Infants & Toddler Care

By Thelma Harms, Richard M Clifford, Debby Cryer, From the Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute of North Carolina. Evaluates physical environment, basic care, curriculum, interaction, schedule, program structure, and parent and staff education.<scribe-shadow data-crx="okfkdaglfjjjfefdcppliegebpoegaii" id="crxjs-ext" style="position: fixed; width: 0px; height: 0px; top: 0px; left: 0px; z-index: 2147483647; overflow: visible; visibility: visible;"></scribe-shadow>

6 months & up. Sized right for little hands, this set of 10 colorful farm animals beads snap together to make 5 familiar farm animals. Great for developing motor skills, the beads are easy to snap together, pull apart, and can be sorted by shape, color or animal type.

Wave formations and soft-colored liquids bring soothing motion and wonder to the Grippies magnetic building platform for toddlers. The tactile and sensory building pieces imply fluid figures, dancing and balancing, adding an exciting set of social-emotional possibilities to the STEM-based play. Tactile grips and over-molded plastic make these secure magnetic construction toys soft to touch and easy for little hands to hold. The stimulating blocks and cylinders encourage patterning, balancing, and… More »

18 months & up. Captivate toddlers while developing their early literacy skills with this set of My First Learning Board Books. Through bright, colorful images and clear words, these books will help toddlers reach important developmental milestones such as letter and picture recognition. Toddlers will also get to see beautiful animals, big trucks, and many other interesting items from the world. Each book is 6" x 5", just the right size for Toddlers to hold and flip through these colorful… More »

2 years & up. Stack, match, and explore the sense of touch with this caterpillar-themed stacker. It is made up of colorful, rounded, chunky, tactile shapes that fit on a pegged base that allows for stacking multiple angled, color-coded blocks. Set includes color-matching activity cards and card stand for sequencing activities.

Birth & up. The Skwish has a bell that rings, sliding beads, and elastic that springs back into shape. Both Skwish and colorful Winkel™ invite children to chew them, roll for fun or explore the twists and turns. Set of 2.

12 months & up. Authored by experts, these engaging books are thoughtfully designed to grow alongside your budding STEM learner. Each page features multiple levels of text, making the content accessible and adaptable as their understanding and curiosity expand. Perfect for introducing young minds to the wonders of science, technology, engineering, and math, these books provide a foundation that evolves with their learning journey.

10 pack of blank square paper pads.

6 months & up. Provide children with a sensory experience with these three 4" balls. As children roll, toss, and bounce these balls they will view the contents move while in motion. The knobby exterior makes it easy for children to grab and keep hold of the ball while having a sensory, active experience.

6 months & up. This set includes four sensory balls which are made vinyl. The balls come in four colors and two sizes: 8 inches and 4 inches. The bright colors are sure to grab your little one's attention. The textures offer a wonderful tactile experience and eye-hand coordination. These sensory products will enable babies to: explore, discover, visualize, verbalize and so much more. Colors may vary.

Shatterproof and break-resistant 9 oz. tumblers stack easily for storage. Dishwasher safe. Set of 12. BPA free.

These cute little owls are a great addition to a child's toy collection! Encourages dramatic play and imagination. Learn about different types of owls and their habitats with cute cuddly stuffed animals. Set includes 3 cuddly owls measuring 4.5 " each. Perfect size for little one's to cuddle with, not only at home, but on the go as well!

2 years & up. Chunky, sturdy pots are perfect for scooping, filling, stacking, molding and nesting. Spoons and and pots are all volumetrically correct & sequentially sized for interaction. Shapes and numbers are molded on each handle for additional early math practice. Cleaning: Immerse in warm water, add dish detergent if necessary, air dry. Includes 10 pieces.

18 months & up. Rise and shine--it's waffle time! Little ones can cook and serve homemade waffles with this gourmet breakfast set. Waffle iron lid moves up and down to give children the realistic experience of making their very own waffles. Butter, syrup, and strawberries top off this tasty breakfast treat. Made from durable plastic, and perfectly sized for little hands. Includes: waffle iron, 4-piece waffle, 1 syrup bottle, 2 strawberries, 2 pats of butter, 2 plates, and 2 forks. Waffle iron measures 6"D.

12 months & up. Make learning delightful with this set of two interactive musical books! Join Ditty Bird on musical adventures featuring six classic children's songs and six lively action tunes that inspire movement, learning, and giggles. With engaging sound buttons and vibrant illustrations, little ones can explore animals, letters, and body parts while building early vocabulary, imagination, and motor skills. Songs include The Wheels on the Bus, Five Little Ducks, Head, Shoulders, Knees &… More »

18 months & up. Encourage children to answer questions, match items, and play a memory game with this Mommy & Me Matching Game. With this realistic photo set of round cards, children will soon be able to recognize which babies go with which mothers as they match these cards to each other. For extra learning have children identify the animals that might live in the same area. This set includes Farm, Safari, and American Wildlife animals. Includes 58 cards for 29 matching sets.

2 years & up. Get up and get moving with this simple active play game. Toddlers imitate the adorable ducks on four jumbo dice featuring dance moves from twisting to clapping to marching and jumping. Children practice gross-motor skills, counting, imitating, turn-taking and vocabulary building. Includes game board, 4 movement dice, 4 play pieces and guide.

2 years & up. Six hardwood stacking squares feature inset colored acrylic windows for stacking, sorting, building, sequencing and creating imaginative, colorful constructions! Doubles as a stand-alone manipulative or an addition to hardwood block construction. Hardwood frames, rounded corners and edges, and inset acrylic windows. Largest square measures 7"W x 7"D x 2"H. 6 pieces.

The increasing concern over the effect of child care on children's lives has focused attention on the quality of that care. Since most out-of-home care is provided in family child care homes, the need has grown for an accessible, reliable, and thorough means of assessing the quality and suitability of such settings. Developed through lengthy field testing, research, and revision, the Family Child Care Environmental Rating Scale consists of 32 items, organized under six major headings: Space and… More »

12 months & up. Learn the science behind magnetism while building a colorful Train Set that can transport the conductor and all of his animal friends. Magnets have a magnetic North and South Pole. Opposite poles attract each other and identical poles repel. Match the warm colored pieces with the cold colored pieces to form each train section and animal. When you are finished, place the conductor and animals you build inside and roll out. Included: 25 Chunky, magnetized pieces that make up a… More »

12 months & up. Fun garage comes complete with 3 matching cars and a key to lock the doors! Children will have fun learning to match the car color to the garage door color. Lock them up tight for the evening, and then unlock them in the morning to go on a fantastic driving journey. Great for fine motor skills, matching, and pretend play. Garage measures 10" long and cars measure 4"long.

Birth & up. On the farm or in the classroom, this set of farm-themed puppets will bring smiles and giggles to the youngest of faces. They are squeezable soft, have embroidered features, and are machine washable for easy cleanup. Each puppet is approximately 5.5"L. 

6 months & up. This sorter is perfect for on-the-go play and learning! No more hunting for lost pieces, six shapes are tethered to the corners of the sturdy plastic cube. Each shape is symmetrical and slides into place for shape-matching play. Encourages shape recognition, fine motor skills, sensory learning, tactile exploration, and visual-spatial skills. Strings are short enough to be safe and long enough for little hands to grab and explore freely. Safe to use for teething. Made of BPA-free,… More »

2 years & up. Use the Count 'Em Up Popcorn set as a way to introduce number recognition and counting. Includes 15 jumbo popcorn pieces to count into 5 different-size bowls. Nest for easy storage. Largest bowl measures 2.25"H x 4.75" in diameter.