Earthplace Preschool

At the forefront of nature-based early childhood education since 1967.

Our Philosophy of Education

At Earthplace Preschool, we believe that children learn best in an educational program that is focused on the whole child. We strive to meet the social, emotional, cognitive, creative, and physical needs of our students using curriculum that is developmentally appropriate and engaging.

We provide hands-on learning experiences in nature and in the classroom setting that allow children to make connections to the world around them. And, we believe that families and staff are partners in fostering a lifelong love of learning.

Our History

Since 1967, Earthplace Preschool has been at the forefront of the nature-based preschool movement. Nature-infused learning has experienced tremendous growth in recent years due to research that documents the benefits of unstructured play in nature and environmental education.

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Our Curriculum

At Earthplace Preschool, we have a nature-based and standards-based curriculum designed to address all aspects of child development. Children are given opportunities to learn and develop through inquiry, exploration, and play.

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Our Accreditation

We are so proud to announce that Earthplace Preschool has achieved a new five-year term of accreditation by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). This reflects demonstrated commitment to living out the NAEYC Early Learning Program required best practices every day. Our program earned perfect scores across all ten standards, and we applaud the efforts of our teachers, administrators, and support staff. We would also like to thank our families for choosing Earthplace Preschool to foster their child's early childhood education.

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