Nature Kids Preschool

Nature Kids offers a friendly setting for preschoolers to develop social, communication, and motor skills.

Nature Kids Program

This nature-based program for preschoolers offered through the Tualatin Hills Nature Center introduces developmentally appropriate activities throughout the year in a curriculum structure that focuses on experiential learning through exposure to nature and the changing seasons.

Children develop skills through a balance of tactile activities, play, and academic experiences. They are given the opportunities and guidance to advance communication and problem solving skills. Numbers, letters and words are introduced through structured nature-based activities and observation of the seasons and rhythms of nature. Children will form friendships, learn respect, and have the opportunity to grow with the help of caring teachers and supportive parents in a safe, yet active, natural environment.

Nature Kids 2021-22 Registration Opens March 3, 2021 at 9:00 a.m.

Registration for the 2021-22 school year opens on March 3, 2021 at 9:00 a.m. To register, visit www.thprd.org. Please contact the Program Coordinator with registration questions.

Nature Kids Program Tours

If you would like to set up a time to visit or have any questions, please contact the Program Coordinator.

Ladybugs (ages 4 through 5)

The Ladybugs program takes place three days a week in the morning and provides a strong foundation for children that will enter kindergarten the following year.

Days: Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays

Times: 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Length: September through May

Cost: $350 monthly tuition (2020-21 school year)

Location: Tualatin Hills Nature Center, 15655 SW Millikan Way

Owls (ages 4 through 5)

The Owls program takes place three days a week in the afternoon and provides a strong foundation for children that will enter kindergarten the following year.

Days: Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays

Times: 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Length: September through May

Cost: $350 monthly tuition (2020-21 school year)

Location: Tualatin Hills Nature Center, 15655 SW Millikan Way

Dragonflies (ages 4 through 5)

The Dragonflies program takes place three days a week in the morning and provides a strong foundation for children that will enter kindergarten the following year.

Days: Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays

Times: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Length: September through May

Cost: $350 monthly tuition (2020-21 school year)

Location: Jenkins Estate Gatehouse, 8005 SW Grabhorn Rd.

Chipmunks (ages 3 through 4)

The Chipmunks program is twice a week and provides a positive and nurturing first school experience. Children will enhance their social-emotional developmental skills by learning to follow routines, listen to directions, share and make new friends. While this is mainly a year of socialization and learning through play experiences, children will be introduced to shapes, colors and science through songs, stories, activities and exploratory hikes. Children must be able to use the restroom independently.

Days: Tuesdays and Thursdays

Times: 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Length: September through May

Cost: $250 monthly tuition (2020-21 school year)

Location: Tualatin Hills Nature Center, 15655 SW Millikan Way

Hummingbirds (ages 3 through 4)

The Hummingbirds program is twice a week and provides a positive and nurturing first school experience. Children will enhance their social-emotional developmental skills by learning to follow routines, listen to directions, share and make new friends. While this is mainly a year of socialization and learning through play experiences, children will be introduced to shapes, colors and science through songs, stories, activities and exploratory hikes. Children must be able to use the restroom independently.

Days: Tuesdays and Thursdays

Times: 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Length: September through May

Cost: $250 monthly tuition (2020-21 school year)

Location: Jenkins Estate Gatehouse, 8005 SW Grabhorn Rd.