{"id":23200,"date":"2026-09-09T03:59:52","date_gmt":"2026-09-08T19:59:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/westshorefurniture.com\/?p=23200"},"modified":"2026-09-09T05:39:06","modified_gmt":"2026-09-08T21:39:06","slug":"childcare-furniture-checklist-australia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/westshorefurniture.com\/ko\/childcare-furniture-checklist-australia\/","title":{"rendered":"Childcare Furniture Checklist Australia 2026: LDC Room-by-Room Buy List"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<style>\n.ws-au-check { margin: 22px 0 30px; border: 1px solid #d5e0ea; border-radius: 14px; overflow: hidden; background: #fff; box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(18,61,115,.07); }\n.ws-au-check table { width: 100% !important; border-collapse: collapse !important; table-layout: auto !important; margin: 0 !important; }\n.ws-au-check th, .ws-au-check td { border: 0 !important; border-bottom: 1px solid #e7eef4 !important; padding: 13px 16px !important; font-size: 15px !important; line-height: 1.5 !important; color: #263544 !important; vertical-align: middle !important; }\n.ws-au-check thead th { background: #123d73 !important; color: #fff !important; font-size: 12px !important; font-weight: 700 !important; letter-spacing: .35px !important; text-transform: uppercase !important; }\n.ws-au-check tbody tr:nth-child(even) td { background: #f6f9fc !important; }\n.ws-au-check tbody tr:last-child td { border-bottom: 0 !important; }\n.ws-au-check .col-tick { width: 52px !important; text-align: center !important; }\n.ws-au-check .col-item { text-align: left !important; }\n.ws-au-check .col-phase { width: 96px !important; text-align: center !important; }\n.ws-au-check tbody tr { cursor: pointer; }\n.ws-au-check input.ws-tick { -webkit-appearance: none; appearance: none; width: 18px; height: 18px; margin: 0; border: 1.5px solid #123d73; border-radius: 5px; background: #fff; cursor: pointer; vertical-align: middle; position: relative; }\n.ws-au-check input.ws-tick:checked { background: #123d73; }\n.ws-au-check input.ws-tick:checked::after { content: \"\"; position: absolute; left: 5px; top: 2px; width: 5px; height: 9px; border: solid #fff; border-width: 0 2px 2px 0; transform: rotate(45deg); }\n.ws-au-check .pill { display: inline-block; min-width: 34px; padding: 3px 10px; border-radius: 999px; font-size: 12px; font-weight: 700; line-height: 1.3; }\n.ws-au-check .pill-1 { background: #e8eef6; color: #123d73; }\n.ws-au-check .pill-12 { background: #eef4fb; color: #1e5a96; }\n.ws-au-check .pill-2 { background: #eef6f2; color: #2a6b4f; }\n.ws-au-check .pill-3 { background: #f3f4f6; color: #667085; }\n.ws-au-check.is-phase .col-when { width: 28%; }\n@media (max-width: 767px) {\n  .ws-au-check th, .ws-au-check td { padding: 11px 10px !important; font-size: 14px !important; }\n  .ws-au-check .col-tick { width: 40px !important; }\n  .ws-au-check .col-phase { width: 72px !important; }\n  .ws-au-check.is-phase .col-when { width: auto; }\n}\n.ws-tick-bar { margin: 8px 0 32px; padding: 18px 20px; background: #f4f8fc; border: 1px solid #d5e0ea; border-radius: 12px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 16px; flex-wrap: wrap; }\n.ws-tick-bar p { margin: 0; color: #263544; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.5; }\n.ws-tick-bar strong { color: #123d73; }\n.ws-tick-bar a { display: inline-block; padding: 12px 20px; background: #123d73; color: #fff; border-radius: 999px; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: none; font-size: 15px; }\n.ws-au-ability { margin: 22px 0 18px; display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 12px; }\n.ws-au-ability div { padding: 16px 16px 14px; background: #f4f8fc; border-radius: 12px; border: 1px solid #d8e3ec; }\n.ws-au-ability span { display: block; margin-bottom: 6px; color: #123d73; font-size: 12px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .3px; text-transform: uppercase; }\n.ws-au-ability p { margin: 0; color: #263544; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.55; }\n.ws-au-proof { margin: 8px 0 28px; display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 14px; }\n.ws-au-proof a { display: block; overflow: hidden; background: #fff; border: 1px solid #d5e0ea; border-radius: 14px; text-decoration: none; color: inherit; box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(18,61,115,.06); }\n.ws-au-proof img { display: block; width: 100%; height: 168px; object-fit: cover; }\n.ws-au-proof .meta { padding: 14px 16px 16px; }\n.ws-au-proof strong { display: block; margin-bottom: 4px; color: #123d73; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.3; }\n.ws-au-proof em { display: block; margin-bottom: 8px; color: #1e5a96; font-style: normal; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700; }\n.ws-au-proof p { margin: 0; color: #263544; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.55; }\n@media (max-width: 767px) {\n  .ws-au-ability, .ws-au-proof { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }\n  .ws-au-proof img { height: 180px; }\n}\n<\/style>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>A childcare furniture checklist Australia<\/strong> should follow NQF rooms, not a U.S. catalog. Tick infant, toddler, and preschool items first, then reception, cubbies, laundry, and outdoor shade. If a line does not help the assessment visit or the first parent tour, it is Phase 2. A printable two-page PDF sits under the intro if you want to walk rooms with a pen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"ws-country-guides\" style=\"margin:24px 0;padding:16px 20px;background:#f4f8fc;border-left:4px solid #123d73;border-radius:6px;\">\n  <p style=\"margin:0 0 8px;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#263544;\">\n    <strong>Australia planning cluster:<\/strong>\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/westshorefurniture.com\/how-to-start-a-childcare-centre-australia\/\" style=\"color:#123d73;text-decoration:none;\">How