Preschool Program
Ages 2.9-4 | Fully Licensed | Mostly Outdoor Nature Preschool
Give Your Child the Gift of the Outdoors
We believe that relating to all people, animals, wildlife, trees, and the natural environment helps children to understand that they are just a small part of the ecosystem and are responsible for leaving the world as they found it. Through play-based learning, natural discovery, and creative thinking, our hope is that Wildwood students will develop a greater love of nature, responsibility for the planet, and respect for all people, living creatures, plant life, and water sources.
Experiential learning activities range from planting and growing their own food, churning their own dairy snacks, taking care of animals, foraging in the woods, and experiencing the natural world around them in a prism of ways. And let’s not forget simple childhood joys like crafts, building fires, sledding, and having snowball fights in the winter!
2026-27 School Year Options:
Preschool (age 2.9-4): 8:30am-12:00pm daily
Full-Day: 8:30-3pm daily (with full-day add-on)
With Aftercare: 8:30am-4:00pm daily (with aftercare add-on)
School Year: September 14, 2026 - June 17, 2027
Register for the 2026-27 School Year
Mondays focus on Social-Emotional Development: Through engaging activities, group discussions, and hands-on experiences, students develop self-awareness, empathy, and resilience. They practice skills that support healthy relationships, emotional regulation, and conflict resolution.
Tuesdays focus on Language Arts: Students engage in storytelling, writing, and reading activities inspired by the natural world around them.
Wednesdays focus on Mathematics: Through real-life problem-solving scenarios in our farm and forest environments, students develop a strong foundation in mathematical concepts.
Thursdays focus on Science/Social Studies: Our vast outdoor classroom provides endless opportunities for scientific exploration, observation, and experimentation. Students learn about sustainability, community, and the interconnectedness of all living things through our farm and forest experiences.
Arts and crafts are typically a part of every day. We encourage creativity and self-expression through nature-inspired art projects using materials found in our surroundings.
Note: You may choose one or more days per week to attend, but you may not swap days mid-semester.
Half-Day Program
Our preschool program runs Monday - Friday from 8:30am - 12:00pm. When you register, you will be offered the option to extend to a full day (see more information below).
Payment plans are available. Registering early means reducing your monthly payments. Sliding Scale is not available for our preschool program.
Full-Day Program
We are pleased to offer a convenient aftercare program that extends your child’s day from 12:00pm - 3:00pm. During this time, your child will continue their day with their preschool teacher, and may join age-appropriate activities with the older group.
We also offer extended day until 4:00pm as an option.
Our experienced staff members are dedicated to providing attentive care and ensuring that each child feels safe, supported, and engaged until they are picked up by their authorized guardian. If you have any questions about our preschool full-day program or would like to enroll your child, please select this option during registration.
