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11 Easy Childproofing Ideas for Home Daycare – Ultimate List
You’re there finally! Starting a home daycare is past you. And now, you’re working on getting your home ready for inspections. You’re also excited to get your first client. I get you. Everyone knows the children in daycare will be kept safe and secure by you, the provider. Also, that means childproofing your space to…
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How to Set Up a Fun Kids Play Kitchen for Child Care
I get this question all the time “What are the best toys for setting up a kids play kitchen?” I also have people ask if I think it’s necessary to include a kids play kitchen in their child care program. So I thought I would share with you my guidelines for selecting pieces for a…
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How To Laminate Paper Printables at Home
How to Laminate Paper with Machine More often than not, I laminate my printables. It makes them durable, and I can reuse them. Everyone always asks me, “which is the best laminating machine?” I’m sure there are many good ones on the market, but this one is the one I use. Well, the one I have is…
Welcome to The Daycare Lab!
Hi, I’m so happy you are here! My name is Rosa and I am the writer and early childhood educator behind this blog. I love sharing play based activities, arts and craft ideas, and everything child care related.