Why Do Children Like Nursery School? The wide choice of games, toys, and play equipment The fun of “‘playing’’ with paints, clay, crayons The thrill of storytelling hour and of singing and musical games The “‘belongingness’’ resulting from using the spec- ially designed tot-sized furniture—tables, chairs, lockers, cupboards, and cots. The special delight in always having ‘someone to play with.” Why Do Parents Like Nursery School? They can confidently leave their children during work- ing hours, knowing they are enjoying these ad- vantages: ; Carefully supervised outdoor play Nutritious well-planned meals Playmates their own ages and “‘loads’’ of play space and toys Regular and frequent rest periods Encouragement of good health habits