Forest Program
Forest Program
Our Forest Program, The Butterfly Garden, is for kiddos aged 3 to 6 years old.
Purpose of this Program
This program offers a nature-inspired educational experience for your child. We are an all-outdoor preschool offering our students picnics outside, creative play in the forest, and adventures in nature every day! Indeed, nature is a magical place for learning. Children enrolled in our Forest Program will spend their days engaged in gardening, bug collecting, nature-inspired art exploration, nature-walks, and forest explorations. Out of the classroom and out of the desks are where you'll find our students!
Benefits
Small class size - we have 1 teacher (and 1 floater teacher) for only 10 kiddos
The snacks served are gluten free and mostly organic
We spend the entire day outside! - except for quiet time
We have a yoga teacher come in once a week
We have a music teacher come in once a week
We do art
We explore
We garden
We foster independence, responsibility, and problem solving
Children who experience the Mama Melli Way leave us not only prepared for Kindergarten—but ready for life.
We LOVE, LOVE, LOVE!
What our customers are saying
an extension of our family
Mama Melli has become an extension of our family and our daughter talks about her, as well as the other teachers and her new friends, all the time. When asked who she wanted to invite to her birthday party this year, her first response - "Mama Melli!"
-Kristen M
beyond grateful
We are beyond grateful for all the strong, confident foundations Melli and her amazing caregivers have inspired in our children. Our littles are stewards of nature, make healthy food choices for their own bodies, know how to diplomatically interact with their peers, love yoga and music, all thanks to this one-of-a-kind enchanted farm environment.
-Lindsay
genuinely invested
Our son is safe and is LOVED here. Each day ends with a hug, kiss and “I love you!” from Melli and the other teachers. You can really tell that they are genuinely invested in his trust and wellbeing and I feel confident in leaving him under their care.
-Allison
Ready to get started?
Discover the difference a nature-infused, holistic childcare experience can make for your child. Contact Mama Melli Childcare Center today to learn more about our programs and schedule a visit! We can't wait to welcome your family.