Take a peek at our Nature Preschoolers in action!


Register now for the 2009-10 school year

Chippewa Nature Center (CNC) and West Midland Family Center (WMFC) have partnered to offer a nature-based preschool, one of only 12 others in the country. Nature Preschool offers 3- and 4-year olds a high quality learning environment that meets their developmental needs while initiating them into a life-long, meaningful relationship with
the natural world.

Contact us via email or call (989) 631-0830
to reserve a space today!

Beginning with the 2009-10 school year, students will learn in the newly constructed Nature Preschool. The new building will offer two classrooms, and many scheduling options for 3- and 4-year olds including 2-, 3- and 4- day with full and half day classes. Scheduling options are listed below.

Your child can be one of the first to learn in the newly constructed Nature Preschool. Watch the progress here ...

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2009-10 Registration Packet

Nature Preschool's:

  • Mission

  • Philosophy

  • Curriculum

  • Schedule

  • Facility

  • Enrollment Policy

  • Registration Form and more!

2009-10 Scheduling Options

Days of the Week  Times  Ages
Monday-Thursday 8:45 am-3:45 pm 4 year olds only
Monday-Thursday 1 - 4 pm 3 & 4 year olds
Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9 am-12 pm 3 & 4 year olds
Tuesday, Thursday 9 am-12 pm 3 year olds only

Frequently Asked Questions

Research Related to Nature Preschool

  • Benefits of going outside and experiencing nature

  • Nature Deficit Disorder and the Health of our Children

  • Early Childhood and Nature-based Preschools

Learn more at:


Contact us via email or call (989) 631-0830
to reserve a
space today!


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