Children in daycare centers and other children’s facilities are usually influenced by their physical environment and can impact on their learning and development. Well-designed environments will allow children to explore, develop a sense of control and engage in focused, self-directed plays and games. Child care furniture is included in this context.
The ideal environment will allow the children to build strong relationships among themselves and in persons of authority (caregivers) even including the spaces they are in. When the environment is designed right, the child will also develop a sense of security and can distinguish areas where they can play independently or with others they choose. Furniture placements The furniture pieces can be arranged in a way that will promote play and learning, while preventing injuries. As the caregiver, you can use your low-to-medium height furniture when dividing your spaces for sleeping and play. However, there should be considerations on placing your pieces of furniture that will allow freedom of movement while preventing unsafe activities like running or climbing on anything in the room. The caregiver must be in a place where all the children can be seen. Designations First, there is the need to designate and assign which areas of your facility will be used by child care and which area will be off limits to the children in care. These could include rooms for the staff to rest or eat lunch, cleaning closets, staff restrooms and others. Entrances and exits should be clear for the children and parents. They will also need a place to stop and hang their coats, remove their boots, and stow personal belongings. You also need to decide what places to designate for the children to store their things to avoid the crowds at the door during drop-off and pick-up times. Ideally, these might be cubbies, well-spaced hooks or individual bins for items like coats, extra diapers, and clothes. Staff belongings (purses and backpacks, etc) should be kept out of reach of the children. Children’s records and staff records should be stored in easy to access places (for you) but out of reach of the children. Hazardous materials, cleaning materials and medications, should be stored and locked for safety. Eating/sleeping/floors There should also be a place for resting or sleeping, with the appropriate furniture to go with it. Young children might need individual cribs. This sleep space should be within sight and sound of the caregiver at all times. Cots and mats for older kids are okay. Another place that should be designated is the eating area. Children should be able to eat in comfort, using appropriate furniture items. High chairs for babies and child-sized tables and chairs should be for the older children. Have this space on the flooring that can be easily cleaned. Infants may be comfortable on floors with area rugs or foam tiles than hard floors. Floor coverings are helpful in reducing noise. Whatever is the kind of floor you have chosen, make sure it is easy to clean. In places used by children, it is always imperative to have the appropriate child care furniture.
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