Selecting Daycare Furniture
If you own a daycare center for children, give some thought about the type of daycare furniture that will best fill the needs of the children as well as being economical, easy to clean, and durable. The furniture you select should provide the children with some independence while playing or participating in a learning experience.
The furniture should be designed for safety. Most manufactures of daycare furniture for children have a variety of products including stackable chairs, tables made of wood and plastic, seats for infants, high chairs, tables designed for meals, furniture for storing items and other types of furniture.
Types of Daycare Furniture
Work desk and chair: This unit will give a child a feeling of order and give the child his own work space which can instill in him a sense that the work he is accomplishing is important. The units typically include an area for storage underneath the table top. Look for a unit that is water proof and resistant to scratches.
Rectangular Adjustable Table: This will provide the children a generous amount of space for coloring as well as other activities in a group environment. Look for a table with rounded bumper edges in order to avoid injuries.
Huddle Desk: This variety of daycare furniture is a wonderful piece of furniture since it can be utilized for group activities and provides the kids a feeling of belonging to a group. It has a trapezoid shape. Select a table with a durable laminated surface.
Plastic chairs: Purchase plastic chairs that are durable, lightweight and are designed for stacking which allows you to easily store the chairs when they are not in use. Choose some fun, bright colors and choose some chairs that are crack resistant as well as stain resistant. Select plastic chairs that are built with sturdy steel tubes in order to prevent the back legs from breaking.
Round tables: An excellent choice for daycare furniture since they provide space for kids to have fun together. Choose a large table which will provide a lot of work space and room for plenty of chairs. Select a table that comes with thick rounded bumpers along the edge of the rounded top and is also easy to clean.
Tables are available which are designed for toddlers and they are conveniently water proof and they typically come with soft rounded edges. They are usually light in weight and easy to clean and the table height was designed for toddlers.
When selecting tables and chairs for your daycare center remember that it is preferable if the amount of space between the chair and the bottom of the table is about seven inches so the kids can sit with comfort and their mobility is not hindered. There is a wide selection of daycare furniture available that your kids with enjoy using.
