The new proposed standards include language stating that all cloth items must be washed weekly or when soiled. Having clean materials available is important! However this language will lead to unintended consequences. Cleaning all cloth items weekly is unreasonable. Not all centers have on-site laundry facilities, and even for those that do, this would create an unmanageable amount of laundry each week. This will lead to materials not being available to children, either because they cannot get washed in a timely manner, or more likely, because centers will choose to get rid of materials like baby dolls and dress up clothes due to the burden of washing them weekly. This standard will lead to centers having less variety in the materials offered to children, and will lead to more sterile centers. Unrestricted play and access to a wide variety of materials is so important for children’s development. Dramatic play in particular helps children take on new perspectives, develop empathy, and process their world. Losing access to the materials that allow them to engage in this type of play will have lasting impacts.