Mr. T’s Corner March 2026
Cathy’s Village turns eleven this year. As we have grown, so has our competition, from 2 to 6 daycare homes within a mile. So what’s the plan? Design, Build, Innovate and of course Market our work to show to others what we offer, so they can join your child’s learning in a fun shaped environment.
It comes together outside and inside here. This past weekend we rebuilt the ‘middle yard; into Cathy’s Cottage, the ‘upper yard’ is now Dino Land, and last is the original ‘lower yard’ I get to rename Mr. T’s play yard. Those old names had to go because kids think on terms of what they can do there, not where it’s located, make sense?
Cathy’s Cottage is the star of the show. It now features 3 play structures, one for sliding down and hiding out, one for visiting with old friends and making new ones, and the latest is a superb plastic house built with thick walls. In between we have an open area with a play table that has an articulating beach umbrella not too large, or to small, but just the right size. I worked hard on abating mud but yet fun to play in.
Dino Land is currently closed as I finally have the right season to grow a new crop of mixed grasses there, under a Pear and a bodacious producing Apple tree, and Pterodactyl mural overseeing every kid having fun with a small slide, a real Redwood picnic table, built in measure for growth as they get bigger. Here we also have Frisbees to toss, 3 different types of tunnels to learn how to roll up hill as well as down, and a miniature yard with classic dinosaurs under a large fragrant Laurel tree. Ohh, not forgetting 3 drawers of dinosaur toys once they stop running while I say Whheee-Bop as they exercise by playing.
Mr. T’s playground was the first build we made, and it’s concrete base, heavy 4 foot Redwood walls and gym grade flooring under well secured outdoor carpeting are suited for infants just starting to stretch and play. It’s gate is always locked nobody can get out unless they are near adult sized. Here are the 4 safety wheeled play cycles, large foam blocks with thick walls, a 3 story doll house with real wooden toys that I can repair rather than throw away, 2 Little Tyke baskets, all covered by a ten foot articulating umbrella for sunny summer days. I rebuilt that doll house twice to keep things nice, and safety is our main concern in every yard. When not in use this yard is covered.
The best learning is inside which I will delve into next month, stay tuned.
Mr. T