Facilities, equipment, and program offerings for pre-school children, 1960

It is generally known that the pre-school period in children's lives is a basic, formative one, both from a point of view of adults and of society. The formative pre-school years are the foundation for effective citizenship, leadership, morality, and health. Just as an architect designs and plans a building on a strong foundation in order that it may withstand, so must the lives of children be planned and built on a strong foundation, so that they may develop the desired traits as they grow older. Children's lives must be built from a strong foundation if they are to survive satisfactorily in this world of many changing Problems. Directed play is a positive influence on wholesome childhood development when play areas are adequately staffed and adequately equipped.