Eastern Ridge Nature Preschool

5.0(12 reviews on Google)

Preschools & Day Care listing in Great Falls, VA

About Eastern Ridge Nature Preschool

Eastern Ridge Nature Preschool is a full-time, year-round nature-based preschool in a quiet Great Falls neighborhood, also known as a forest school, on a three-acre property. It draws inspiration from Scandinavian Forest Schools and Italy's Reggio Emilia approach, with a responsive emergent curriculum and play-based days spent mostly outdoors. There are three classes, each with one teacher and one assistant. The Acorn class is the toddler program for children from 22 months to about 3.5 years with 2, 3 and 5-day options, and the weekly Fledgling class is a 1.5 hour parent-child session for parents of infants and toddlers. Core school hours are 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., with extended afternoon care until 4 or 5 p.m. A summer camp is offered. Rated 5.0 from 12 Google reviews, all five stars.

What reviewers mention: outdoor environment (5), teachers (3), outdoor education (2), socialization (2), healthy food (2), garden (2), personal growth (2), forest (2), director (2), classes (2)

Services and details

  • Preschool program

    Yes

  • Infants and toddlers

    Yes

  • Early drop-off or late pickup

    Yes

  • Reggio Emilia

    Yes

  • Summer camp

    Yes

No information yet on pre-K class, accepts child care subsidies, tuition listed, waitlist, montessori, spanish immersion, sTEM or STEAM, enrichment programs, meals provided, states an accreditation. The website did not say; call and ask.

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Questions parents ask about Eastern Ridge Nature Preschool

What ages does Eastern Ridge Nature Preschool serve?

Eastern Ridge Nature Preschool takes infants and toddlers and preschool-age children. Ask about openings for your child's age before you visit.

How much does Eastern Ridge Nature Preschool cost?

Eastern Ridge Nature Preschool does not publish its tuition online. Call (703) 757-7900 for current rates, and ask about registration fees and sibling discounts.

Does Eastern Ridge Nature Preschool accept child care subsidies?

Eastern Ridge Nature Preschool has not said whether it accepts child care subsidies. Call (703) 757-7900 to ask. Virginia's Child Care Subsidy Program only pays providers that take part in it, and many localities keep a waitlist.

What are Eastern Ridge Nature Preschool's hours?

Eastern Ridge Nature Preschool offers early drop-off or late pickup.

Are meals included at Eastern Ridge Nature Preschool?

Eastern Ridge Nature Preschool has not said whether meals are included. Ask whether you need to pack lunch and snacks.

Does Eastern Ridge Nature Preschool run a summer camp?

Yes. Eastern Ridge Nature Preschool runs a summer camp. Ask about dates, ages and whether current students get first choice of spots.

What teaching approach does Eastern Ridge Nature Preschool use?

Eastern Ridge Nature Preschool offers a Reggio Emilia approach. A visit is the best way to see how that looks in the classroom.

Is Eastern Ridge Nature Preschool licensed?

This guide does not check licenses. Look up Eastern Ridge Nature Preschool in the Virginia Department of Education's Search for Child Care tool (linked from childcare.virginia.gov) to see its license or exemption and its inspection reports.

Where is Eastern Ridge Nature Preschool and how do I contact it?

Eastern Ridge Nature Preschool is at 9201 Vernon Dr, Great Falls, VA 22066. Its phone number is (703) 757-7900. It has a 5.0-star rating from 12 Google reviews.

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