Family Home Daycare Setup With Recycled Items - Reggio Inspired Natural Classroom

Reggio Inspired Tour Simple Natural Family Home Daycare Setup. Recycle items and create a learning environment for children. In 2017, I began a journey to change my daycare space. First I got new carpets, then painted the walls and every year since then, I am making changes.
www.lilbebeacademy.net
I love to rotate my toys - children often forget they had them to play with before. Some of the items are not within the reach of children - I utilize high shelves and storage bins.
Today I show you what the daycare looks like as of 2021. I will post videos of past, present and hopefully plans to come.
The daycare space is inspired by Reggio Emilia, Montessori, Waldorf and others.
Storage bins are from www.Ikea.com
Table - custom made by David Ryza
Chairs - Jonticraft and Community Playthings
I love Goodwill and Salvation Army for my thrifting.
Outdoor Rustic Classroom - • MESSY PLAY Nature Scho...
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Thank you - Miss Sue
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~Hi, I am Miss Sue, I own and operate a Nature Home Daycare in the USA. I love to teach with nature, recycled, and home made items. Thrifting is my favorite thing to do.
~ If you are looking for ways to improve your learning environment, I can help you.
Want to know how you can create a natural environment without worksheets, crowded walls or colorful rooms then WELCOME to my channel.
Here we use ordinary items to reach the heart of children.
~ I downsized my daycare - sold and donated items and now I am learning to be the best version of myself.
Welcome to my channel a place where we RECYCLE , THRIFT, CREATE, LEARN, GROW, CHANGE, WILD SCHOOL, PLAY, LAUGH and have FUN!
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[@reneescott9747]

What a beautiful inviting environment

[@LilBebeAcademy]

Thank you so very much 🍃

[@princesscocaonlyone4532]

Beautiful daycare space! I run an in home daycare as well and I love it! it's been 4 years since I've opened. Sometimes I think about uploading my daycare progress on youtube

[@LilBebeAcademy]

Thank you and congratulations on your daycare business. I am sure many educators will benefit from your progress. Please show your work, your rhythm and flow - it’s beautiful to see other happy providers on the platform. 🥰

[@joanlongton5027]

sweet natural inviting space, you are doing great!

[@LilBebeAcademy]

Thank you very much 🍃 - it’s an evolving process 😁

[@aidensmith7734]

I think your space is very inspiring. Nature, natural and cultural artifacts are so calming and set the tone for the environment. Thanks for sharing.

[@LilBebeAcademy]

Thanks so very much for taking the time to write how it feels for you 🌿 - the kiddos have been enjoying the space 🤗. I appreciate your feedback 🥰

[@storksontheloose]

This video is so inspiring, I love your set up!

[@LilBebeAcademy]

@@storksontheloose thank you so much 😊

[@lizagarcia2117]

Your place is a magical learning environment that fosters curiosity, yet order & continuity...It flows very well! You are so lucky to have the outside area at direct access. I am a Montessori certified Teacher that implements Waldorf and Reggio in my at home learning environment. I have been open for 16 years with a large license. Before I was an assistant director at a Montessori center and during college I was a Nanny.

[@LilBebeAcademy]

☀️ Liza, thank you! You’re fortunate to have the Montessori training and ability to blend pedagogies - truly beautiful. Congratulations on your larger license and 16 years of serving young minds. Thank you for your kindness 🥰

[@flourgirl08]

Beautiful space! Thank you for sharing!

[@LilBebeAcademy]

Thank you very much 🌸🌞

[@jacquethomson4998]

So well equipped…lovely

[@LilBebeAcademy]

Thank you 😍

[@yolandasflowers]

Wow! I love the natural beauty of your day care. I grew up teaching Reggio, and Montessori, when I lived in Ga. Awesome 🤩

[@LilBebeAcademy]

ahh, Yolanda 🥰☀️ so awesome to hear you taught with those framework ❤️, Thank you so much.

[@TessHhayim]

Ur space is awesome! I'd love to see the outside space too. Thanks for sharing.

[@LilBebeAcademy]

Thank you very much. I am working on a tour of the entire outdoors - fingers crossed 🤞🏽 it’ll be soon. Happy Fall 🍂

[@lillybanks6999]

i love this my sister. I changed up to the traditional preschool vibe with the ABC 123 and I feel like such a traitor lol. BUT!!!! I will still teach in a way that reflects my love for learning naturally.

