Procurement - List of Materials

The section highlights the list of material required for setting up and running creches. The list includes both - one-time assets and material required on recurring basis in the programme.

Anthropometric Equipment

The Anthropometric equipment are used to capture anthropometric measurements of children enrolled in creches. The process of growth monitoring is explained here in detail.

S. No.	Material	Quantity	Specification	Purpose
1	Weighing Scale	1	Model: Samso Bear	This is for collecting weight measurements of children. The instructions for using weighing scale are given here.
2	Stadiometer	1	Model: Seca 213	This is for collecting weight measurements of children. The instructions for using stadiometer are given here.
3	Infantometer	1	Model: Seca 210	This is for collecting height measurements of children (upto 2 years). The instructions for using infantometer are given here.
4	Iron Weights	2	One weighing 1 kilograms and another weighing 500 grams	Iron weights will be used for caliberating weighing scale. The step-wise guidelines for caliberating equipment are highlighted here.
5	Calibration Rod	1	Specification to be included	This will be used for caliberating infantometer and stadiometer.

First-aid Kit

A first-aid kit is essential to enable caregivers or supervisors to take immediate action in case of minor injuries among children at creches. It is critical that a first-aid kit is available from Day 1 of creche operations.
While procuring items for the first-aid kit, expiry dates must be carefully checked. Thereafter, the contents of the kit should be reviewed on a monthly basis to ensure usability and timely replacement of expired items. The guidelines for using first-aid kit are detailed here.

S. No.	Material	Quantity	Specification	Purpose
1	First-aid Box	1	Transparent plastic box	First-aid box will be used to store first-aid items for easy access.
2	Scissors	1 pair	Stainless Steel	Scissors will be used for the quick and safe cutting of bandages.
3	Tweezers	1 pair	Stainless Steel	Tweezers are used for precisely removing foreign objects like splinters, glass shards, or thorns from the skin.
4	Sterile Gauze Pads	1		For wound care, providing protection, absorption, and promoting healing while minimizing the risk of infection.
5	Sterile Gauze Bandage	1		For wound care, providing protection, absorption, and promoting healing while minimizing the risk of infection.
6	Oral Rehydration Salts (ORS – Electral)	2	21.8 GRAM (to be used with 1 litre water)	For preventing and treat dehyderation, especially due to diarrhea
7	Sterile Cotton Roll	1		For providing a secure cover around the wound, ensuring protection and comfort during the healing process.
8	Antisceptic Liquid	1	Dettol	For cleaning and preventing infections on skin and wound
9	Adhesive Tape or Medical Tape	1		For securing bandages
10	Adhesive Bandages (Band-Aid)	5		For protecting the wound and scab from friction, bacteria, damage, and dirt
11	Ointment for burns	1	Burnol	For preventing infection and promote healing
12	Antiseptic Soap	1	Dettol	For handwashing - Reducing the risk of infection

Water-storage, Cleaning and Washing Utilities

S. No.	Material	Quantity	Specification	Purpose
1	Drum (Handwashing Unit)	1	HDPE, 40 litres; Grade 5 Plastic is advisable.	This is commonly used in rural creches to store water for handwashing. This is used to supply water to the handwashing unit.
2	Drum (Water-storage)	1	HDPE, 200 litres; Grade 5 Plastic is advisable.	This will be used to store water for washing linen and bedding, washing dishes, etc.
3	Hand-washing Unit (Tub, Tap, Garden hose, Sanitary fittings for hand washing station and basin)	1 set	Tub should be flat-surfaced.	This is commonly used in rural creches; for setting-up a handwashing unit.
4	Tub	1		It will be used for washing durries, mosquito nets, etc.
5	Container	1	Plastic, 1 litre	This is used for storing washing detergent.
6	Mug	3	Plastic	For keeping in toilet, sanitizing hands, and cleaning utensils
7	Mirror	1		For grooming of children
8	Comb	1	Plastic	For grooming of children
9	Nail Cutter	1	Stainless Steel	For grooming of children
10	Broom	2	1 coconut leaf grass (hard-bristles), 1 Hill Broom (soft-bristles)	Sweeping floors in creche premise
11	Broom for Cleaning spider-webs	1		For cleaning spider-webs at creche centres
12	Umbrella	2		For caregivers during monsoon and summer seasons
13	Dustpan	1	Plastic	For cleaning
14	Dustbin	3	Plastic; with lid;	One for the left-over food; second for vegetable waste and egg-shells; third for dry waste;
15	Floor Mop	2	5 feet long rod, Cotton refill	For mopping floor
16	Floor wiper	1		For toilets and cemented or tiled floors
17	Buckets	2	Plastic	One for fetching water and another for using in toilets for storing water
18	Phenyl			For cleaning of toilets
19	Toilet Cleaner			For cleaning of toilets
20	Toilet Cleaning Brush			For cleaning of toilets
21	Sanitary Pads			For menstrual hygiene

