Nature Preschool at Irvine Nature Center

The Nature Preschool at Irvine Nature Center offers children ages 3 to 5 a supportive learning environment that encourages discovery, experimentation, and connection through play – in and with nature.

The Nature Preschool is designed to help your child develop cognitive and problem-solving skills while cultivating social skills and building their confidence. Our licensed and accredited program takes place outdoors on Irvine’s 211-acre property in Owings Mills. Early childhood educators create an open-ended curriculum, following the students’ interests. Teachers are facilitators: providing materials, expanding on ideas and connection, and ensuring safety. Nature Preschool students are empowered to discover and investigate the world around them.

THE NATURE PRESCHOOL MIGHT BE RIGHT FOR YOUR FAMILY IF…

• You celebrate play and relationship as the main form of early learning.
• You believe kids should be loud and messy at least a good chunk of the time.
• You love being outside.
• You want your child to grow to respect and value all living things.
• You see childhood as a unique period of life- not just time to prepare for the next thing or school.
• You celebrate diversity in all its forms and value community.

The Nature Preschool is co-ed for children ages 3-5 and takes place outdoors 75-90% of the day.

Web: ExploreNature.org/naturepreschool

Hours: 9 a.m.-2 p.m., with before- and aftercare options

Ages: 3-5 years | FT, PT

Tuition assistance available.