A Nature-Based Experiential Learning Program for the Whole Child
At Mind-Full Meadows Nature Preschool, exploring the outdoors gives children the opportunity to:
Mind-Full Meadows Nature Preschool is a child-centered program set on an experiential early learning farm, including goats, chickens, gardens, and a variety of natural ecosystems. Our expert teachers build learning opportunities from the curiosity of children. Our Reggio Emilia, Forest School, and Waldorf-inspired learning spaces offer thoughtfully selected materials. Learning develops through observation, asking questions, and providing materials designed to prompt child-led inquiry. Teachers weave together early learning skills and FARM concepts throughout our time together.
We serve children from ages two-and-one-half through age 6, allowing families to choose Mind-Full Meadows for their child's kindergarten year. Children are organized into flexible groups based on their developmental levels and interests rather than specific chronological age. All children become familiar with each other and with all of our teachers, while also having time to focus on peers of a similar age. These groupings allow children to develop strong bonds with peers and teachers, and support observations of developmental stages and the multifaceted growth of children.
Children learn holistically through play, as it nurtures the whole child – socially, emotionally, physically, spiritually, and intellectually. They gain authentic understanding about themselves and the world around them through experiential, hands-on interactions with nature.
Daily Flow - Adjusts with the Seasons
8:00 - 9:00 Welcome & Quiet Choice
9:15 Hand Washing and Snack
9:45 Morning Meeting & Project Planning
10:15 Forest and Farm Exploration: Project Work,
Hikes, Gardening, Integrated Learning
12:00 Hand Washing & Lunch
12:30 Outside Play in Play Yard
1:00 Stories, Toileting, Rest
1:50 Quiet Play, Stories, or Rest
2:15 Community Circle
2:40 Hand Washing and Snack
3:00 Forest and Farm Exploration
4:00 Afternoon Inquiry
Basic Details
The farmhouse within the play yard is where you find our Discovery Room, Imaginary, and Atelier. Across the creek you find our Outdoor Classroom in Chickadee Grove, and our Forest Playscape.
Mind-Full Meadows is a Certified Family Childcare Home licensed under the Oregon Department of Early Learning and Care.
Our program has outdoor and indoor components as we support children in developing the skills and stamina for a full day of outdoor learning and exploration.
The application process begins the first week of January for the following fall. This process includes:
Tuition for Mind-Full Meadows Nature Preschool
Our day runs from 8:00- 5:30, Monday-Friday, with no additional charges for flexible scheduling.
The tuition of $1650 per month covers all activities and materials, as well as two mostly organic snacks.
We are closed on all federal holidays, and take two one-week breaks in Winter and Spring, and two weeks off at the end of August before starting our Fall session..
Enrollment Essentials:
Email Tiffany at tiffany@mind-fulleducation.com with questions and to arrange a tour. Once you complete a tour, register at the link below to be added to our wait list.
We love to introduce families to Mind-Full Meadows, so feel free to schedule a visit with us!
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