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title: Getting Your Child Ready for Fall Daycare
description: Getting ready to get the kids back-to-school? Use these tips from Horizon toddler care and child care teachers to pack your child’s daycare bag.
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# [Getting Your Child Ready for Fall Daycare](https://www.horizoneducationcenters.org/blog/bid/352550/Getting-Your-Child-Ready-for-Fall-Daycare)

 Written by [David Smith](https://www.horizoneducationcenters.org/blog/author/david-smith) | Mon, Aug 11, 2014 @ 12:30 PM

It’s that time of year. Parents clutching school supply lists are stalking the store aisles searching for good buys on notebook paper and pencils. Many [experienced child care centers](https://www.horizoneducationcenters.org/about-us/) also provide parents with a list of things their child should keep in his cubby or carry back and forth on a daily basis. If you haven’t received a list, use these tips from Horizon Center [toddler care](https://www.horizoneducationcenters.org/toddler-care/) and child care teachers to pack your child’s daycare bag:

• Let your child pick out a special daycare backpack to keep everything together so important items are not forgotten as your child travels between home and day care.

• Talk to the center director about food. Many daycare centers provide nutritious meals and snacks; others ask parents to send them. Be prepared to provide special foods if your child has food allergies.

• Pack a change of clothing (more than one for diaper wearers and potty trainers). Send diapers and wipes if necessary. Children should wear closed-toe shoes. All clothing should be labeled with your child’s name. Include a seasonal coat or jacket and hat (plus mittens in winter) and rain gear for rainy days. Swimsuits and towels may be requested on water play days.

• For naptime, pack a favorite blanket and lovey. With the exception of his lovey, don’t send toys your child doesn’t want to share or lose. Label everything!

• Sunscreen for outdoor play.

• Keep a pad of paper and pen in the outside pocket for making notes.

Our Horizon Education staff will be happy to answer your questions about what to pack for daycare. [Call today to find out about fall enrollment.](https://www.horizoneducationcenters.org/locations/)

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