Register Now for the 2010-11 School Year

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


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

Research Related to Nature Preschool

  • Benefits of going outside and experiencing nature

  • Nature Deficit Disorder and the Health of our Children

  • Early Childhood and Nature-based Preschools

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


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