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Morris, Susan – Child Care Information Exchange, 1990
Provides suggestions for the purchase of equipment and materials through early childhood catalogs. Suggestions concern reading catalogs; keeping careful records; deciding on backordering; being aware of shipping charges; checking for damage; and expecting satisfaction. Lists ordering information for 15 early childhood catalog companies. (RJC)
Descriptors: Catalogs, Early Childhood Education, Educational Equipment, Guidelines
Morris, Susan – Child Care Information Exchange, 1989
Provides ordering information for preschool chairs. Compares plastic and wooden preschool chairs. Chair preferences of various center directors are described. (RJC)
Descriptors: Classroom Furniture, Educational Equipment, Equipment Manufacturers, Equipment Standards
Morris, Susan – Child Care Information Exchange, 1989
Discusses the selection and purchase of tricycles for day care centers. Topics include: 1) comparison and ordering information for 10 different brands of tricycles; 2) 10 tips for choosing safe tricycles; 3) comments from the field concerning tricycles. (RJC)
Descriptors: Day Care Centers, Educational Equipment, Equipment Evaluation, Merchandise Information
Morris, Susan – Child Care Information Exchange, 1991
Discusses purposes and effectiveness of indoor climbing structures and offers general safety guidelines. Provides a guide to products from 14 companies. The guide describes the equipment, age and weight range, guarantees, price range, and shipping. Addresses, telephone, and FAX numbers of each company are listed. (SH)
Descriptors: Day Care Centers, Early Childhood Education, Educational Equipment, Play
Morris, Susan – Child Care Information Exchange, 1990
An article about play structure manufacturers includes a table which lists age range, guarantees, help available for planning installation, time needed for ordering, method of installation, and other information. Names, mailing addresses, and telephone numbers are included. (DG)
Descriptors: Early Childhood Education, Educational Equipment, Equipment Manufacturers, Playgrounds
Morris, Susan – Child Care Information Exchange, 1990
Discusses the importance of sand and water play for young children. Provides a partial list of materials and equipment used to provide sensory experiences at sand and water tables. Offers a buying guide listing manufacturers of sand and water tables, product descriptions, and ordering information. (DR)
Descriptors: Day Care Centers, Early Childhood Education, Educational Equipment, Perceptual Motor Learning
Morris, Susan – Child Care Information Exchange, 1990
Presents a cot and mat buying guide for child care centers. (BB)
Descriptors: Classroom Furniture, Day Care, Early Childhood Education, Educational Equipment
