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Natures preschool

At Nature’s Playground Preschool, children spend approximately 80% of their day outdoors, learning through active play, exploration, and hands-on experiences. Our nature-based program encourages independence, confidence, and curiosity while supporting social, emotional, and cognitive growth.

Rain or shine, learning continues with covered outdoor spaces and a dedicated indoor classroom available during severe weather and rest time. From hiking trails and exploring wetlands to observing wildlife and seasonal changes, every day brings a new adventure in the natural world.

Schedule a Private Tour:

Contact Dan Robillard at [email protected] to schedule your tour.

Questions or Ready to Enroll?

Schedule

Infants & Toddlers: Year-round childcare

Preschoolers: Programming from September through May, Monday - Friday, 8 AM - 5 PM, followed by summer camp opportunities during the summer months. Current School Year: 9/8/26 - 5/28/27 

 

*Summer option available: Camp Finberg is our summer program, with the group "Little Hawks" for our preschool-aged children.

Ages

2.9 to 5 Years.

Weekly Pricing

Infant

  • 2-Day: $219
  • 3-Day: $299
  • 5-Day: $417

Toddler

  • 2-Day: $197
  • 3-Day: $264
  • 5-Day: $387

Preschool

  • 2-Day: $173
  • 3-Day: $227
  • 5-Day: $351

Your child must be a member of the Attleboro Norton YMCA. We offer different plans, including child and family, that you can pay for monthly or annually.  

Build your own schedule; contact Dan Robillard for more info!

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Curriculum

  • Children will develop a lifelong relationship with the outdoors through nature-based learning.
  • Free choice activities and guided experiences allow children to expand their math, science, and language skills while exploring learning in the natural world.
  • Children’s natural curiosity is encouraged through inquiry-based, multi-sensory activities.
  • Activities are grounded in best practice early childhood standards.

Additional Information

  • All students must be enrolled as Y members.
  • Enrollment is accepted year-round, depending upon availability.
  • Financial assistance is available, thanks to donations made through the Y’s Annual Campaign.
  • Third-party payments and state vouchers are also accepted.

Enrollment Information

CURRENT SCHOOL YEAR:

We enroll throughout the school year for immediate placement and are now enrolling for the 2026-2027 school year!

NEW FAMILY ENROLLMENT:

If your child will be between 2.9 – 5 years old by their enrollment date, please fill out our Interest Form. You will be invited to visit the school for a tour and to meet with one of our teachers or directors to discuss our unique outdoor curriculum. 

WAITLIST:

Once we are full, we will maintain a waitlist for the upcoming school enrollment cycle.