to start a centre<\/a>\n    \u00b7 <a href=\"https:\/\/westshorefurniture.com\/cost-to-furnish-a-childcare-classroom-australia\/\" style=\"color:#123d73;text-decoration:none;\">Classroom furniture cost<\/a>\n    \u00b7 <strong>Furniture checklist<\/strong> (this guide)\n    \u00b7 <a href=\"https:\/\/westshorefurniture.com\/childcare-startup-cost-australia\/\" style=\"color:#123d73;text-decoration:none;\">Startup cost Hub<\/a>\n    \u00b7 <a href=\"https:\/\/westshorefurniture.com\/childcare-furniture-australia\/\" style=\"color:#123d73;text-decoration:none;\">Furniture Australia<\/a>\n  <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"margin:24px 0;padding:20px 22px;background:#f4f8fc;border:2px solid #123d73;border-radius:12px;\">\n  <p style=\"margin:0 0 8px;font-size:12px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.4px;text-transform:uppercase;color:#123d73;\">Buy-list, not a budget<\/p>\n  <p style=\"margin:0 0 10px;font-size:16px;line-height:1.65;color:#263544;\">This <strong>childcare furniture checklist Australia<\/strong> tells you what to order for an LDC. Dollar ranges live on the <a href=\"https:\/\/westshorefurniture.com\/cost-to-furnish-a-childcare-classroom-australia\/\" style=\"color:#123d73;font-weight:700;\">classroom cost spoke<\/a> and the <a href=\"https:\/\/westshorefurniture.com\/childcare-startup-cost-australia\/\" style=\"color:#123d73;font-weight:700;\">startup cost Hub<\/a>.<\/p>\n  <p style=\"margin:0;font-size:15px;line-height:1.65;color:#263544;\">Print the two-page A4 PDF, or send the floor plan via <a href=\"https:\/\/westshorefurniture.com\/childcare-furniture-australia\/#contact\" style=\"color:#123d73;font-weight:700;\">childcare furniture Australia<\/a> \/ Get Free Daycare Design if you want quantities filled in.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"ws-pdf-download\" style=\"margin:28px 0;padding:22px 24px;background:linear-gradient(135deg,#123D73 0%,#1E5A96 100%);border-radius:12px;color:#fff;\">\n  <p style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-size:12px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.4px;text-transform:uppercase;opacity:.85;\">Printable A4  \u00b7  2 pages<\/p>\n  <p style=\"margin:0 0 8px;font-size:20px;font-weight:700;line-height:1.3;\">Download the childcare furniture checklist (PDF)<\/p>\n  <p style=\"margin:0 0 16px;font-size:15px;line-height:1.65;color:rgba(255,255,255,.9);\">Tick boxes, project fields, and Phase 1\u20133 labels. Walk the rooms or send it to your builder. This is a planning sheet, not a quote.<\/p>\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/westshorefurniture.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/childcare-furniture-checklist-australia-2026.pdf\" download=\"childcare-furniture-checklist-australia-2026.pdf\" style=\"display:inline-block;padding:12px 22px;background:#fff;color:#123d73;border-radius:999px;font-weight:700;text-decoration:none;font-size:15px;\">Download PDF<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/westshorefurniture.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/country-kidz-preschool-vibrant-classroom-queensland-01.webp\" alt=\"Childcare furniture checklist Australia long day care classroom\" class=\"wp-image-14676\" style=\"width:620px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/westshorefurniture.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/country-kidz-preschool-vibrant-classroom-queensland-01.webp 1200w, https:\/\/westshorefurniture.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/country-kidz-preschool-vibrant-classroom-queensland-01-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/westshorefurniture.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/country-kidz-preschool-vibrant-classroom-queensland-01-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/westshorefurniture.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/country-kidz-preschool-vibrant-classroom-queensland-01-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/westshorefurniture.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/country-kidz-preschool-vibrant-classroom-queensland-01-18x12.webp 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-use-this-childcare-furniture-checklist-australia\">How to Use This Childcare Furniture Checklist Australia<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\n<li>One column per room. Do not buy a \u201ccentre pack\u201d until ages and licensed places are frozen.<\/li>\n\n\n<li>Protect <strong>3.25 m\u00b2 unencumbered indoor<\/strong> space per child (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.acecqa.gov.au\/nqf\/national-law-regulations\/national-regulations\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">National Regulations<\/a>).<\/li>\n\n\n<li>Phase 1 = assessment essentials. Phase 2 = enrichment. Phase 3 = branding and extras.<\/li>\n\n\n<li>When you need AUD, open the <a href=\"https:\/\/westshorefurniture.com\/cost-to-furnish-a-childcare-classroom-australia\/\">cost to furnish a childcare classroom in Australia<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"infant-nursery-checklist\">Infant \/ Nursery Checklist<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"ws-au-check\">\n<table>\n<thead><tr><th class=\"col-tick\" scope=\"col\">Tick<\/th><th class=\"col-item\" scope=\"col\">Item<\/th><th class=\"col-phase\" scope=\"col\">Phase<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>\n<tbody><tr><td class=\"col-tick\"><input class=\"ws-tick\" type=\"checkbox\" data-room=\"Infant\" data-item=\"Cots or approved rest beds for every licensed infant\" data-phase=\"1\" aria-label=\"Tick Cots or approved rest beds for every licensed infant\"><\/td><td class=\"col-item\">Cots or approved rest beds for every licensed infant<\/td><td class=\"col-phase\"><span