Pathfinders Forest
Preschool
Now accepting applications for the 2023-2024 school year. Enrollment begins February 15.
- 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
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 September 9
Back to Nature Night: September TBD
Download our Preschool Parent Handbook for detailed information about our program.
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