Nursery Cloakroom Furniture & Storage

You need to consider how much floor space you have, do you have room for back-to-back free standing units which take up more space, or do you need smaller space saving wall mounted storage?

For settings with limited floor space, our Compact Cloakroom Bench combines seating and storage in a smaller footprint.

From the very beginning of a child’s day, using a cloakroom can help foster independence and self-care. Thery can manage their own belongings, finding their own peg and cubby to put their things away. Dressing skills are developed, using low benches and open storage encourages children to put on their own coats and shoes.

A tidy cloakroom will prevent trip hazards, keeping coats and bags neatly on pegs and in cubbies keeps floor space clear and hazard free. Organised separation of personal belongings can also help prevent cross-contamination and help with infection control. An organised cloakroom will help the practitioner effectively supervise and monitor children safely. Products such as our Cloakroom Bench combine child-sized seating with compartments for shoes, boots, bags and other belongings.

An organised entrance makes transitions from outdoors to indoors quicker and smoother, reducing waiting times and allowing focus to be firmly on learning. A smooth entrance to the setting will also foster a calmer environment and prevent sensory overload before entering the main room. Also, encouraging independence from a very early age allows practitioners more time to spend on other more focused activities and supervise more effectively rather than focusing on helping one child get dressed.

Accessibility is key, low-level pegs and storage cubbies so children can reach without help. Child-sized seating is essential, so children can get changed safely and comfortably. Also, adding visual labels – clear name tags accompanied with photographs or individual icons so children can easily identify their own space.