[@LilBebeAcademy]

Ahhh, You definitely can incorporate both ☺️and the children are always happy to guide us. Put your own spin on how you see them learn and all will bloom 🌸

[@kimnation3948]

beautiful

[@LilBebeAcademy]

Thank you 🍃😁

[@lifeonmars478]

Your daycare will forever be my Inspo

[@LilBebeAcademy]

Thanks so much Shelby ! I love your setup too- especially your outdoor play space! Those embroidery / crochet curtains hanging over the sandbox keeps calling us 🍃- I love your creativity 🔆

[@parkviewearlylearningcente1513]

Your environment has so many great options for the children to learn and explore and yet it is so organized. I love your set up. Maybe we could get a tour of the outside next?

[@LilBebeAcademy]

Thank you very much. See the outdoor rustic play space kzbin.info/www/bejne/gXvMeGSdpduDaJY

[@VDahl-ks6pg]

I love this!! I know your squeaky door may give the entrance character...you could just spray the door hinges with WD-40 to get rid of the sound.

[@LilBebeAcademy]

Thanks so much - I will look for it at Home Depot. I appreciate you taking the time to comment🍃😁

[@jeanshimpeno45]

Beautiful daycare. I ran a home daycare for 20 years. Covid closed me down so now I work as a pre k teacher at a church. I like the shorter hours but I really miss the daycare too. Would love to see your outdoor space.

[@LilBebeAcademy]

I am sorry to hear you closed your business but I see you are still shining your light in another space. Thanks so very much. I have a video of my outdoor space which is very rustic yet brings the children joy. Happy teaching - these children need you ✨

[@kathrynguel5981]

Love how your daycare looks and all that you have to offer!

[@LilBebeAcademy]

Thank you very much🍃

[@andreaepps8855]

Your space feels and looks beautiful. Thank you for the inspiration.

[@LilBebeAcademy]

Thank you very much 🍃

[@Heyhastings]

I loved seeing your set up! Great for inspiration as I’ll be setting my classroom up soon as well (:

[@LilBebeAcademy]

I appreciate your feedback. Happy setting up. What ages will you be learning with? 🌞

[@Heyhastings]

@@LilBebeAcademy PreK-3rd! 🙂 more than likely ages 3-6

[@larryreed8559]

Wow. This is my dream is to have my own daycare too. (House)

[@LilBebeAcademy]

Keep working towards it, breathe life into it - dreams do come through :)

[@user-yx6qj5ri4u]

wow i love love your environment you have set it up with so much love and thought. it flows beautifully and i love how you can do indoor outdoor at the same time. in the main area do you use one of the tables for meals just clear off and then have meals then reset for activities. and do the older children sleep in main play area. sorry for all the questions. i am a family day care educator from Australia working with 4 children a day under school age. i have just found you on socials and will be following you on your journey. have a beautiful day

[@LilBebeAcademy]

Howdy 🇦🇺 Thanks so much. I serve 6 children 15months /18months - 4 and sometimes 5 years old. We sleep, eat, play and do a lot in this small space. Yes we clear the table and eat meals in this room. It’s constant cleaning and setting up activities but thats the life of daycare providers 😁. They sleep on cots (not sure if that’s what you use there). I place the cots around the room for 5 kids and in my office sleeps the youngest child (in a pack n play) Welcome in and thanks so much for sharing and asking and staying with us on our journey 😍

[@PotentialUrge16]

What a beautiful space! So inspiring!❤️

[@LilBebeAcademy]

Thank you so very much 🌿✨

[@suzydominguez1784]

Just found your channel, love your setup !

[@LilBebeAcademy]

Thanks so very much. I appreciate your follow and good words

[@mytwosense5223]

beautiful space!

[@LilBebeAcademy]

Thank you 🍃

[@gretchendugan1810]

I love your space! I too have a home daycare. Do you have staff? I am licensed in RI and we can't have separate rooms for our babies to sleep in which I think is crazy.

[@LilBebeAcademy]

Hi Gretchen, thank you. I work solo. I had a staff for four years but hasn’t since late 2021. I have heard educators like you talk about rules from agencies for infants that would make it more challenging. I would love to hear how you work with that rule and does that affect the other children? A provider in CA told me they had to check on their sleeping infants every 15 minutes (that would let me halt infant admissions ).

[@Playing_with_a_Purpose]

How many children do you have in you’re care? Great space :)

[@LilBebeAcademy]

Hi There, thank you. I have 7 children all under 5 years (6 daily). 2 that are one year old, 2 just turned two years, 1 who is 2.5 years, and two 3 years old.

[@jackieshomechildcarespace9822]

Hi 👋 😀 You sound Jamaican 🇯🇲

[@LilBebeAcademy]

Hi there, yes I am 😍 from Rural Jamaica 🇯🇲

[@jackieshomechildcarespace9822]

@@LilBebeAcademy awesome 🥰😀👋