nothing to wear. In the hallway, outside of each classroom, each child has a hook for coats and dirty clothing. In addition there is a parent/guardian mailbox. Please check both daily.

Your child will also need to bring a fitted crib sheet, a small (4’ x 3’) blanket, and a small pillow (optional). The sheet and blanket should be left at school during the week and taken home on Friday to be cleaned. In addition, each class will have a basic list of other items needed by each child. This list will vary by class, and parent(s)/guardian(s) should consult their child’s teachers to find out what is needed.

If your child has a security blanket, pacifier, or favorite doll or stuffed animal, this can, of course, come to school every day. Other toys should be left at home. Older classrooms may have a sharing day when toys are allowed. Please check with the classroom teacher about this. The Center has a policy of not allowing violence-related toys and activities. Toys and items promoting this will not be allowed.

Please send your child to school in washable play clothes. We spend our days looking for ways to get messy! Clothes should be labeled with your child’s name so that they can be easily identified. Children should wear clothes that they can handle themselves when going to the bathroom. Although coveralls and one piece play suits are cute, they simply are not functional in a group setting.

Be aware that if your child soils his/her clothing or other items with either blood or feces, the items will be put in a bag and sent home to be cleaned.

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