An overnight bag is a day bag plus bedtime. Each child at Nana's has a cubby, so pack what fits in one bag and leave anything of value at home.
For every child
- A blanket and a pillow. The ones from home help younger children settle.
- A change of clothes and underwear.
- A toothbrush.
- A jacket.
- Diapers or pull-ups and wipes, if your child uses them.
For babies
At Nana's, formula and baby food are supplied, so the baby bag is smaller than you might think.
- Labelled bottles.
- Diapers, wipes and cream.
- Spare clothes, more than one set.
- A note on the feeding and napping schedule your baby keeps; the room follows it and sends a daily record home.
Medicines and medical supplies
Any medicine or medical supply travels with a signed consent form. Label it with your child's name and the dose.
School-age children
- Homework and what it needs: there is homework time before bed.
- School clothes for the morning, if your child rides to school from the center.
- The transportation authorization form, completed, if your child uses the center's vans.
Leave at home
- Toys and anything of value.
- Food, unless your child has a special diet the kitchen cannot meet: a meal is served while your child is in care.
Before the first night
Call ahead with your child's age and the nights you need, so the right age group can confirm a spot. A visit in the evening first shows you the room your child will sleep in. See overnight daycare and overnight infant care.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to pack food for overnight daycare?
At Nana's, no: a meal is served while your child is in care, and formula and baby food are supplied. Pack food only for a special diet the kitchen cannot meet.
Can my child bring a toy?
Each child has a cubby, but leave toys and anything of value at home. A blanket and pillow from home are the comfort items that help.
What about medicine?
Any medicine or medical supply comes with a signed consent form, labelled with your child's name and the dose.
What does a baby need overnight?
Labelled bottles, diapers, wipes, cream and spare clothes. Formula and baby food are supplied, and your baby keeps their own feeding and napping schedule.