explore, discover, and learn in our nine-month nature-based preschool program
Using nature as a catalyst for learning, we aim to foster a sense of wonder through play and inquiry-based exploration.
2025 / 2026 School Year is now FULL
Want to be placed on the waitlist? Click here to email.
Enrollment Information for 2026/2027 School Year
Parents will begin the process of enrolling their children by completing an online application form (open December 1-January 31).
Enrollment is not on a first-come, first-served basis. If the number of applicants exceeds available seats (16), a lottery will take place in February in accordance with the lottery protocols.
Families will be notified about their status:
• Accepted Students: If selected, families must confirm their acceptance by the date indicated in the acceptance letter. A non-refundable deposit of $250 is due at that time.
• Waitlisted Students: If no seats are available, students will be placed on the waitlist in the order determined by the lottery. Should a seat become available, families will be contacted accordingly.
Stay up to date by filling out our Interest Survey
key dates
November 4th, 4:30-6 PM Open House for Prospective Families at Bookworm Gardens
December: Enrollment sign up will be available for the following school year.
February: Enrollment lottery will take place. Families will be notified if they have been chosen through the lottery or added to the waitlist for the upcoming school year.
Mid-February: Non-refundable deposit due for families that have been chosen through the lottery for the upcoming school year.
September: Classes begin.
Specifics:
Our twice a week Nature Preschool takes place Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 9 AM - 11:30 AM, with a flexible drop off window between 9 AM - 9:30 AM.
NEW! In 2026, we are planning to add an additional class on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons, from 1-3:30 PM. Class schedule will be confirmed in late 2025/2026.
Students age 3-4 are welcome. Students must be age 3 by September 1 of the upcoming school year. Students must not turn age 5 while enrolled in the program.
Classes take place September - May. Students spend most of their day outside, unless there are severe weather conditions.
Our max class size is 15 students with two educators.
Classes are tuition-based.
2025/2026 Tuition
$2,450 member rate | $3,063 non-member rate
Our Philosophy
Based upon seasonal changes, our nature-based curriculum includes daily outdoor discovery of the Gardens that incorporates:
Social-Emotional Learning
Art, Movement, Music and Dramatic Play
Science and Math Discovery
Language Exploration
Large and Small Motor Skill Development
We look forward to nurturing your child’s curiosity and helping them explore their love of learning through nature and literature!
Our Core Values
At Bookworm Gardens, we value:
Respect for the natural world
Seasonal exploration
Hands-on discovery
Play as learning
Meet our NATURE PRESCHOOL staff
Bianca Beilke - PRESCHOOL DIRECTOR
Bianca has been an educator at Bookworm Gardens since 2021. Prior to teaching at Bookworm, she taught as a public school teacher and in various other early childhood education settings. She is passionate about using play and inquiry-based learning to foster children’s connection to nature.
Rachel Marsden - LEAD PRESCHOOL TEACHER
Rachel has a passion for incorporating nature-based learning into early childhood education and has worked in preschools, daycares, and public schools for over twelve years.