class=\"pill pill-1\">1<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"col-tick\"><input class=\"ws-tick\" type=\"checkbox\" data-room=\"Infant\" data-item=\"Changing station with adjacent clean and soiled storage\" data-phase=\"1\" aria-label=\"Tick Changing station with adjacent clean and soiled storage\"><\/td><td class=\"col-item\">Changing station with adjacent clean and soiled storage<\/td><td class=\"col-phase\"><span class=\"pill pill-1\">1<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"col-tick\"><input class=\"ws-tick\" type=\"checkbox\" data-room=\"Infant\" data-item=\"Low open shelves that keep walkways clear\" data-phase=\"1\" aria-label=\"Tick Low open shelves that keep walkways clear\"><\/td><td class=\"col-item\">Low open shelves that keep walkways clear<\/td><td class=\"col-phase\"><span class=\"pill pill-1\">1<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"col-tick\"><input class=\"ws-tick\" type=\"checkbox\" data-room=\"Infant\" data-item=\"Feeding chairs or a small feeding table\" data-phase=\"1\" aria-label=\"Tick Feeding chairs or a small feeding table\"><\/td><td class=\"col-item\">Feeding chairs or a small feeding table<\/td><td class=\"col-phase\"><span class=\"pill pill-1\">1<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"col-tick\"><input class=\"ws-tick\" type=\"checkbox\" data-room=\"Infant\" data-item=\"Soft seating \/ adult chair with a sightline to the room\" data-phase=\"1\" aria-label=\"Tick Soft seating \/ adult chair with a sightline to the room\"><\/td><td class=\"col-item\">Soft seating \/ adult chair with a sightline to the room<\/td><td class=\"col-phase\"><span class=\"pill pill-1\">1<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"col-tick\"><input class=\"ws-tick\" type=\"checkbox\" data-room=\"Infant\" data-item=\"Cubbies or personal storage (often one extra for educator items)\" data-phase=\"1\" aria-label=\"Tick Cubbies or personal storage (often one extra for educator items)\"><\/td><td class=\"col-item\">Cubbies or personal storage (often one extra for educator items)<\/td><td class=\"col-phase\"><span class=\"pill pill-1\">1<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"col-tick\"><input class=\"ws-tick\" type=\"checkbox\" data-room=\"Infant\" data-item=\"Blackout or sleep-room storage if the design splits rest from play\" data-phase=\"1\u20132\" aria-label=\"Tick Blackout or sleep-room storage if the design splits rest from play\"><\/td><td class=\"col-item\">Blackout or sleep-room storage if the design splits rest from play<\/td><td class=\"col-phase\"><span class=\"pill pill-12\">1\u20132<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"col-tick\"><input class=\"ws-tick\" type=\"checkbox\" data-room=\"Infant\" data-item=\"Specialty Montessori nido pieces\" data-phase=\"3\" aria-label=\"Tick Specialty Montessori nido pieces\"><\/td><td class=\"col-item\">Specialty Montessori nido pieces<\/td><td class=\"col-phase\"><span class=\"pill pill-3\">3<\/span><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If the nursery already feels tight on the drawing, cut Phase 3 before you cut a cot. Sleep furniture is the line that fails a walk-through when someone \u201csaves space\u201d with mats the authority did not agree to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"toddler-checklist\">Toddler Checklist<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"ws-au-check\">\n<table>\n<thead><tr><th class=\"col-tick\" scope=\"col\">Tick<\/th><th class=\"col-item\" scope=\"col\">Item<\/th><th class=\"col-phase\" scope=\"col\">Phase<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>\n<tbody><tr><td class=\"col-tick\"><input class=\"ws-tick\" type=\"checkbox\" data-room=\"Toddler\" data-item=\"Low tables sized to 10\u201315 children\" data-phase=\"1\" aria-label=\"Tick Low tables sized to 10\u201315 children\"><\/td><td class=\"col-item\">Low tables sized to 10\u201315 children<\/td><td class=\"col-phase\"><span class=\"pill pill-1\">1<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"col-tick\"><input class=\"ws-tick\" type=\"checkbox\" data-room=\"Toddler\" data-item=\"Child chairs (count licensed places, not day-one enrolment)\" data-phase=\"1\" aria-label=\"Tick Child chairs (count licensed places, not day-one enrolment)\"><\/td><td class=\"col-item\">Child chairs (count licensed places, not day-one enrolment)<\/td><td class=\"col-phase\"><span class=\"pill pill-1\">1<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"col-tick\"><input class=\"ws-tick\" type=\"checkbox\" data-room=\"Toddler\" data-item=\"Open shelving on walls rather than island blocks\" data-phase=\"1\" aria-label=\"Tick Open shelving on walls rather than island blocks\"><\/td><td class=\"col-item\">Open shelving on walls rather than island blocks<\/td><td class=\"col-phase\"><span class=\"pill pill-1\">1<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"col-tick\"><input class=\"ws-tick\" type=\"checkbox\" data-room=\"Toddler\" data-item=\"Cubbies in-room or in a shared hallway\" data-phase=\"1\" aria-label=\"Tick Cubbies in-room or in a shared hallway\"><\/td><td class=\"col-item\">Cubbies in-room or in a shared hallway<\/td><td class=\"col-phase\"><span class=\"pill pill-1\">1<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"col-tick\"><input class=\"ws-tick\" type=\"checkbox\" data-room=\"Toddler\" data-item=\"One mobile storage unit\" data-phase=\"1\" aria-label=\"Tick One mobile storage unit\"><\/td><td class=\"col-item\">One mobile storage unit<\/td><td class=\"col-phase\"><span class=\"pill pill-1\">1<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"col-tick\"><input class=\"ws-tick\" type=\"checkbox\" data-room=\"Toddler\" data-item=\"Rest mats or a defined rest area\" data-phase=\"1\" aria-label=\"Tick Rest mats or a defined rest area\"><\/td><td class=\"col-item\">Rest mats or a defined rest area<\/td><td class=\"col-phase\"><span class=\"pill pill-1\">1<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"col-tick\"><input class=\"ws-tick\" type=\"checkbox\" data-room=\"Toddler\" data-item=\"Dramatic play set\" data-phase=\"2\" aria-label=\"Tick Dramatic play set\"><\/td><td class=\"col-item\">Dramatic play set<\/td><td class=\"col-phase\"><span class=\"pill pill-2\">2<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"col-tick\"><input class=\"ws-tick\" type=\"checkbox\" data-room=\"Toddler\" data-item=\"Extra art trolley or STEM unit\" data-phase=\"2\" aria-label=\"Tick Extra art trolley or STEM unit\"><\/td><td class=\"col-item\">Extra art trolley or STEM unit<\/td><td class=\"col-phase\"><span class=\"pill pill-2\">2<\/span><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/westshorefurniture.