The Nature Bus

5.0(237 reviews on Google)

Preschools & Day Care listing in Virginia Beach, VA

About The Nature Bus

The Nature Bus takes guests on nature tours around coastal Virginia, with private customizable group tours and occasional public tours, and its stated mission is to be a vehicle for transformative, shared nature experiences. Custom group tours start at a base fee of $140 an hour for 16 seats, plus guide gratuity. The business also runs the Nature Bus School, a small nature-based program for just 16 children from Pre-K through 1st grade that adds a grade level over time. The school is described as serving the Charlottesville area, so confirm the service area before planning around it. Nature Quest Summer Camp offers sensory activities meant to build an affinity for nature in children ages 8 to 12. Rated 5.0 from 237 Google reviews, 232 of them five stars and 2 one star.

What reviewers mention: tour guide (27), knowledgeable guide (23), birding (13), summer camp (13), clean bus (10), comfortable bus (6), oyster tour (4), knowledgeable naturalist (3), dino tour (2), star gazing (2)

Services and details

  • Preschool program

    Yes
  • Pre-K class

    Yes
  • Summer camp

    Yes

No information yet on infants and toddlers, accepts child care subsidies, tuition listed, waitlist, early drop-off or late pickup, montessori, reggio Emilia, 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 The Nature Bus

What ages does The Nature Bus serve?

The Nature Bus takes preschool-age children and a pre-K class. Ask about openings for your child's age before you visit.

How much does The Nature Bus cost?

The Nature Bus does not publish its tuition online. Call (757) 288-9595 for current rates, and ask about registration fees and sibling discounts.

Does The Nature Bus accept child care subsidies?

The Nature Bus has not said whether it accepts child care subsidies. Call (757) 288-9595 to ask. Virginia's Child Care Subsidy Program only pays providers that take part in it, and many localities keep a waitlist.

Are meals included at The Nature Bus?

The Nature Bus has not said whether meals are included. Ask whether you need to pack lunch and snacks.

Does The Nature Bus run a summer camp?

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

Is The Nature Bus licensed?

This guide does not check licenses. Look up The Nature Bus 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 The Nature Bus and how do I contact it?

The Nature Bus is at 350 Independence Blvd, Virginia Beach, VA 23462. Its phone number is (757) 288-9595. It has a 5.0-star rating from 237 Google reviews.

Listing compiled from public sources on 2026-11-12. Report a correction or request removal. Back to preschools and day care centers in Virginia Beach.