Space and Equipment: Preschool Equipment-Part 1
Recommended Preschool Equipment
Symbols: x - recommended; o - optional; all - specialized equipment purchased in limited quantity for use by all ages.
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Rest mats or towels |
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Cribs (hospital 27”x42”) |
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Adult rocking chair (2) |
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Solid surface floor mat (42” x 42”) |
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Wall cabinet (50” above floor) |
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Trash receptacles with lid |
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Diaper bag cubbies or hooks |
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Vinyl changing pad |
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Open shelf/closed back for toys (26”x36”x12”) |
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Child safety gate |
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Water source for disinfecting |
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Slow cookers |
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Folding screen for nursing area |
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Rocking boat with enclosed steps |
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Small counter top refrigerator |
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Homeliving/Dramatic Play |
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Horizontal unbreakable mirror 24” x 48” attached to wall |
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Vertical unbreakable mirror 24” x 48” attached to wall |
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Wooden doll bed (16” x 28” x 8”) |
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Child size rocker |
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Table (24”x36”x22”) |
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Table (24”x36”x24”) |
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2-4 chairs (10”) |
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2-4 chairs (12”-14”) |
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Wooden sink |
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Wooden stove |
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Chest of drawers |
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Child size ironing board and iron* |
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Music |
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Cassette tape/CD player |
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Autoharp* |
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Rhythm instruments |
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Blocks |
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Cardboard or vinyl blocks |
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Wooden unit blocks (various shapes/sizes) |
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1. 29-70 |
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2. 100-150 |
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Open shelf/closed back (26”x36”x12”) |
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Maximum number of two tables per room in 2-4 year old rooms.
*One option for art easels would be to have one easel per every three rooms.
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