https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Wed, 29 Apr 2026 11:19:12 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-were-furnishing-an-at-work-daycare-what-would-you-get#post-2113935 Thu, 19 Mar 2015 07:49:09 +0000 MrsBananaGrabber 2113935@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Quick update- it's looking like it will be ONLY may baby in the day care (but my company is still doing it, and hiring a full-time caregiver), so that may change things a bit. Is there much of a difference in what you would get for 1 baby for an office day care as compared to what you'd get for your own house? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-were-furnishing-an-at-work-daycare-what-would-you-get#post-2103411 Wed, 11 Mar 2015 07:47:59 +0000 MrsBananaGrabber 2103411@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@regberadaisy: I'm pretty excited about it :) I'm not taking a very long maternity leave, but when I come back I'll have as flexible of a schedule as my line of work allows, and my baby will be right down the hall from me!</p> <p>Thank you for the good suggestions! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-were-furnishing-an-at-work-daycare-what-would-you-get#post-2099869 Sun, 08 Mar 2015 18:48:12 +0000 regberadaisy 2099869@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Omg this is amazing! What a great employer! </p> <p>To add on to everyone<br /> Rock n play, swing, bouncer, microwave because these babies will eventually start solids. Open cubbies for kids personal items. Probably a small desk for the caregivers personal items, to write daily reports, etc.<br /> a mat by the door for parents to take off their shoes<br /> A CD player or iPod dock for soothing music / sounds during nap time. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-were-furnishing-an-at-work-daycare-what-would-you-get#post-2099806 Sun, 08 Mar 2015 16:30:09 +0000 MrsBananaGrabber 2099806@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MamaG: We're on the 16th floor of an office building, so the wheels would only get them so far :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-were-furnishing-an-at-work-daycare-what-would-you-get#post-2099798 Sun, 08 Mar 2015 16:21:13 +0000 MamaG 2099798@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I was going to mention emergencies as well. Our wheeled cribs are for that purpose as well. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-were-furnishing-an-at-work-daycare-what-would-you-get#post-2099790 Sun, 08 Mar 2015 15:46:55 +0000 yoursilverlining 2099790@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Coral: our daycare's cribs were on wheels too, which helped the babies who needed extra "rocking" or motion to get to sleep. </p> <p>Id try to get:</p> <p>Rocking chair/glider<br /> Bottle warmer<br /> Mirror on a wall on ground level to babies doing tummy time can see/interact with themselves in the mirror<br /> Lots of different sized/texture toys and balls<br /> CD player/iPod speakers and good music<br /> Books!<br /> Boppies (good for helping babies learn to sit up<br /> Tons of bibs<br /> Mini fridge for milk/food, with a freezer portion for teethers </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-were-furnishing-an-at-work-daycare-what-would-you-get#post-2099774 Sun, 08 Mar 2015 15:07:47 +0000 Mrs. Coral 2099774@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MrsBananaGrabber: our daycare has cribs on wheels. In case of fire, they put 4 babies in one crib and push to exit. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-were-furnishing-an-at-work-daycare-what-would-you-get#post-2099771 Sun, 08 Mar 2015 15:04:25 +0000 MrsBananaGrabber 2099771@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@78h2o: The tables are cute! Any idea where you buy them? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-were-furnishing-an-at-work-daycare-what-would-you-get#post-2099530 Sun, 08 Mar 2015 08:48:40 +0000 78h2o 2099530@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would do mini cribs or small regular cribs if you can find them. A 3-5 seater table (or high hairs, though the 4 seat plus tables are better for activities other than eating), floor mats, swing, excersaucer, rocking chair, and something for toy and book storage. Also, a buggy, if possible.</p> <p>[attach=2480/15/nkwbtw.600x600.image.jpg]</p> <p>[attach=2480/15/nkwbtx.600x600.image.jpg]</p> <p>[attach=2480/15/nkwbty.236x236.image.jpg]</p> <p>[attach=2480/15/nkwbtz.600x450.image.jpg] </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-were-furnishing-an-at-work-daycare-what-would-you-get#post-2099529 Sun, 08 Mar 2015 08:46:25 +0000 MrsBananaGrabber 2099529@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@auggiefrog: In our state, none of the state guidelines apply to this situation because it does not legally qualify as a child care center for which licensing is required. It's a free service for parents who work at the company, no pay deductions or any other cost involved, and at least one parent will be within a certain distance the majority of the time.