Personalised School & Daycare Essentials

Starting school or daycare is a big milestone for your Mini Peep. New routines, new friends, new adventures… and of course a few important things to pack each morning.

Our Personalised School & Daycare Essentials are designed to make busy mornings easier and help keep little belongings from wandering off into the mysterious land of the lost-and-found box.

From personalised lunch bags and drink bottles to backpacks and everyday kids essentials, each item is customised with your child’s name so it’s easy to recognise at school, kindy or daycare.

Practical, durable and seriously cute, these personalised items are made for real families and everyday use. Many can also be beautifully gift boxed, making them perfect for starting daycare, first day of school surprises, birthdays or back-to-school gifts.

Every item is printed to order on the Gold Coast within 2-5 working days and shipped across Australia.

Selected items are available with our 24-hour rush printing option, perfect for last-minute daycare or school prep.

From lunch breaks to snack time, our personalised eating and drinking essentials make mealtimes easier and a lot more fun. Discover personalised kids lunch bags, drink bottles, mugs and dinnerware designed for little hands and busy school or daycare days. Adding your child’s name helps avoid mix-ups and keeps everything coming home at the end of the day.

Keep everything organised with our personalised kids bags, tags and handy cases. From backpacks and drawstring bags to practical everyday storage, these essentials help little learners carry their belongings with confidence. Personalised with your child’s name so teachers, carers and Mini Peeps alike know exactly whose bag it is.

School camp is a big adventure for kids and a big packing list for parents. Our personalised school camp essentials help keep everything organised so belongings make it back home again. From personalised toiletry bags, camping dinner sets, towels, pillowcases and drink bottles to practical everyday items, adding your child’s name makes it easy for teachers and kids to identify their gear during busy camp days.

Perfect for school camps, excursions, sleepovers and outdoor adventures.

Even the busiest little humans need a rest. Our personalised nap time essentials are perfect for daycare quiet time, sleepovers or cosy afternoons at home. Soft, comforting and personalised with your child’s name, these keepsake pieces make nap time feel extra special.

Whether it’s daycare water play, swimming lessons or beach days, our personalised swimming essentials help kids stay organised while making a splash. Practical, durable and easy to recognise, these personalised pieces are perfect for pool bags and summer adventures.

A Thoughtful Gift for Starting School or Daycare

Starting daycare or school is a huge milestone for little ones. Personalised essentials make a wonderful keepsake gift that’s both practical and special.

They’re perfect for:

• daycare starting gifts
• first day of school surprises
• kids birthday presents
• back-to-school gifts
• Christmas gifts for kids

Because each item is personalised, it becomes something uniquely theirs.

Why Families Love SPATZ

Parents across Australia have trusted SPATZ for personalised gifts since 2009.

✨ Personalised with your child’s name
✨ Designed for real families and busy mornings
✨ Many items available in beautiful gift boxes
✨ Printed to order on the Gold Coast
✨ Loved by thousands of Mini Peeps across Australia

Daycare Essentials Checklist

Preparing your child for daycare can feel a little overwhelming at first. Having the right essentials packed and ready helps make mornings smoother and ensures your Mini Peep has everything they need for a happy day.

Here’s a simple daycare essentials checklist many centres recommend.

Eating & Drinking

• Personalised lunch bag
• Personalised drink bottle
• Snack containers or kids dinnerware
• Kids mug or cup

Adding your child’s name to these items helps avoid lunchtime mix-ups and makes it easy for teachers to return them at the end of the day.

Bags & Organisation

• Personalised backpack or drawstring bag
• Spare clothes in a labelled bag
• Personalised tags or name labels

A personalised bag helps kids recognise their belongings and makes drop-off and pick-up easier.

Nap Time

• Small blanket or comforter
• Pillow or pillowcase (if required by the centre)

Having familiar personalised items from home can help children feel calm and comfortable during rest time.

Water Play & Swimming

Many daycare centres include water play or swimming lessons.

Useful items include:
• Personalised kids towel
• Swim bag
• Change of clothes

Tip for parents:
Choosing personalised daycare essentials helps children learn independence while also making it much easier for teachers and carers to keep track of belongings.

Many of our daycare essentials can also be beautifully gift boxed, making them a thoughtful gift for children starting daycare or kindy.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are your school and daycare products personalised?
Yes. Each item is printed with your child’s name so it’s easy to recognise at school or daycare.

How long does printing take?
Most orders are printed within 2–4 business days.

Can I send these as a gift?
Yes. Many items can be beautifully gift boxed and sent directly to the recipient.

Do you offer rush printing?
Yes. Selected items are available with 24-hour rush printing if you need your order quickly.