Playhouses

Locating the perfect outdoor playhouse option for your child care facility

Whether it's a dollhouse or a castle for slaying dragons, a nice addition to your child care facility will be to add a playhouse of some sort. Keeping the children happily playing and entertained can lessen the load for you as caregiver. Think of it as a business investment and not buying just another toy.

But with so many custom playhouses to choose from, you may find yourself overwhelmed with options. Make sure you work with a reputable company that you feel comfortable with. Since the purchase will be a large one, receive a price quote that includes all the little details before committing to an order.

When purchasing a playhouse, take these factors into consideration:

1. Playhouse design: What size and shape will best fit your needs?

2. Style: What kind of architecture and materials will make up the playhouse? You can choose from wooden playhouses, plastic playhouses or others.

3. Features: Some luxury playhouses offer the inclusion of a porch or deck. What features are necessary?

 

Look for options in children's playhouses

When it comes to playhouses the choices are wide open, from building your own, assembling one from a kit or using a design specialist to customize one. It may be best to determine your needs and budget before delving too far into the process. That way you can narrow down exactly what you're looking for.
Try: Lowe's offers playhouse kits and a number of other options. From a princess cottage to a cotton candy manor, browse the selection of luxury playhouses from Posh Tots.

Design a custom playhouse

Get exactly what you want and need, down to the trim color, when you create your own playhouse design. A number of companies offer this option for those who want complete control over what their playhouse will look like. Why not ask the kids exactly what they'd like to see in their playhouse? Then you can incorporate those items into the design.
Try: For a custom wood playhouse, consider CedarWorks. Kids Crooked House offers a built-to-order playhouse. You can pick different styles and body and trim colors.

Find portable playhouse accessories

Just because the playhouse is designed for little people, don't feel like you have to skimp on all the details. Fill the inside with fun play items such as special toys and art projects. You can also add special features to the outside such as extra windows, a porch, light fixtures and others.
Try: Find the extra building supplies you'll need to put the finishing touches on a playhouse from The Betty Mills Company. From table and chair sets to rocking chairs and toy boxes, find everything to fill up a playhouse at PlayHouses.com.

 

• Plastic playhouses can be just as much fun and are easy to put together yourself. Plastic makes for a portable playhouse and is also durable in harsh weather conditions.

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