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 Tuesday

  • Choose 1-5 days per week

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

Availability for 2026-2027

  • Openings available from 9:00am-12:00pm, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday morning.

  • We are forming classes for Thursday morning

    We are potentially offering a preschool afternoon class on Tuesdays from 12:30 to 3:30. 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?