Clothing

I want your child to be comfortable and be able to move freely. Please dress him/her in "play clothes" ... something that you won't mind if it's not perfectly clean at the end of the day. Send extra clothes (appropriate to the season) in case of accidents. We will send any soiled clothing home in a "wet bag".

Also, if your child is learning to use the toilet, please dress him/her in something that is easy to pull down and back up again. A lot of buttons or snaps can be frustrating if a child is in a hurry and I want your son/daughter to experience success and a sense of accomplishment and independence.

Boots and shoes will remain at the door, particularly in the winter.  You may want your child to have a pair of soft indoor shoes or slippers that aren’t too slippery that can stay at A Child's Place. 

Your child will spend time outdoors each day unless it is actively raining, dangerously hot (Real Feel above 100), or bitterly cold (Real Feel below 20). Please prepare your child for the weather. It's wonderful to observe and experience the changing seasons in Michigan and once again, I want your child to be comfortable.

Winter: Small hands are especially sensitive to the cold. Please be sure your child has snow pants, a warm coat, waterproof boots, and mittens or gloves that are appropriate for playing in the snow. For younger children, we recommend a hat with a chin strap. It's amazing how quickly the hats come off, even when it's really cold.

Spring and Fall: There is often a lot of water outside. Please send rain boots and jackets. Hats and mittens will be appropriate on some days, but not needed on other days.

Summer: We like to play with water toys when the weather is warm enough. We don't do anything with standing water, but sprinklers and splash toys are great fun. Please send a bathing suit, water shoes, and swim diapers (if needed). Also, we will be using sunscreen on all the children. Please send a supply marked with your child's name. At the beginning of each summer, we will ask you to sign a permission slip for sunscreen since licensing considers it a "medication".