Ilana and Megan, the founders and owners of Parks Plus Creation, met in 2011 at a local preschool in San Francisco, where they taught together for two years. During this time, they led their preschool class on weekly adventures to the Presidio. This is where they discovered the extraordinary benefits of uninterrupted time spent outside. Challenges that presented themselves in the classroom disappeared, confidence was gained and all the skills that were practiced inside were easily translated to the outdoor classroom. Their focus on social and emotional growth and sensory stimulation helped Ilana and Megan develop the core of their curriculum. With their research on Forest Kindergartens and passion for creating a program that supports the whole child, they opened Parks Plus Creation in 2013.