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.
Scroll to the bottom of this page to submit an enrollment inquiry!
Now Enrolling for 2024-25!
With abundant interest, 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. This is the perfect way to see our space and get to know our teachers and director in a casual, child-led environment.
At this time we are offering flexible enrollment options, including 2 consecutive days (M/T) 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!
Enrollment Process at
Nature Play All Day
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Complete the Online Application
Start by filling out our online application form to express your interest. -
Schedule a Tour
Our director, Ade, will contact you within a few days to arrange a tour of our program-site and meet your family. -
Complete Enrollment Forms
Once you've toured the site and are ready to move forward, fill out the necessary enrollment forms. -
Submit a $275 Deposit
This deposit holds your child’s spot and will be applied toward the last month of programming for that calendar year. -
Pay the $95 Application Fee
The application fee is required to complete the enrollment process.
Tuition Information
Our tuition rates, sibling discounts, and other ways to save can be found on the Tuition Info Page in the linked enrollment packet. Be sure to check this out for details on financial assistance, sibling discounts (5% off), and gear loan programs.
If you have any questions, feel free to reach out! We look forward to welcoming your family to Nature Play All Day. Please email [email protected].
A Child-Led Approach
A child-led approach in a nature and play-based early childhood program empowers children to drive their own learning experiences. This means giving them the freedom to explore nature at their own pace, choose activities based on their interests, and engage in open-ended play with natural materials. Educators observe and document children's interests, adapting learning experiences accordingly. This approach respects children's autonomy, supports inquiry-based learning, and fosters deep engagement and motivation, making it developmentally appropriate by nurturing independence, curiosity, and individual differences.
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.
Click on the image to download a free PDF on Emergent Curriculum.
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.