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/childcare-tables-chairs-stackable-australia.webp\" alt=\"Checklist items: tables chairs and cubby storage for Australian centres\" class=\"wp-image-14644\" style=\"width:620px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/westshorefurniture.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/childcare-tables-chairs-stackable-australia.webp 1200w, https:\/\/westshorefurniture.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/childcare-tables-chairs-stackable-australia-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/westshorefurniture.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/childcare-tables-chairs-stackable-australia-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/westshorefurniture.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/childcare-tables-chairs-stackable-australia-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/westshorefurniture.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/childcare-tables-chairs-stackable-australia-16x12.webp 16w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"preschool-kindergarten-checklist\">Preschool \/ Kindergarten Checklist<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"ws-au-check\">\n<table>\n<thead><tr><th class=\"col-tick\" scope=\"col\">Tick<\/th><th class=\"col-item\" scope=\"col\">Item<\/th><th class=\"col-phase\" scope=\"col\">Phase<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>\n<tbody><tr><td class=\"col-tick\"><input class=\"ws-tick\" type=\"checkbox\" data-room=\"Preschool\" data-item=\"Activity tables (usually four in a 16\u201322 place room)\" data-phase=\"1\" aria-label=\"Tick Activity tables (usually four in a 16\u201322 place room)\"><\/td><td class=\"col-item\">Activity tables (usually four in a 16\u201322 place room)<\/td><td class=\"col-phase\"><span class=\"pill pill-1\">1<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"col-tick\"><input class=\"ws-tick\" type=\"checkbox\" data-room=\"Preschool\" data-item=\"Child chairs for every licensed place plus two spares\" data-phase=\"1\" aria-label=\"Tick Child chairs for every licensed place plus two spares\"><\/td><td class=\"col-item\">Child chairs for every licensed place plus two spares<\/td><td class=\"col-phase\"><span class=\"pill pill-1\">1<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"col-tick\"><input class=\"ws-tick\" type=\"checkbox\" data-room=\"Preschool\" data-item=\"Open shelving for blocks, books, and loose parts\" data-phase=\"1\" aria-label=\"Tick Open shelving for blocks, books, and loose parts\"><\/td><td class=\"col-item\">Open shelving for blocks, books, and loose parts<\/td><td class=\"col-phase\"><span class=\"pill pill-1\">1<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"col-tick\"><input class=\"ws-tick\" type=\"checkbox\" data-room=\"Preschool\" data-item=\"Educator storage cabinet that locks\" data-phase=\"1\" aria-label=\"Tick Educator storage cabinet that locks\"><\/td><td class=\"col-item\">Educator storage cabinet that locks<\/td><td class=\"col-phase\"><span class=\"pill pill-1\">1<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"col-tick\"><input class=\"ws-tick\" type=\"checkbox\" data-room=\"Preschool\" data-item=\"Art \/ wet-area storage\" data-phase=\"1\u20132\" aria-label=\"Tick Art \/ wet-area storage\"><\/td><td class=\"col-item\">Art \/ wet-area storage<\/td><td class=\"col-phase\"><span class=\"pill pill-12\">1\u20132<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"col-tick\"><input class=\"ws-tick\" type=\"checkbox\" data-room=\"Preschool\" data-item=\"Dramatic play (kitchen, home corner, shop)\" data-phase=\"2\" aria-label=\"Tick Dramatic play (kitchen, home corner, shop)\"><\/td><td class=\"col-item\">Dramatic play (kitchen, home corner, shop)<\/td><td class=\"col-phase\"><span class=\"pill pill-2\">2<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"col-tick\"><input class=\"ws-tick\" type=\"checkbox\" data-room=\"Preschool\" data-item=\"Science \/ STEM unit\" data-phase=\"2\" aria-label=\"Tick Science \/ STEM unit\"><\/td><td class=\"col-item\">Science \/ STEM unit<\/td><td class=\"col-phase\"><span class=\"pill pill-2\">2<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"col-tick\"><input class=\"ws-tick\" type=\"checkbox\" data-room=\"Preschool\" data-item=\"Custom branding or philosophy-specific joinery\" data-phase=\"3\" aria-label=\"Tick Custom branding or philosophy-specific joinery\"><\/td><td class=\"col-item\">Custom branding or philosophy-specific joinery<\/td><td class=\"col-phase\"><span class=\"pill pill-3\">3<\/span><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1860\" height=\"1380\" src=\"https:\/\/westshorefurniture.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/reggio-elc-australia-classroom-furniture-view-20.webp\" alt=\"Room-by-room furniture checklist for a Reggio Australian centre\" class=\"wp-image-8339\" style=\"width:620px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/westshorefurniture.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/reggio-elc-australia-classroom-furniture-view-20.webp 1860w, https:\/\/westshorefurniture.