DAYCARE & NURSERY STARTER KIT Everything You Need to Get Started By Growing Minds Hub WELCOME Welcome to the Daycare & Nursery Starter Kit—a practical resource created to help beginners feel more prepared, organized, and confident when working with young children ages 0–5 years. Starting or working in a daycare or nursery can be exciting, but it can also feel overwhelming. You may find yourself wondering what materials you need, how to structure the day, what activities to provide, how to keep proper records, or how to create an environment where children feel safe, comfortable, and ready to learn. This kit was created to make that process easier. Inside, you will find practical guidance, checklists, activity ideas, planning tools, record-keeping templates, and parent communication resources that you can adapt to your own setting. Whether you are a new daycare caregiver, nursery teacher, home-based childcare provider, early childhood educator, or someone preparing to start a daycare, this kit gives you a foundation to work from. Remember, working with young children is not simply about keeping them busy. It is about creating opportunities for them to feel safe, explore, play, communicate, develop skills, and grow at their own pace. Use this kit as a guide, adapt the resources to suit your children's ages and needs, and continue learning as you gain experience. Let's begin the journey of helping little minds learn, grow, and thrive. — Growing Minds Hub