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Pathfinders Forest
​Preschool


Now accepting applications for the 2023-2024 school year. Enrollment begins February 15. 
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  • 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

2022-23 Yearly Tuition
  • T/Th $6,300
  • M/W/F $8,400
  • M-F (5 Days) $13,500

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

Current School Year Holidays 2022-2023:
  • Labor Day Monday Sept. 5
  • Indigenous Peoples' Day Monday Oct. 10
  • Veterans Day Friday Nov. 11
  • Thanksgiving Break Nov. 21-25
  • Winter Break Monday Dec. 19-Jan 2, school resumes Tuesday Jan. 3​
  • ML King's Birthday Monday Jan. 16
  • Local Holiday Friday Feb. 17
  • Presidents' Day Monday Feb. 20
  • 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 August 26
Back to Nature Night: September TBD


Download our Preschool Parent Handbook for detailed information about our program.
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PATHFINDERS NATURE MENTORING.
Palo Alto, CA
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  • Philosophy
  • Meet the Mentors
  • Preschool
  • Afterschool
  • Summer Camps
  • FAQs
  • Contact
  • Parent Resources
  • Required Forms
  • Testimonials