Encourage children to think, reason, question, and experiment. Enhance physical development. Encourage and demonstrate sound health, safety, and nutritional practices. Staff provides materials and time for children to select their own activities during the day. Staff conducts smooth and unregimented transitions between activities.
Staff is flexible enough to change planned or routine activities.
Routine tasks such as diapering, toileting, eating, dressing, and sleeping are handled in a relaxed and individualized manner. A variety of age-appropriate materials and equipment are available for children indoors and outdoors. Individual space is provided for each child's belongings. Private areas where children can play or work alone or with a friend are available indoors and outdoors. The environment includes soft elements.