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/reggio-elc-australia-classroom-furniture-view-20-300x223.webp 300w, https:\/\/westshorefurniture.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/reggio-elc-australia-classroom-furniture-view-20-1024x760.webp 1024w, https:\/\/westshorefurniture.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/reggio-elc-australia-classroom-furniture-view-20-768x570.webp 768w, https:\/\/westshorefurniture.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/reggio-elc-australia-classroom-furniture-view-20-1536x1140.webp 1536w, https:\/\/westshorefurniture.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/reggio-elc-australia-classroom-furniture-view-20-16x12.webp 16w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1860px) 100vw, 1860px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"ws-tick-bar\">\n  <p><strong class=\"ws-tick-count\">0<\/strong> <span class=\"ws-tick-word\">items<\/span> ticked. Send the list \u2014 we turn Phase 1 ticks into room quantities on your floor plan.<\/p>\n  <a class=\"ws-popup-2919 ws-send-ticks\" href=\"#elementor-action:action=popup:open&#038;settings=eyJpZCI6IjI5MTkiLCJ0b2dnbGUiOmZhbHNlfQ==\">Get quantities for my ticks<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"shared-spaces-most-centres-forget\">Shared Spaces Most Centres Forget<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"reception-and-hallway\">Reception and hallway<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\n<li>Parent-facing bench or wait seating that does not block egress.<\/li>\n\n\n<li>Hallway cubbies sized before you order\u2014use the <a href=\"https:\/\/westshorefurniture.com\/standard-daycare-locker-cubby-dimensions-the-2026-buying-guide\/\">cubby dimensions guide<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n<li>A small lockable cabinet for excursion and medication admin (policies still rule here).<\/li>\n\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"staff-laundry-and-kitchen-support\">Staff, laundry, and kitchen support<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\n<li>Staff lockers or a lockable cabinet off the classroom floor.<\/li>\n\n\n<li>Laundry: soiled-linen hamper storage and a drying\/stack space that is not in the nursery.<\/li>\n\n\n<li>Kitchen support: dish and bottle storage if the cook\/prep area serves infant rooms.<\/li>\n\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Shared spaces are how a four-room order still feels unfinished on tour. Tick them on this checklist even when the classroom quote looks complete.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"ws-context-cta\" style=\"margin:28px 0;padding:22px 24px;background:#f4f8fc;border-left:4px solid #123d73;border-radius:8px;\">\n  <p style=\"margin:0 0 8px;font-size:17px;font-weight:700;color:#123d73;\">Want this checklist turned into quantities?<\/p>\n  <p style=\"margin:0 0 16px;font-size:15px;line-height:1.65;color:#263544;\">Send the floor plan, room ages, and opening date. We will mark Phase 1 versus Phase 2 on your rooms.<\/p>\n  <a class=\"ws-popup-2919\" href=\"#elementor-action:action=popup:open&#038;settings=eyJpZCI6IjI5MTkiLCJ0b2dnbGUiOmZhbHNlfQ==\" style=\"display:inline-block;padding:12px 22px;background:#123d73;color:#fff;border-radius:999px;font-weight:700;text-decoration:none;font-size:15px;\">Get Free Daycare Design<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"outdoor-shade-and-play-separate-line\">Outdoor Shade and Play (Separate Line)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Keep outdoor off the classroom invoice so the furniture checklist stays honest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\n<li>Shade structure or sail plan before summer parent tours.<\/li>\n\n\n<li>Fencing and gates that match the service approval drawings.<\/li>\n\n\n<li>Impact-attenuating surfacing under climbing equipment.<\/li>\n\n\n<li>One primary play structure; loose outdoor furniture can wait for Phase 2.<\/li>\n\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ranges and surfacing notes: <a href=\"https:\/\/westshorefurniture.com\/how-much-does-a-preschool-playground-cost\/\">preschool playground cost guide<\/a>. The Hub uses $20,000\u2013$90,000 AUD for a standard centre outdoor package\u2014do not hide that inside a classroom line.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/westshorefurniture.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/outdoor-play-equipment-climbing-frame-australia.webp\" alt=\"Outdoor shade and play equipment on an Australian childcare furniture checklist\" class=\"wp-image-14636\" style=\"width:620px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/westshorefurniture.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/outdoor-play-equipment-climbing-frame-australia.webp 1200w, https:\/\/westshorefurniture.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/outdoor-play-equipment-climbing-frame-australia-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/westshorefurniture.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/outdoor-play-equipment-climbing-frame-australia-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/westshorefurniture.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/outdoor-play-equipment-climbing-frame-australia-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/westshorefurniture.