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Join Our Nature Preschool in Olympia

Where nature meets professional nurture

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Ages Served

3-6 Years
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Program Days

Monday – Thursday
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Hours

HALF DAY:
9 AM – 1 PM
Full Day
9 AM – 3 PM
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School Calendar

North Thurston Schools
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Learning Space

16 Beautiful Acres

Flexible Enrollment Options
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Choose the schedule that works best for your family. All options include our full outdoor preschool activities and curriculum.

Choose Your Days
2 Days
Per Week
2 & 3 years olds $550/month
4 & 5 years olds $500/month
Perfect for families wanting to introduce their child to our nature preschool program or balancing other commitments.
2 half-day sessions per week
Full access to our 16-acre outdoor classroom
Small group learning environment
All outdoor preschool activities included
Snacks and supplies provided
Most Value
Monday-Thursday
4 Days
Per Week
2 & 3 years olds $900/month
4 & 5 years olds $850/month
Our full program offering maximum learning, growth, and kindergarten preparation in our outdoor preschool environment.
4 half-day sessions per week
Full immersion in forest school learning
Small group learning environment
All outdoor preschool activities included
Snacks and supplies provided
Deepest relationships and community bonds
Maximum kindergarten readiness
Skills build progressively rather than starting over each week
Drop-In Rate
Available for currently enrolled families
$60/session
Need an extra day? Currently enrolled families can add individual sessions as space allows.
1 half-day session
Subject to availability
Must be currently enrolled

Flexible Enrollment Options
9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Starting for the 2026-2027 school year!

Our Full Day Program begins for the new 26/27 school year!
Lock in your price now and get priority enrollment

Choose Your Days
2 Days
Per Week
2 & 3 years olds $750/month
4 & 5 years olds $700/month
Perfect for families wanting to introduce their child to our nature preschool program or balancing other commitments.
2 full-day sessions per week
Full access to our 16-acre outdoor classroom
Small group learning environment
All outdoor preschool activities included
Snacks and supplies provided
Most Value
Monday-Thursday
4 Days
Per Week
2 & 3 years olds $1,200/month
4 & 5 years olds $1,100/month
Our full program offering maximum learning, growth, and kindergarten preparation in our outdoor preschool environment.
4 full-day sessions per week
Full immersion in forest school learning
Small group learning environment
All outdoor preschool activities included
Snacks and supplies provided
Deepest relationships and community bonds
Maximum kindergarten readiness
Skills build progressively rather than starting over each week
Drop-In Rate
Available for currently enrolled families
$90/session
Need an extra day? Currently enrolled families can add individual sessions as space allows.
1 full-day session
Subject to availability
Must be currently enrolled

Enrolling Siblings?

Siblings Grow Together

Registration is $250. When you enroll two or more children, that fee covers your whole family. Every additional sibling registers at no extra cost.

One-Time Registration Fee

$250

This one-time, non-refundable fee reserves your child’s spot in our program and covers the behind-the-scenes work of getting them enrolled, including paperwork processing, safety checks, and preparing their space in our outdoor classroom.

Annual Materials
Fee

$100

This annual, non-refundable fee covers your child’s morning snacks, art supplies, nature journals, and all materials for hands-on projects throughout the year. No supply lists, no surprise costs – everything is included.

Where Adventure Meets Learning

Every corner of our property is designed for exploration, discovery, and learning

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Indoor Classroom

Comfortable indoor space for morning circle, art projects, sensory play, and skill-building activities during extreme weather or focused learning time

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Outdoor Play Space

Open space sheltered from most weather. Perfect for activities, skipping on logs, playing in the sandpit, and creative play

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Forest Trails

Wind through towering trees, discover wildlife, and build gross motor skills on our nature trails

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Forest Creek

Explore water flow, collect stones, observe aquatic life, and learn about ecosystems hands-on

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Greenhouse & Garden

Plant, tend, harvest, and learn where food comes from through direct experience

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Chickens & Ducks

Care for animals, collect eggs, practice responsibility, and build empathy

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Orchard

Observe fruit trees through the seasons, harvest apples, and understand plant cycles

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Forest Creek Shelter

Open space sheltered from most weather. Perfect for activities, skipping on logs, playing in the sandpit, and creative play

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The Park

Two-story play structure with climbing wall and slide where children build gross motor skills, practice risk assessment, and engage in imaginative play with friends

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Forest Deck

Elevated platform for storytelling, dramatic play, nature observation, and imaginative adventures in the forest canopy

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Water Front Trails “Fairy Trails”

Child-led exploration along the bay’s edge with logs for climbing, sand for digging, and endless possibilities for creative play

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The Meadow

Wide open field for running freely, group games, seasonal observation, and experiencing the changing landscape year-round

Want to see more of Our School?

Join the Waitlist

If the days or hours you need are not currently available, we would love to keep you in mind. Joining the waitlist is free and takes about a minute. We will reach out as soon as a spot opens that matches what your family is looking for.
Waitlist families also hear first about new programs and schedule options.

Join the Waitlist

Tell us a little about your family and what you are looking for. We will keep your information on file and contact you when a matching spot becomes available. There is no fee and no obligation.


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Ready to Join Our Forest School Family?

Take the first step toward an enriching outdoor preschool experience for your child. Schedule a tour to see our nature preschool in Olympia come to life.