Parents
always want to ensure that their child is comfortable when left in a daycare
centre. They will inspect the environment, check the facilities or even speak
at length with the teachers. Parents just want to have the assurance that their
child will be happy and safe. To assure parents, daycare centres have to make
their environment look very appealing for young children. An environment which
is naturally themed and has all sorts of fun toys can be used to make children
feel happy to stay. One of the most important aspects of a daycare centre is
child-friendly daycare furniture AUS. Mini tables, chairs and cubbyholes are some daycare furniture AUS that can be placed in a daycare centre. In many daycare
centres, young children are encouraged to interact with their classmates and
engage in active learning. This is healthy for them as it promotes movement and
exercise.
However,
some experts think that children are still not engaging in enough physical
activity. ‘As the twig is bent so is the tree’, says Angela Forbes, an
occupational therapist. ‘Children’s bodies are growing, changing and are more
malleable than adult’s bodies. If a child starts feeling drowsy after a
productive morning of play, they’ll need somewhere comfortable to rest. On
average, a young child needs around an hour’s naptime in the middle of the day.
It is important for daycare centres to have resting zones that allow children
to snooze. Our daycare furniture is perfect for a child’s midday nap. We also
carry kindergarten sleeping mats which can be conveniently stowed or hung when
not in use. These products provide safety and comfort while the young child
sleeps soundly, ensuring they are well-rested before another play session in
the afternoon. When a child wants to sleep, they should not just lie down on
the floor. Children should see cots in soft spaces and quiet corners for them
to go to for nap time. Using sleep mats or soft carpets with colourful cushions
on top can make them identify an area for nap time.
Daycare
furniture high-quality cots are space-saving. They easily fit through doorways
and use half the floor space of other cots. For its safety features, the cots
have lockable castor wheels and a safety-approved drop-side action. In an
emergency, they can be used as evacuation cots, helping ensure the speedy and
safe transport of toddlers and babies. Every centre is required to hit these
requirements, but how can you go above and beyond to ensure your centre is
offering a high standard within the sleep facilities provided? The daycare furniture
bedding you use can play an important part in not only meeting the requirements
but also in assisting staff in their jobs, and giving the children a safe
environment to rest in. Cots that have non-toxic finishes may seem like an easy
box to tick but an effective lacquer finish can make them easy to clean and
maintain. There is also guidance that a system should be in place for the
monitoring of sleeping children.