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/outdoor-play-equipment-climbing-frame-australia-16x12.webp 16w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"phase-1-2-3-buy-order\">Phase 1 \/ 2 \/ 3 Buy Order<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"ws-au-check is-phase\">\n<table>\n<thead><tr><th scope=\"col\">Phase<\/th><th class=\"col-when\" scope=\"col\">When<\/th><th scope=\"col\">What you tick<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>\n<tbody><tr><td class=\"col-item\"><strong>1 \u2014 Assessment essentials<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"col-when\">Before the visit \/ opening<\/td><td class=\"col-item\">Sleep, tables, chairs, core storage, cubbies, educator cabinets<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"col-item\"><strong>2 \u2014 Enrolment build<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"col-when\">Months 0\u20133<\/td><td class=\"col-item\">Dramatic play, art extras, STEM, hallway upgrades<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"col-item\"><strong>3 \u2014 Differentiation<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"col-when\">After enrolment steadies<\/td><td class=\"col-item\">Branding, specialty philosophy pieces, extra outdoor learning furniture<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A 40HQ often holds indoor furniture for 4\u20135 classrooms when sizes are standardised. That is a buying pattern, not a reason to fill unused rooms on day one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"australian-centre-hardware-we-have-already-fitted\">Australian Centre Hardware We Have Already Fitted<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The advantage is not a longer catalogue. It is a room that still meets NQF space after the furniture is in, with quantities you can compare to a local quote. These four centres are the proof \u2014 open any one, then send your floor plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"ws-au-ability\">\n  <div><span>1. Space first<\/span><p>We draw furniture so <strong>3.25 m\u00b2 unencumbered<\/strong> indoor space stays clear \u2014 cots and cubbies do not eat licensed places.<\/p><\/div>\n  <div><span>2. Room quantities<\/span><p>Infant, toddler and preschool each get a count list, not a generic centre pack. Shared hallway and laundry are on the same sheet.<\/p><\/div>\n  <div><span>3. One factory program<\/span><p>A 40HQ usually covers <strong>4\u20135 classrooms<\/strong>. Plan <strong>10\u201314 weeks<\/strong> if you import. Local retail is for one-room top-ups.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"ws-au-proof\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/westshorefurniture.com\/australian-reggio-early-learning-centre\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/westshorefurniture.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Reggio-Early-Learning-Centre-in-Queensland-.webp\" alt=\"Queensland Reggio ELC childcare furniture by West Shore\" loading=\"lazy\"><div class=\"meta\"><strong>Queensland Reggio ELC<\/strong><em>2,000 m\u00b2 \u00b7 150+ children<\/em><p>Multi-room indoor and outdoor program. Rooms planned as zones, not a furniture dump.<\/p><\/div><\/a>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/westshorefurniture.com\/reggio-kindergarten-in-sydney\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/westshorefurniture.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Reggio-Emilia-Kindergarten-in-Sydney.webp\" alt=\"Reggio kindergarten, Sydney childcare furniture by West Shore\" loading=\"lazy\"><div class=\"meta\"><strong>Reggio kindergarten, Sydney<\/strong><em>900 m\u00b2 \u00b7 80+ children<\/em><p>Custom finishes and child-height storage sized to the licensed group, not a catalogue default.<\/p><\/div><\/a>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/westshorefurniture.com\/everwood-early-education-in-australia\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/westshorefurniture.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/01-everwood-classroom-tables-chairs.webp\" alt=\"Everwood Early Education, WA childcare furniture by West Shore\" loading=\"lazy\"><div class=\"meta\"><strong>Everwood Early Education, WA<\/strong><em>5 rooms \u00b7 83 places<\/em><p>850 m\u00b2 indoor + 538 m\u00b2 outdoor. Tables, storage and nature-play furniture as one program.<\/p><\/div><\/a>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/westshorefurniture.com\/treehouse-childcare-adelaide\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/westshorefurniture.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Early-childhood-education-center-in-Adelaide.webp\" alt=\"Treehouse Childcare, Adelaide childcare furniture by West Shore\" loading=\"lazy\"><div class=\"meta\"><strong>Treehouse Childcare, Adelaide<\/strong><em>South Australia LDC<\/em><p>Classroom and outdoor hardware on a live SA centre \u2014 the scale check for a 4-room order.<\/p><\/div><\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When you want the same treatment on your rooms, use <a href=\"https:\/\/westshorefurniture.com\/childcare-furniture-australia\/#contact\">childcare furniture Australia<\/a> or Get Free Daycare Design. That landing page is where this checklist is meant to send you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"ws-pdf-download\" style=\"margin:28px 0;padding:22px 24px;background:linear-gradient(135deg,#123D73 0%,#1E5A96 100%);border-radius:12px;color:#fff;\">\n  <p style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-size:12px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.4px;text-transform:uppercase;opacity:.85;\">Printable A4  \u00b7  2 pages<\/p>\n  <p style=\"margin:0 0 8px;font-size:20px;font-weight:700;line-height:1.3;\">Download the childcare furniture checklist (PDF)<\/p>\n  <p style=\"margin:0 0 16px;font-size:15px;line-height:1.65;color:rgba(255,255,255,.9);\">Tick boxes, project fields, and Phase 1\u20133 labels. Walk the rooms or send it to your builder. This is a planning sheet, not a quote.<\/p>\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/westshorefurniture.