</p> <p>The state guidelines are still great for ideas though! Just because we don't have to comply doesn't mean we shouldn't follow the recommendations. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-were-furnishing-an-at-work-daycare-what-would-you-get#post-2099521 Sun, 08 Mar 2015 08:36:40 +0000 MrsBananaGrabber 2099521@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@lamariniere: We may do that eventually, if the need arises. It'll only be 1-3 babies, around the same age, at least to start, so there won't be older kids playing while younger kids nap. If there are more office babies down the line then there is certainly room to divide up the space. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-were-furnishing-an-at-work-daycare-what-would-you-get#post-2099520 Sun, 08 Mar 2015 08:35:29 +0000 auggiefrog 2099520@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MrsBananaGrabber: You should have state guidelines as to what you need to offer as far as cribs and such. In my state they need to be wooden with a glass panels at the top and bottom. I'm sure there are differences in what a licensed and in-home daycare have to offer though, but I would still check your state guidelines to see if any rules apply to you. Besides counter space for bottles, a mini fridge (for bottles), crawl mat, bouncy chairs, boppies, a swing, grabby toys and toys that make sounds, a low bookshelf with baskets for toys and books, and a rocking chair. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-were-furnishing-an-at-work-daycare-what-would-you-get#post-2099517 Sun, 08 Mar 2015 08:32:43 +0000 DillonLion 2099517@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>LOs first daycare partitioned off the room so babies could rest if they needed in one area and play in the other area </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-were-furnishing-an-at-work-daycare-what-would-you-get#post-2099515 Sun, 08 Mar 2015 08:30:50 +0000 lamariniere 2099515@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MrsBananaGrabber: maybe some type of room divider then that could be closed when the LOs are napping? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-were-furnishing-an-at-work-daycare-what-would-you-get#post-2099514 Sun, 08 Mar 2015 08:28:30 +0000 MrsBananaGrabber 2099514@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@lamariniere: We don't have any flexibility in terms of the space itself- my amazing company is putting this into one big room that we have available. It has a small sink and is near a kitchen, and we can add a mini fridge, but we can't make it into two rooms or do any sort of structural changes. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-were-furnishing-an-at-work-daycare-what-would-you-get#post-2099511 Sun, 08 Mar 2015 08:26:23 +0000 MrsBananaGrabber 2099511@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Coral: Normal cribs, pack and plays, something in between (foldable cribs?), some sort of daycare-specific cribs? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-were-furnishing-an-at-work-daycare-what-would-you-get#post-2099509 Sun, 08 Mar 2015 08:26:01 +0000 lamariniere 2099509@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would try to have two separate rooms, one for quiet time/sleeping and the other for everything else. </p> <p>A few low tables for activities and eating, a mini kitchen so the caretaker has everything right there and whatever age appropriate gear and toys. I would think you could just slowly build on those types of things as the kids get older and you have different needs. Sounds like an amazing opportunity if you can make it work! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-were-furnishing-an-at-work-daycare-what-would-you-get#post-2099504 Sun, 08 Mar 2015 08:21:41 +0000 Mrs. Coral 2099504@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>In addition to PP ideas: Cribs, some sort of changing table arrangement. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-were-furnishing-an-at-work-daycare-what-would-you-get#post-2099502 Sun, 08 Mar 2015 08:16:15 +0000 ktdid23 2099502@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>A sink with a decent amount of counter space for prepping bottles/lunches, a mini fridge, shelves for things you want out but not accessible to kids (crayons, paper, paint, etc), age appropriate toys, bookshelf, kidney shaped tables with low chairs...</p> <p>Hope that helps! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-were-furnishing-an-at-work-daycare-what-would-you-get#post-2099497 Sun, 08 Mar 2015 08:09:36 +0000 MrsBananaGrabber 2099497@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>What would you get if you were completely outfitting a nursery / daycare within an office? Assume 1-3 kids, starting as newborns but (hopefully) staying for a few years, and 1 caregiver. </p>