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Nature Preschool Playgroup
Rooted in Nature. Guided by Wonder.
Join us for our Nature Preschool "My Grown-Up and Me" Playgroup! Enjoy the ease of activities set-up for you and your little one, a circle time with stories, poems and songs. This program is for children and an adult to enjoy together. Come out and enjoy nature together, learn about growing food, feed the animals, explore the farm and play in our private forest. Connect with other nature-minded families and enjoy playing alongside your child, or sit back and witness them playing with peers and flourishing with our Educator's experienced guidance. Discover nature's wonders, one tiny footstep at a time.
When: One Morning per week for 2 hours
CLASS OPTIONS:
Wednesday and/or Friday
Program times ebb and flow with the Seasons:
Spring & Fall: 930AM - 1130AM
Summer: 9AM - 11AM
Winter: 10AM - 12PM
Ratio: 1 Educator to 20 Children (Ms. Ashley)
Ages: Confidently Walking - 4 years
*A parent/guardian must remain at all times
Activities designed for toddlers/preschoolers.
Older children may register with a younger sibling.
Babies in arms can attend with a sibling at no charge.
Cost: $14 per class + HST
Sibling Discount:
2nd Child -10% off
3rd and subsequent children 50% off
Session Dates:
SPRING 2026:
12 Weeks - Week of March 30th - Week of June 15th, 2026
SUMMER 2026:
8 Weeks - Week of July 6th- Week of August 31st (Closed for holidays Aug 4-Aug 7)
SPRING 2026:
Wednesdays / Fridays 930AM - 1130AM
12 Weeks: Weeks of Mar 30th - Jun 15th, 2026
NO CLASS ON GOOD FRIDAY APRIL 3rd 2026
**Closed: 2 weeks June 22 - July 5th 2026**
SUMMER 2026:
Wednesdays / Fridays 9AM - 11AM
8 Weeks: Weeks of July 6th - Week of August 31st, 2026
NO CLASSES AUGUST 4th - AUGUST 7th 2026 - CLOSED FOR HOLIDAYS
FALL 2026:
Wednesdays / Fridays 930AM - 1130AM
12 Weeks: Weeks of Sept 15th, 2026 - Week of Nov 30th 2026
WINTER 2027: DATES TO BE DETERMINED
REGISTRATION OPEN
REGISTRATION OPENS MAY 1ST 2026
REGISTRATION OPENS JUNE 15TH, 2026
Sample Day
9:00 - 9:30: Arrival time, Discovery and Playtime in the Forest
9:30 - 9:50: Forest Nature Walk and Sit Spots
9:50 - 10:10: Circle Time at Old Maple: Story, Songs, Snack
10:10 - 10:30: Feeding the Goats & Chickens
10:30 - 11:00: Sensory Play in the Children's Garden and/or Farming Activities
Our time together will be fluid and we'll follow the children's lead in whatever is inspiring their play. Enjoy your time together; this time is for you and your little Wildling. Please do not enter the barn- it is a working farm and the barn has tools in it. Please respect the gardens and watch yours and your littles steps. Even an area that doesn't "look" like anything is growing could be hiding something yummy and we don't want to squish it with our feet!
OUR RHYTHM:
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
EVERY DAY: Wear a HAT - Sun hat or Warm Hat; For Grown-Ups too!
Warm/Hot Days: Sandals or shoes and clothes that can wet or muddy
Cool/ Wet Days: Splash pants, rain boots, warm sweater, Rain Coat
Cold Days: Base layer, Snowsuit, Snow boots, 2-3 pairs of waterproof mittens, warm hat, neckwarmer, wool or thick socks
Dress for the weather! We will play and explore RAIN OR SHINE!
We will need to cancel our activities in the event of severe weather.
What to bring:
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Small backpack with:
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Water Bottles
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Snacks
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Extra Clothes
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Bug Spray / Sunscreen
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Your sense of adventure and readiness to play!
Where to go:
We are located on the property of Moondance Organic Gardens: 8463 5th Line, Angus ON
Parking:
You can park in the parking lot immediately to the right when you turn into the driveway near there big white building. Our Educator will meet you there!
What to Expect:
Walking paths are either grass or packed dirt. Please wear appropriate footwear for the weather conditions and to be outside. In the Spring, expect muddy trails. We do not have a changing area for diaper changes. Please plan accordingly. We have a professionally cleaned porta-potty with a potty seat and a stool for the little feet.
Beware of Dogs: There are working farm dogs on the property: Shasta (all white,) and Jager (black and white). We call them our "Doggy Doorbells" - they will bark to alert us that someone has arrived. When they are out on the farm, they are working and will not approach you. They are extremely friendly but when they are out, they are working and they take their job seriously.
Ruby (Golden Retriever) is our Rewilding Education Dog. She gets VERY excited to meet new people and her bark may be big and loud the first time she meets or greets you. She feels like she needs to 'protect' the Rewilding kiddos as her herd and has big barks for new grown-ups. She is the biggest sweetheart and is an EXTREMELY gentle dog. Ruby is very happy to be pet and loved by little hands.