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/childcare-furniture-checklist-australia-2026.pdf\" download=\"childcare-furniture-checklist-australia-2026.pdf\" style=\"display:inline-block;padding:12px 22px;background:#fff;color:#123d73;border-radius:999px;font-weight:700;text-decoration:none;font-size:15px;\">Download PDF<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"related-australia-guides\">Related Australia Guides<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"margin:24px 0;padding:18px 22px;background:#f4f8fc;border-radius:8px;border:1px solid #d8e3ec;\"><p style=\"margin:0 0 10px;font-weight:700;color:#123d73;\">Related Australia guides<\/p><ul style=\"margin:0;padding-left:20px;line-height:1.8;\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/westshorefurniture.com\/childcare-startup-cost-australia\/\">Childcare startup cost Australia<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/westshorefurniture.com\/how-to-start-a-childcare-centre-australia\/\">How to start a childcare centre in Australia<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/westshorefurniture.com\/cost-to-furnish-a-childcare-classroom-australia\/\">Cost to furnish a childcare classroom in Australia<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/westshorefurniture.com\/childcare-furniture-checklist-australia\/\">Childcare furniture checklist Australia<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/westshorefurniture.com\/childcare-furniture-australia\/\">Childcare furniture Australia<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/westshorefurniture.com\/how-much-does-a-preschool-playground-cost\/\">Preschool playground costs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"ws-playground-cta\">\n  <div class=\"ws-cta-inner\">\n    <div class=\"ws-cta-content\">\n      <span class=\"ws-cta-label\">Plan Smarter<\/span>\n      <div class=\"ws-cta-title\">Get a room-by-room furniture list for your Australian centre<\/div>\n      <p>Send the floor plan and we will convert this checklist into quantities for infant, toddler and preschool rooms.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"cta-actions\">\n      <a class=\"popup-btn ws-popup-2919\" href=\"#elementor-action:action=popup:open&#038;settings=eyJpZCI6IjI5MTkiLCJ0b2dnbGUiOmZhbHNlfQ==\">Get Free Daycare Design<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<style>\n  .ws-playground-cta { width: 100% !important; margin: 40px 0 !important; padding: 0 16px !important; box-sizing: border-box !important; }\n  .ws-playground-cta .ws-cta-inner { max-width: 1080px !important; margin: 0 auto !important; padding: 34px 38px !important; border-radius: 22px !important; background: linear-gradient(135deg, #123D73 0%, #1E5A96 100%) !important; color: #ffffff !important; display: flex !important; align-items: center !important; justify-content: space-between !important; gap: 28px !important; box-shadow: 0 14px 35px rgba(18, 61, 115, 0.22) !important; box-sizing: border-box !important; }\n  .ws-playground-cta .ws-cta-content { flex: 1 !important; }\n  .ws-playground-cta .ws-cta-label { display: inline-block !important; margin-bottom: 10px !important; padding: 6px 12px !important; border-radius: 999px !important; background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16) !important; color: #ffffff !important; font-size: 13px !important; font-weight: 600 !important; }\n  .ws-playground-cta .ws-cta-title { margin: 0 0 12px !important; color: #ffffff !important; font-size: 30px !important; line-height: 1.25 !important; font-weight: 700 !important; }\n  .ws-playground-cta .ws-cta-content p { margin: 0 !important; max-width: 720px !important; color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88) !important; font-size: 16px !important; line-height: 1.65 !important; }\n  .ws-playground-cta .cta-actions { flex-shrink: 0 !important; }\n  .ws-playground-cta .popup-btn { display: inline-block !important; padding: 15px 28px !important; border-radius: 999px !important; background: #ffffff !important; color: #123D73 !important; font-size: 16px !important; font-weight: 700 !important; text-decoration: none !important; }\n  @media (max-width: 768px) { .ws-playground-cta .ws-cta-inner { padding: 28px 22px !important; flex-direction: column !important; align-items: flex-start !important; } .ws-playground-cta .popup-btn { width: 100% !important; text-align: center !important; } }\n<\/style>\n\n<script>\n(function(){\n  function openWsPopup(e){\n    if (typeof elementorProFrontend !== 'undefined' && elementorProFrontend.modules && elementorProFrontend.modules.popup) {\n      if (e) e.preventDefault();\n      elementorProFrontend.modules.popup.showPopup({ id: 2919 });\n    }\n  }\n  document.querySelectorAll('.ws-popup-2919, .popup-btn').forEach(function(el){\n    el.addEventListener('click', openWsPopup);\n  });\n})();\n<\/script>\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"conclusion\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A useful <strong>childcare furniture checklist Australia<\/strong> is a tick list tied to NQF rooms and phases\u2014not another all-in budget. Kit sleep and seating first, protect 3.25 m\u00b2, and park outdoor shade on its own line.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Price the ticks on the <a href=\"https:\/\/westshorefurniture.com\/cost-to-furnish-a-childcare-classroom-australia\/\">classroom cost spoke<\/a>. Put the whole centre in context with the <a href=\"https:\/\/westshorefurniture.com\/childcare-startup-cost-australia\/\">startup cost Hub<\/a>. Then send the plan via <a href=\"https:\/\/westshorefurniture.com\/childcare-furniture-australia\/#contact\">childcare furniture Australia<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"faqs\">FAQs<\/h2>\n\n\n<!-- wp:rank-math\/faq-block [{\"id\": \"faq-question-1788902065803\", \"title\": \"What should be on a childcare furniture checklist in Australia?\", \"content\": \"Age-right tables and chairs, open storage, cubbies, an educator cabinet, and\u2014in infant rooms\u2014cots plus a changing station. Add reception, laundry, and hallway cubbies so classrooms do not donate their storage. Confirm unencumbered 3.25 m\u00b2 indoor space before you tick extra shelves.