Location:
Wildwood Nature School
14140 NW Newberry Rd
Portland, OR 97231

Phone:
408-656-6916

E-mail:
Write to us here.

Enroll for 2012 – 2013

Enrollment for the 2012 – 2013 school year will begin on March 1.  Applications received on or before March 1 will be entered into a lottery for available slots.  Applications received after March 1 will be considered on a first come, first served basis.

Open House

On Saturday, February 25th from 10 am – 2 pm families are invited to join us at Wildwood Nature School to play, learn, meet the teachers, and tour the facility.

Preparing for the First Day of Preschool

September is fast approaching and your new “big” boy or girl will be going to preschool.  Whether children are are coming back after a summer break or entering school for the first time, whether children are worried or excited, parents can ease the transition with a few simple steps.

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We Take Play Seriously

Come play, grow, and learn in a caring and supportive preschool environment.

Wildwood Nature School is a preschool located on 11 rural acres in Portland where children can learn from the natural world as well as a thoughtfully designed indoor environment.

  • Play-based interdisciplinary curriculum to develop the whole child in art, science, language, literacy, emotional growth, math, and movement.
  • Outdoor gardening, animal care, and hiking on 11 rural acres abutting the Wildwood Trail.
  • Indoor environment inspired by child-focused methods of Waldorf, Montessori, and the schools of Reggio Emilia.
  • Knowledgeable and caring teachers with over 15 years experience in Early Childhood and Museum Education, Master’s degree in education, and bilingual in Spanish and English.
  • Multiage setting where children learn from and about each other while following their own interests at their own pace.
  • Flexible scheduling options include classes that meet 2, 3, or 5 days per week for fully toilet-trained children ages 3-5.

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