Forest Preschool

An authentic Forest School approach based on the German model of Waldkindergartens.

Our Forest School provides an outdoor educational experience for children ages 3-6. Here at Woodland Discovery, children are encouraged to play, explore, and learn in a forest environment, no matter the weather, with adult supervision that is meant to assist rather than lead.

Forest School

  • Outdoor learning

  • Child-led with adult supervision

  • Ages 3-6

  • 9:00am-12:00pm on Monday-Friday

  • 12:30-3:30pm on Monday and Thursday

  • Choose 1-5 days per week

  • Children must be 3 years old by August 31st and be fully potty trained.

Availability for 2024-2025

  • Openings available from 9:00am-12:00pm, Monday through Friday

  • NEW for 2024-2025 - An additional preschool class is being offered on Monday afternoons and Thursday afternoons from 12:30pm-3:30pm. If you have older kids in our afternoon classes, and would like to send your younger children at the same time, this would be a great option to consider.

Whether your preschooler is in another part-week preschool program or home full time, give your child the gift of exploring the outdoors and experiencing the changing seasons first-hand. 

  • Interest-Led

    We nurture curiosity

  • Emergent Curriculum

    For inquisitive children

  • Place-Based

    Out in nature

  • Authentic Play

    Creating genuine connections

Before applying to Woodland Discovery, families must attend a tour.

Benefits of Being Outdoors

A Typical Day at Woodland

What is Forest School?