In early childhood education, worksheets and chalkboards can sometimes take center stage. However at nature-based preschools, the “classroom” isn’t confined by four walls; it sprawls across the natural environment itself. If you’re a fan of mud pies, outdoor play, and the idea of forging a lifelong connection with the great outdoors, you’re going to love this list.
A nature preschool, sometimes simply called a nature school, provides nature-based education to immerse young minds in the outdoor classroom, fostering not only a deep appreciation for the natural world but also a lifelong connection to it. So, put on your explorer’s hat and get ready to delve into the magic of early childhood education at a nature preschool near you.
Nature Preschools in the Western Suburbs of Chicago
Immanuel Lutheran Preschool
5211 Carpenter Street
Downers Grove, IL 60515
(630) 968-3448
Features: Nature, Religious
Lyman Woods Nature Center NaturePlay School
901 31st Street
Downers Grove, IL 60515
(630) 963-9388
Features: Nature
Little Peopleโs Country
201 W. Hillgrove Avenue
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 352-0609
Features: Academic, Nature, Play
Little Trees Early Learning Program
The Morton Arboretum, 4100 Il Rt 53
Lisle, IL 60532
(630) 719-2462
Features: Nature
KLA Schools of Naperville
1440 Tuthill Road
Naperville, IL 60563
(630) 448-2552
Features: Academic, Nature, Nut-Free
Hobson School
25 W. 463 Hobson Road
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 420-8220
Features: Nature, Nut-Free, Play
Toadstools and Pollywogs Preschool
1163 Plank Rd
Naperville, IL 60563
(630) 848-3571
Features: Nature, Play
Toadstools and Pollywogs Preschool at Knoch Knolls
320 Knoch Knolls Rd
Naperville, IL 60565
(630) 864-3964
Features: Nature, Play
Peter Pan 75th Street โ Nature Lane
24W760 75th Street
Naperville, IL 60565
(630) 961-3951
Features: Nature
Park District of Oak Park Preschool
Various Locations
Oak Park, IL 60302
(708) 725-2108
Features: Nature, Nut-Free, Play
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