Infants & Toddler Care

18 months & up. "Where's the duck?" "Can you find the apple?" This fun, active game helps young children learn the names of colors, shapes, animals, foods, and more while seeking and finding each match. They will build vocabulary, boost memory skills, and find family fun with this perfect first matching game! Includes: 36 large, round "Seek Me" photo cards to scatter face down around the room, and 36 matching "Find Me" cards for a parent or teacher to… More »

The soft, soothing music is especially selected to enrich development and help young minds grow! 4 CD Set.

2 years & up. Foster a child�s innate enthusiasm for the natural world with the enchanting Reading Tree. The lofty tree provides an instinctive, organic reading space in any classroom. A comfortable four-cubby bench* with vinyl back and soft, comfortable seat cushions easily attaches to the base of the tree and is ideal for reading, quiet play, or small group activities. The shelves within the tree trunk are perfect for displaying favorite books or toys, and two rows of branches with removable,… More »

Quality materials and durable construction is the basis for this table with 1.5" thick high-pressure laminate tabletop surfaces and rounded bumper edges for safety. Black trim and black legs. Legs adjust in 1" increments and have cushioned glides for easy movement. Seats 4.

18 months & up. Parachute activities promote gross motor functions and imagination. The durable parachute is made of rip-stop nylon fabric, and sewn to last through the toughest play times. Each size includes storage bag. Available in 12' with 8 Handles, 20' with 16 Handles, 24' with 20 Handles, and 6' with 9 handles.

A beginner's primer to providing professional child care for infants! The elements of a quality learning environment are not the same for every age. What works for preschoolers does not always work for toddlers, and what might be appropriate for toddlers is not necessarily the best arrangement for infants. Complete with tips for creating a developmentally appropriate environment and experiences that stimulate infants' muscles and minds, Focus on Babies gives you the tools to craft a quality learning… More »

Quality materials and durable construction is the basis for this table with 1.5" thick high-pressure laminate tabletop surfaces and rounded bumper edges for safety. Black trim and black legs. Legs adjust in 1" increments and have cushioned glides for easy movement. Seats 4.

Quality materials and durable construction is the basis for this table with 1.5" thick high-pressure laminate tabletop surfaces and rounded bumper edges for safety. Black trim and black legs. Legs adjust in 1" increments and have cushioned glides for easy movement. Seats 4.

Infants and toddlers need caring adults to help them learn emotional competence-how to understand, express, and manage emotions. By supporting their development in the early years, educators can create a strong foundation that will give young children important life skills and resilience. Paperback. 152 pages.

6 months & up. Reflections are fascinating to young children. Incorporate a variety of mirrors into the classroom to entice children to explore and develop self-awareness, intellectual curiosity and cognitive skills as they discover themselves and the world around them. Easily mount this large, durable mirror to the classroom wall. Measures 24"L x 24"W.

Take a cultural journey around the world! This cohesive collection is a well-rounded way to learn about the world with upbeat music and calm, soothing music that will spark cultural curiosity in young learners. Some titles are sold individually. The set of 4 includes: Latin Playground, African Playground, World Playground, and Yoga Dreamland. Each CD focuses on a unique topic and will delight both children and adults.

12 months & up. Tap the balls on top with the toy hammer and listen to the melodies as they roll down or pull the xylophone out and tap directly on the keys to make your own melody. Promotes fine motor skills and problem solving skills. Made of wood, water-based paint, PA, and metal. Exposes little ones to music for the first time. Measures 9.4"L x 5.3"W x 5.9"H.

Birth & up. Stay warm and cozy with this cute and cuddly Warmies Microwavable Plush Sloth! Simply warm up in the microwave and you will have a warm, huggable friend in no time. Warmies feature a gentle, relaxing lavender scent. Warm time: 60 seconds in a 1000W microwave. Heating instructions are on the sewn-in label and should be followed very carefully. Must only be used under careful adult supervision. Sloth measures 13" long.

3 years & up. Set of 14 children's books that help promote resilience. Please note: book titles may change due to availability. We will only substitute book titles of the same value and purpose.

The Business Administration Scale for Family Child Care (BAS) is the first valid and reliable tool for measuring and improving the overall quality of business and professional practices in family child care settings. It is applicable for multiple uses, including program self-improvement, technical assistance and monitoring, training, research and evaluation, and public awareness. It is currently embedded in many state quality rating and improvement systems (QRIS) across the nation.

6 months & up. The Reflo Smart Cup™ is an alternative to sippy cups and a transitional tool for children to learn to drink from an open cup. Insert controls the flow of beverage anywhere along the cup's rim. BPA-free, phthalate-free, dishwasher safe, and no moving parts to trap dirt and germs. Holds up to 6oz. of pulp-free beverage. Set of 4.

2 years & up. Embossed with 6 different designs, this paper will bring a new dimenison to finger painting. Fingers will glide over the raised lines and give movement and a tactile experience to this expressive medium. 36 sheets, 12" x 12".

18 months & up. Create a multi-level sensory environment that's just the right size for toddlers to explore. The Up and Down Toddler Loft creates a sizeable gross motor play area within a small footprint. A curved, laminate slide helps toddlers experience gravity and motion while sliding or climbing. Designed with sturdy birch plywood construction and plastic accents in the contemporary color palette, this toddler-sized space provides an open, inviting area for dramatic play and exploration.… More »

This convenient Starter Kit includes everything you need to start screening children with ASQ:SE-2™ : a box of 9 photocopiable paper masters of the questionnaires and scoring sheets, a CD-ROM with printable PDF questionnaires, the ASQ:SE-2™ User's Guide, and a free ASQ:SE-2™ Quick Start Guide. Choose English or Spanish.

Quality materials and durable construction is the basis for this table with 1.5" thick high-pressure laminate tabletop surfaces and rounded bumper edges for safety. Black trim and black legs. Legs adjust in 1" increments and have cushioned glides for easy movement. Seats 4.

In a translation approved by the authors, this is the Spanish edition of the newly revised Family Child Care Environment Rating Scale® (FCCERS-R). Designed for use in family child care programs, this widely used program quality assessment instrument is suitable for programs serving children from infancy through school-age. Following extensive input from users of the original scale, the authors have made many improvements and innovations that will make this program resource even more effective… More »

Quality materials and durable construction is the basis for this table with 1.5" thick high-pressure laminate tabletop surfaces and rounded bumper edges for safety. Black trim and black legs. Legs adjust in 1" increments and have cushioned glides for easy movement. Seats 4.

2 years & up. Foster a child�s innate enthusiasm for the natural world with the enchanting Reading Tree and two benches. The lofty tree provides an instinctive, organic reading space in any classroom. A comfortable four-cubby bench* with vinyl back and soft, comfortable seat cushions easily attaches to the base of the tree and is ideal for reading, quiet play, or small group activities. The shelves within the tree trunk are perfect for displaying favorite books or toys, and two rows of branches… More »

Durable stainless steel knives, designed to fit a child's hand perfectly. 6.25" long. Dishwasher safe. Set of 6 knives.