explore, discover, and learn in our nine-month nature-based preschool program

Using nature as a catalyst for learning, we aim to foster a sense of wonder through play and inquiry-based exploration.

2025 / 2026 School Year is now FULL

Want to be placed on the waitlist? Click here to email.

Parents will begin the process of enrolling their children by completing an online application form (open December 1).

Enrollment is not on a first-come, first-served basis. If the number of applicants exceeds available seats (16), a lottery will take place in February in accordance with the lottery protocols.

Families will be notified about their status:

• Accepted Students: If selected, families must confirm their acceptance by the date indicated in the acceptance letter. A non-refundable deposit of $250 is due at that time.

• Waitlisted Students: If no seats are available, students will be placed on the waitlist in the order determined by the lottery. Should a seat become available, families will be contacted accordingly.

Stay up to date by filling out our Interest Survey

key dates

• December: Enrollment sign up will be available for the following school year.

• February: Enrollment lottery will take place. Families will be notified if they have been chosen through the lottery or added to the waitlist for the upcoming school year.

• Mid-February: Non-refundable deposit due for families that have been chosen through the lottery for the upcoming school year.

• September: Classes begin.

Specifics:

• Our twice a week Nature Preschool takes place Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 9 AM - 11:45 AM.

  • We offer a flexible drop off window between 9 AM - 9:30 AM.

• Students age 3-4 are welcome. Students must be age 3 by September 1 of the upcoming school year.

• Classes take place September - May. Students spend most of their day outside, unless there are severe weather conditions. 

• Our max class size is 16 students with two educators.

• Classes are tuition-based. Scholarships opportunities may be available.

• 2025/2026 Tuition

  • $2,450 member rate | $3,063 non-member rate

Our Philosophy

Based upon seasonal changes, our nature-based curriculum includes daily outdoor discovery of the Gardens that incorporates:

• Social-Emotional Learning

• Art, Movement, Music and Dramatic Play

• Science and Math Discovery

• Language Exploration

• Large and Small Motor Skill Development

We look forward to nurturing your child’s curiosity and helping them explore their love of learning through nature and literature!

Our Core Values

At Bookworm Gardens, we value:

• Respect for the natural world

• Seasonal exploration

• Hands-on discovery

• Play as learning

Meet our education staff