Enrollment

Nature Play All Day is an immersive early childhood program tailored for children aged 2.5-6, where play and learning intertwine seamlessly. Operating year-round with rolling admission, our approach revolves around nature and play, championing child-led exploration. We cherish play as the cornerstone of a child's development, recognizing it as their primary mode of authentic learning during these formative years.

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What is Emergent Curriculum?

In a nature and play-based program, emergent curriculum refers to a teaching approach that takes cues from the interests, experiences, and inquiries of the children themselves. Rather than following a predetermined curriculum, educators observe and engage with children's play and exploration in nature to guide learning experiences.

Emergent curriculum in this context recognizes that children's interests and interactions with the natural world serve as valuable springboards for learning. Educators observe patterns, questions, and discoveries that arise during play and then tailor activities, discussions, and projects to build upon these emergent themes. This approach prioritizes flexibility, creativity, and responsiveness to the ever-changing interests and needs of the children, fostering deep engagement and meaningful learning experiences within the natural environment.

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Nature & Play-Based Learning

A child-led approach in a nature and play-based early childhood program empowers children to take the lead in their learning experiences, with educators acting as facilitators rather than directors. In such a program, children are encouraged to explore, experiment, and make discoveries in the natural world at their own pace and according to their own interests.

More information on enrollment:

Interested in learning more about our tuition schedule and program calendar? For specific inquiries on pricing and enrollment availability, feel free to email our Program Director at [email protected]. While you await a reply, we encourage you to secure a place on our waitlist via our website.

At Nature Play All Day, we prioritize full-time (4-day) enrollment and give preference to returning families during our enrollment season. Part-time enrollment is available for 2 days per week, with a recommendation for consecutive days (Monday/Tuesday or Wednesday/Thursday) in the best interest of the child's experience. Our program operates full-time, Monday through Thursday, from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm, year-round. We align with the Five Towns District Calendar, with occasional exceptions for cancellations due to high winds or extreme weather conditions.

Fall & Summer Enrollment is OPEN!

Given the robust waitlist, we encourage you to reach out promptly to express your interest in enrolling in Nature Play All Day. 

Join us for our FREE Nature Playgroup or find out about our summer sessions: Wild School! This is the perfect way to see our space and get to know our teachers and director in a casual, child-led environment. 

We offer flexible enrollment options, including 2 consecutive days (M/T or W/Th), 3 days, or full-time at 4 days per week. If tuition assistance would be helpful, please check out more information on childcare subsidies from the state and reach out to our director. We will work with you to find a way to help.

For some more information on our program, pedagogy and teachers please visit our website.

Spaces are limited, so don't hesitate to reach out and secure your spot in our exciting new nature and play-based program!