Chippewa Nature Center Nature Preschool

Open House Dates
Come see our classrooms and play areas and meet the teachers!

Thursday, January 21, 2010 - 6-8 pm
Friday, February 5, 2010 - 2-5 pm
Thursday, March 11, 2010 - 6-8 pm

2010-11 Registration Packet

What you'll find inside:

Mission
Philosophy
Curriculum
Schedule

Facility

Enrollment Policy

Registration Form and more!

2010-11 Scheduling Options

Days of the Week	Times	Ages
Monday-Thursday	8:45 am-3:45 pm	4 year olds only
Monday-Thursday	1 - 4 pm	3 & 4 year olds
Monday, Wednesday, Friday	9 am-12 pm	3 & 4 year olds
Tuesday, Thursday	9 am-12 pm	3 year olds only

Chippewa Nature Center (CNC) and West Midland Family Center (WMFC) have partnered to offer a nature-based preschool, one of only 12 others in the country. Classes take place in the Margaret Ann (Ranny) Riecker Nature Preschool Center. 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!

2009-10 Registration Packet

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

Want to learn more?

Frequently Asked Questions

Benefits of going outside and experiencing nature
Nature Deficit Disorder and the Health of our Children
Early Childhood and Nature-based Preschools

Also:

Children & Nature Network - Building a Movement to Reconnect Children and Nature
The Creative Curriculum® for Preschool
A Parent's Guide to Nature Play: How to Give Your Child More Outdoor Play ... and Why You Should! Ken Finch, author, Green Hearts Institute

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

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