Carefully define the areas that are used for your child care home business. Some areas are for family use only. You may decide against using bedrooms and offices. Some areas like the kitchen and bathroom are used for both child care and family. The caregiver must have adequate toys and play equipment to meet the needs of all the children.
Toys help the children grow, develop, and learn.
If you care for toddlers, it is recommended that you purchase at least two of each toy to encourage play and to avoid problems with sharing. As children get older, toy storage is more important. Open shelves are better than a toy box because children can see the toys more easily. One of the ways a child learns is by making choices. If all of the toys can be seen, the child can make choices without putting all of the toys on the floor.