Open House
The Nature Preschool is hosting an open house for interested Zoo guests on August 30th from 2 pm to 5:30 pm at the Granary Classroom! Come meet the teachers, see the play area, and learn what the Nature Preschool is all about! The Granary Classroom is located at the Wells Fargo Family Farm area of the Zoo.

Ages:
3-5 years of age
Children must be three years of age by the starting date of classes to enroll in the Nature Preschool (ages 3-4) group.
Children must be four years of age by the starting date of classes to enroll in the Nature Preschool (ages 4-5) group.
All children must be toilet trained upon enrollment.

Class Sessions:
- Mondays & Wednesdays from 9:00 am-11:30 am (ages 3-4)
- Tuesdays & Thursdays from 9:00 am-11:30 am (ages 3-4)
- Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays from 1:00 pm-3:30 pm (ages 4-5)
- Tuesdays & Thursdays from 1:00 pm-3:30 pm (ages 4-5)

Fees per session per child:
- Two-day (ages 3-4) option: $350/month
- Three-day (ages 4-5) option: $450/month
- There is a one-time per session per child registration fee (non-refundable) fee of $100.

During checkout please choose the Payment Plan option for the number of Preschool Days you are choosing and that will set up your monthly automatic payments. When you register online, your credit card will be charged the $100 non-refundable fee along with the first month's payment. Your card will be charged on the first of each month after that.

Dates:
The Nature Preschool takes place September 5, 2023 through June 5, 2024. We follow the District 196 calendar and are closed during the summer months.

Registration for the following school year will open on June 1 with classes starting after Labor Day.

If you have any questions, please email [email protected].