\", \"visible\": true}, {\"id\": \"faq-question-1788902065804\", \"title\": \"Is this checklist for family day care or long day care?\", \"content\": \"It is written for centre-based LDC rooms. FDC educators can steal the infant or toddler columns, but scheme and residence rules still apply. Do not buy a four-room container for a single home.\", \"visible\": true}, {\"id\": \"faq-question-1788902065805\", \"title\": \"What must I buy before the assessment visit?\", \"content\": \"Phase 1: sleep furniture in infant rooms, enough tables and chairs for licensed places, core open storage, cubbies, and educator cabinets. Do not delay anything the regulatory authority expects to see on the first walk-through.\", \"visible\": true}, {\"id\": \"faq-question-1788902065806\", \"title\": \"When should I add dramatic play and STEM furniture?\", \"content\": \"Usually Phase 2, in the first three months after opening, once enrolment is moving and the 3.25 m\u00b2 is proven on the floor. Phase 3 is branding and specialty pieces.\", \"visible\": true}, {\"id\": \"faq-question-1788902065807\", \"title\": \"Where do I put outdoor items on the list?\", \"content\": \"On a separate outdoor line: shade, surfacing, fencing, and a play structure. Do not mix that invoice into the classroom furniture checklist. See the playground cost guide for ranges.\", \"visible\": true}, {\"id\": \"faq-question-1788902065808\", \"title\": \"How do I turn the checklist into quantities?\", \"content\": \"Freeze ages and licensed places, draw the furniture so walkways stay clear, then send the floor plan through Get Free Daycare Design or the Australia furniture enquiry form.\", \"visible\": true}, {\"id\": \"faq-question-1788902065809\", \"title\": \"Should I copy a U.S. daycare furniture checklist?\", \"content\": \"No. Australian rooms use NQF space rules, cots rather than a U.S. crib list, and AUD supplier quotes. Use this list, then price rooms on the Australia classroom cost spoke.\", \"visible\": true}, {\"id\": \"faq-question-1788902065810\", \"title\": \"Where can I see furnished Australian centres?\", \"content\": \"Queensland Reggio, Sydney Reggio kindergarten, Everwood in WA, and Treehouse Childcare Adelaide are live project pages. They show scale, not a shopping cart.\", \"visible\": true}, {\"id\": \"faq-question-1788902065811\", \"title\": \"Can I download this checklist as a PDF?\", \"content\": \"Yes. Use the Download printable PDF button near the top of this page. It is a two-page A4 sheet with tick boxes, project fields, and phase labels so you can walk rooms or send it to a builder.\", \"visible\": true}] -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-rank-math-faq-block\"><div class=\"rank-math-faq-item\"><h3 class=\"rank-math-question\">What should be on a childcare furniture checklist in Australia?<\/h3><div class=\"rank-math-answer\">Age-right tables and chairs, open storage, cubbies, an educator cabinet, and\u2014in infant rooms\u2014cots plus a changing station. Add reception, laundry, and hallway cubbies so classrooms do not donate their storage. Confirm unencumbered 3.25 m\u00b2 indoor space before you tick extra shelves.<\/div><\/div><div class=\"rank-math-faq-item\"><h3 class=\"rank-math-question\">Is this checklist for family day care or long day care?<\/h3><div class=\"rank-math-answer\">It is written for centre-based LDC rooms. FDC educators can steal the infant or toddler columns, but scheme and residence rules still apply. Do not buy a four-room container for a single home.<\/div><\/div><div class=\"rank-math-faq-item\"><h3 class=\"rank-math-question\">What must I buy before the assessment visit?<\/h3><div class=\"rank-math-answer\">Phase 1: sleep furniture in infant rooms, enough tables and chairs for licensed places, core open storage, cubbies, and educator cabinets. Do not delay anything the regulatory authority expects to see on the first walk-through.<\/div><\/div><div class=\"rank-math-faq-item\"><h3 class=\"rank-math-question\">When should I add dramatic play and STEM furniture?<\/h3><div class=\"rank-math-answer\">Usually Phase 2, in the first three months after opening, once enrolment is moving and the 3.25 m\u00b2 is proven on the floor. Phase 3 is branding and specialty pieces.<\/div><\/div><div class=\"rank-math-faq-item\"><h3 class=\"rank-math-question\">Where do I put outdoor items on the list?<\/h3><div class=\"rank-math-answer\">On a separate outdoor line: shade, surfacing, fencing, and a play structure. Do not mix that invoice into the classroom furniture checklist. See the playground cost guide for ranges.<\/div><\/div><div class=\"rank-math-faq-item\"><h3 class=\"rank-math-question\">How do I turn the checklist into quantities?<\/h3><div class=\"rank-math-answer\">Freeze ages and licensed places, draw the furniture so walkways stay clear, then send the floor plan through Get Free Daycare Design or the Australia furniture enquiry form.<\/div><\/div><div class=\"rank-math-faq-item\"><h3 class=\"rank-math-question\">Should I copy a U.S. daycare furniture checklist?<\/h3><div class=\"rank-math-answer\">No. Australian rooms use NQF space rules, cots rather than a U.S. crib list, and AUD supplier quotes. Use this list, then price rooms on the Australia classroom cost spoke.<\/div><\/div><div class=\"rank-math-faq-item\"><h3 class=\"rank-math-question\">Where can I see furnished Australian centres?<\/h3><div class=\"rank-math-answer\">Queensland Reggio, Sydney Reggio kindergarten, Everwood in WA, and Treehouse Childcare Adelaide are live project pages. They show scale, not a shopping cart.<\/div><\/div><div class=\"rank-math-faq-item\"><h3 class=\"rank-math-question\">Can I download this checklist as a PDF?<\/h3><div class=\"rank-math-answer\">Yes. Use the Download printable PDF button near the top of this page. 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