….outdoor, nature-based preschool at Ithaca Children’s Garden.
Registration is open for Spring 2021
March 1 – June 17, 2021
Playful Nature Explorers returns March 1 for the spring session.
Registration is currently open. Priority will be given to 4-day and 3-day schedules.
Please direct any questions you might have on Playful Nature Explorers to register@ithacachildrensgarden.org
Program Information
Complete program information can be found in the Parent Handbook.
ICG’s Playful Nature Explorers is for children ages 2.5-6. It is research-based, child-centered, and brings a world of discovery, learning, and joy to your child’s day and season through nature and play immersion. Following the rhythm of the seasons, our play-based curriculum allows the natural curiosity of young children to lead our explorations, experiments, and creative expressions.
This approach does more than delight your child. It nurtures social competencies, builds physical coordination, strength, and body awareness, and sets a strong foundation for academic success. Playful Nature staff and curriculum are experts in early child development and know what children need to thrive, so they can succeed in life, AND in the classroom. In Playful Nature, curiosity is stoked, confidence is built, and the love of learning grows stronger still.
Enrollment Options
Flexible schedules and enrollment options allow you to choose what works best for your family. Priority will be given to sibling pairs and children requesting a 4-day or a 3-day schedule in order to minimize overall group size in response to COVID-19.
Register for Spring (March 1- June 17)
Monday-Thursday, 9:00-12:00 PM
4-day and 3-day schedules are available.
Scholarships are available. To request a scholarship, complete our Scholarship Form.
FAQ’s
Ithaca Children’s Garden is for ALL children
ICG’s policy is to not turn anyone away for inability to pay. We have created an easy-to-use scholarship application form that will help us start the process of identifying the right scholarship level for your family. Out of respect for the dignity of each family’s private financial information, we will not request personal financial details as part of the application process.
If you are interested in scholarships, please complete the scholarship application.
We welcome all members of our community to participate in all programs and activities offered by Ithaca Children’s Garden regardless of ability. We encourage all members and volunteers of Ithaca Children’s Garden to support an inclusive and welcoming environment for everyone. Learn more about ICG’s Inclusion Policy and/or submit an accommodations request here.
