Founded in 2012, Downtown Community School Inc. is a progressive educational, non-profit institution, located in Historic Barrio Viejo in downtown Tucson, Arizona. The school operates on the central tenets of mindfulness, attachment theories, empathy, community, kindness and RISKY PLAY. Our framework is founded in contemporary neuroscience and developmentally appropriate curricula, providing an optimal environment for early childhood development. A physical environment where open-ended risk taking is encouraged and creativity and collaboration is paramount. We believe that all artwork should be process. As such, we offer a child-centered environment where children feel deeply connected to their peers, teachers (facilitators) and are active leaders in their environment. Rooms are rich with