Nature-Based Preschool, TK & Kindergarten in Carmichael
A calm, relationship-rich learning community where children build confidence, emotional intelligence, curiosity, independence, and a lifelong love of learning.
Voted Best Private School in Carmichael.
✓ Confidence, resilience, and self-esteem
✓ Meaningful friendships and social-emotional skills
✓ Curiosity, creativity, and a love for learning
✓ Outdoor learning every day
✓ Spanish immersion throughout the day
✓ Small ratios and nurturing relationships
✓ TK ratio: 1 adult to 7 children
✓ Kindergarten ratio: 1 adult to 8 children
✓ Ages 2–6 (Toddler, Preschool, TK & Kindergarten)
✓ Serving Carmichael and the greater Sacramento area
Now Enrolling: Limited TK & Kindergarten Openings for August 2026
What Children Gain at Nature's Lab
At Nature’s Lab, children learn through meaningful relationships, hands-on exploration, outdoor experiences, and opportunities to follow their curiosity. Our approach helps children develop confidence, social-emotional skills, independence, creativity, resilience, and a lifelong love of learning.
They stay curious
Children explore, question, build, and discover, and learn to love the process of learning.
They are deeply known
Small groups and intentional teaching help each child build confidence and identity.
They find their community
Children build friendships — and families find connection and belonging.
Confidence • Friendship • Curiosity • Creativity • Resilience • Independence
Not just childcare. Not just academics.
A place where children build confidence, friendships, curiosity, creativity, and the skills they need for life.
At Nature's Lab, learning happens through meaningful relationships, outdoor exploration, real experiences, and opportunities for children to follow their interests while developing social-emotional skills, independence, and a love of learning.
Outdoor learning every day
Social-emotional development
Spanish immersion
Small ratios and personalized support
They’re not missing academics.
They’re building the foundation for life.
In a world where information is everywhere, success is no longer defined by what children can memorize.
At Nature's Lab, children learn how to think, ask questions, solve problems, build relationships, communicate ideas, and apply what they learn in meaningful ways.
These are the skills that support lifelong learning, adaptability, and success in an ever-changing world.
Programs Designed Around Child Development
Serving children from 24 months through Kindergarten.
Toddler Program (24–36 months)
Preschool Program (3–4 years)
Transitional Kindergarten (4–5 years)
Kindergarten (5–6 years)
All programs include:
✓ Outdoor learning every day
✓ Spanish immersion
✓ Small ratios and personalized support
✓ Social-emotional development
✓ Healthy meals and snacks
Why Families Continue Through TK & Kindergarten
Many families choose to continue through Transitional Kindergarten and Kindergarten because they value the confidence, friendships, independence, social-emotional growth, and love of learning their children develop at Nature's Lab.
Where Families Find Community
Children build lasting friendships
Families form meaningful connections
Relationships continue beyond the classroom
Through school events, celebrations, volunteer opportunities, and shared experiences, children and families build meaningful relationships that often continue for years beyond their time at Nature's Lab.
Why Families Choose Nature's Lab
Families often tell us they were looking for more than a school. They were looking for a place where their children would be known, supported, and encouraged to thrive.
“We finally found our community.”
“My child is thriving in ways I didn’t expect.”
“This school is something special.”
“We toured multiple schools… this felt different immediately.”
Proud to be part of the Carmichael community
• Sponsor of the Carmichael Community Garden
• Partner in local family-centered initiatives
• Rooted in connection, not just education
