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FOREST PRESCHOOL
A NATURE IMMERSION PROGRAM FOR 3-5 YEAR OLDS 

2023/24

SESSION
SEP18- JUN21

Ages: 3 - 5 Years Old

Days: M, T, W, TH

Time: 9:00am - 1:00pm

Where: Bend 

 

Enrollment open for 23/24 School year

We offer a morning program, 9AM - 1PM, two, three or four days per week for children 3-5 years of age. We provide two opportunities for children to re-charge and nourish their bodies with a healthy snack and lunch (both brought from home). To be able to individually support and connect with each child as necessary, we have a low staff to child ratio of 1:5.

 

Inspired by European model, Waldkindergarten (all outside, all weather, early childhood programs), we have created an inclusive nature immersion early childhood program that provides children with the opportunity for adult-supported, uninterrupted and unstructured play time in nature. This closeness to the natural world and exposure to minimal risk supports a young child’s mental and physical health as well as problem solving skills, social-emotional learning, sensory, motor and cognitive development.

 

As a place-based program, children continually discover their “classroom” as the seasons and environments change throughout the year. 

 

Bend Forest school is modeled after the German based Waldkindergarten. Key principles of this model include:

TUITION

Bend Forest School strives to make all the programs we offer as equitable to our community as possible. In doing so, we follow a two-tier tuition model. The cost of tuition is dependent on which tier a family falls within. Applicants will apply through School & Student Services (TADS) in order to determine tier placement. Tuition assistance is also available. View more information about our tuition model and application process here.

 

Our preschool program has a two, three or four day per week option. 

SCHEDULE

Bend Forest School will loosely follow the Bend-La Pine School Districts schedule. We will follow their Inclement Weather Closures.

Following is our 2023-2024 schedule:

First Day: September 19th, 2023

Veterans Day (C): 

Thanksgiving Break (C): November 20-27

Winter Break (C): Dec. 18 - Jan. 2, 2024

MLK Day: (C) 

President's Day: (C)

Spring Break (C): March 25 - April 1

Memorial Day (C): 

Last Day: June 20th, 2024

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