Changing Tables

Daycare Changing Tables and Preschool Changing Tables Changing tables are standard furniture for any daycare or preschool. It is a fact of life that if you work with kids under a certain age, some or all of them will be wearing diapers and need to occasionally be changed. Having a secure place to do that is essential. Multiple Styles of Tables As with all other preschool furniture, there is a great deal of variety in the changing table options available. There are simple options for smaller children featuring soft cushions or foam to keep them in place. You can just place these on top of an existing table, and they will take up almost no room. You can even store them somewhere else if you only need this piece of daycare furniture occasionally. You can also opt for a larger, more permanent changing table. For example, consider a solid table with cabinets for storage underneath. Or one that has a cabinet on one side and a spot for a garbage can for soiled diapers on the other side. Some of these tables are on wheels, so you can easily move them around other preschool furniture. Others are designed to stay in one place and even have stairs, so daycare teachers don’t have to lift older children. Some also have sinks, so teachers don’t have to go far to clean their hands. Between the models from Jonti-Craft, Foundations, Tot-Mate, and Whitney Brothers, you will find various configurations for storage and other features. Just think about what supplies you will want to store by the table and whether it needs to have a sink and/or steps. Don’t Forget Extras Once you choose a changing table, don’t forget to consider extra daycare furniture to make it easier to use. For example, we have cabinets that can hang above the tables. We also have steps that you can place in front of them to let young toddlers climb up."