What are daycare labels and why do I need them?

Daycare labels are personalized waterproof stickers used to identify your child's belongings — bottles, clothing, shoes, and diapering supplies — so they don't get mixed up with other children's items. Most daycare centers require everything to be clearly labeled with the child's name. Our labels stick fast, survive every wash cycle, and keep your baby's things organized from drop-off to pick-up.

What should I label for daycare?

Label everything that leaves the house — bottles, sippy cups, pacifiers, clothing, socks, shoes, blankets, diaper bags, wipe containers, and snack boxes. Many infant rooms also require labels on diaper cream and medication. Our daycare label packs include the right sizes for all of these surfaces in one order.

How do I label baby bottles for daycare?

Apply a waterproof label to the smooth body of the bottle so caregivers can read the name without removing anything. Our bottle labels are dishwasher safe and stick securely to plastic and glass. For silicone bottles, we offer a label sized to wrap around the plastic nipple ring.

How do I label clothes for daycare?

For labeling clothes for daycare you have two options. Stick-on clothing labels apply directly to the care tag or tagless imprint — no heat required and removable when needed. Iron-on daycare clothing labels bond permanently into the fabric and are ideal for socks, onesies, and uniforms. Both are machine washable and survive repeated laundering.

How do I label pacifiers and small items for daycare?

Use our mini-sized round labels designed to fit the flat base of a pacifier clip or the handle of a spoon. Our extra small sizes are cut specifically for small daycare accessories like pacifiers, medicine syringes, and snack spoons, and bond securely through daily dishwashing and sterilization.

Are the labels waterproof and dishwasher safe?

Yes — all of our daycare labels are fully waterproof and dishwasher safe on the top rack. They are also heat resistant enough to withstand bottle warmers and steam sterilizers without curling, peeling, or fading. Our infant labels for daycare are built tough because the infant room puts gear through more cycles per day than any other age group.

Which daycare label pack should I choose?

It depends on your child's age. The Infant & Baby Daycare Label Pack is sized for newborn gear — bottles, pacifiers, and smaller items. The Daycare Label Pack covers toddlers and older kids, with larger sizes for sippy cups, lunch containers, and bigger gear. Both include matching clothing label options.

What is the best way to label clothes for daycare?

For labeling clothes for daycare, you have two options. Peel 'n Stix stick-on clothing labels press onto the care tag or tagless imprint in seconds — no ironing, machine washable, and removable for hand-me-downs. Iron-on clothing labels bond permanently into fabric using a cotton setting, no steam, 60–90 second press-and-lift, and a 24-hour cure. Use iron-on for socks, underwear, and uniforms; stick-on for jackets and outerwear.

How do I label socks for daycare?

Iron-on clothing labels are the best option for socks — they bond directly into the fabric and hold through stretching and washing. Use cotton setting, no steam, press for 60–90 seconds without lifting, and cure for 24 hours before the first wash. Place the label on the underside of the sock cuff. If the socks have a care tag, a stick-on clothing label on the tag also works.

Are daycare labels dishwasher safe?

Yes — every waterproof label is dishwasher safe, microwave safe, sterilizer safe, and freezer safe. Apply to a clean, dry surface and cure for 24 hours before the first dishwasher run. They hold through the full year without peeling, fading, or leaving adhesive residue when removed.

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Daycare Labels

Daycare Stickers & Labels — Everything Your Child Needs in One Place

Sticky Monkey Labels carries the full lineup of daycare labels for drop-off — bottle stickers, sippy cup labels, lunch and snack container labels, and complete daycare label packs sized for every age from newborn through pre-K. Every label is dishwasher safe, built to survive feedings, washing, and daily handling without fading or peeling.

Need something for clothing? Our premium clothing labels are available in iron-on and peel-and-stick formats, engineered to survive the laundry all year. Whether you're outfitting a newborn's first daycare bag or labeling shoes, blankets, and pacifiers for an independent toddler, our waterproof labels for daycare deliver the durability busy parents trust.

