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Nature Preschool
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Nature Preschool
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Nature Preschool
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Nature Preschool
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Nature Preschool
The 51³Ô¹Ï’s nature-based, developmentally appropriate preschool provides a unique learning experience for 3 to 5-year-olds. The emergent curriculum focuses on exploration and discovery in nature each day. The curriculum promotes learning and prepares children for kindergarten as they develop an appreciation for the natural world.
Register now for Nature Preschool Virtual Open House
Saturday, November 7, 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
How is a nature preschool different from a traditional preschool?
- Daily time spent outdoors in all weather (approximately half of the class time) allows for discovery in an ever-changing environment.
- Discovery-based learning includes a hands-on approach to education.
- Time is built in for children to observe, explore, discover, and reflect in learning activities.
Please note: All children must be fully toilet trained before attending classes.
Any Questions?
Contact: Emma Walter, Director of Early Childhood Programs and Nature Preschool
Phone: (847) 835-6822
@email
Nature Preschool Programs
Seeds Class
´¡²µ±ð: 3 (by September 1, 2026)
¶Ù²¹²â²õ: Tuesday and Thursday
Dates: September 8, 2026 – May 28, 2027
Time: 9 – 11:30 a.m.
Tuition: $3,800 or $3,040 with  Household Plus membership or higher; payment in full or monthly installments. 
Sprouts Class New!
Age: 3 – 4 (3 by January 1, 2026)
¶Ù²¹²â²õ: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
¶Ù²¹³Ù±ð²õ: September 9, 2026 – May 28, 2027
°Õ¾±³¾±ð: 9 a.m. – noon
°Õ³Ü¾±³Ù¾±´Ç²Ô: $6,840 or $5,472 with Household Plus membership or higher; payable in full or monthly installments.
Seedlings Class
´¡²µ±ð: 4 (by September 1, 2026)
¶Ù²¹²â²õ: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
¶Ù²¹³Ù±ð²õ: September 9, 2026 – May 28, 2027
°Õ¾±³¾±ð: 9 a.m. – noon
°Õ³Ü¾±³Ù¾±´Ç²Ô: $6,840 or $5,472 with Household Plus membership or higher; payable in full or monthly installments. 
Stems 2-day Class
´¡²µ±ð: 3 – 5 (3 by September 1, 2026)
¶Ù²¹²â²õ:  Monday and Wednesday 
or Tuesday and Thursday
¶Ù²¹³Ù±ð²õ: September 8, 2026 – May 27, 2027
or September 9, 2026 – May 26, 2027
°Õ¾±³¾±ð: 12:30 – 3:30 p.m.
Tuition: $4,560 or $3,648 with Household Plus membership or higher; payable in full or monthly installments.
Stems 4-day Class
´¡²µ±ð: 3 – 5 (3 by January 1, 2026)
¶Ù²¹²â²õ: Monday – Thursday
¶Ù²¹³Ù±ð²õ: September 8, 2026 – May 27, 2027
°Õ¾±³¾±ð: 12:20 – 3:20 p.m.
Tuition: $9,120 or $7,296 with Household Plus membership or higher; payable in full or monthly installments.
Nature Preschool is a member of the Alliance for Early Childhood and a member of Natural Start Alliance.
