Essentials for new daycare

[MsBell]

LOTS of washcloths! I find I go through a ton of washcloths.
scotch tape, I am forever taping books together again
a good sturdy stool for hand washing in the bathroom
I have kept every pair of splash pants my kids ever had (and a few extra I picked up at thrift stores) I always have at least a couple parents that "cant find them" shopping, or "forget" to bring them, so I always have the extras on hand. Also lots of spare mitts, in all kinds of sizes.
Also, I don't bother with bibs , but if I do have a really young one I will put an old shirt overtop of their clothes when they eat the messy foods, spaghetti, soup, yogurt etc
I have some toys that only come out for "special "play, different blocks, building toys, thomas set, race car set etc, that way on a rainy day, the kids don't get too bored with the same old.