Our philosophy is connected to the "Principles and Matters to be Considered" in the Early Learning and Child Care Act. The environment should be bright, clean, and safe. Outdoor play is essential to early childhood development. Children learn social skills by interacting with other children, adults, and natural materials found in the environment. It allows the children to challenge and enhance their physical development and problem-solving skills, eye-hand coordination, and imagination. Management and staff stay current with research and emerging best practices in health and safety as recommended by Licensing and Health Authorities. Staff are to setup the environment to allow for choice, provide situations in which children can discover, explore, problem-solve and observe. Play is a very important and necessary part of a child's development. Our open-door policy is that parents are important and are welcome at the center at any time.