Getting ready

Items to provide

Welcome to The Little Campus! We're so excited you've joined us and can't wait for your child's first day. Outdoor gear changes with the seasons, and everything else stays the same all year.

Spring

Spring brings a wide range of weather, so please send gear for both snowy and rainy days. When the snowy weather ends, we ask that you bring your child's snow gear home until next season.

Outdoor gear

  • Snow boots
  • Snow pants
  • Winter coat durable for snow play
  • Hat
  • Mittens (with mitten clips)
  • Neck warmer
  • Raincoat
  • Slush pants
  • Rain boots

Summer

Sunny days and water play.

Outdoor gear

  • Sunscreen
  • Hat
  • Outdoor shoes, safe for running
  • Water play swimsuit or clothes (as applicable)
  • Water play shoes (as applicable)

Fall

Fall brings a wide range of weather, so please send gear for both rainy and snowy days. When the rainy weather turns to snow, we will ask that you bring your child's rain gear home until next season.

Outdoor gear

  • Slush pants
  • Warm, waterproof coat durable for outdoor play
  • Hat
  • Mittens (with mitten clips)
  • Neck warmer

Winter

Snowy days and snow play.

Outdoor gear

  • Snow boots
  • Snow pants
  • Winter coat durable for snow play
  • Hat
  • Mittens (with mitten clips)
  • Neck warmer

All year round

Indoor gear

  • Indoor shoes
  • Change of clothes x 2
  • Sweater
  • Diapers (1 sleeve)
  • Wipes (1 package)
  • Diaper cream or Vaseline, as needed
  • 1 water bottle or sippy cup for water

Nap time

  • Comfort item, if needed
  • Blanket or sleep sack
  • Soother or pacifier, if applicable

Other notable items

  • Medications, if needed (see Medication Administration in the Parent Handbook)

Sometimes little ones lose a mitten or have the same cup as a friend, so please label all of your child's belongings before their first day. For durable, waterproof labels, we recommend Mabel's Labels or Oliver's Labels.

We can't wait to see you and your little one soon!