Stocking up on supplies for your early learning centre? Woolworths at Work makes it easy. Next time you need to place an order, don’t forget the essentials across these four categories.
Ingredients for nutritious meals and snacks
In early learning centres, the day often revolves around meal times. With most centres providing breakfast, lunch and snacks throughout the day, we know how important it is for you to get quality, fresh ingredients to keep your children happy and satisfied.
Our great value range is tailored to the ECEC sector with healthy, sustainable options sourced from local farmers and supply partners. You can even choose from our Odd Bunch range for even more affordable produce, and we’ll refund any fresh food you’re not 100% satisfied with.
Some of the most popular items among our ECEC customers include:
- Bananas
- Apples
- Oranges
- Strawberries
- Tomatoes
- Cucumbers
- Cheese
- Assorted milk (fresh, UHT & soy) milk
- Multi serve yoghurts
- Fresh beef and chicken
- Bread, crispbreads and rice crackers
- Breakfast cereals
- Dried fruits and nuts
- Hummus
We know that menu planning can take several hours per week. So, to give your staff a little more time in their day, we’ve partnered with Nutrition Australia to create a series of free seasonal meal plans for ECEC services. These plans include more than 60 recipes and have been developed alongside experts in child nutrition to meet best-practice health and nutrition guidelines. And, of course, they’re delicious!
Early learning service cleaning supplies
When choosing which cleaning products to stock in your early learning centres, there are a few features and qualities to look out for, including:
- Cleaning equipment that saves your staff time – is there a more efficient tool or method for getting the job done?
- Sustainable and non-toxic ingredients – your state or territory may provide guidance on chemicals and products to avoid.
- Check for allergies and sensitivities any children at your centres might have.
And remember to allocate a safe storage place for all your cleaning products far from children’s reach.
Following cleaning policies and procedures
Since the pandemic, cleaning requirements have ramped up across the ECEC sector. Sanitising toys, surfaces and equipment daily is a must. You can make it easy for staff to follow your cleaning policies and procedures by providing clear instructions and the right range of cleaning supplies, including:
- Dish soap
- Spray cleaners
- Vinegar
- Baking soda
- Disinfectant
- Sponges
- Mops and buckets
- Gloves
- Nappies and wipes
Woolworths at Work has over 400 cleaning products to add to your regular shopping list for simple repeat ordering.
Stationery and arts and crafts supplies for ECEC settings
We know that art and creativity are vital for children’s understanding of the world. With a great range of stationery and tools, you can encourage your children to flex their vivid imaginations, all while making something precious to show to their grown-ups at the end of the day.
Here are some of the supplies you might need to set up a fun craft area:
- Non-toxic craft glue
- Paper – you can recycle this from old printed documents
- Cardboard – repurpose packaging bound for the recycling bin
- Pencils
- Crayons
- Chalk
- Non-toxic, washable paint
- Playdough ingredients
- Stickers
- Sticky tape
- Colouring in pages
Safety and first aid kits for kids
Bumps and scratches are a big part of every kid’s life, so restocking your first aid kits regularly is important to ensure you always have what you need to tend to the next incident. Depending on the age range of the children in your care, you will likely need these essentials on hand every day:
- Bandages and sticky plasters – in a variety of different sizes
- Disposable gloves
- Antiseptic cream
- Cotton balls
- Paper tape
- Scissors
- Hot and cold packs
- Soothing insect bite cream or spray
- Tweezers
Start stocking up your early learning centre the smart way with Woolworths at Work.