This article considers the story of 3-year-old Mia and her mother's request that teachers keep Mia away from messy projects. It offers an opportunity to apply the Code, with a special emphasis on its 2011 reaffirmation and update. This revision has sharpened the focus on the importance of nurturing two-way communication between teachers/caregivers and families, and it stresses the importance of ensuring cultural consistency between children's homes and early care and education programs. This is a recurring issue in programs for young children.