classes

Class curriculum is based on weekly natural science themes with an emphasis on building and creating the scaffolding for early-literacy, mathematics, and science skills through the scientific method. We do not abide by one strict educational philosophy, but incorporate concepts from the Reggio Emilia, Steiner, and Montessori philosophies, and meet standards and guidelines set forth by the North American Association for Environmental Education Guidelines for Excellence in Early Childhood Education, the California Preschool Learning Foundations, and Common Core Standards to ensure children are prepared academically and social-emotionally for their next adventures.

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Our community-based nature enrichment classes operate on private park land through a low-impact, community-supported model. To comply with use guidelines, we invite families to make monthly contributions (or in the case of caregiver-and-me, per-session contributions) in amounts that reflect the true cost of program operation. These contributions go directly toward: paying staff; maintaining supplies and safety equipment; and insurance and compliance costs. While we are not a non-profit and contributions are not tax-deductible, family support directly benefits our learning community.

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Charter Schools:

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We gladly accept students using select charter school funds. If your family is part of a charter that allows you to use educational funds for enrichment programs, please email us to determine if we are an approved vendor.

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