Star Child offers nature-based experiences for children who are walking up to ten years old.
We are grateful to provide your children with “the trees for our walls, the earth for our carpet, and the sky for our roof.” We pride ourselves on offering small class sizes.
We invite you to visit! Come meet our teachers, join us for a lesson, tour the farm, participate in an art experience, try our yoga or Spanish classes, or feed the goats to experience firsthand what outdoor school is all about! Star Child Nature School holds respect and reverence for life, no matter how small.
Child & caregiver
Join Ms. Jess in our outdoor play space. You’ll connect with other nature-loving adults while you and your child enjoy discovery, sensory, and social activities.
Child & Caregiver
Walking – 2.5-years-old
enrollment options
Tues
10 a.m. – 11 a.m.*
Wed
10 a.m. – 11 a.m.*
* 5-week sessions
2-turning 3 year-olds
Do you have a little one who loves being outdoors, no matter the weather? Do they struggle with using an inside voice and seem to have endless energy? Nature school might be a perfect fit! Children can embrace their loudness, stomping like dinosaurs to our outdoor classrooms, or tiptoe quietly to see their favorite bird.
Children must be of age by the first day of the school year.
2-turning-3-year-olds
2 teachers : 6 students
ENROLLMENT options
Mon & Wed
9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Tues & Thurs
9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
3-turning 4 year-olds
Nature school connects children’s love of discovery, their need to be physical, their desire for sensory play, and their curiosity about the world. Our outdoor classrooms offer places to climb, build, play, create, learn, or simply be.
Children must be of age by October 1st of the school year.
3-turning-4-year-olds
2 teachers : 8 students
ENROLLMENT options
Mon, Wed & Fri
9 a.m. – 12 p.m.*
Tues & Thurs
9 a.m. – 12 p.m.*
Mon – Thurs
9 a.m. – 12 p.m.*
Mon – Fri
9 a.m. – 12 p.m.*
* Extended Day option until 2 p.m.
4-turning 5 year-olds
One fascinating aspect of nature school is its ever-changing environment. The hole dug on Monday might become a pond after Tuesday’s rain – perfect for imaginative play, bike washing, or jumping over (or into!). Nature school offers children the chance to learn in an environment that heightens our awareness. We come to understand why animals struggle to find food in winter when we observe the absence of leaves, berries, and plants. We discover the wonders of ice as temperatures drop, experiencing the mesmerizing sounds it makes when rocks are thrown. With the arrival of spring, we bask in the warm sun and witness the return of insects, buds, and sprouts. Our pre-K program intertwines discovery, compassion, and age-appropriate learning through play and real-life experiences.
Children must be of age by October 1st of the school year.
4-turning-5-year-olds
2 teachers : 12 students
ENROLLMENT options
Mon, Wed & Fri
9 a.m. – 12 p.m.*
Tues & Thurs
9 a.m. – 12 p.m.*
Mon – Thurs
9 a.m. – 12 p.m.*
Mon – Fri
9 a.m. – 12 p.m.*
* Extended Day option until 2 p.m.
5–10 year-olds
Does your child love learning through real-life experiences? Are you seeking an alternative education that offers creative, age-appropriate opportunities for discovery, friendship, connection with nature, and plenty of space for running, playing, climbing, and exploring? Our programs for 5 to 10 year-olds provide small class sizes (maximum of 12 children), licensed and highly educated teachers, and a nature-based curriculum tailored to each child’s interests. We prioritize social, emotional, and educational growth, meeting children where they are and valuing them for who they are.
Children must be of age by October 1st of the school year.
5–10-year-olds (Separated by age; 5-6’s , 6-7’s, 7-10’s)
1 teacher : 8 students
ENROLLMENT options
Mon – Thurs
9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Homeschool Classes (5-10 year-olds)
Our outdoor homeschool program is designed for children aged 5-10 who thrive through exploration, movement, and hands-on learning. Each session blends nature study, science, art, practical skills and unstructured play to create meaningful learning experiences. The program follows a seasonal schedule with multi-week sessions throughout the fall, winter, and spring. Children are encouraged to ask questions, solve problems, work collaboratively, and develop a lasting connection with nature while building friendships in a welcoming, mixed-age environment.
5–10 year-olds
2 teachers : 14 students
ENROLLMENT options
Tuesday 9am-2pm*
Friday 9am-2pm*
*Seasonal sessions of varying lengths held throughout the school year.