Galvanised Steel Items

This section outlines the list of materials required for the safe storage of utilities in creches.

S. No.	Material	Quantity	Specification	Purpose
1	Trunk Box	1	Galvanized Steel; 0.5 mm gauge; 40” X 24” X 24”	To safely store creche utilites such as ration, play material, weighing scale, etc.
2	Rack with 3 shelves	1	Galvanized Steel; 0.5 mm gauge; 22” X 12” X 24”	To store an keep kitchen utilies and consumables.
3	Almirah (Optional)	1	CRA Material, Suggestive dimensions- Depth: 1.3", Width: 2.8", Height: 5"	Almirah could be an alternative to the trunk box and rack. It must be placed at an even surface and an area which is out-of-reach for children.

Utensils and Kitchenware

The section outlines the list of material used in kitchen.

S. No.	Material	Quantity	Specification	Purpose
1	Ladle (Optional)	1	Stainless steel
2	Turner (Karachuli)	1	Stainless steel
3	Serving Spoon	1	Stainless steel	This will be used for serving food into plates.
4	Drum with lid	1	Stainless steel; Capacity: 3-4 kg	This will be used to store loose groceries (rice, chatua, etc.)
5	Water Ladle/Spoon	1	Stainless steel	This will be used to fill water in water-purifier.
6	Mug	1	Stainless steel
7	Spoon	10	Stainless steel	This will be used for tasting, mixing oil and lemon drops, and feeding younger children who are unable to eat on their own.
8	Bowl	20	130 g; Stainless Steel; Deep, beveled edges	This will be used to feeding.
9	Plates (Thaali)	20	200 g; Stainless Steel; Deep, beveled edges	This will be used for feeding.
10	Glass	20	100 ml; Stainless Steel; Beveled edges	To be used for drinking water.
11	Deep Bowl (Gamla)	1	Stainless steel
12	Jug	1	1 litre; Stainless steel	To be used for storing oil.
13	Basket	1	1.8 kg; Stainless steel	To be used for keeping and drying washed utensils.
14	Cooking Pot (Dekchi)	2	3 and 10 litres; Stainless steel	Two pots for cooking rice (10 l) and boiling eggs (3 l).
15	Containers	2 sets of 4 containers	1-2 kg, Stainless Steel	To be used for storing groceries (sooji, chatua, dals, jaggery, and salt)
16	Containers (for spices)	2	Stainless Steel	To be used for storing spices (turmeric and cumin)
17	Kadhai	1	Stainless Steel, Diameter ~16 inches, heavy gauge bottom	To be used for cooking
18	Pressure Cooker	1	Stainless Steel, 8-10 litres, Outer-lock Lid, (Suggestive brands - Hawkins, Prestige)	To be used for cooking
19	Vegetable Cutter (Knife/Iron-vili)	1	Stainless steel	To be used for cutting and chopping vegetables
20	Lemon Squeezer (Optional)	1	Stainless Steel	To be used for squeezing lemon
21	Egg Tray	10	Plastic	To be used for keeping eggs
22	Egg Storage Unit	1		To be used for storing eggs in egg trays
23	Basket (with perforated lid)	1	Stainless steel or plastic	To be used for storing vegetables
24	Measuring Cups and Spoons	3 Cups and 1 Spoon	Stainless Steel; Cups (50 grams, 40 grams, and 25 grams), Spoon (2 or 4 ml)	To be used for measuring quantity of ingredients. More details are found here.
25	Utensil Plucker	1	Stainless steel	To be used for plucking hot utensils.
26	Digital Weighing Scale	1		Used to accurately weigh grocery items for maintaining stock records in the crèche.
27	Drum with lid (drinking water)	1	30 litres; Stainless steel	For storing boiled water
28	Smokeless Chulha/Gas Chulha	1	Capacity upto 25 persons, without electricity powered fan; ISI certified	for cooking
29	Stool/Stand	1	Stool's diameter should be higher than that of water purifier's base.	For holding the water-purifier
30	Vegetable Peeler	1		For peeling vegetables
31	Sieve	1	Stainless Steel	For seiving consumables such as Sooji, Raagi, Chatua, etc.
31	Sauce Pan	1	Stainless Steel	For melting jaggery
32	Strainer	1	Stainless Steel	For first-step filtering water and straining melted jaggery