Daycare Ready

Designed for Daily Washing & Sterilizing

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Built to Stay Bright & Stay Put!

Baby Bottle Labels

5-Star Rated Bottle Labels for Daycare

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Daycare Label Packs

102 Waterproof Name Labels for Daycare

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Baby Label Packs

104 Waterproof Name Labels in Designs Just for Babies

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Clothing Labels

Iron-On or Stick-On Daycare Clothes Labels

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MatchUP Shoe Labels

Visual Matching Shoe Labels that Teaches Left and Right

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Car Seat Labels

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Date Labels

Write-On Date Labels Perfect for Your Daily Bottle and Meal Prep

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Milk Type Labels

Waterproof Bottle and Sippy Cup Labels Personalized with Your Child's name

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Mealtime Labels

Waterproof Snack and Lunch Labels Designed for Daycare and School

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Dropping your child off at daycare means every bottle, outfit, bag, and pacifier needs a name on it before it leaves your house. Our personalized daycare labels are waterproof, dishwasher safe, and built to survive daily sterilizing, washing, and the general chaos of a shared childcare environment. We’ve been making labels for daycare families since 2011 — BBB accredited and made to order in Little Rock, Arkansas.

Most daycares require a name on everything that goes in your child's bag — bottles, sippy cups, pacifiers, food containers, clothing, blankets, and shoes. Waterproof labels handle the hard surfaces (bottles, containers, lids), while clothing labels in iron-on or peel-and-stick formats cover garments and soft items. A complete label pack gives you every size in one order so nothing gets missed before the first drop-off.

It depends on your child's age. Our Infant & Baby Daycare Label Pack is sized for newborn gear — bottles, pacifiers, and the smaller items infants carry. Our Daycare Label Pack covers toddlers and older kids, with larger sizes for sippy cups, lunch containers, and bigger gear. Both include matching clothing label options.

For labeling clothes for daycare, you have two options depending on the garment. Our original Peel ‘n Stix stick-on clothing labels press directly onto the care tag or tagless imprint in seconds — no ironing required, machine washable, and removable when the clothes are passed down. Our iron-on clothing labels bond permanently into the fabric — cotton setting, no steam, 60–90 second press-and-lift, 24-hour cure. Iron-on for socks, underwear, and uniforms; stick-on for jackets, outerwear, and anything you’d rather not iron. Both survive the laundry without peeling or fading.

Iron-on clothing labels are the best option for socks — they bond directly into the fabric and hold through stretching and washing in a way that stick-on labels can’t on stretchy material. Use the cotton setting, no steam, press for 60–90 seconds without lifting, and let them cure for 24 hours before the first wash. Place the label on the underside of the sock cuff where it’s visible when the sock is inside out but not irritating on the foot. If the socks have a care tag, a stick-on clothing label on the tag works well too.

Yes — every waterproof label we make is dishwasher safe, microwave safe, sterilizer safe, and freezer safe. They’re built for the daily demands of a daycare environment: multiple dishwasher cycles per day, steam sterilizers, bottle warmers, and fridge storage. Apply to a clean, dry surface and let them cure for 24 hours before the first dishwasher run, and they’ll hold through the full year without peeling, fading, or leaving adhesive residue when removed.

Yes — waterproof labels are essential for daycare. Bottles go through dishwashers and sterilizers daily, sippy cups get rinsed and refilled constantly, and containers go into the fridge and microwave. Paper labels and regular stickers won’t survive a single cycle. Our waterproof labels use a permanent adhesive designed for wet, heated environments — they won’t peel in the dishwasher, fall off in the fridge, or fade after repeated sterilizing.

Daycare Stickers & Labels — Everything Your Child Needs in One Place

Daycare Labels — Personalized Name Labels for Bottles, Clothes & Everything in Between

Common Questions About Daycare Labels

What items need labels for daycare?

Which daycare label pack should I choose?

What is the best way to label clothes for daycare?

How do I label socks for daycare?

Are daycare labels dishwasher safe?

Do daycare labels need to be waterproof?