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Registration for the 2008-09 school year is now open!

Contact us via email or call (989) 631-0830
to reserve a space today!

Chippewa Nature Center (CNC) and West Midland Family Center (WMFC) have partnered to pilot a nature-based preschool, one of only 12 others in the country. Nature Preschool offers 3- and 4-year olds a high quality learning environment that meets their developmental needs while initiating them into a life-long, meaningful relationship with the natural world.

 

Take a peek at our Nature Preschoolers in action!


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2008-09 Registration Packet

Nature Preschool's:

  • Mission

  • Philosophy

  • Curriculum

  • Schedule

  • Facility

  • Enrollment Policy

  • Registration Form and more! 

Parent Handbook - Learn about:

  • Curriculum

  • Learning Through Play

  • Sample Schedule

  • Schedule of Operation

  • Clothing—Dressing for Success

  • Parent Involvement & Classroom Helpers

  • Volunteers

  • Preschool Advisory Committee

  • Registration Requirements

  • Enrollment Policy

  • Tuition & Scholarships

  • Payment Schedule

  • Withdrawal Policy

  • Snow Days & Other School Closings

  • Attendance & Health

  • General Rules of Behavior

  • Discipline

  • Snacks

  • Field Trips

  • Animals at Nature Preschool

  • Benefits of Being Part of Nature Preschool

Frequently Asked Questions

  • How do we “teach” children to read?
  • How do we “teach” math?
  • How do we “teach” skills?
  • How do we “teach“ children to follow directions?
  • How do we “teach” children respect?
  • How do we handle discipline?
  • How is the second year of preschool different from the first year?
  • How do we “get children ready” for kindergarten?

Research Related to Nature Preschool
Learn more about:

  • Benefits of going outside and experiencing nature

  • Nature Deficit Disorder and the Health of our Children

  • Early Childhood and Nature-based Preschools

Contact us via email or call (989) 631-0830 to reserve a space today!