Groceries

The following section lists the grocery items used in creches. During procurement, it is essential to verify the quality of the items and check expiry dates, wherever applicable.

S. No.	Material	Specification
1	Rice	Packaged; Agmark/FSSAI certified
2	Chatua	Roasted flour of Wheat, Rice, and Bengal Grams mixed in equal proportion (1:1:1)
3	Masoor Dal	Packaged; Agmark/FSSAI certified
4	Arhar Dal	Packaged; Agmark/FSSAI certified
5	Moong Dal	Packaged; Agmark/FSSAI certified
6	Mustard or Groundnut Oil	Packaged; Agmark/FSSAI certified
7	Turmeric Powder	Packaged; Agmark/FSSAI certified
8	Semolina (Sooji)	Packaged; Agmark/FSSAI certified
9	Dish-wash Liquid (Jar)
10	Dish-wash Liquid (Refill)
11	Matchstick/Gas Lighter
12	Detergent Powder
13	Hand Wash Liquid (Jar)
14	Hand Wash Liquid (Refill)
15	Dish-wash Bar
16	Jaggery	Packaged; Agmark/FSSAI certified
17	Ragi Aata	Packaged; Agmark/FSSAI certified
18	Cumin (Jeera)	Packaged; Agmark/FSSAI certified
19	Salt	Iodised; Suggestive Brand: Tata Salt
20	Utensil Scrubber

Linen and Bedding

S. No.	Material	Quantity	Specification	Purpose
1	Mattress	2 or 3 (based on enrolment)	6’ X 3’; with rexine cover	For sleeping of children
2	Waterproof Protector Sheet for mattress (Optional)	2 or 3 (one for each mattress)		Applicable if cotton mattresses (without rexine cover) are in use.
3	Blanket	4	6’ X 3’; Cotton	For children while sleeping
4	Doormat	2	Cotton (thick); 24"x12"	One for entrance and second for kitchen
5	Mosquito Net	2	7'x8'	To pevent from mosquitos and insects. Two different sizes might be needed to cover three mattresses.
6	Bedsheet	6	Cotton; 5'x7'	For the mattresses
7	Durries (Mats)	2	Cotton; 12'x9'	For children to sit during playtime
8	Nappies	2 sets of 20 nappies	Cotton	Nappies are used by children as replacement to their wet clothes
9	Aprons	2	Cotton	For caregivers during cooking and feeding
10	Mats	2	Plastic; 200 GSM, 12’ X 15’	For children to sit while eating
11	Kitchen Towel	2	Cotton	For caregivers to wipe and dry their hands while cooking
12	Bibs	2 sets of 20 bibs	Plastic-coated	Used to avoid soiling of children's clothes

