join our community of little learners AT OUTDOOR PRESCHOOL!
YOUR CHILD WILL PLAY, GROW & BUILD SOCIAL & EMOTIONAL SKILLS AT LAKE FOREST PARK'S ONLY OUTDOOR PRESCHOOL!
About Us
OUR MISSION
OUR PHILOSOPHY
OUR PHILOSOPHY
Pinecones & Playtime is a half-day outdoor preschool committed to creating a community of little learners who feel safe, engaged and excited to try new things, make friends, help others, practice kindness, explore nature and build independence.
OUR PHILOSOPHY
OUR PHILOSOPHY
OUR PHILOSOPHY
We provide half-day childcare (morning only) for students ages 2.5-5* that is focused on building community and inspired by Montessori, Respectful Parenting, Big Little Feelings and play-based philosophies.
(*While most of our students join at age 2.5, we can be flexible and start at 2 if the child is ready!)
OUR VISION
OUR PHILOSOPHY
OUR VISION
Our outdoor preschool was created by parents who believe kids deserve to be kids and that children thrive in the outdoors, learning best through a mix of structured and unstructured independent and group play.
what we TEACH
ACTIVITIES
AREAS OF FOCUS
AREAS OF FOCUS
Classes include teacher-guided instruction, reading, singing, games, yoga, stretching, Spanish, sign language, digging, gardening, neighborhood walks, free play, dancing, building, art, running and exploring.
AREAS OF FOCUS
AREAS OF FOCUS
AREAS OF FOCUS
We focus on social and emotional development, helping kids to build confidence and inquisitiveness while gaining independence, self-esteem and leadership skills through cooperative learning projects. Kindergarten-ready activities will be incorporated as well.
CELEBRATIONS
AREAS OF FOCUS
CELEBRATIONS
We will learn about and celebrate the unique seasons of the Pacific Northwest as well as holidays throughout the year (we love a good Halloween parade!). We’ll get to know each other better through a weekly show-and-tell day and student-of-the-week spotlight.
who & where we teach
CLASS SIZE
ENVIRONMENT
ENVIRONMENT
1:6 teacher to student ratio with no more than 12 children enrolled in the morning session. Two teachers will always be present when more than six children are in attendance.
ENVIRONMENT
ENVIRONMENT
ENVIRONMENT
Our learning environment features several covered, open-air areas and multiple different surfaces to explore including raised gardens, a large dirt digging area and the surrounding neighborhood made up of incredibly kind neighbors. An indoor restroom with child-sized toilet and sink is provided.
STUDENTS
ENVIRONMENT
STUDENTS
Every child has their own unique learning style and we welcome all children ages 2.5–5* years old. We will meet each student where they are at to ensure they can learn alongside their peers.
*If your 2 year old is independent enough to join, we welcome them too! Please schedule a visit to assess readiness.