Pathfinders forest preschool program is for children 3 to 5 years old. Students in the program participate in play-based learning, exploration, and self-discovery. Songs, stories, and creative approaches are paired with social-emotional learning to promote a sense of belonging in nature and connections with fellow students.
The program is held Mondays through Fridays from 8:45am to 1:15pm.
Children may be enrolled Tuesday/Thursday in Song Sparrows or Monday/Wednesday/Friday in Water Striders. A few spots are open to attend 5 days a week, mostly for 2nd year students.
The Magic Forest in Palo Alto is our drop-off and pickup location. Students ride from there in our Honda minivans to local nature preserves.
Please visit our FAQS page for answers to common questions
2023-24 Yearly Tuition
T/Th $6,600
M/W/F $8,800
M-F (5 Days) $14,100
2022-2023 School Year: Water Striders (MWF) August 31st - June 2nd Song Sparrows (T/Th) September 1st - June 1st Welcome Picnic for Preschool Families: Saturday September 10 Back to Nature Night: September 15
Local Holidays Friday March 10 and Monday March 13
Spring Break April 3-7
Memorial Day Monday May 29
2023-24 School Year: Water Striders (MWF) September 6 - June 5 Song Sparrows (T/Th) September 5 - June 6 Preschool Celebration Day Friday June 7 Welcome Picnic for Preschool Families: Saturday September 9 Back to Nature Night: September TBD
Download our Preschool Parent Handbook for detailed information about our program.