Give children wondrous places to learn and grow! Drawing inspiration from a variety of approaches—from Waldorf to Montessori to Reggio to Greenman, Prescott, and Olds—the authors outline hundreds of ways to create healthy and inviting physical, social, and emotional environments for children in child care. Full-color photographs of actual early childhood programs demonstrate that the spaces children learn and grow in can be comfortable for children, teachers, and parents alike.

Margie Carterserves on the adjunct faculty at Pacific Oaks College Northwest, Seattle, Washington.Deb Curtisworks as a child care teacher at the Burlington Little School in Seattle. Their other books includeThe Art of Awareness, The Visionary Director, Training Teachers, Spreading the News,andReflecting Children’s Lives.