Discover Our New Nature Preschool (Ages 3-5)
Nature Preschool
Nature-Inspired Learning for Young Explorers
We are officially licensed as a childcare center!!
Our Nature Preschool is now open and welcoming preschoolers.
Please email us at natureschool@prairiewoodselc.org for enrollment information!
Enroll now for the 2025 school year through Summer & have priority for Fall 2025 enrollment.
Note: Link brings you to Brightwheel to manage forms.
Fall 2025 enrollment will open this Spring. Get on the waitlist so we know you’re interested!
Note: Link brings you to Brightwheel to manage forms.
Schedule & Rates
Schedule | Weekly Rates |
4 days per week (Full-Time) | $210 |
Monday-Thursday8AM-4:30PM Drop-off is from 8AM to 9AM. Pick-up is from 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM | |
2 days per week (Part-Time) | $120 |
Either Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday 8AM-4:30PM Drop-off is from 8AM to 9AM. Pick-up is from 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM | |
Add on: Forest Fridays | $30 |
Fridays 8AM-11:30AM Drop-off is from 8AM-8:30AM Pick-up is 11AM-11:30AM |
Staff
Hannah Stelley, Preschool Director
Questions or Curiosities? Contact Us.
Sample Daily Rhythm
Arrival & Indoor or Playscape Play
Morning Meeting/Activity
Bathroom & Snack
Morning Hike
Outdoor Play and Exploration
Bathroom & Lunch
Rest/Indoor Play
Bathroom & Snack
Playscape Play & Departure
Nature-Based Program: Specifically designed for children ages 3 to 5, our Nature Preschool offers a perfect mix of hands-on learning and outdoor adventures. Nestled at Prairie Woods Environmental Learning Center, this one-of-a-kind program encourages little ones to connect with nature through fun, immersive play. By giving children the freedom to explore and engage with the natural world, they’ll not only develop a love for the outdoors but also build strong bonds with their peers. It’s all about sparking your child’s natural curiosity and creating lasting memories in nature!
WHAT PARENTS ARE SAYING
Forest Friday Parent
“Our daughter attended Forest Fridays for 4 months and absolutely loved it! She was always so excited to attend ‘nature preschool’. She had so much confidence walking up to the door each morning and looked forward to what new things they were going to do each Friday. On her very first day, she learned an adventure song, and still sings it to this day. We talked about her adventures of the day and the snack she ate on the way home, and my favorite part was when we would get the Forest Friends newsletter with pictures and descriptions of their day! Children need time outside to explore and let their imaginations run wild! This program is such a blessing for our small community and any child would benefit from it!”
~ 2024 Forest Friday Parent
