Nature PreSchool

PUDDLE JUMPERS NATURE PRESCHOOL IS

LOCAL-ORGANIC-CAGE FREE EDUCATION IN THE GREAT OUTDOORS!

Puddle Jumpers is the Active Healthy Choice!

• Nature-based, hands-on learning that integrates Science, Literacy, Math and Art. 
• Our school is best suited for independent adventurous learners.
• We are Outdoors Learning All Year Round in a beautiful 5 acre Living Classroom!
• We are only sheltered during “UNSAFE” weather.
• We follow Pender county schools for holidays, breaks and  for all weather related closures.
• Potty training is not required for enrollment.
• We offer wonderfully low-class sizes far below the industry standard.
• Weather appropriate outerwear for all seasons is required.
• Reggio Emilia, Waldorf and Montessori influences. 
• Preschool runs year round August-June with a July camp option. 
• We offer open enrollment throughout the year if space allows. 
• We welcome many Military families at Puddle Jumpers. 
• To honor our Military we offer a 10% discount on tuition. 
• We offer a 10% sibling discount on tuition.
• Only one discount per family applies.
• American Forest School Association Member
• National Wildlife Federation Certified Habitat
• EFRANS Member
  Eastern Region Association of Forest & Nature Schools
• Eco-Healthy Certified Preschool
• NC Toxic-Free Certified Preschool
• Member of the North American Reggio Emilia Alliance 
• Featured by The Natural Start Alliance
• Audubon Society Certified Bird Habitat
• Member of NAAEE
  North American Association for Environmental Education
• NAEYC Member
• Nature Explore Participant
• Growing up WILD curriculum 
• Project Learning Tree curriculum
• International Mud Day celebrated annually!
  

Click here for more Detailed Curriculum information 

ENROLLMENT OPTIONS FOR CHILDREN AGES 2.5 to 6 YEARS

THE 3/4 BUMBLEBEE CLASS

Class Time:
8:30 am to 12:30 pm

CLASS LIMIT 12 

THE 2’s GRASSHOPPER CLASS

Class Time:
8:30 am to 11:30 pm

CLASS LIMIT 8

THE 3/4 DRAGONFLY CLASS

Class Time:
8:45 am to 12:45 pm

CLASS LIMIT 12

THE 4/5 BUTTERFLY CLASS

Class Time:
9 am to 1 pm

CLASS LIMIT 12

2020 PRESCHOOL YEAR ENROLLMENT PROCESS

Puddle Jumpers Nature Preschool enrolls new students throughout the school year if space becomes available. The School has open admission policy, accepting all families who have the capacity for full participation in the program as positive members of our school’s community. Puddle Jumpers is an equal opportunity learning environment and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or veteran status in its admission, educational programs or employment practices.

EXPERIENCE NATURE PRESCHOOL

Would you enjoy visiting our Preschool to learn more about possible enrollment? Click below to arrange a tour with one of our program directors during the school day. Children along with all available parents or guardians are asked to attend. The tour will last approximately 15 minutes. Complete our tour request form below and one of our program directors will contact you to schedule a time.

REGISTRATION

Complete your child’s enrollment:

• Please submit enrollment paperwork
• Submit a copy of your child’s immunization records or legal immunization waiver.
• Submit getting to know you form.
• Pay tuition & registration fee on our Tuition page.
• Payment must be made within 48 hours of enrollment offer. 
• Payments are Non-refundable.
• Review tuition schedule below.
• Review & print school calendar.
• Review backpack/gear list for required items.

You can drop off your enrollment paperwork at the preschool or email your paperwork to the link below-

puddlejumpersnaturepreschool@gmail.com 

 ENROLLMENT PAPERWORKBackpack/Gear listSCHOOL CALENDAR 2019/2020Getting to know your childTuition Schedule

GETTING TO KNOW YOU MONTH

We want Puddle Jumpers Nature Preschool to be a happy experience for all the children who attend our program. To help decide if your child is ready for nature preschool and if enrollment is a good fit, each child’s first month of enrollment is considered a getting to know you period. The getting to know you month is an important step in our enrollment process to be sure our preschool is an appropriate fit for your child. In rare cases a child may not be emotionally ready to separate from parents, or be overwhelmed by being in a group of children, or the physical activity level of our program is too much. We practice open communication with our preschool families to make sure each child settles in and is ready to attend. If your child is not ready we allow them to return in a few months, or the next season to try again. This works well for some of our 2 year olds who sometimes struggle with separation anxiety when being away from parents for the first time. We are here to work with your family to make preschool a happy experience for your child.