Core Beliefs and Operating Policies:

The Sandbox is dedicated to the positive development of young children through play. The museum will offer quality educational and family-oriented exhibits and programs.

We will:

• Help children learn about love, trust and self-worth through interaction with a parent or other caregiver.
  
  Therefore,
  -All children at the museum must be accompanied and supervised at all times by a responsible adult.
  
  -All children are expected to treat one another with mutual respect by taking turns, talking so others can think and hear, and keeping hands feet and other objects to themselves.



• Provide families needed spaces in which to foster relationships with one another.
  
  
  Therefore,
  -We will limit the number in the museum to maximum occupancy limits.
  -Visitors will recognize the need to move to the next exhibit when others are waiting.
  -Visitors will respect the limited space available in the museum. Stroller parking will be allowed on the porch. Infant carriers will be allowed as space permits.

• Strive to provide a stimulating, progressive setting for children.
  
  Therefore,
  -The museum is designed for children under age 8.
  -Visitors will wear attire appropriate for safe enjoyment of the exhibits.
  -Museum staff reserve the right to ask visitors to leave if their behavior is disruptive or dangerous to self or others.
  
  
• Create an environment that reflects the unique qualities of the Lowcountry with images and exhibits echoing local sights and sounds.
  
  Therefore,
  -All visitors will demonstrate respect for museum property.
  -All visitors will honor the property by consuming food/drinks on the museum porch only, discarding waste in designated receptacles.
  -Visitors will respect the privacy rights of other guests and refrain from taking photographs and videos of children other than your own.