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Farm-to-Forest Preschool

Farm-to-Forest Preschool cultivates community, confidence, curiosity, and connection with the natural world.  Alongside experienced teachers, our small group of children aged 2.5 to 5 discover a love of learning and appreciation for the wonders of nature through child-led play and hands-on farm experiences. Drawing from Waldorf, Reggio Emilia, and Forest School approaches, our Little Farmers' observations in the farm and forest drive our curriculum. Song, art, stories, and movement are infused throughout our adventures, which provide ample opportunity for developing foundational skills such as phonemic awareness, early numeracy, social-emotional, and pre-writing skills. 

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Learn more about our nature-based curriculum here. 

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Rhythm of the Day

Child-led Play
Little Farmers' "cook" in the mud kitchen, dig in the sandbox, tend our garden, paint and create, all while nourishing their social skills, imaginations, and more in our outdoor classroom.
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Opening Circle & Tea Ceremony
We gather to sing songs to welcome each other by name, count our friends, take some mindful breaths, and, when the weather inspires us, sip herbal tea. 

Farm and Forest Explorations

We collect and count eggs, care for our animals, plant and harvest, or hike in the woods. Perhaps we will gather "nature treasures" to share. 

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Snack & Story Time

We eat together while discussing a story that the teacher reads aloud. 

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Project & Play

We return to our outdoor classroom to create art, cook with veggies we harvested, engage in making music, read stories, and/or continue play.

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Lunch

We reflect on our morning, share gratitude, and enjoy lunch. We sing our goodbye song as our grownups arrive. 

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Program Details - 2025-2026

  • Who: Children ages 2.5 to 5 years old. Children must turn 3 by Feb. 1, 2026 .Toilet proficiency is not required. There will be a maximum of 12 children in a class with 2 or 3 teachers. Our lead teachers are certified teachers. 

  • Where: Most of our time together will be enjoyed exploring in our outdoor classroom, our garden, animal areas, woods, and, when necessary, in our barn classroom.

  • When: 9:00AM-12:00PM (optional lunch bunch 12:00-12:30PM)

  • Tuition: $4573 for 2 half days; $6860 for 3 half days (paid in 10 monthly installments); lunch bunch an additional $25 per month

Farm-to-Forest Preschool Student Application

2025-2026

Child's birthday
Has your child participated in an activity at Apple Hart Farm?
Yes
No
How would you rate your child's current toilet proficiency?
Which days would you like your child to attend Farm-to-Forest Preschool?
How many days would you like your child to attend Farm-to-Forest Preschool?
Would you like to schedule a tour? If so, please select a date and time. NOTE: Tours are available on Monday mornings (9AM-12PM) and Monday evenings (5:30PM) only. You willl be contacted by email to confirm your tour date.
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A $25 non-refundable application fee is required for processing.

Non-refundable application fee
Non-refundable application fee

Enrollment for Fall 2025 is ongoing. 

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