FOREST PRESCHOOL

Forest PreK

Ms. Monica sharing music with the class

Our forest preK program encourage imaginative play, creativity, and respect for others while tapping into an innate sense of wonder about the surrounding world.

We provide a nature-based education in a wholesome, outdoor setting to foster a love of the environment, natural curiosity, self-reliance, teamwork, passion for learning, and FUN. Children also have music and Spanish classes throughout the week to support their educational curiosity.

The preschool class maintains a small teacher-child ratio to ensure each child receives individual attention.

We are now accepting applications for our 2024-2025 school year.


Physical Requirements

  • Children must be 3 years old by October 1st to join the PreK program

  • Children must be able to follow directions carefully, demonstrate respect for other children, their teachers, and their environment, and be able to communicate effectively

  • Children must be toilet-proficient in order to attend (younger children must at least be in the toilet training process)

Attire

  • Children will spend each day outdoors and should be dressed for the weather. Details can be found on the FAQ page and in the Parent Handbook

Sample Daily Schedule - Preschool

Children playing with a slide made with logs in the forest

Play time in the forest

  • Monday-Friday, M/W/F, or T/TH 9:00am-11:45am

    • 9:05 Hike to site for “nature bathing” (quiet forest observation)

    • 9:30 Free play and exploration

    • 10:15 Snack and morning discussion

    • 10:45 Free play and exploration

    • 11:55 Dismissal & Pick-up

Throughout the week children will have Spanish, music, and occasional guest speakers



Ready to join us in the forest?