Electrical Equipment

S. No.	Material	Quantity	Specification	Purpose
1	Ceiling or Wall Fan	1	50-Watt, 350 RPM, 1200 MM Length, Copper Winding, 2 Years Warranty; Solar compatible - BLDC fan could be relevant where solar panels are being used
2	Electric Bulb	2	9-Watt, LED Bulb, 1 Year Warranty	For ensuring sufficient light at centre (one for kitchen and one for activity room)
3	Mini MCB	1	16 Am	For ensuriing electrical safety
4	Exhaust Fan (Optional)	1		For removing hot air, bad smells, smoke, and moisture from rooms
5	Water Purifier and Cartridges	1 purifer and 3 cartridges	Kent Gold; 20 litres, UF technology, gravity-based	Ensures safe drinking water by removing physical, chemical, and biological contaminants. Instructions of using water purified is detailed here.
6	Wall Clock	Analog		To keep track of time by caregivers

Safety and Security

Ensuring safety and security for children in creches is essential. The guidelines for safety and security are explained in detail in the Safety and Security section.

S. No.	Material	Quantity	Specification	Purpose
1	Safety Gate	2	Wooden (with mesh); Height: 3-3.5 feet	Safety gates will be installed one at the entrance and another at the kitchen to ensure safety of children. More details are provided here.
2	Fire Blanket	1	Fiberglass or treated wool; Standard Size: 1.2 x 1.2 meters, 1.2 x 1.8 meters, or Larger	Used to quickly smother small fires or wrap around a person to extinguish flames safely. More details can be found here.
3	Fire Bucket	1	Iron; 9-12 litres	Filled with loose sand and used for immediate response to small fires. More details can be found here.
4	Window Mesh	As per the number of windows	As per the size of window	Installed on windows to prevent entry of insects while allowing ventilation. More details can be found here.
5	Empty Bucket	1	9-12 litres	This is used to douse small fires quickly by puring water. More details can be found here.
6	Padlocks	2	Stainless Steel, 7 Levers	For securing creche centre
7	Fire Extinguisher	1	ABC type, Dry chemical powder, 2kg	For ensuring safety from fire

Play Material

Play materials are provided in every creche for engaging with children. It must be ensured that toys are large enough to eliminate the risk of children swallowing them. The list outlines the toys used in the creches.

S. No.	Material	Quantity	Purpose
1	Bowling Ring	1
2	Rattles Set	4	This toy is meant exclusively for guided play and should not be used by children on their own.
3	Squeezy Toy Balls	1	This toy is meant exclusively for guided play and should not be used by children on their own.
4	Teddy Ring	1
5	Building Blocks – Legos – Bigger	1
6	Nesting Cups	2
7	Fluffy Duck	1	This toy is meant exclusively for guided play and should not be used by children on their own.
8	Propper’s Blocks	1

Collaterals

Collaterals in the form of signage, IEC material, registers and child-card are used in creches to faciliate documentation and record-keeping, and promote awareness among parents and community. The collaterals can be downloaded from here.

S. No.	Material	Quantity	Specification	Purpose
1	Creche Nameboard	1	2 feet * 3 feet	To be used at the entry of centres
2	Registers	3		To be used for recording data related to attendance and meal-consumption.
3	IEC Posters and Flex		Specifications are given here.
4	Child Card		Child card can be accessed from here

S. No.	Material	Category	Quantity	Specification	Purpose
1	Weighing Scale	One-time	1	Model: Samso Bear	This is for collecting weight measurements of children. The instructions for using weighing scale are given here.
2	Stadiometer	One-time	1	Model: Seca 213	This is for collecting weight measurements of children. The instructions for using stadiometer are given here.
3	Infantometer	One-time	1	Model: Seca 210	This is for collecting height measurements of children (upto 2 years). The instructions for using infantometer are given here.
4	Iron Weights	One-time	2	One weighing 1 kilograms and another weighing 500 grams	Iron weights will be used for caliberating weighing scale. The step-wise guidelines for caliberating equipment are highlighted here.
5	Calibration Rod	One-time	1	Specification to be included	This will be used for caliberating infantometer and stadiometer.